YouTuber Fextralife shared an early access review of Path of Exile 2. While the video was taken down shortly after release, players managed to capture the key details.
Fextralife was thoroughly impressed, claiming that Path of Exile 2 could easily become the all-time king of the genre, with Grinding Gear Games now reaching the level of studios like Larian and FromSoftware. Bold words, indeed—now we wait to see more reviews and Steam feedback.
Key points from Fextralife's review:
- The YouTuber described the game as «Dark Souls of ARPGs», featuring hardcore gameplay, challenging bosses, and a 35-40 hour campaign.
- No difficulty levels are included in the game.
- The maps are «astronomically large», making exploration enjoyable, though the events on them sometimes feel sparse.
- Path of Exile 2 is exceptionally detailed, with graphics, art direction, and boss designs setting a new standard in the genre.
- The visuals appear to draw clear inspiration from Diablo 2.
- Build customization is nearly limitless, and the game provides a convenient way to respec skills.
- The controls feel optimized for controllers, surpassing Diablo 4 in this aspect.
- Minor bugs and crashes occasionally occur.
The servers for Path of Exile 2 will go live on December 6 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. The early access version on Steam is priced at $30, while the full release will adopt a free-to-play model.
Watch the game trailer here: