Titan Quest Anniversary Edition Reviews

This game isn't great, but it's well made. It has a lot of fun different skills and ways to combine them, which is most of the fun, especially if you play multiplayer. It's a great game to play while you listen to an audiobook or during boring Zoom meetings. The gameplay loop itself is incredibly mindless. 98% of the enemies die in one hit, and the other 2% are so hard that they sometimes take 2 or 3 deaths to kill if you're playing singleplayer. Lots of items drop from the enemies, but you ignore 99% of them and only pick the ones of green or blue rarity. You end up using 10% of those that you do pick up, and you put the rest in your storage in hopes that your other characters might get high enough level to wield them, if they don't find better gear on their own playthroughs. The level and attribute requirements of the items are very limiting, too, and only the green items are able to be enhanced with relics and essences, so you end up collecting a crapload of essences and relics and never using them. You fight and hack and slash your way all through the game, and then when it's over, you start the game over at a higher difficulty, which is the exact same experience except with higher-level weapons and some new bosses. And maybe higher chances of rare item drops. I'm not sure. I've beaten the game, but I've never cared to play on a higher difficulty with the same character, so I end up just starting over with a new one to try a new skill tree. In short, the game has a lot of issues, but I still play it. And I'm not exactly sure why, except that the game is kind of charming and nostalgic, and it manipulates your innate feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction with lots of little rewards and no real change in difficulty. It's the mouse-clicking equivalent of Candy Crush.

I didnt play this game when it originally released, but trying it now and the game is a really fun Arpg, the pace of combat is closer to D2 , and the skill/mastery systems are really cool

classic arpg, much harder than diablo, which makes it very fun!

I don't often write reviews of games, as most of them I play I am pretty much happy with. This one I must admit has annoyed me greatly, Having played for 18 hrs, exploring, killing and levelling, I did find that the game does not auto save, not that that made a great difference there is a save button, however I found after my 18hrs, that this did not work. I got to a level that I was doing ok, with decent gear etc, however when using the NPC in towns, as I created a new character, I tried to transfer some stuff over, what I found was and very annoyed about, the game had not only not saved my character at the level i was at, but anything put into the transfer section of the stash did not stay there, only the first existing equipment i placed earlier in the game. So basically nothing transferred or saved. I have deleted characters and re started and at level 8 this happened again. I am now going to re install the game, check the files etc etc and see if this still happens, if that is the case a refund will be in order as the game is unplayable if you cannot get past level 8 and save the game and gear. I may change my mind if it works, and re post an update. Ok, re installed, only used local saves, still unabl;e to save/delete characters, and still stuck at level 8 and cannot get beyond this.

Older than old. To be honest, Grim Dawn is such a better iteration of this game (GD is made with the same engine), but TQ still holds its place in the pantheon of good old games. It's challenging, and it has a wide array of class combinations. If you're interested in TQ2, don't feel like you need to play this one. I played it back in the day, and returning to it I like how its aged. Much like Torchlight 2, it's still fun...but not necessary. I will say this: it doesn't crash all the time like PoE2 =P

