Re: FREE GAMES: "Call of the Wild: Angler" and "Atom Eve" (and a bonus)

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.

 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.

I should probably pick it up just in case my daughter every wants to try Sims, but being Epic I can't be bothered.
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-Justisaur
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