Next week will bring a trio of freebies from the Epic Games store. Arcade styled Black Widow: Recharged and Centipede: Recharged – both from AdamVision, SneakyBox, and Atari – as well as a bonus Epic Slayer Kit for the free to play Dauntless from Phoenix Labs are scheduled. You’ll be able to score these free starting at around 11am CT March 3rd.
About the games:
Black Widow Recharged
The original cult classic arachnid-starring, twin-stick shooter returns! Just in time for Halloween, Black Widow: Recharged has been reimagined for modern gameplay, with vibrant visuals, powerful new abilities, and another original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee.
Aim for a high score in the old school arcade mode and earn bragging rights with your name at the top of the leaderboard. Or test your skills and rank on the boards in one of 30 intensely creative challenges, which twist the gameplay in new and exciting ways.
Collect cash from downed enemies to charge a powerful web blast, or pick up one of a dozen new power-ups including explosive blasts, spread-shots, and fear, trapping all enemies in your web. Every mode and level is playable in local co-op mode with a friend.
Key Features
Old Meets New: Classic Black Widow gameplay updated for smooth control, and visuals for modern PCs and consoles
Charge and Blast: In addition to a dozen power-ups, cash picked up from downed enemies can now be used to charge a massive web blast to get you out of sticky situations
Challenge: Compete in a series of 30 challenges designed to put even the most seasoned players to the test
Compete: Reach the top of country global leaderboards for arcade and individual challenge modes
Bring a Friend: Play local co-op with a friend in every mode .. blast bugs and chase scores together
Get in the Groove: Get into the rhythm of a good run to the original score by Megan McDuffee
Centipede: Recharged
The original bug-blasting arcade game is back! Centipede: Recharged has been reimagined for modern gameplay, with vibrant visuals designed for modern screens, a 16:9 field of play, and an original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee.
Aim for a high score in the old school arcade mode and earn bragging rights with your name at the top of the leaderboard. Or test your skills and rank on the boards in one of 30 intensely creative challenges, which twist the gameplay in new and exciting ways.
A dozen new power-ups can give you an edge by introducing abilities like screen-clearing explosions, rail guns, and even slowing down time. Every mode and level is playable in local co-op mode with a friend.
Key Features
Old Meets New: Classic Centipede gameplay updated for smooth control, and visuals for modern PCs and consoles
Powered Up: A dozen power-ups are yours for the taking – scare enemies away, catch them off guard with a side-shot, drop a row of bombs, and more
Challenge: Compete in a series of 30 challenges designed to put even the most seasoned players to the test
Compete: Reach the top of country global leaderboards for arcade and individual challenge modes
Bring a Friend: Play local co-op with a friend in every mode .. blast bugs and chase scores together
Get in the Groove: Get into the rhythm of a good run to the original score by Megan McDuffee
Dauntless Epic Slayer Kit
Take to the skies with this epic bundle of supplies. With 3 days of VIP club and a dash of currencies to accelerate your progress, you’ll be ready for anything!
Live for the Hunt
Slay boss-size Behemoths in gripping encounters with a variety of weapons.
Forge Your Legacy, Your Way
Craft unique weapons, armour, and gear and customize your Slayer to suit your playstyle.
Slay Together
Team up with millions of players worldwide to topple monumental challenges.
Wild Lands Above a Ruined World
Explore vibrant lands teeming with life, mystery, and danger above a long lost civilization.
Evolving Gameplay
Join an exciting adventure with regular updates, diverse activities, seasonal events, and new Behemoths in a rich, ever-evolving universe.
Dynamic Events
Celebrate each passing season with in-game festivities, cosmetics, and activities in a living world.