Back whenEpic Gamesfirst started doing free giveaways on their storefront many years back, I thought it wouldn’t last. But here we are, nearly seven years later, and we’re still getting a good mix of indie and AAA offerings on the service. Even if you don’t actively use the platform, it’s always worth it to log in and claim everything you can.
While those AAA offerings do serve as a nice perk, it’s the copious amounts of indie games that keep me coming back.I can’t get enough of the hidden object genre, and it looks like we’re all in luck with these new Epic Games Store promotions.
Epic Games Has Hidden Folks For Free
It’s Free Until August 21
WhileTotally Reliable Delivery Serviceis also up for grabs,Hidden Folksis the true gemhere with Epic Games' latest free offerings, especially given that it’s sitting at an “overwhelmingly positive” rating on Steam, where it also resides at a current price of $14.99. Both are available until 11:00 AM ET on August 21.
Hidden Folks takes roughly three hours to complete. While some contend that $15 is a high price for that type of experience, it’s totally worth it if you’re into the genre.
If you’ve never played a searching game before, think “Where’s Waldo?” Your task is to review images of vast landscapes and identify specific targets. In the case ofHidden Folks,all of these zones are hand-drawn, and objects have unique sound effects and interactions. Next up for the free Epic Games Store promos areKamaeruandStrange Horticulture, which will be available to redeem from August 21-28.
Hidden Folks Is Praised As The Best In Its Genre
It’s A Fantastic Entry, And A Classic
Developed by game designer Adriaan de Jongh,Hidden Folksis considered a classic in the genre for a reason.It’s a different kind of cozy gameyou can relax in for hours or play for just a few minutes at a time, and the hand-drawn landscapes really add a lot to the game’s look and feel.
If you like games likeHidden Folks, you might want to try outtheHidden Through Timeseries, particularly the first game. The studio Do Games Limited, among many other publishers, also offers numerous hidden object games, typically set in a fantasy setting.
