After the exciting reveal of a Day OneEpic Games Storefree game for March 7, the week of March 14 seems to be almost just as exciting with two games being given away instead of just one. It seems that Epic Games Store’s free games promotion still has plenty of surprises for fans even further into 2024. Every Thursday at 10 am CT, Epic Games' storefront will swap out a free game for one or two new ones, while also announcing what will take its place the week after. This upcoming two-for-one deal will be available on theEpic Games Storeat 10 am CT on March 14.
This promotion does well at keeping the Epic Games Store on players' minds regularly, as it’s oftentimes a complete surprise as to what will be made available each week. As previously mentioned,Astro Duel 2is being offered as a day-one game, making the party-action shoot-em-up an Epic Games Store first. OnceAstro Duel 2leaves the store, fans have a chance to pick upDeus Ex: Mankind Dividedfrom Eidos Montrealand indie gameThe Bridge.
Epic Games Store Free Game The Bridge Explained
Yet again the Epic Games Store has a unique offering for puzzle lovers withThe Bridge, a game that promises to “force the player to reevaluate their preconceptions of physics and perspective.” The inclusion of The Bridge alsosees the return of the developer ofSail Forth, The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, to the Epic Games Store free games page.
It sees players using gravity-manipulating tools to find their way through multiple labyrinths, being praised highly by many critics. Taking a page out of Isaac Newton’s book, the protagonist is hit on the head by an apple, which tells him it’s time to head home, where his house quite literally opens the door forThe Bridge’sproper puzzle-solving gameplay. Across 48 unique levels, players will find that reaching the exit door will be harder than it looks.
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The Bridge is a logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures. Explore increasingly difficult worlds, each uniquely detailed and designed to leave you with a pronounced sense of intellectual accomplishment. The Bridge exemplifies games as an art form, with beautifully hand-drawn art in the style of a black-and-white lithograph.48 thought-provoking puzzles, each unique from the rest, all requiring an innovative solution. Gravity manipulations, gravitational vortexes, parallel dimensions, and many more mind-bending concepts in a world where the laws of physics are not what they seem.M. C. Escher-esque worlds with impossible architecture set in the style of beautifully hand-drawn black-and-white lithographic art. An alternate version of the game unlocked after the main storyline has been completed, including challenging alternate versions of each of the 24 main puzzles, along with an alternate ending. A time-backtracking system to alleviate any fears of making a mistake.
Epic Games Store Free Game Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Explained
Many players are likely familiar withDeus Exalready, as the series is rather well-known andMankind Dividedis the fifth game in its lengthy line-up. It is also the last properDeus Exgame currently, dating back to 2016. The franchise includingMankind Dividedhas a strong focus on action RPG elements, FPS gameplay, stealth, and player choice.Deus Exgames focus heavily on story, so newcomers might be a little lost if they start with this title.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
The year is 2029, and mechanically augmented humans have been deemed outcasts, segregated from the rest of society. Now an elite covert agent, Adam Jensen is forced to operate in a world that has grown to despise his kind. Armed with an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations, he must choose the right approach, along with who to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.HUMAN 2.0Choose from an array of cutting edge weapons and augmentations, customizing them to fit your playstyle.IN THE NEAR FUTURE, MANKIND STANDS DIVIDEDExplore diverse locations and discover a near future setting where humanty’s fate hangs in the balance.MEANINGFUL CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCESExperience the world of Deus Ex, where the decisions you make and the actions you take play a crucial role in determining the game’s outcome.DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED - BREACH - NEW GAME MODEDeus Ex: Mankind Divided – Breach is a live game mode, introducing a puzzle arcade approach on gameplay.
Out of bothDeus Ex: Mankind DividedandThe Bridge, players are likely going to have to think ahead on what their next move is no matter what game they choose. One promises to surprise players with its solutions and keep them on their toes as they’re left guessing, whereas the other gives players the choice of how they approach and handle situations with the fate of their surroundings at stake.
While they may challenge fans' critical thinking skills when they really count, there aren’t too many similarities betweenthese Epic Games Store free games, which bodes well in terms of the promotion’s variety for that week. Still, the differences may make it that tons of players pick one game over the other. Some may feel completely left out by the titles offered, as they’re just not for them, but hopefully, they’ll have a better chance on the week of March 21.
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.
