The Last Faith is releasing a new DLC tomorrow called Awakened Ancients. This DLC will be completely free to boot (you will need the base game, though). This game is a dark, gothic fusion of the metroidvania and soulslike genres. The trailer immediately made me think of Bloodborne, Blasphemous, and some of the classic Castlevania games. This is one of my favorite genres, so stay tuned because I will be diving into both the base game and the DLC.
Key Features
The DLC adds many new executions and gameplay improvements. In addition to the features highlighted below, there will be new selectable characters, weapons, and items.
- Dungeon Mode. Once you have obtained the Nighthunter’s Grappling Claw, this area will become accessible within Oxnevylle Manor. In this new game mode, players can use 3 new characters to find new unique weapons, bosses, enemies, NPCs and items. Be rewarded with a new skin for completing.
- New Game +. Take on an even more challenging journey with Eryk or as one of 3 new characters (after being unlocked in Dungeon Mode) in New Game Plus. Not challenging enough? Try NG+2, NG+3, and beyond. Note that previous save data will be replaced and all events will be reset.
- Boss Rush Mode. Only available after completing the main game, start a New Game Plus and a new option will appear in the Extra section of the main menu. Take on all the bosses of The Last Faith as Eryk or 3 new characters, including optional bosses (excluding bosses from new Dungeon Mode). Be rewarded with a new skin for completing.
- Tower of Despair. How long can you survive? The Tower of Despair is also accessible after completing the main game in the Extra section of the main menu. In this survival-style mode, take down multiple waves of enemies from each act of the game as either Eryk or 3 new characters.
