To demonstrate how all this works let's take the most generic ability in every ARPG, the humble Fireball. Deciding what exactly you're going to play with is an entire game on its own! If you think I'm slightly exaggerating here, allow me to just say that there are 178 unique active skills to chose from, with each and every single one of those then being further improved upon through the use of 87 support skills. If you're wondering why I've stuck around with Path of Exile for so long, despite there being hundreds of ARPGs out there, the answer is the sheer amount of choices you have when it comes to building your character, both in terms of offense and defense. Two daggers, a loyal cat, and a funny hat. well, that and the little kitty-cat that was far too cute to pass up on. Video version of this article (8 minutes)Īs with all free-to-play games, the one big question I can imagine forming on everyone's lips right now is "Can you buy your way to the very top?". The answer to that is thankfully a resounding no as Path of Exile has one of the best micro-transaction models in the entire industry, overshadowed only by Dota 2 and its hat-based economy. You can buy cosmetic armor pieces, new effects for spells, different decorations for your personal hideout, minor account upgrades such as stash increases, and best of all, a whole array of cute little pets to follow you around!ĭuring the two years I've been with Path of Exile I've never felt forced to buy anything from the cash shop, and the only reason I've even spent money with the game was purely to support the developers who had managed to earn my loyalty relatively early on. Today I think you should try Path of Exile, a free-to-play ARPG that draws its inspiration from Diablo 2 and features a frankly ridiculous amount of viable character builds, spell combinations, and most importantly, content to enjoy. This can be any game, new or old, indie or AAA, the only requirement is that it has to be something I've found myself greatly enjoying and in need of sharing with the world. " You Should Try" is a series of articles where I'll showcase you a game I really enjoy while explaining what exactly makes it fun.
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