Summary
TheEpic Games Storehas made quite a name for itself as a digital PC gaming storefront. Even in the face ofSteam’s famous sales, one big way that Epic Games has managed to keep a consistent user base is through its free game offerings every week. Every Thursday, players have a chance to get something new to add to their libraries to keep at to extra cost, provided they have an account with Epic Games.
Indeed, at every Thursday at 10 AM CT, the offerings are changed out and replaced with games that were made known last week, while two new games for the coming week are announced. This means thatEpic Games Storeusers can currently claimTandem: A Tale of ShadowsandThe Evil Within 2, but next week,F.I.S.T: Forged In Shadow TorchandTurnip Boy Commits Tax Evasionwill be available for free once that date and hour roll around.
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Epic Games Store Free Game Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Explained
If players hadn’t heard of Turnip Boy before, then the name ofTurnip Boy Commits Tax Evasionis bound to turn a few heads. True to its name, as soon as players sit down and get ready to play as the titular character, the first action players do is rip up a tax document. This in turn is considered tax evasion by Mayor Onion, which results in players needing to do errandsthroughoutTurnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion’s playtimein order to repay the tax debt that the sentient vegetable now owns.
As players hack-and-slash their way through the town, seeing Mayor Onion’s tasks through and defeating enemies along the way, the already humorous premise just grows more and more ridiculous as time goes on. Since 2021, Turnip Boy’s shenanigans has made so many players laugh, it has even spawned an in-developmentsequel known asTurnip Boy Robs a Bank. WhileTurnip Boymay not be the most grounded of video games at the end, it comes from an idea that any tax-paying citizen can relate to, and serves as a great whimsical game that’s worth picking up at no charge.
Epic Games Store Free Game F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch Explained
Players will see themselvesas a rabbit named Rayton inF.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torchwho aims to save his friend Urso from the oppressive captors taking over Torch City. To see how this story unfolds, players need to make their way through the dieselpunk world presented to them in tried and true Metroidvania fashion, with plenty of upgrades for Rayton’s mechanical fist to find and even more secrets to uncover. If players manage to snagF.I.S.Tas part of the Epic Games Store’s offering, they’ll have 12 hours of the adventure to get through.
While its possible that fans hadn’t heard ofF.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torchalready, it doesn’t take much to see how well received the game is, as even onEpic Games' own storefrontit’s praised for being “extremely fun,” featuring amazing storytelling and characters, and is currently listed as “highly reccommended” right on its own review section before players get to pick up the game for free. As a result, Metroidvania fans will likely not want to skip out on gettingF.I.S.Tat no extra cost, as it’s likely to be a hidden diamond in the rough in their Epic Games library.
Both of November’s first free games invite players into a fantastical world, but it’s up to them if they want their experience to be whimsical or perhaps more intriguing. Compared to the previous offerings, these two games feel like a breath of fresh air after the set offree games to celebrate Halloweenthat Epic Games gave out beforehand. While there’s certainly some variety betweenF.I.S.TandTurnip Boy, those who aren’t interested might find something more their style next week on theEpic Games Store.
Epic Games Store
A digital video game storefront for Windows PC and macOS created and operated by Epic Games. Originally launched in December 2018, Epic Games Store is both a website as well as a standalone launcher.
