Pros:
* amazing quality of life features
* evolving aRPG genre
* perfect solution to item trading
* offline mode
* awesome map with time travel
* fun, detailed build/skill system
* great loot filter
* great variety between classes
* functioning minion builds (Necro is not just weaker Sorc)
* good crafting system
* environment and affix variety in endgame. Don't need to repeat same dungeon forever.

Cons:
* level transitions can be a bit long
* graphics and sound design not as good as D4
* could use more story and side quests
* current endgame can get a bit boring after a while
* you have to replay same story each time with every new alt you make

Last Epoch is the best aRPG since Diablo 2. For the first time in more than two decades we see proper evolution in genre. LE fixes couple decades old aRPG problems in very creative way. I think we will see many aRPGs in near future that will "borrow" many of mechanics introduced here and make them a new standard for the genre. Game does not threat you like an idiot and it does not stand in a way of having fun. And all of this was made by relatively small indie company. You can feel passion and creativity in every aspect of the game.

First of which is map and game's story. You will be able to travel not only around the map, but different time periods as well. This makes exploration fascinating, to see how things change through time. And it's accompanied by interesting story that utilizes this mechanic. Sadly the story does not have an ending at the moment.

Gameplay itself is easy to get into for new players, but it`s deep enough for in-depth meta gaming. Each skill has it's own skill tree, that allows you to customize, how it works and what it does. And you can take it to the next level when you make them synergize with other skills. This allows for huge amount of different builds. Every skill is useful and powerful, so you cannot make useless builds by experimenting with skill trees. You don't need 3rd party websites to follow powerful pre-made builds. Just by playing and experimenting, you can make character that will feel powerful and destroy even more powerful bosses.

Item system is unique and prioritizes having fun over inventory tetris and running to town every few seconds. All items sell for very low cost, so it's not worth gathering trash just to sell it. No need to jump back to town to sell stuff. Your focus can be on killing monsters. This is also supported by very powerful loot filter, that you can easily make yourself or copy and share in xml form. It will be easy to set up loot filter in a way that will let you see only items useful for your build.

And even lower quality items can become very useful thanks to game's crafting system. Each item has different amount of crafting points that item will lose every time you modify something on it. You are able to add/remove/improve affixes and even make items into higher grade and even unique items. It's detailed and fun minigame that will take your build to next level.

LE has solved item trading problem by giving you two factions to join. One will let you trade every item you find and buy items from other players. Other will not allow any trade, but improve your drop rates. You can level your position in each faction for additional bonuses and to be able to wear better items from that faction.

Between seasons endgame can get a bit repetative and boring after a while. But at least you dont have to repeat the same dungeon over and over. There's some variety in environments that you will visit and unique bosses, each with their own mechanics. And your character will gain passive bonuses when you progress through endgame tiers.

Overall LE is a must buy for any aRPG fan. This is pretty much the best one at this time. It sits nicely between Diablo 4 and Path of Exile in complexity. It's not as overwhelming as PoE, but still provides much deeper systems than D4 or Torchlight. It's beginner friendly, but surprisingly deep if you want to meta game. And the best part - it has plenty of quality of life features and creative solutions that just makes LE really fun to play.

Pros: * amazing quality of life features * evolving aRPG genre * perfect solution to item trading * offline mode * awesome map with time travel * fun, detailed build/skill system * great loot filter * great variety between classes * functioning minion builds (Necro is not just weaker Sorc) * good crafting system * environment and affix variety in endgame. Don't need to repeat same dungeon forever. Cons: * level transitions can be a bit long * graphics and sound design not as good as D4 * could use more story and side quests * current endgame can get a bit boring after a while * you have to replay same story each time with every new alt you make Last Epoch is the best aRPG since Diablo 2. For the first time in more than two decades we see proper evolution in genre. LE fixes couple decades old aRPG problems in very creative way. I think we will see many aRPGs in near future that will "borrow" many of mechanics introduced here and make them a new standard for the genre. Game does not threat you like an idiot and it does not stand in a way of having fun. And all of this was made by relatively small indie company. You can feel passion and creativity in every aspect of the game. First of which is map and game's story. You will be able to travel not only around the map, but different time periods as well. This makes exploration fascinating, to see how things change through time. And it's accompanied by interesting story that utilizes this mechanic. Sadly the story does not have an ending at the moment. Gameplay itself is easy to get into for new players, but it`s deep enough for in-depth meta gaming. Each skill has it's own skill tree, that allows you to customize, how it works and what it does. And you can take it to the next level when you make them synergize with other skills. This allows for huge amount of different builds. Every skill is useful and powerful, so you cannot make useless builds by experimenting with skill trees. You don't need 3rd party websites to follow powerful pre-made builds. Just by playing and experimenting, you can make character that will feel powerful and destroy even more powerful bosses. Item system is unique and prioritizes having fun over inventory tetris and running to town every few seconds. All items sell for very low cost, so it's not worth gathering trash just to sell it. No need to jump back to town to sell stuff. Your focus can be on killing monsters. This is also supported by very powerful loot filter, that you can easily make yourself or copy and share in xml form. It will be easy to set up loot filter in a way that will let you see only items useful for your build. And even lower quality items can become very useful thanks to game's crafting system. Each item has different amount of crafting points that item will lose every time you modify something on it. You are able to add/remove/improve affixes and even make items into higher grade and even unique items. It's detailed and fun minigame that will take your build to next level. LE has solved item trading problem by giving you two factions to join. One will let you trade every item you find and buy items from other players. Other will not allow any trade, but improve your drop rates. You can level your position in each faction for additional bonuses and to be able to wear better items from that faction. Between seasons endgame can get a bit repetative and boring after a while. But at least you dont have to repeat the same dungeon over and over. There's some variety in environments that you will visit and unique bosses, each with their own mechanics. And your character will gain passive bonuses when you progress through endgame tiers. Overall LE is a must buy for any aRPG fan. This is pretty much the best one at this time. It sits nicely between Diablo 4 and Path of Exile in complexity. It's not as overwhelming as PoE, but still provides much deeper systems than D4 or Torchlight. It's beginner friendly, but surprisingly deep if you want to meta game. And the best part - it has plenty of quality of life features and creative solutions that just makes LE really fun to play.