Skip to content
Home » Titan Quest Anniversary Edition Review – The Version We’ve All Been Waiting for

Titan Quest Anniversary Edition Review – The Version We’ve All Been Waiting for

b1

Titan Quest Anniversary Edition Review
Ironlore/THQ Nordic

Ever since my early days I’ve been a fan of pen and paper RPGs. In fact, I still am, as nothing can quite compare to their organic feel as you play through a campaign, whether it be set in a post-apocalyptic, western, science fiction, or fantasy settings, with the latter being my favorite.

There were some developers that went to great lengths to emulate the tabletop fantasy RPGs such as many of the original Advanced Dungeons & Dragons titles by SSI (who can forget Pool of Radiance?). And we all know how epic those classic BioWare titles were, with such luminary entries as Baldur’s Gate I & II and Tales of the Sword Coast.

b2

On the flip side of the coin, you had the ARPG AKA action role-playing game market emerge, which was perhaps best typified by Diablo II. I used to turn my nose up at Diablo II when I had first heard about it. I’d reckoned it was a cheap knock off of proper RPGs—you know, good for the kiddos but beyond that…yawn. That is until I actually sat down and tried it.

There is something about ARPGs that can suck you in very quickly. I have a strong feeling that it has something to do with their fast pace, almost constant action, and addictive loot systems. You always feel like your character just needs to make it to that next level to unlock that special talent or spell. Or, you need (not want) to conquer that dangerous dungeon and kill off its main baddie, then you can finally rest.

b3

But after accomplishing that objective, you feel compelled to tackle one last task—then you can finally rest. Rinse and repeat, until the morning rays of the sun start to peek through your windows, and you now have an idea of what sort of time sink I’m referring to.

Years later, when the original Titan Quest (2007) was released, my interest in ARPGs had dwindled. This was because Diablo II had been release way back 2000, and spawned droves of imitators. We’re talking tons of knockoffs here, and the vast majority (if not all) were totally whack. I merely dismissed Titan Quest out of hand as being yet another cheap wannabe-Diablo II title, and was trying too hard to be yet another clone of that classic game.

More recently, the ARPG market has upped its quality levels considerably, with stellar titles such as Path of Exile and Grim Dawn coming to mind. The latter game borrowed liberally from Titan Quest’s game play elements, or at least that’s what I’d heard. Playing Grim Dawn in turn made me much more curious about Titan Quest, its progenitor, but I still put that off since it was such an old game. I figured that if they released a newer, remastered version, I’d check it out. Well folks, Titan Quest Anniversary Edition just came out, and it’s about as close to that as we’re going to get.

b4

Just as with Grim Dawn, Titan Quest uses the same Diablo II game mechanics, but adds in a much greater build variety, offering more diverse character customizations to suit different playstyles. You do this by choosing between distinct Masteries, Titan Quest’s version of classes, such as the Storm Mastery for magic wielders, or the Warfare Mastery for those who favor more up-close and personal combat. What’s really unique is that you can combine masteries with one another and come up with some pretty cool characters.

Titan Quest’s setting also sets it apart from other games of similar ilk. You begin the game as a champion for good, battling ancient mythological foes across the lush, rolling hills of Greece. From there, you travel to Babylon, Egypt, and even ancient China. Some of the enemies that you’ll face are directly plucked from each culture’s mythology, while others are completely high fantasy-derived. It’s a great mix that works well within the game’s diverse universe.

Titan Quest’s storyline is pretty interesting. Someone or something has unleased titans upon the ancient world, and you and your fellow foolhardy adventurers must put a stop to their reign of terror and bloodshed. Luckily, as you gain experience and level up your character, you can use skill points to increase your primary characteristics, such as strength and intelligence. This in turn allows you to wield better weapons or cast more potent spells.

b5

The new Anniversary Edition adds in some important key features over the original version:

  • Much easier multiplayer cohesion—now you don’t have to worry about each player having the same patches and mods, etc.
  • Steam Workshop and Achievement integrated into the game
  • The Immortal Throne expansion is now combined with the base game, making for a much more seamless gaming experience
  • The game has undergone numerous upgrades, bug fixes, and rebalancing tweaks, by members of the Titan Quest community, for a much smoother and more exciting play through
  • A speed adjuster that lets you progress through the game faster if you so choose
  • Countless new additions to the base game, as well as higher resolution support for crisper visuals

b6

Titan Quest Anniversary Edition couldn’t have come at a better time, as it’s not only great for those nostalgic players who want to revisit it, but also newbies like me who always wanted to try it but never got around to it. It’s fun to play solo, but when you team up with a group of friends for some multiplayer games, it’s an absolute blast. Although the game’s main quest is more or less linear, it has enough side-missions, as well as a completely randomized loot system, that it will beckon you for repeat play throughs. Heck, I’ve completed it twice already and (as of writing this article) am gathering some new players to start up a third game.

