Apart from being a really creative, awesome RPG, the biggest thing that struck me about the original Siralim [Free] was just how frequently and magnificently it was updated. Everything from balance adjustments to new graphics to entirely new systems was added to the game after its release, and for quite some time, you could be confident that there would always be something new when you fired up Siralim. The sequel, Siralim 2 [$4.99], hasn't seen quite as frantic a schedule when it comes to updates. It appears that the developer is going for bigger, less frequent updates instead, which is fine by me. The latest one has just hit and it's a whopper.

This expansion is called Trials of the Gods, and it is completely free. Those who have played Siralim 2 know that the gods play a major role in the game, giving you missions and rewards regularly. But maybe you don't like those gods. Maybe you want to sock them right in their divine kissers. Well, friends, through the magic of this expansion, you can now do just that. Simply craft a key and bring it to the Gate of the Gods, and you can challenge any of the game's 15 gods to a fight. It's quite difficult, but should you overcome them, you'll be able to transform your creatures into Avatars with unique traits and powerful spells. This expansion also adds an Arcane Refinery system that allows you to modify the properties of your Spell Gems, removing or adding them as you see fit. Provided you have the required materials, of course. A...