Epic's Throwing Free Mobile Games at Us: Is 'Doodle Mafia' Worth the Download?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Epic Games Store is giving away *Doodle Mafia: Epic Alchemy* on mobile, and it's either a fun little puzzler or a secret training program for future criminal masterminds, depending on how much you trust mobile games. Make sure you grab Sid Meier’s *Civilization 6 Platinum Edition* for PC too!
Right, so the Epic Games Store is at it again, showering us with free games like a digital Santa on a sugar rush. This time, according to a leak from Reddit user MeguminShiro (who, let's be honest, probably has insider info or a really good crystal ball), we're getting *Doodle Mafia: Epic Alchemy* for the grand price of absolutely nothing. Courtesy of Game Rant, we know the mobile title is slated to be free to claim, alongside a separate PC freebie for Epic Games Store users. Sounds intriguing, doesn't it?
Now, *Doodle Mafia: Epic Alchemy* isn't exactly *Cyberpunk 2077*, but hey, free is free, right? The game, developed by JoyBits, is one of their stable of "Doodle" puzzlers, where you combine ingredients to make... stuff. This time, you're either a cop or a gangster in a stylized crime city, solving over 500 puzzles. Think *Infinite Craft*, but with more organised crime (or crime fighting, depending on your mood).
There are two modes: "City," where you shape your virtual metropolis, and "Campaign," which offers narrative-driven heists or crime-fighting missions. I reckon that sounds like a solid way to kill some time on the commute or while you're avoiding eye contact with that weird bloke on the bus.
The giveaway starts when the current freebie, *There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension*, vanishes into the digital ether on July 24th at 8am PT / 11am ET / 5pm CET. You'll have a week to snag *Doodle Mafia: Epic Alchemy*.
Now, the big question: is it worth your precious phone storage? It's normally priced at $2.49, which isn't going to break the bank. There's also a free-to-play version called *Doodle Mafia Alchemy* already available. What's interesting is that Epic usually goes big with the freebies, but this one's a fairly recent release. Are they just trying to boost their mobile store numbers? Probably. But hey, a free game is a free game.
And let’s not forget the other side of the coin! We're expecting Sid Meier’s *Civilization 6 Platinum Edition* to be offered to us PC gamers for free too – so make sure to grab that one!
So, should you download it? If you're a fan of puzzle games, or just like collecting free things (who doesn't?), then yeah, give it a whirl. Just don't expect a mind-blowing, life-altering experience. It's a mobile puzzler, not a reality-bending VR adventure. Unless... what if it *is* a secret training simulator for future crime lords? Now *that's* a thought...
Tags: Epic Games Store, Free Games, Mobile Gaming, Puzzle Games, Doodle Mafia
Original article: Game Rant