SCORE: 82%

Titan Quest Anniversary Edition’s visuals have been bumped up considerably over the base game. However, you have to have an equally fast gaming PC in order to play it at a decent framerate. So, you may just want to invest in a decent gaming rig:

Visit CyberpowerPC’s website to check out all of the other great deals as well!

 

Tags:

56 thoughts on “Titan Quest Anniversary Edition Review – The Version We’ve All Been Waiting for”

  1. tjruev@gmail.com
    Reply

    I’m impressed, I need to say. Really rarely do I encounter a blog that’s both educative and entertaining, and let me tell you, you have got hit the nail on the head. Your thought is excellent; the difficulty is one thing that not enough persons are speaking intelligently about. Im very pleased that I stumbled across this in my seek for something relating to this.
    Sergio Rossi store online http://www.sergiorossistore.online

  8. srmvvvtky@gmail.com
    Reply

    Can I simply say what a reduction to find somebody who really knows what theyre speaking about on the internet. You positively know the way to bring an issue to mild and make it important. More individuals have to learn this and perceive this side of the story. I cant believe youre not more in style because you positively have the gift.
    cheap belstaff http://belstaff.ttravelmint.com

  17. adahyz@gmail.com
    Reply

    I would like to thank you for the endeavors you have made in writing this content. I am trusting the same best work from you in the future as well. In fact your creative writing abilities has inspired me to start my own website now. Actually the blogging is spreading its wings rapidly. Your write up is a fine representative of it.
    coach factory outlet online http://www.tooast.co.uk

  20. fwnojrybfy@gmail.com
    Reply

    Thank you for your website post. Jones and I have been saving to buy a new ebook on this topic and your short article has made people like us to save all of our money. Your notions really resolved all our questions. In fact, above what we had recognized in advance of the time we came across your great blog. My spouse and i no longer nurture doubts along with a troubled mind because you completely attended to all of our needs here. Thanks
    ugg cheap sale http://ugg.websila.us

  24. ljcmabfqjn@gmail.com
    Reply

    Its rare for me to discover something on the net that is as entertaining and fascinating as what you have got here. Your page is sweet, your graphics are great, and whats more, you use reference that are relevant to what youre saying. Youre certainly one in a million, well done!
    mont blanc fountain pens http://www.voogue.co.uk

  26. humhpxe@gmail.com
    Reply

    Bookmarked this particular web page, will come again for much more. You, my friend, awesome! I discovered just the details I by now explored in all places and just can’t find. What a perfect site. Such as this site your web site is 1 of my new most-loved.I like this information proven and it has given me some sort of enthusiasm to possess good results for some cause, so keep up the very good perform!
    vivienne westwood wallet online http://www.viviennewestwoodstore.cc

  31. wqfgpnav@gmail.com
    Reply

    This is some helpful material. It took me a while to locate this web site but it was worth the time. I noticed this page was hidden in bing and not the number one spot. This web page has a ton of first-class material and it does not deserve to be burried in the search engines like that. By the way I am going to save this site to my list of favorites.
    where can i buy birkenstocks http://www.birkenstockstore.cc

  36. dlbjsecug@gmail.com
    Reply

    I indeed like this advise, i did not appreciate a destiny of the things that you posted in here. i ahve much more latest information with regard to these topics and topics coordinated to it. some people may find it implacable to understadn the english language but i upon it moderately gentle for the retreat that has discover to be what is todays policy.
    parajumpers sale usa http://parajumpers.hawksportsind.com

  40. ptofzu@gmail.com
    Reply

    Quite a few of the points associated with this write-up happen to be good nonetheless had me personally wanting to know, did they really indicate that? One thing I have to mention is certainly your publishing abilities are very good and I would be coming back again for any fresh post you make, you may well have a brand-new admirer. I book marked your main website for reference.
    roberto cavalli baby sale http://robertocavalli.kmmits.com

  52. lqyucku@gmail.com
    Reply

    I wanted to say your blog is quite good. I always like to hear a thing new about this simply because I have the similar blog in my Country on this subject so this help´s me a lot. I did a look for on the matter and observed a good amount of blogs but absolutely nothing like this.Thanks for sharing so a lot inside your blog.
    balmain dresses replica http://www.moother.co.uk

Leave a Reply