Titan Quest Anniversary Edition is a refined and expanded remaster of one of the most beloved action RPGs of the mid-2000s, breathing new life into a classic while preserving its core identity. Developed originally by Iron Lore and later updated by THQ Nordic, the Anniversary Edition bundles the base game and the Immortal Throne expansion into one seamless package, complete with significant quality-of-life improvements, visual enhancements, and new features that make it highly relevant even years after its original release. It’s a celebration of mythological storytelling, loot-driven progression, and satisfying hack-and-slash combat, appealing both to nostalgia-driven veterans and newcomers to the genre. Set in a richly imagined world inspired by ancient mythologies—Greek, Egyptian, and Asian—Titan Quest stands out from its genre peers through its thematic uniqueness. Rather than dungeons and dragons, players explore sun-drenched ruins, mystic deserts, and mythical temples, battling creatures drawn from a wide array of ancient lore: centaurs, cyclopes, mummies, jackal-headed warriors, and hydras, to name just a few. This mythological lens gives the game a distinctive identity, breaking away from the traditional gothic fantasy template that defines many other ARPGs. The environments are bright, colorful, and diverse, offering a welcome departure from the dark and dreary tones typically found in the genre. Gameplay in Titan Quest is rooted in the familiar loop of defeating monsters, collecting loot, and upgrading skills, but it's executed with depth and clarity. Character progression is handled through a dual-mastery system, which allows players to choose two different schools of skills—such as Warfare, Storm, Nature, Earth, or Spirit—and combine them to create unique builds. This dual-class mechanic is one of the game’s standout features, offering immense replayability and customization. Whether you want to play a summoner who wields ice magic or a heavily armored warrior with elemental attacks, the game supports a wide variety of hybrid playstyles, encouraging experimentation and strategic planning. The Anniversary Edition enhances the original with modern features that significantly improve the overall experience. It brings native widescreen support, higher resolutions, UI scaling, and improved performance on modern systems. Multiplayer functionality has been revamped, now including LAN and online co-op with better stability and matchmaking. The update also rebalances many of the game’s skills and items, introduces new hero monsters and bosses, and adjusts enemy behavior to offer a more consistent and challenging experience. These changes, while subtle at first glance, dramatically increase the game’s playability and smooth out some of the rougher edges from its original release. Loot plays a central role in Titan Quest, as in any good ARPG, and the game offers a vast array of weapons, armor, and magical artifacts to discover. Equipment is visually distinct and often tailored to the mythology of each region, adding flavor and authenticity to the loot grind. Legendary items and set bonuses make for compelling endgame goals, while the itemization system as a whole strikes a strong balance between random drops and intentional character development. With the Anniversary Edition, drop rates have been adjusted to feel more rewarding, reducing the grind without removing the satisfaction of finding rare gear. Combat is fast, fluid, and satisfying, with responsive controls and a clear sense of impact. The enemy AI is competent enough to challenge players with coordinated attacks and varying behavior patterns, especially in large groups or boss fights. The game’s pacing remains one of its strengths—encounters are frequent and varied, yet rarely feel overwhelming or unfair. Skill animations are visually distinct and scale well with progression, ensuring that higher-level abilities feel appropriately powerful. Potion use, cooldown management, and tactical retreating all play a role in surviving tougher areas, giving the game an engaging rhythm that’s easy to sink hours into. Graphically, while Titan Quest Anniversary Edition is not a modern visual powerhouse, the game has aged remarkably well thanks to its strong art direction and the enhancements introduced in this edition. The environments are lush and filled with small details, from swaying palm trees to ancient ruins weathered by time. Lighting effects and character models have been modestly improved, making the world feel more alive. The soundtrack, composed by Scott Morton, complements the gameplay with atmospheric melodies that evoke the mysticism and grandeur of the ancient world. Sound effects are punchy and clear, especially during intense battles filled with clashing steel and magical bursts. Despite its many strengths, Titan Quest Anniversary Edition is not without a few flaws. Inventory management remains cumbersome, especially during long play sessions where loot accumulates quickly. While the UI has been improved, it still shows signs of its early-2000s origin, with some menus and tooltips feeling clunky or overly dense. Quest tracking and journal navigation can be unintuitive at times, occasionally leaving players to wander in search of vague objectives. Additionally, some difficulty spikes—especially in later acts—can feel abrupt, requiring heavy gear upgrades or build optimization to progress. Still, these issues are minor in the grand scheme of the experience. Titan Quest Anniversary Edition succeeds in reviving a classic action RPG without losing what made it special. It adds polish where necessary, maintains the charm of its original design, and introduces enough modern functionality to appeal to today's players. The dual-mastery system, mythological setting, satisfying combat, and rich world design all come together to create an ARPG experience that stands shoulder to shoulder with genre titans like Diablo II or Path of Exile. In conclusion, Titan Quest Anniversary Edition is a masterful example of how to modernize a classic without diluting its soul. It offers a robust, rewarding, and content-rich journey through myth and legend, backed by deep character progression and engaging gameplay. Whether you’re revisiting it after years or diving in for the first time, this edition provides the definitive Titan Quest experience. It’s a shining example of the ARPG genre done right, and a must-play for anyone who enjoys myth, magic, and monsters wrapped in satisfying gameplay. Rating: 9/10

It's simple but fun. I had this game years ago and just repurchased it as I lost my old steam account. It's as fun as I remember. It's not overly complex and that's nice. At the end of the day when I just want to go kill some stuff and get fun loot it's perfect. If you are looking for lots of challenge and complexity it's probably not what you want. If you are looking for something you can get high as balls and still play and have fun, it's perfect!

First released in 2006, and spruced up in 2016. Crisp visuals, satisfying loot lust. Quests, side quests. Skill trees. Attributes for character advancement. The early acts are perfect and timeless. Greek mythos. Everything is here. An RPG happy place.

Just an FYI for those wondering, even though this game says it's unsupported on Steamdeck, I just played for an hour on maximum graphic settings and it worked perfectly fine. It took me a while to re-learn the interface, and there's a bit of jank compared to Diablo, but eventually I figured out all the controls.

Posting this review because I realized I never made one. Titan Quest is a good game, better yet, it was my entire childhood. This game is also a very good introduction to this genre, it is very easy to play and understand what you're doing, from the equipment to the sets and to the skill trees, everything was made for the user to be able to see what he's doing with the builds. I'd say that it's very casual while still having a pretty challenging endgame. I think that this game is missing some quality of life that would make the experience smoother, if you're really playing it, it makes you feel like you NEED to use 3rd party tools, like TQVault, even more if you're into collecting items, but from start to finish, the game is very fun, and the number of combos with the masteries you can make will keep you on the game for a very long time. As you can guess, I'm posting this because Titan Quest II is now here, on Early Access, I'm very hyped, I hope you all will enjoy this second game, but remember, the first one is very worth it. It is fun, got a lot of content, and can run it on any devices while still looking good. It still holds up pretty well, even in 2025.