Epic's July Freebies: Pilgrims' Quirky Quests & Keylocker's Cyberpunk Beats - But Are They Worth Your Time?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Epic Games Store's wrapping up July with free copies of *Pilgrims*, a charming point-and-click adventure, and *Keylocker*, a cyberpunk JRPG with rhythm elements, offering a mix of indie charm and pixelated action for gamers looking for something new without breaking the bank.
Alright, mates, let's have a gander at what the Epic Games Store is doling out for free to close out July. Game Rant (cheers to Dominik Bošnjak for the heads-up!) has unveiled the final offerings, and they're a quirky pair: *Pilgrims* and *Keylocker*. Now, I've been poking around the digital shelves, and here's the lowdown.
First up, we've got *Pilgrims*. Developed by the Czech wizards at Amanita Design (those behind the *Samorost* and *Botanicula* adventures), it's a point-and-click adventure where you're basically trying to wrangle a bird for a boat ride. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. This simple request spirals into a non-linear adventure with choices galore. Think of it like a digital choose-your-own-adventure but with more heart and hand-drawn art that looks like it’s straight out of a storybook. It normally retails for $6.99, so it's not going to break the bank if you miss out, but, hey, free is free, eh?
*Pilgrims* rocks an “Overwhelmingly Positive” vibe on Steam with over 4,500 reviews. Gamers are praising the art style, choice driven gameplay, and non-linear progression. It's not going to melt your eyeballs with cutting edge graphics, but the hand drawn art is what truly sells this game, making this title an indie gem.
Then there's *Keylocker*, a pixel-art, turn-based JRPG with rhythm-action bits and a cyberpunk world. It's got a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, and it's hitting the Epic Games Store as a day-one release (though it launched on Steam back in September 2024). So, think guitars smashing robots to bits and a whole lotta neon. It's like someone jammed *Final Fantasy* and *Cyberpunk 2077* into a pixelated blender. You can usually find this game for $19.99, making this the slightly bigger get from the duo. So, there is some incentive to nab this deal.
Before you go rushing off to claim these, don't forget you can still snag *Legion TD 2* and *Doodle Mafia: Epic Alchemy* until July 31st. *Legion TD 2* is a strategy game, perfect for scratching that tower-defense itch, and *Doodle Mafia* is a mobile puzzler. So, you have more than one way to experience the bliss of a free game.
But the question remains: are these games *actually* good? Well, *Pilgrims* seems like a solid choice for those who dig quirky indie adventures with a focus on story and art. It's not going to blow your mind with gameplay, but it's got heart. As for *Keylocker*, if you're a fan of JRPGs with a cyberpunk twist and don't mind a bit of rhythm-action, it might be worth a look-see.
Bottom line? Epic's July freebies aren't gonna set the world on fire, but they're a decent way to pad out your library if you're looking for something a bit different. And hey, they're free. Can't really complain, can you? Unless they turn out to be full of loot boxes. Then we'll have words...but I reckon they will be alright, mate!
Tags: Epic Games Store, Free Games, Indie Games, Cyberpunk, JRPG
Original article: Game Rant