Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Indie, Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Kerberos Productions
- Publishers: Kerberos Productions
Sword of the Stars: The Pit – Healer (2016)
Overview
Sword of the Stars: The Pit – Healer is the sixth and final DLC expansion for the critically acclaimed dungeon crawler Sword of the Stars: The Pit. It requires the expansions “Mind Games” and “Gold Edition” to play.
Players take on the role of Astryd Jemison, a Sol Force Medic who has come to the Feldspar Mountains to find the source of the deadly Xombie Plague. Armed with a plasma pistol and a medical kit, Astryd must fight her way through hordes of Xombies and other monsters to reach her goal.
Gameplay
Sword of the Stars: The Pit – Healer plays similarly to the other games in the series. Players explore procedurally generated dungeons, fighting enemies, collecting loot, and completing quests. However, Astryd has some unique abilities that set her apart from the other characters in the game.
As a medic, Astryd can heal herself and her allies. She can also use her medical knowledge to craft new items, such as health packs and antidotes. In addition, Astryd is a skilled fighter, and she can use her plasma pistol to take down enemies.
Features
- New playable character, SolForce Medic Astryd Jemison!
- New weapons, items, and recipes!
- New monsters!
- New achievements!
- The Pit is a dangerous, filthy place, but Astryd comes prepared with a satchel of medical equipment and years of medical training.
Review
Sword of the Stars: The Pit – Healer is a solid expansion that adds a lot of new content to the game. Astryd is a fun and unique character to play as, and her medical abilities add a new layer of strategy to the gameplay. The new weapons, items, and monsters are also welcome additions, and they help to keep the game fresh.
Overall, Sword of the Stars: The Pit – Healer is a worthwhile expansion for fans of the series. It offers a lot of new content and challenges, and it’s a great way to experience the game with a new character.
Score: 8.5/10
Tips for Playing
- Astryd is a great character for beginners, as her healing abilities can help to keep her alive in tough situations.
- Be sure to use your medical knowledge to craft health packs and antidotes. These items can be very useful in the Pit.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment with different weapons and items. Astryd can use a variety of weapons, so find one that suits your playstyle.
- Be careful when exploring the Pit. There are many dangerous enemies lurking in the shadows.
- If you’re ever in doubt, don’t be afraid to use your healing abilities. Astryd can heal herself and her allies, so don’t be afraid to use them to your advantage.
Conclusion
Sword of the Stars: The Pit – Healer is a great expansion that adds a lot of new content to the game. Astryd is a fun and unique character to play as, and her medical abilities add a new layer of strategy to the gameplay. The new weapons, items, and monsters are also welcome additions, and they help to keep the game fresh. Overall, Sword of the Stars: The Pit – Healer is a worthwhile expansion for fans of the series.
Review Score
8.5/10
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