New Epic Games Store free game takes players back in time

A new free Epic Games Store game is now available for PC gamers to download, play and keep for free. The only requirement, aside from an Epic Games Store account, is that the free game must be claimed between January 9th and January 16th. And that’s because on January 16, it will be replaced with a new free offer. Not only are there no subscriptions involved, but once claimed the game is a permanent addition to your Epic Games Store library.

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The new free Epic Games Store game in question comes from 2016 and via Dutch developer Gamious, who some may know for its more recent 2021 release Lake. More specifically, the new free Epic Games Store game is Turmoil, a simulation game inspired by the 19th century oil rush in America and a game that normally costs $12.99 to buy and play.

On Metacritic, the PC game boasts a score of 73 percent, but user reviews suggest that this underrates the game. To that end, on Steam – where the game has amassed 11,692 user reviews – it has a “Very Positive” rating thanks to a 92 percent approval rating.

“Pick for oil like it’s 1899! Turmoil offers a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek simulation inspired by the 1800s American oil rush,” reads an official description of the game on the Epic Games Store. “Get a taste of the times rush and rivalry as you earn your way to becoming a successful oil entrepreneur. As you make money digging up and selling oil, the town will grow with you. Rent land at the city auction and search for oil. Build a rig, create an efficient pipe network and bring the oil up to store it in silos. Sell ​​the oil at the best times to maximize profits. So buy important upgrades in town to deal with rocks, gas and ice. Get more city shares than your competitors in a bid to become the new mayor.”

Those who decide to check out Turmoil now that it’s free on the Epic Games Store should expect to sink about 8-12 hours into the game to beat it, with the variance due to how much or how little side content there is involved in. Completionists though – those who want 100 percent of the game – will need closer to 20-25 hours with the PC game.

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