Songs of Silence - Lighteaters is a turn-based RPG strategy. This DLC pack expands the strategic options within the turn-based strategy game Songs of Silence. Also, it introduces the Lighteaters faction, focusing on adding new content for Skirmish battles, enhancing the experience for new and existing players.

The entire Songs of Silence - Lighteaters DLC pack enhances the base game by adding a new faction with unique mechanics and strategic options. Its gameplay focuses on manipulating the Hymn and utilizing the Nexus Capital. It aims to provide fresh content for Skirmish battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes.

Introduces a new faction to skirmish

Songs of Silence - Lighteaters offers the Lighteaters faction, with two new hero archetypes like Ancient Lighteaters and Gluttons, and six hero vocations. The DLC includes eight new unit types, expanding tactical possibilities. Five new strategy cards like Devour Light,  Equivalent Exchange, Monument of Silence, Nexus Recall, and Nexus Gateway, and eight new battle cards offer diverse strategic options. Lastly, the DLC adds a new unit perk and the Nexus Capital.

The DLC features the Lighteaters faction, employing unique mechanics involving the manipulation of the Hymn. It offers new heroes, units, strategy cards, and battle cards. The Nexus Capital serves as the faction's central hub. Skirmish battles add new strategic options. Regarding the main game, Songs of Silence blends turn-based strategy with real-time battles in an Art Nouveau fantasy world. Command heroes, lead armies, and explore a deep narrative with diverse factions.

The overall gameplay mechanics of the Lighteaters faction revolve around manipulating the Hymn, involving both healing and self-damaging effects. However, the DLC is primarily focused on Skirmish battles and may not significantly impact the campaign mode. The DLC utilizes the Art Nouveau aesthetic of the base game. The DLC's system requirements are in line with the base game, which is graphically demanding and needs a better rig to run it well.

A nice expansion for skirmish battles

Overall, Songs of Silence - Lighteaters provides a new faction and strategic options for the Skirmish mode of Songs of Silence. The Lighteaters' unique mechanics and lore contribute to the game's depth. However, its focus on Skirmish battles may limit its appeal to players primarily interested in the campaign. The DLC is suitable for players seeking to expand their Skirmish experience.