Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Indie, Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Kerberos Productions
- Publishers: Kerberos Productions
Sword of the Stars: The Pit – The Pilgrim: A Journey into Darkness and Redemption
Introduction
Sword of the Stars: The Pit – The Pilgrim is the third and final DLC expansion for the critically acclaimed action RPG, Sword of the Stars: The Pit. Developed by Kerberos Productions and published by Paradox Interactive, The Pilgrim was released in 2014 and requires both the “Mind Games” and “Gold Edition” expansions to play.
Story
The Pilgrim tells the story of Enoch The Shepherd, a holy warrior and one of a small but growing group of Zuul determined to leave their savage birthright and terrible reputation behind. When word of the ancient Bloodweaver facility travels to the stars in hushed whispers and shadowy conversations, Enoch feels an obligation to investigate.
Whatever evil still lurks within The Pit, it is on Enoch to witness it, record it, and purify it with fire.
Gameplay
The Pilgrim is a dungeon-crawling action RPG in the same vein as its predecessors, The Pit and Mind Games. Players control Enoch as he explores the depths of The Pit, battling monsters, solving puzzles, and uncovering the secrets of the Bloodweaver facility.
Enoch is a unique character, with a variety of abilities and skills that set him apart from the other characters in The Pit. He is a powerful warrior, but he is also a skilled healer and can use a variety of psionic abilities. This makes him a versatile character who can adapt to any situation.
The Pilgrim features a new story campaign with 10 new levels, as well as a new horde mode and a new endless mode. The horde mode pits players against waves of increasingly difficult enemies, while the endless mode challenges players to see how long they can survive in The Pit.
New Features
In addition to the new story campaign, horde mode, and endless mode, The Pilgrim also adds a number of new features to The Pit, including:
- 1 new playable character: Enoch The Shepherd
- 8 new monsters
- 5 new armors
- 19 new items
- 13 new recipes
- 13 new weapons
Reception
Sword of the Stars: The Pit – The Pilgrim was met with positive reviews from critics, with many praising the game’s new content, challenging gameplay, and unique protagonist. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
The Pilgrim is a fitting conclusion to the Sword of the Stars: The Pit trilogy. It expands upon the game’s lore, introduces a memorable new character, and adds a variety of new content to keep players entertained for hours on end.
Conclusion
If you are a fan of dungeon-crawling action RPGs, then you owe it to yourself to check out Sword of the Stars: The Pit – The Pilgrim. It is a challenging and rewarding game with a unique story, memorable characters, and plenty of replayability.
10/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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