You might not recognize these names, but they’re worth a look, doubly so while they’re free
In our continuing claim-free-stuff adventures, we’ve got two games up for grabs on the Epic Games Store this week:Speed Brawl, an intriguing 2D “combat-racer,” andTharsis, a dice-fueled trip to Mars. You have until September 23 to claim them, but what are they?
I feel like of these two under-the-radar games,Speed Brawlwill be the crowd favorite here. It’s a combo-stringing brawler about moving as fast as you’re able to to hit extra hard.
I can’t speak to it personally, butSpeed Brawlhas a nice user reception on Steam. As a player namedsh4mikesays, there’s “plenty of depth with different specials, ultras, assist calls, and tag attacks between the six characters. Probably my favorite 2D combat system across hundreds of similar games. It hurts that this game didn’t find a larger audience.”
Worth noting: there’s co-op support, and that goes for local and online play.
As forTharsis, you may want to hold off if you have a low tolerance for RNG shenanigans, as this turn-based strategy title is an ill-fated trek to Mars with, as developer Choice Provisions puts it, dice — and cannibalism. This tutorial video is a good starting point.
Next week, from September 23–30, the hugely popularThe Escapistswill be free to keep.
