Path of Exile - The real sequel to Diablo 2.

[stormlord]

Path of Exile looks very promising, but I think I'll try Torchlight 2 first, as it's made by the actual Diablo 1/2 designers. Even the same person that made the Diablo 2 music did the music for Torchlight 2. I want to see how their design ideas have changed. More than that, since the game is moddable, it can be changed if players don't like it.

Some things off the top of my mind that give TL2 an advantage over PoE:
1. Moddable - especially when GUTS is released
2. Low system requirements
3. Offline play - being online is not required to play
4. Better randomization of dungeons/outdoors/monsters/etc
5. Better animations and better response

However, PoE is supposed to do these things better:
1. More secure online activity and economy leading to more competition - so when you "earn" something, be it gear or general accomplishment or pvp bragging rights, others can trust it's legit
2. Better graphics
3. Darker graphics - many people say PoE has a better atmosphere
4. Better customization - large skill tree that's supposed to be non-linear
5. Etc.

There're too many to count differences between Diablo 3 and Torchlight 2 and PoE. Inevitably, people will move back and forth and meander and find their place. It's good to have choices.