Path of Exile Open Weekend

[twocows]

https://www.pathofexile.com/publicweekend/
Path of Exile is a Diablo 2-like game, but with pretty much more of everything. It's the sequel to D2 we deserve. And they're opening their (very exclusive) closed beta for this weekend only for people who want to check it out (this is to stress test when they go into open beta in a few months).

Highly recommend checking it out; we should all set up a game or something this weekend sometime. This thread can also be for that if anyone's interested.

 

[Cello]

This looks pretty cool! I might give this a shot.

I can tell as far as skills systems go, these guys were influenced by Final Fantasy. The passive skill tree system reminds me exactly of the sphere grid in FFX, and the skill system where you augment gems into your equipment reminds me of Materia in FF7 (though this really isn't an uncommon method in RPGs these days).
That's what makes it great, though, since both are amazing systems. That passive skill tree is HUGE.

I wish it wasn't so dark/gritty looking, but the majority of Diablo-like games are like that, so I guess that's silly of me to ask for.

 

[twocows]

Just want to say that after playing it, I can confirm one thing: it's totally awesome.

It really is like Diablo 2 but better. The item system is extremely fun and the passive skill tree is huge, allowing for a lot of character customization. This is only like half an hour in, and I'm already loving it.