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From: Kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: FREE GAME: Chuchel
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:39:59 +0200
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On 4/24/2025 5:00 PM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
> 
> This is getting to be a regular thing, these Epic give-aways. It seems
> every week, bang, another free game or two. You think they'll keep
> this up? ;-)
> 
> 
> * Chuchel
> https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/chuchel-203808
>      The game proudly advertises its award as "best game for
>      children"; I think that probably tells you enough to guess
>      my opinion of the game. Another game by the developers of
>      Machinarium, it has that same surreal style (that I really
>      don't care for), and its frenetic goofy characters just
>      don't appeal to me. Reviews indicate that its also light on
>      actual gameplay. I guess it's fine for some; but personally
>      I think I'll pass on this one.
> 
> 
> This freebie lasts for seven days. In the ever-so unlikely case that
> Epic keeps giving away free games after that, I'll see you then! ;-)
> 
> 

It looks... sigh. I got it, but I doubt anyone in the family will want 
to actually start it.