I entered Soulkeep not expecting it to be this fun. The first level was very simple and it felt like a training session, as if the game was saying, "Come on, get to know us." I actually breezed through it without having to think too much or put too much pressure on myself.
But everything changed when I entered the second level. Suddenly I was in the middle of a real battle. The waves of Fiends were incoming, quick, and terrifyingly numerous. For the first time, I felt like I had to be extremely focused and that any small mistake could cost me the entire round. I started making plans in my head thinking about where to place each tower and what it would do.
I relied heavily on three very important towers. The first was the Charnel Pit, which had extremely high power. I placed it at the front of the path to repel the first wave of enemies with its powerful, shaking attacks.
Then I used Gloom Owl, which was a masterpiece. It struck from afar and in a wonderful way. It complemented the Charnel Pit's attacks, and I felt it really helped reduce the pressure. Finally, the star of the battle for me was Card Sharp, which was like bringing a real wizard into the middle of the fight. His attacks were magical, and he affected more than one Fiend at the same time, which allowed me to overcome more than one wave I was close to losing.
After effort, focus, and adjusting my strategy several times, I was able to pass the second level. It wasn't an easy experience but it was a real thrill and challenge. Now, as I stand at the door to the third level, I feel more prepared and the experience I have gained makes all the difference. Next time, I won't just defend next time, I'll try to be stronger.
