Epic Games storefront: free titles

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Thu Oct 27, 2022 2:17 pm

[10/27 - 11/3]
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Filament

Thats not what Im seeing......

Saturnalia
Warhammer 40K Mechanicus

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:34 pm

Daehawk wrote: ↑Thu Oct 27, 2022 2:17 pm Thats not what Im seeing......

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Thu Oct 27, 2022 1:27 pm [10/27 - 11/3]
Saturnalia
Warhammer 40K Mechanicus

[11/3 - 11/10]
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Filament

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:20 pm

Anyone played this Mechanicus game? It looks a LOT like X-Com from what I could tell from the screen shots.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:52 pm

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:49 am I finished Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus, and I'm no coop.

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 11:11 pm

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:52 pm
Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:49 am I finished Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus, and I'm no coop.

And? Loved it? Hated it? Gritted your teeth to get through it only because you're a completionist? Is it X-Commy?

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 11:29 pm

It is X-Commy. Turn-based squad battles. I am not a completionist by any means. It was entertaining enough for my needs. I put in 28 hours to complete the main campaign, so it will keep you busy if it sets its hooks.

The weapons and abilities are certainly creative.

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Fri Nov 04, 2022 1:29 am

[11/03 - 11/10]
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Filament

[11/10 - 11/17]
Alba - A Wildlife Adventure
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Filament was on my Steam wishlist, so glad to get this one

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Thu Nov 10, 2022 5:06 pm

[11/10 - 11/17]
Alba - A Wildlife Adventure
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

[11/17 - 11/24]
Dark Deity
Evil Dead: The Game

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Thu Nov 17, 2022 6:27 pm

[11/17 - 11/24]
Dark Deity
Evil Dead: The Game

[11/24 - 12/01]
STAR WARS™: Squadrons

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Thu Nov 24, 2022 6:10 pm

[11/24 - 12/01]
STAR WARS™: Squadrons

[12/01 - 12/08]
Fort Triumph
RPG in a Box

personally looking forward to next week's titles

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:36 pm

Everyone get their games?

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:59 pm

[12/01 - 12/08]
Fort Triumph
RPG in a Box

[12/08 - 12/15]
Saints Row IV Re-Elected
Wildcat Gun Machine

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:25 pm

Fort Triumph - "A strategy game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with the world exploration of HOMM."

Has this one been mentioned at all 'round these parts? Seems like something that would peak some interest. Anyone aware of whether it's any good? (I know... it's free. Yes, I did grab it.

)

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:29 pm

TheMix wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:25 pm Seems like something that would peak some interest. Anyone aware of whether it's any good? (I know... it's free. Yes, I did grab it. )

I think you just nominated yourself to install it, play it, and report back to us.

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:31 pm

Carpet_pissr wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:29 pm
TheMix wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:25 pm Seems like something that would peak some interest. Anyone aware of whether it's any good? (I know... it's free. Yes, I did grab it. )
I think you just nominated yourself to install it, play it, and report back to us.

/sigh... maybe after I finish up my current game of Master of Magic

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:28 pm

[12/08 - 12/15]
Saints Row IV Re-Elected
Wildcat Gun Machine

[12/15]
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[12/16]
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[12/17]
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Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:23 pm

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:11 pm

TheMix wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:25 pm Fort Triumph - "A strategy game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with the world exploration of HOMM."

Has this one been mentioned at all 'round these parts? Seems like something that would peak some interest. Anyone aware of whether it's any good? (I know... it's free. Yes, I did grab it. )

Been playing this for the last day or so. It's not a particularly deep game. But I'm having fun.

I definitely feel the HoMM vibes. But it's HoMM-Lite. Maybe HoMM-Very-Lite. It's also very XCOM-Lite (or Very-Lite). The artwork feels a bit like Massive Chalice. And the depth isn't a whole lot more. Still... I'm enjoying it. I started on Easy, since I don't like to struggle while learning a new game. But I probably should have started on the normal setting. It's definitely not challenging. On the other hand, part of the enjoyment is having my heroes stomp all over everything.

