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Once again, fans have a new set of free games to look forward to getting on theEpic Games Storenext Thursday. After the confusing circumstances ofElder Scrolls Onlinevanishing from the free games listevery other day, the MMO is now available for Epic Games Store account holders to claim at no extra cost alongsideMurder By Numbers, a murder mystery where players play picross to obtain evidence.
Next week’s games might be aiming to do something a bit different. WhileESOwas made available as part of a collaboration withFortnite, hence the strange mash-up of putting it with a puzzle game, the free titles set to be available on July 27 look to be with science fiction gamers in mind. Sci-fi as a genre is rather vast, which is why heated debates on if the action-packedStar Warsor the socially-orientedStar Trekare better than the other have gone on as long as it has. However, betweenHomeworld: Remastered CollectionandSevered Steel, all sci-fi fans on theEpic Games Storeare in for a treat.
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Homeworld: Remastered Collection and Severed Steel Offer Classic Sci-Fi Action
Homeworld: Remastered Collectionbeing offered for free certainly shouldn’t be overlooked as it’s actually two games in one in itself.Homeworld 1and2are availablein the title, giving fans the chance to experience the most highly rated computer games of their time with new visual effects and updated soundtrack, models, and more.Homeworldis a real-time strategy game taking place in the vast void of space. For those who dream of commanding a fleet of spaceships, the collection may be exactly what they’re looking for.
On the other hand, if fans want something more personal and easier to manage than numerous space vessels, or just something more in-their-face with its action,Severed Steelis also being offeredfor free at the same time.Severed Steelleans more towards the cyberpunk side of science fiction, and is a bit more cramped than the vastness of space offered inHomeworldas it deals with running, jumping, and shooting around levels while aiming to complete specific missions. It also will notably take players much less time to finishSevered SteelthanHomeworld: Remastered Collectionwould.Severed Steelis incredibly fast-paced, with only a 3-hour playtime unless fans are specifically aiming for 100% completion.
Both games offer different experiences in both their feel, pace, and aesthetics, yet should still resonate with fans of sci-fi with ease. On top of that, the timing in which they’ve been made available is perfect for those aiming to get a great deal to try something new.Severed Steelgot an update earlier this year that’s included in this offer, which adds gyro controls, a rouge-lite mode, and more. For those wanting to pick upHomeworld: Remastered Collection, it’s a perfect starting point to get into the seriesbeforeHomeworld 3arrives.
It’s possible that some gamers who regularly check theEpic Games Store’s free offerings every weekmay not enjoy science fiction, and may feel like these choices aren’t for them. However, compared to the normal prices ofSevered SteelandHomeworld: Remastered Collection, it’s hard to turn the offer away; being able to try the games for free is a fantastic excuse to snag them anyway, even if they may not look interesting at first glance. At the very least, if gamers still don’t want to pick these titles up, there’s always the week after to look forward to, which will have a fresh selection ofEpic Games Storetitles ready on August 3.
