In the Epic Games Store, you can currently get the co-op shooter Remnant: From The Ashes (PC, PS4, Xbox One) for free. But why should you even want that?
What can you expect in Remnant: From the Ashes? The co-op shooter lets you battle the Seed, a mysterious force that has devastated Earth. A group of resistance fighters is trying to find a way to destroy the Seed in other worlds. You belong to these warriors and set out together with up to two teammates to fight monsters in these worlds.
Where can you get the game for free? Remnant: From the Ashes was the surprise hit in the summer of 2019. You can get the game for free in the Epic Store until August 20 at 5 PM:
If you have already followed our advice but still need help, you can find 13 tips for Remnant that we wish we had known beforehand here.
4 Reasons Why You Should Play Remnant
What exactly makes the game so interesting? Before its release in August 2019, hardly anyone had the game on their radar. But that changed quickly. This will likely be fueled again by the free action in the Epic Games Store.
Because after the release, it became clear that Remnant could skillfully mix many elements of well-known games into something new. 4 things stand out especially, which we want to present to you here.
Amazing Boss Fights
The boss fights remind of Dark Souls. In a team, you need to discover and exploit the weaknesses of the creatures. This leads to tactical but still fast-paced and action-packed confrontations. The fights play out smoothly and well.
Exciting Scenario
The setting is reminiscent of the Fallout games. You are in a devastated world, surrounded by ruins, and must fight for survival there. Dangers lurk everywhere, and you must always be on your guard. This creates a dense post-apocalyptic atmosphere.
Lots of Loot
The search for more loot is somewhat reminiscent of Destiny 2 and also Diablo. It is important to constantly improve your equipment. During your adventures, you will find new weapons and additional gear to take on the increasingly powerful monsters. Furthermore, the search for loot motivates you to keep playing. Also, Vermintide 2 expertly relies on loot and hardcore action.
Strong Replay Value
You can “reroll” the campaign, which gives you new levels and challenges. In addition, higher difficulty levels provide more motivation to take on the more dangerous bosses.
If you have already progressed a bit in the game, the first bosses may start to pose some challenges. Therefore, we already have some tips for you to defeat the first bosses Singe and the Ent.
What Players Think of the Co-op Shooter
What do those who are already playing like? Visually, Remnant: From the Ashes may not compete with big AAA games, but the gameplay as well as the missions and the loot spiral motivate players to continue playing.
As for player numbers, according to Steamcharts, there are currently 4,317 players online at peak times. However, this is not really representative. After all, the co-op shooter is now available for free via the Epic Games Store, which has likely brought a significant boost in players.
This is how the game is rated: The ratings on Metacritic come in at a solid 78 out of 100 points, but they do not really reflect the opinion of the players. To examine the situation on Steam.
On Steam, the reviews for the past 30 days are at 85% and “Very positive”.
- Dîčê writes on Steam: “Great fun with friends. I love playing it.”
- Fartin Luther King says: “It’s a lot of fun. Trust me, I have played a similar type of game and have now fallen in love with it.”
- Marly Sorcha explains: “The story is quick to finish, but in the campaign, you only see a small part of the game. The real fun comes when you let the adventure maps reroll or battle the bosses at higher difficulty levels.”
So if you now get Remnant: From the Ashes for free through the Epic Games Store, you can’t go wrong. On the contrary, if you don’t, you might regret it later because the game is definitely fun.
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