New week, new free games at Epic: This time you can grab the action hit Shadow of the Tomb Raider for free and keep it forever. But you can also get the adventure Submerged: Hidden Depths for free in the store. Additionally, there is free downloadable content for the Free2Play brawler Knockout City.
The content will be available for free on the Epic Games Store from September 1st to September 8th. If you grab the games during this period, they will be yours forever.
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But even free games cost time. That’s why we’re giving you all the information you need to make an informed decision: Are the free games for you?
This is what awaits you in Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the furious finale of the Lara Croft reboot trilogy and a real action hit. But what exactly is it about?
Following the events of Tomb Raider and Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara Croft’s reckless acts of vengeance unleashed the apocalypse and damned the entire world. And now she has to spoon up this soup again.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider plays even more than its reboot predecessors with great emotions and a new look at the well-known action heroine. But in addition to the rousing story, you can of course also expect a lot of action, puzzles, exploration and sneak passages.
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider – Test video: Big emotions and small weaknesses
For whom is the download worthwhile?
You’re getting Shadow of the Tomb Raider in the Definitive Edition for free right now, so including all seven DLCs and all additional weapons, outfits and abilities.
In our GameStar test, Shadow of the Tomb Raider got a whopping 91 points and a platinum award. You can absolutely treat yourself to a 30-40 hour action blockbuster for free. But don’t be surprised: You may already have Shadow of the Tomb Raider in your Epic library, because the game was given away there before.
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If you missed the first two parts, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is still very entertaining. While you might not understand some of the Trinity Order gibberish, it doesn’t make the action any less fun.
This is what awaits you in Submerged: Hidden Depths
The second free game, on the other hand, falls more into the insider tip category. The adventure Submerged: Hidden Depths is the sequel to Submerged and lets you discover a sunken world full of ruins. You get a classic exploration adventure in which you move through the lovingly designed world on foot or in your boat.
Submerged: Hidden Depths does not rely on combat or overly complicated puzzles, but wants to offer a completely relaxing experience.
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For whom is the download worthwhile?
While the first part, Submerged, turned out to be quite a disappointment in our test, only getting 30 points for repetitive gameplay and a lame story, and only managed a rating of 56 on Metacritic, the second part, Submerged: Hidden Depths, seems to have learned a lot. After all, it has a console rating of 72 on Metacritic. On Steam, players rate the title “very positively”.
If you’re looking for challenging puzzles or action, you’re still not well served here. However, for a relaxing experience with beautiful music, Submerged: Hidden Depths is worth the free download.
Will you grab the latest Epic gift? Or have you already played Shadow of the Tomb Raider or Submerged: Hidden Depths? Tell us about it in the comments!
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