The Epic Games Store is offering a compelling free game this week: the critically acclaimed dystopian adventure, Beholder. While last week saw two free titles, this week’s single offering is a gem worth adding to your library. With overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, this thought-provoking strategy game is free to claim on the Epic Games Store until November 28th.
A Glimpse into a Totalitarian Future
Beholder drops players into a bleak, oppressive world where privacy is a forgotten luxury. As a state-appointed landlord, your seemingly mundane task of managing an apartment building masks a sinister purpose: surveillance. You’ll bug apartments, search belongings, and profile tenants, reporting any hint of dissent to the authorities.
Gameplay and Critical Reception
Released in 2016, Beholder garnered a respectable Metacritic score of 75, though user reviews paint an even more positive picture. With nearly 20,000 reviews on Steam, a staggering 91% are positive, earning the game a “Very Positive” rating. This usually comes with a $13.99 price tag on Steam, but it’s currently free on the Epic Games Store.
The game offers a compelling blend of strategy and adventure, providing 6-10 hours of gameplay for a standard playthrough. Completionists can expect to invest closer to 20 hours to uncover all the game’s secrets. Beholder’s success has spawned two sequels, Beholder 2 (2018) and Beholder 3 (2022), though these are not currently part of the Epic Games Store’s free offering.
Your Duty: Observe and Report
Your mission in Beholder involves carefully observing your tenants, eavesdropping on their conversations, and searching their possessions for anything that could threaten the State’s authority. You’ll face moral dilemmas as you balance your duty to the State with the lives of the individuals under your watchful eye. Will you blindly follow orders, or will you find ways to protect those who deserve compassion?
How to Claim Your Free Copy
Claiming Beholder is simple. Head over to the Epic Games Store before November 28th and add the game to your library. Even if you don’t plan to play it immediately, once redeemed, the game is yours to keep forever. If you don’t have an Epic Games Store account, they are free and easy to create.
A Unique Opportunity
Don’t miss out on this chance to experience a unique and thought-provoking game for free. Claim your copy of Beholder on the Epic Games Store before the offer expires on November 28th.