Titan Quest II Early Access Look: Nostalgic in All the Right Ways

Titan Quest is a title that has been near and dear to my heart since its release in June 2006. As a huge fan of ARPG’s it was a unique take on the genre with its dual class system and mythological Greek setting. When Titan Quest II was announced two years ago, I was more than a little excited over the news. Having already previewed the title back in March, I’ve been anticipating my time to jump in and give it a go. Spoilers: I was not disappointed.

Set in the same mythological Greek setting as the original, Titan Quest II follows a new story arc. While I’ll avoid narrative spoilers, the story delivery, handled through a series of well-constructed cut-scenes and in-game voice acting, has been solid. Story beats never slow down game pacing and feel well placed and well delivered. In-game voice work is consistent, with dialogue befitting the setting, all working together to create a fun, immersive narrative and world.

Character creation, on the other hand, is a bit limiting at... Read more