HoMM like:
- You can improve towns. But there are only a handful of improvements.
- You have heros. Those heroes can learn skills. They can equip items. Again, not overly complex or ambitious. Only 4 types.
- You run around the map exploring. You have random encounters that may or may not lead to random battles. You acquire items and some resources. You take over farms and mana mines.
- But... you don't accumulate armies. There aren't any units to buy. Yet. Maybe that's coming later. I'm only a few "Acts" into the campaign so far. So the armies are just made up of heroes.

XCOM like:
- You have action points.
- You spend them using skills.
- There is cover. But it doesn't feel as complex.

Probably more. But this is just a quick summary.

Oh. And there is some good humor in the story. That's a plus.

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:16 pm

12/15-12/25?

Inflation is tough on everyone! Epic can only afford 11 days of Christmas this year. :p

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:01 pm

Zenn7 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:16 pm 12/15-12/25?

Inflation is tough on everyone! Epic can only afford 11 days of Christmas this year. :p

Looks like 15 days, which I assume is normal

https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/epic- ... -holidays/

It looks like Epic Games Store is bringing back its end-of-the-year promotion back that it does every year to celebrate Christmas and the holidays. In other words, Epic Games Store users are about to get 15 free games in 15 days. More specifically, it looks like the promotion will begin this Thursday, December 15, and run until December 30, giving out at least one free game each day. And if this year's promotion is as good as previous years, users of the PC digital storefront are going to get several great games. And get them with no strings attached.

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:20 pm

[12/16]
Bloons TD 6

my nephews will be thrilled

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:41 pm

A game I actually would like if I could ever log into my EPIC account again. Might have to give it another go.

EDIT: And I'm in now. Yay me!

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 3:32 pm

[12/16]
Horizon Chase Turbo [repeat]

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:35 pm

hitbyambulance wrote: ↑Fri Dec 16, 2022 3:32 pm [12/16]
Horizon Chase Turbo [repeat]

this is a repeat, but note that the Rookie Series DLC for this is also free

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/hor ... kie-series

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:37 pm

[12/17]
Costume Quest 2

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 8:40 pm

[12/18]
Sable

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 5:38 pm

[12/19]
Them's Fightin' Herds

four-legged ruminant brawler with art direction from one of the My Little Pony animators

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 7:54 pm

i expect the first AAA title to be given away in this sale that someone else will post it at 7:10AM or so

jztemple2 · Post by **jztemple2** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:40 pm

hitbyambulance wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 7:54 pm i expect the first AAA title to be given away in this sale that someone else will post it at 7:10AM or so

Are we naming names? And when do the new games get posted on Epic anyway? And will Epic even be able to afford to give away free games now that it is facing a half billion dollar fine?

Jolor · Post by **Jolor** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:30 pm

Oh. That explains why I've heard that the next game is either 'Phoenix Wright' or a tower defence game.

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:34 pm

Jolor wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:30 pmor a tower defence game.

Hey! :\

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:45 am

jztemple2 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:40 pm Are we naming names? And when do the new games get posted on Epic anyway? And will Epic even be able to afford to give away free games now that it is facing a half billion dollar fine?

11:00 AM Eastern

There are sites that name the games ahead of time, based on hints or leaks from epic. Example: AAA title for today is likely to be...

https://gg.deals/news/freebies/

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 10:54 am

Oh, that's really cool that there is a little hint in the picture. I never picked up on that!

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:10 pm

Wolfenstein: The New Order

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:24 pm

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 10:54 am Oh, that's really cool that there is a little hint in the picture. I never picked up on that!

Did you see the lego's for tomorrow? That or the 8 pack of egg cartons...

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:32 pm

Indeed. LEGO freebie incoming!

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:36 pm

LEGO® Builder's Journey

Tomorrow is radioactive.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:41 pm

STALKER? Metro?

I really miss the fun of the Steam winter stuff they used to do. I understand why they stopped, but it was fun while it lasted...

Chraolic · Post by **Chraolic** » Wed Dec 21, 2022 2:33 pm

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:41 pm STALKER? Metro?

Maybe Fallout?

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Wed Dec 21, 2022 2:47 pm

Chraolic wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 2:33 pm
Smoove_B wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:41 pm STALKER? Metro?
Maybe Fallout?

They only have Stalker 2 coming. Cept some weird other stalker named game. Could be Metro.