Enter the Gungeon, God’s Trigger and the third episode of 3 Out of 10 are free on the Epic Games Store this week.
Enter the Gungeon and God’s Trigger lead this week’s Epic freebies. Published on By Enter the Gungeon and God’s Trigger lead this week’s Epic freebies. The pair of indie action roguelikes will be free until next Thursday. Developed by Dodge Roll, Enter the Gungeon launched in 2016 to strong reviews. IGN’s Vince Ingenito gave the game an 8.5, writing, “Enter the Gungeon’s design is quite sophisticated for a game about shooting bullets at anthropomorphized bullets with guns; it uses elements of one genre in the context of another, enhancing its most enjoyable elements. Despite there being so many more moving parts than in a typical arcade shooter, it somehow feels more immediate and focused on getting you into the action and keeping you there. And where other similar games can run out of novelty within a few hours, Enter the Gungeon is still surprising me with new implements of destruction after 50 hours of play.” It got a sequel/spin-off, Exit the Gungeon, last year. This is the second time Epic has featured the shooter as a free game. So grab it before it’s gone, but, like a player starting a new run in a punishing roguelike, it may well return. God’s Trigger was similarly well received, though its release didn’t get as much attention as Enter the Gungeon. Polygon’s Cass Marshall wrote, “God’s Trigger is a dynamic and ridiculous power fantasy. It’s satisfying to take the gameplay loop of a shoot-’em-up and share it with a friend. Adding a heaven-and-hell backdrop — along with all of the powerful abilities that allows — is just icing on the cake.” However, if you want something less stressful and more story-driven to play, Epic’s got you covered. The third episode of interactive sitcom,3 Out of 10, is out now. The whole series is free so you can get caught up on the previous episodes before jumping in. Next week, Epic is handing out some cool freebies, as well. In preparation for Hitman 3’s VR garroting antics, Hitman 2016 is going spare next Thursday. And Shadowrun Collection, which includes Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun Dragonfall and Shadowrun Hong Kong will also be up for grabs. I’ve played a decent amount of Hitman, but haven’t had the chance to check out the Shadowrun games. But, as a fan of cyberpunk and deep RPGs, I can’t wait to download all three and then get distracted when the other cyberpunk RPG comes out. Follow Thumbsticks on Facebook, Google News, Twitter, and Flipboard for more video game news. Found it interesting, entertaining, useful, or informative? Maybe it even saved you some money. That’s great to hear! Sadly, independent publishing is struggling worse than ever, and Thumbsticks is no exception. So please, if you can afford to, consider supporting us via Patreon or buying us a coffee. Andrew King is a journalist, critic, poet, stand-up comedian and museum caretaker living in Illinois. Three thrilling games are free on Xbox One right now A Total War Saga: Troy, and three other games, are free on the Epic Games Store Get Quake II and Quake III free for a limited time Wilmot’s Warehouse is free on the Epic Games Store Three games are free on the Epic Games Store this week August’s Xbox Games with Gold lineup is a middling bunch The latest batch of Xbox One Free Play Days games are focused on action, speed, and mangling metal. Published on By The latest batch of Xbox One Free Play Days games are focused on action, speed, and mangling metal. There can’t be many gamers who haven’t sampled the delights of Blizzard’s 6v6 character shooter. However, if you’re yet to try Overwatch, the game’s Origin Edition is now free on Xbox One as part of the latest Free Play Days promo. It can be an intimidating game for newcomers, but it’s also accessible, and most of all, a lot of fun. Next up is a brand new game. F1 2020 was only released in July and is still performing well in the UK video games chart. The game is fully licenced and includes the full 2020 season roster of teams, drivers, and vehicles. For the first time, players can also create their own F1 team, compete with engine manufacturer, sponsors, and branding. Finally, Wreckfest is an overlooked but highly enjoyable demolition derby racer. If you pine for the Destruction Derby series, this is a capable successor. All three games are free to download and play for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members until the midnight PDT on August 23.
