Epic Games' digital storefront has managed to establish itself among its competitors with a great selection of games, timed exclusives, and regular free titles for players to enjoy. TheEpic Games Storehas become a go-to for PC gamers, and with roughly two free games available every week, it’s a great deal as well as an effective way to experience a variety of releases.Epic Games Store’s lineup of free games is looking particularly relevant for October, and it seems like they’re fully embracing the Halloween theme.
September was a varied month for free game releases, with Epic Games Store providing players with hundreds of hours of entertainment with theaction-adventure survival sandboxArk: Survival Evolvedand the dungeon-crawler RPGGloomhaven.Later in the monthDrone Racing League SimulatorandRunbowwere also added, adding a multiplayer platformer and a simulation drone racer in contrast to September’s earlier releases. Everyone knows October is the month of spookiness, so Epic Games Store’s new additions ofRising HellandSlain: Back from Hellfit in perfectly as an example of a couple of ghoulish games.
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Rising Hell
Tahoe Games’vertical platformer rogue-liteRising Helltasks gamers with escaping hell as they evade scores of demonic foes and different traps. The landscape of the fiery realm is randomly generated, creating an ever-changing environment that players can explore while they try their best to avoid the game’s permadeath. Gamers can unlock a range of different characters, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles that will give them a wider range of strategies and options when it comes to completing each level.
In addition to different characters to choose from, players can also utilize a number of modes from campaign to challenge ones. Fighting through hordes of creatures and tackling boss battles with ancient demons all while a killer soundtrack with serious heavy metal vibes plays in the background makesRising Hella hair-raising, adrenaline-pumping experience. It almost feels like thefast-paced FPSDoom, but with a pixillated aesthetic and a platforming focus that injects a sense of nostalgia and fun.
Slain: Back from Hell
A game with similar heavy metal inspiration andan arcade feel is Steel Mantis’Slain: Back from Hell, a title that combines combat and puzzles for an entertaining adventure. Players take charge of Bathoryn, and ill-fated hero in the game’s gothic world who needs to free the six realms from their demonic rulers. LikeRising Hell,Slain: Back from Hellhas a number of traps for gamers to evade, challenging area antagonists to defeat, and bosses to take down. Choosing from three different weapons, gamers must learn the timings, tricks, and benefits of each one to find the best approach for each encounter.
There are secrets to uncover, beasts to slay, and plenty of gore to contend with, makingSlain: Back from Hella dynamic and satisfyingly compact caper clocking it at less than ten hours. The beautifully designed environments add something extra to the charmingly retro gameplay, and the game has elements of horror to reflect its setting and style without creeping into hardcore terror territory. With their demonic focus and dark themes, bothSlain: Back from HellandRising Hellare ideal for those long October nightsas the autumn kicks in and the spooky season gets underway, proving they’re the perfect picks forEpic Games Store.
