Epic Games Store Reveals New Free Game of the Week Plans

Key Takeaways

1. Epic Games Store is offering free game giveaways for PC players from January 15 to January 21, 2024, at 16:00 UTC.
2. The PC giveaway will feature the game Rustler, known as Grand Theft Horse, which will be available for free for the first time.
3. Rustler is an action game that combines classic Grand Theft Auto mechanics with a medieval setting.
4. Steam reviews for Rustler are mostly positive, while critic reviews highlight issues with pacing and storytelling.
5. Epic Games has plans for mobile user giveaways that may extend beyond the scheduled time.

Epic Games Store has launched new giveaways for PC players. In addition, the platform has planned something unique for mobile users. Instead of just two announcements today, the company has also shared some of its intentions for the upcoming week.

Giveaway Timeline

The giveaways that began on January 15 will continue into next week. All items can be claimed for free until January 21 at 16:00 UTC. It’s worth noting that Epic Games’ mobile giveaways often extend a little past the scheduled time before they refresh. On the other hand, the two games from the Styx series offered for PC users will quickly be swapped out for Rustler (curr. $17.50 on Amazon).

Game Overview

Known as Grand Theft Horse by its creators, Rustler is an action game played from a top-down perspective, which adapts classic Grand Theft Auto mechanics into a medieval world. The game is usually priced at $24.99, but sales often see it drop below $5, with prices sometimes as low as $3.74. However, next week’s giveaway marks the first occasion Rustler will be available for free.

Reception and Feedback

Steam reviews for the game range from Mostly Positive to Very Positive, primarily due to its humor and light-heartedness. In contrast, critic reviews are more mixed, often pointing out issues with pacing and storytelling as shortcomings for Rustler. For further information, check out the videos above and below, in addition to Epic Games’ store page for more specifics.

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