Sword of the Stars: The Pit – Now Available

DaRipp3r

February 22nd, 2013 at 11:50 am -

Kerberos Productions, the makers of the Sword of the Stars series of 4X strategy titles, have today released their first science fiction role-playing game for PC. Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a fun, fast, light-hearted RPG in the tradition of Rogue and other old school dungeon-diving games.

Set in the popular Sword of the Stars universe, the game offers a rich science fiction backdrop and sharp, modern gameplay. The game’s turn-based mechanics and playful art style are suitable to a wide audience.

The Pit is the first independent title to be published by Kerberos. The studio launched its first crowd-funding campaign in October 2012. Hundreds of players stepped forward to support the team and to participate in the game’s Exclusive Beta period, which ran December of 2012 until mid-February of 2013. The result of all the hard work and player support is a highly addictive romp through 30 levels of science fiction mayhem.

Sword of the Stars: The Pit is available initially on Gamer’s Gate for $9.99. Kerberos and GamersGate are celebrating the game’s launch with a 10% off sale for the first week of release.

Features

● 3 Characters to choose from… Marine, Scout and Engineer.

● 4 Levels of Difficult, from Easy to Insane.

● Improve your character and increase your skills as you try and find a way to survive the depths.

● 30 Levels of ancient evil science between you and the cure!

● Dozens and dozens of enemies drawn from the Sword of the Stars universe.

● Over 50 weapons and armors with a variety of special effects including flamethrowers, rocket launchers, plasma cannons and powered Brawler armor.

● Randomized augmentation effects (for your equipment… and for you!) make each game unique.

● Crafting lets you make special items from bits and pieces of your enemies.

● Over 100 items to discover, ranging from the familiar to ancient exotic tech.

● Dozens of room types containing a host of exotic devices to help – or maybe hinder – your progress.

● Discover and decipher hidden messages, crafting recipes, and pieces of Sword of the Stars lore.

● Many fiendish ways to die including poisoning, disease, traps, radiation, starvation and of course… MONSTERS.