Seven days to claim, as usual (well, except for "The Sims 4"
expansion, which has no time limit). Grab the games or not; your
choice.
Hello again! I won't bore you with an overlong introduction; it's
Thursday and we all know what this post is about. Today we get two
free games. You know what to do.
* Call of the Wild: The Angler https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/call-of-the-wild-the-angler
"Call of the Wild: The Hunter" is an open-world hunting
game that presented huge, gorgeous maps and a reasonable
hunting simulation. "The Angler", made by the same
developers, essentially uses the same tech as a basis
for a fishing game, but I found it a lot less convincing.
In part, because the graphics that wowed us in 2017 are
looking a lot less impressive in 2024 (especially with
regards to the water), and also because the base game is
just a lot less interesting and complete. This is a game
that demands you buy its expansions if you want to have
any fun with it. And the core gameplay - the fishing -
isn't even much fun; it poorly simulates the real-life
hobby and is extremely grindy. Being able to wander the
wilds to find the perfect fishing spot, and then wade
into deep water to cast your line sounds like it could
be a lot of fun, but the game fails to capture that
experience. I'd love to be able to recommend this game,
if only because modern computer fishing games are such
a rare breed. But even if you love the genre, this
game is probably not worth your time.
Note: There are several free DLC packs (two winter cosmetics, and a
tackle pack) so if you do grab the game don't forget to claim the DLC
too,
* Invincible Presents: Atom Eve https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/atom-eve-ff090d
Essentially, a Telltale Games-style adventure where you
take on the role of a super-hero. But it's more visual
novel than adventure. Apparently its based on some comic
book. There's a mix of combat and relationship
management, and the whole thing has a very comic-book
aesthetic. A must-get for fans of the Invincible comic,
or even if you just enjoy visual-novel style games.
Otherwise? You can probably pass. It's not a bad game
at all, but it is targeted at a very narrow niche.
BONUS:
* The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-sims-4--backyard-stuff
An expansion/DLC pack for "The Sims 4" (which is also
free on Epic, and has been for over a year). As the
title suggests, it adds a number of backyard
garden objects and activities. If you like and play
"The Sims 4", this is a no-brainer, but if the base game
isn't of interest to you, this expansion isn't going
to change your mind about it.
Seven days to claim, as usual (well, except for "The Sims 4"
expansion, which has no time limit). Grab the games or not; your
choice.
BONUS:
* The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff >https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-sims-4--backyard-stuff
An expansion/DLC pack for "The Sims 4" (which is also
free on Epic, and has been for over a year). As the
title suggests, it adds a number of backyard
garden objects and activities. If you like and play
"The Sims 4", this is a no-brainer, but if the base game
isn't of interest to you, this expansion isn't going
to change your mind about it.
On Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:08:37 -0700, Justisaur <justisaur@yahoo.com>
wrote:
On 3/21/2024 8:51 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
I only tried one Telltale game (a batman game) and didn't
care for it, so probably won't like it, but I really enjoy the
Invincible cartoon on Amazon Prime. I'm not bothering getting it on
Epic as I already have it on Prime and Epic is a hassle.
Telltale games aren't bad, but a) they are far much more limited in
scope and mechanics than other adventure games, and b) following the
success of the formula with their "Walking Dead" series, the
developers overused the mechanic in all their other games.
The titles walk a narrow line between 'game' and 'walking simulator',
with only limited difficulty, but - at release - this was a novel
change from the usual. Now, not so much. Similarly, it's reactive, (supposedly) branching storyline that would react to actions in
previous acts (or even episodes!) was a unique gimmick. It even became
a meme - "<character> will remember that!".
But overuse, simplicity and familiarity robbed these games of a lot of
their charm. It's hard to recommend them - or their clones - in 2024.
On Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:08:37 -0700, Justisaur <justisaur@yahoo.com>
wrote:
On 3/21/2024 8:51 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
I only tried one Telltale game (a batman game) and didn't
care for it, so probably won't like it, but I really enjoy the
Invincible cartoon on Amazon Prime. I'm not bothering getting it on
Epic as I already have it on Prime and Epic is a hassle.
Telltale games aren't bad, but a) they are far much more limited in
scope and mechanics than other adventure games, and b) following the
success of the formula with their "Walking Dead" series, the
developers overused the mechanic in all their other games.
On Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:08:37 -0700, Justisaur <justisaur@yahoo.com>
wrote:
On 3/21/2024 8:51 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
I only tried one Telltale game (a batman game) and didn't
care for it, so probably won't like it, but I really enjoy the
Invincible cartoon on Amazon Prime. I'm not bothering getting it on
Epic as I already have it on Prime and Epic is a hassle.
Telltale games aren't bad, but a) they are far much more limited in
scope and mechanics than other adventure games, and b) following the
success of the formula with their "Walking Dead" series, the
developers overused the mechanic in all their other games.
The titles walk a narrow line between 'game' and 'walking simulator',
with only limited difficulty, but - at release - this was a novel
change from the usual. Now, not so much. Similarly, it's reactive, (supposedly) branching storyline that would react to actions in
previous acts (or even episodes!) was a unique gimmick. It even became
a meme - "<character> will remember that!".
But overuse, simplicity and familiarity robbed these games of a lot of
their charm. It's hard to recommend them - or their clones - in 2024.
On Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:08:37 -0700, Justisaur <justisaur@yahoo.com>
wrote:
On 3/21/2024 8:51 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
I only tried one Telltale game (a batman game) and didn't
care for it, so probably won't like it, but I really enjoy the
Invincible cartoon on Amazon Prime. I'm not bothering getting it on
Epic as I already have it on Prime and Epic is a hassle.
Telltale games aren't bad, but a) they are far much more limited in
scope and mechanics than other adventure games, and b) following the
success of the formula with their "Walking Dead" series, the
developers overused the mechanic in all their other games.
The titles walk a narrow line between 'game' and 'walking simulator',
with only limited difficulty, but - at release - this was a novel
change from the usual. Now, not so much. Similarly, it's reactive, (supposedly) branching storyline that would react to actions in
previous acts (or even episodes!) was a unique gimmick. It even became
a meme - "<character> will remember that!".
But overuse, simplicity and familiarity robbed these games of a lot of
their charm. It's hard to recommend them - or their clones - in 2024.
On 3/21/2024 8:51 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
Hello again! I won't bore you with an overlong introduction; it's
Thursday and we all know what this post is about. Today we get two
free games. You know what to do.
* Call of the Wild: The Angler
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/call-of-the-wild-the-angler
"Call of the Wild: The Hunter" is an open-world hunting
game that presented huge, gorgeous maps and a reasonable
hunting simulation. "The Angler", made by the same
developers, essentially uses the same tech as a basis
for a fishing game, but I found it a lot less convincing.
In part, because the graphics that wowed us in 2017 are
looking a lot less impressive in 2024 (especially with
regards to the water), and also because the base game is
just a lot less interesting and complete. This is a game
that demands you buy its expansions if you want to have
any fun with it. And the core gameplay - the fishing -
isn't even much fun; it poorly simulates the real-life
hobby and is extremely grindy. Being able to wander the
wilds to find the perfect fishing spot, and then wade
into deep water to cast your line sounds like it could
be a lot of fun, but the game fails to capture that
experience. I'd love to be able to recommend this game,
if only because modern computer fishing games are such
a rare breed. But even if you love the genre, this
game is probably not worth your time.
Note: There are several free DLC packs (two winter cosmetics, and a
tackle pack) so if you do grab the game don't forget to claim the DLC
too,
Blech, grindy and Epic, pass.
* Invincible Presents: Atom Eve
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/atom-eve-ff090d
Essentially, a Telltale Games-style adventure where you
take on the role of a super-hero. But it's more visual
novel than adventure. Apparently its based on some comic
book. There's a mix of combat and relationship
management, and the whole thing has a very comic-book
aesthetic. A must-get for fans of the Invincible comic,
or even if you just enjoy visual-novel style games.
Otherwise? You can probably pass. It's not a bad game
at all, but it is targeted at a very narrow niche.
Weird, this also showed up on Amazon Prime Games just after you posted
last week. I only tried one Telltale game (a batman game) and didn't
care for it, so probably won't like it, but I really enjoy the
Invincible cartoon on Amazon Prime. I'm not bothering getting it on
Epic as I already have it on Prime and Epic is a hassle.
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