Key Takeaways
1. The Epic Games Store has changed its free game offer from Them’s Fightin’ Herds to Mortal Shell.
2. Mortal Shell, inspired by the Dark Souls series, features unique gameplay mechanics but has received mixed reviews, particularly regarding its level design.
3. The free Mortal Shell offer is exclusive to PC, but the game is also available on other platforms like Amazon Luna, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
4. Epic Games includes a free downloadable content (DLC) pack called the Rotting Christ Pack, which adds an alternative soundtrack to Mortal Shell.
5. The Rotting Christ Pack has been well-received by fans, while another DLC, The Virtuous Cycle, offers additional features but is not free.
Earlier today, the Epic Games Store made a change to its free game offer for PC users. Previously, they were giving away Them’s Fightin’ Herds for no cost, following a discount on Mages of Mystralia just a week before. Now, the store has switched to providing Mortal Shell, a game that was released nearly five years ago and received mixed feedback from players.
Game Mechanics and Critiques
Mortal Shell draws clear inspiration from the Dark Souls series, featuring gameplay elements like character possession and a novel approach to shield mechanics. However, the game has faced criticism for its level design and the evident influence from Dark Souls. While this week’s free offer is exclusive to the PC version, Mortal Shell can also be found on platforms such as Amazon Luna, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch (currently priced at $295 for used copies on Amazon).
Additional Content Offered
Initially, it looked like Epic Games would enhance the Mortal Shell giveaway with a bundle for World of Warships. Instead, they have subtly included downloadable content (DLC) for Mortal Shell, which might be missed when players redeem the game. Specifically, Epic Games is providing the Rotting Christ Pack, which adds an alternative official soundtrack (OST) to the game.
It is important to note that this DLC is free, in contrast to The Virtuous Cycle, which introduces a Roguelike Mode and various in-game items. Despite that, the Rotting Christ Pack has been positively received by fans of Mortal Shell. Be sure to check out the video below to hear what the Rotting Christ Pack sounds like during one of Mortal Shell’s intense boss encounters.
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