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From: Justisaur <justisaur@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: FREE GAME: Deadtime Defenders & Touch Type Tale
Date: Thu, 8 May 2025 14:14:51 -0700
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On 5/8/2025 8:01 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
> And... I'm back. Admit it, you missed me. Seven whole days without
> somebody extolling the virtues (or lack thereof) of the Epic Game
> Store freebies? It must have been torture for you. But don't worry;
> I've got you. Let's go lock and see what freebie is waiting this week.
> 
> 
> * Deadtime Defenders
> https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/deadtime-defenders-3e9fc8
>      A side-scrolling shooter against various monsters;
>      wander about, collect new weapons, level up... It's
>      all rather uninspired. Visually, it looks like a game
>      I used to play on my iPhone ten years ago. It probably
>      doesn't help that it's an abandoned Early Access game.
>      It's not terrible but I just don't see the point.

I instantly regretted cluttering up my epic library with this.

> * Touch Type Tale
> https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/touch-type-tale
>      It's "Typing For the Dead" crossed with real-time
>      strategy. Type words to vanquish attacking enemies,
>      collect resources or upgrade buildings. I guess if
>      you're into this sort of 'typing-tutor-crossed-with-
>      games', it's unique enough to be interesting, but if
>      you can already type (or just find the whole concept
>      dull) this isn't the game to convince you otherwise.
>      Even without the typing bit, the mechanics are a bit
>      wonky.

Maybe one of the kids will try this at least. *shrug*

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-Justisaur

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