by The newest free game on the Epic Games Store is an underrated Metroidvania game that hit the market a little over a year ago. Although Christmas is now over, Epic Games is still in the process of releasing a series of free titles to close out 2022. And while today’s free offer probably doesn’t match yesterday’s giveaway, it did death strandingit’s still a title that Epic Games Store users shouldn’t sleep on.
From now until December 27th at 11:00am ET, the Epic Games Store is giving away for PC FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch all for free. Developed by TiGames, FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch originally came out last year for PS5 and PS4 before later launching for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game normally costs $29.99 on the Epic Games Store, which means this free offering is one of the better deals we’ve seen on the platform in the past few weeks.
FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch is available free on the Epic Games Store for the next 24 hours. Severed Steel is tomorrow’s free game https://t.co/sCNJdcFaYK pic.twitter.com/wCuu0hgYjt
— Wario64 (@Wario64) December 26, 2022
Since the initial release FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch has grown into something of a cult following, hailing it as one of the best Metroidvania games in recent memory. Currently, the game boasts an impressive user rating of 4.6/5 on the Epic Games Store, showing that it has been well received by countless players. So while FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch maybe no instant name recognition, it’s definitely worth checking out, especially since it doesn’t cost a penny to add to your own PC library.
If you want to get a better idea of ​​what FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch includes, below is a description of the game.
“Six years ago, the Machine Legion invaded and colonized the Torch City, originally inhabited by animals. Rayton, the former soldier in the War of Resistance, has lived in seclusion ever since. After his friend is violently arrested, Rayton reclaims his mechanical fist and footsteps to fight back on his journey, and he never expects that he was involved in a larger conspiracy between the Mafia, the Rebellion and the Legion.
Explore the Metroidvania game world with a dozen areas with different vision themes and level designs. Earn the rewards by completing the challenges of battles, puzzles and platform games in countless chambers, tunnels and shortcuts. The interconnected and auto-loading game map makes the detailed Torch City more compelling and beautiful.”
