The struggle for survival
Path Of Exile is a free to play online action role-playing game set in a fantasy world. Playing together stands out in this title, most of the content revolves around playing with friends.
Survive, prosper, battle, and win!
Along with an expansive set of skills, this title has a plethora of treasures to seek out and capture.
You wake up on the shores of Wraeclast, a land far from home and full of criminals. Your first priority is survival. The game holds your hand for a bit, teaching you the basics of the game.
However, the simplicity of the game ends swiftly, and you’re introduced to the complex gameplay that makes it so engaging.
As you explore this world, the campaign unfolds, and a story soaked with lore is presented to you. If you enjoy a deep narrative, you might find yourself memorizing character names as you progress.
The game does a great job with the story, but the multiplayer element really takes precedent. As you make friends, exploring becomes more enjoyable, and you’ll find yourself fighting more difficult enemies as a group. Soon enough, the craze for loot begins.
You’re likely familiar with something called loot. Well, it wouldn’t be an Action Role Playing Game without loot. Along with an expansive set of skills, this title has a plethora of treasures to seek out and capture. Aside from the typical gear sets, there are gems which add a ton of tweaks to your character. The focus on gameplay customization for each player is amazing.
Where can you run this program?
The game runs on almost any Windows operating system that has medium tier hardware. Consider a few upgrades before taking a shot at this title.
Is there a better alternative?
A big competitor could be Diablo 3, but due to a lack of updates, Path of Exile gains the upper-hand. At the moment, it’s the only real champion in the genre.
Our take
Path of Exile is a solid representation of what the genre is all about. In fact, it’s one of the few that keep the genre afloat.
Should you download it?
Yes. With endless replayability, great social interactions, and a very engaging story, there are too many great reasons to download this game.