Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Indie, Shooter, Strategy
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Coffee Stain Studios
- Publishers: Coffee Stain Studios
Sanctum 2: The Pursuit (2013) Review
Sanctum 2: The Pursuit is an expansion pack for the tower defense game Sanctum 2. It was developed by Coffee Stain Studios and released on August 27, 2013. The expansion adds four new maps, two new towers, three new weapons, three new enemy types, and seven new unlockable perks.
The four new maps are all set in the outskirts of Elysion One, a massive space station that is home to the last remnants of humanity. The maps are all visually distinct and offer a variety of challenges for players to overcome. The first map, “The Outskirts,” is a relatively straightforward tower defense map with a single lane that leads to the core. The second map, “The Slums,” is a more complex map with multiple lanes and a variety of obstacles that can block the player’s line of sight. The third map, “The Sewers,” is a dark and claustrophobic map with narrow corridors and plenty of places for enemies to hide. The fourth map, “The Factory,” is a large and open map with multiple levels and a variety of different enemy types.
The two new towers are the Mind Control Spire and the Drone Launcher. The Mind Control Spire allows players to take control of enemy units and turn them against their former allies. The Drone Launcher launches target-seeking drones that home in on enemies and shoot lasers at them.
The three new weapons are the Flamethrower, the Grenade Launcher, and the Railgun. The Flamethrower is a close-range weapon that deals damage over time. The Grenade Launcher is a mid-range weapon that can be used to take out groups of enemies. The Railgun is a long-range weapon that can pierce through multiple enemies.
The three new enemy types are the Heavy Pup, the Bliskeblaske, and the Titan. The Heavy Pup is a more aggressive version of the standard Pup enemy. The Bliskeblaske is a flying enemy that can shoot projectiles at players and their towers. The Titan is a massive boss enemy that can only be defeated by destroying its weak points.
The seven new unlockable perks are the Reinforcements perk, the Critical Strike perk, the Damage Boost perk, the Health Boost perk, the Shield Boost perk, the Speed Boost perk, and the Range Boost perk. The Reinforcements perk has a chance to spawn Explorers with shields every time you kill an enemy. The Critical Strike perk increases the chance of your attacks dealing critical damage. The Damage Boost perk increases the damage of your towers. The Health Boost perk increases the health of your towers. The Shield Boost perk increases the shield strength of your towers. The Speed Boost perk increases the speed of your towers. The Range Boost perk increases the range of your towers.
Overall, Sanctum 2: The Pursuit is a great expansion pack that adds even more replayability to the base game. The new maps, towers, weapons, enemies, and perks all make this a must-have for fans of the series.
New Features in Sanctum 2: The Pursuit
- Four new maps: The Outskirts, The Slums, The Sewers, and The Factory.
- Two new towers: The Mind Control Spire and the Drone Launcher.
- Three new weapons: The Flamethrower, the Grenade Launcher, and the Railgun.
- Three new enemy types: The Heavy Pup, the Bliskeblaske, and the Titan.
- Seven new unlockable perks: The Reinforcements perk, the Critical Strike perk, the Damage Boost perk, the Health Boost perk, the Shield Boost perk, the Speed Boost perk, and the Range Boost perk.
Conclusion
Sanctum 2: The Pursuit is a great expansion pack that adds even more replayability to the base game. The new maps, towers, weapons, enemies, and perks all make this a must-have for fans of the series. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding tower defense game, then Sanctum 2: The Pursuit is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
8.5/10
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