Vampire Survivors is Free For Today Only on the Epic Game Store

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, let me tell you that Vampire Survivors has undeniably left an indelible mark on the gaming world this year. This little gem from Poncle Limited has been a revelation, combining the best elements of twin-stick shooters and rogue-lites in a way that’s both innovative and addictive.

Prior to Balatro stealing the spotlight as an unexpected indie sensation, Vampire Survivors ignited the globe in 2022. Now, it stands as the daily free PC game on the Epic Games Store, which is a part of their traditional holiday promotional event.

Today marks the debut of “Vampire Survivors” on the Epic Games Store! Typically priced at $4.99, this game is already a great value, but you have an even better opportunity – it’s free to claim until December 20th, 11:00 AM EST!

Created and shared by Poncle Limited, the game titled “Vampire Survivors” merges the twin-stick shooter concept with rogue-lite features, falling under a more recent category known as Bullet Heaven. In this game, players aim to survive for as long as they can on each map while picking up power-ups upon defeating enemies. The game boasts an art style reminiscent of gothic horror and offers multiple playable characters, ensuring endless fun with repeated playthroughs.

The Epic Games Store’s Winter Sale continues until the 9th of January. Tomorrow, a new game will become free as part of a 24-hour promotion, though we won’t know which one until the countdown starts.

Conversely, the Steam Winter Sale has also begun today and lasts through January 2nd.

Vampire Survivors Was One of the Best Games of 2022

Regardless if you opt for brief bursts of play or marathon sessions, the highly captivating gameplay of Vampire Survivors earned it multiple accolades at the end of 2022.

Beyond achieving commercial acclaim, it also received high praise from critics. In fact, it was nominated for the Best Debut Indie Game award at The Game Awards in 2022, but ultimately lost to “Stray”. However, it did secure the Breakthrough Award at the 2022 Golden Joysticks ceremony.

In addition to being recognized as Action Game of the Year at the 2023 D.I.C.E Awards, Vampire Survivors received an honorable mention for Game of the Year at the Game Developers Choice Awards and won Best Game Design and Best Game at the British Academy Games Awards.

The game has consistently received updates through DLC and complete expansions. More recently, a new installment titled “Ode to Castlevania” was launched on October 31st, 2024. This release features the voices of Neil Newbon as Dracula and SungWon Cho as Richter Belmont from Konami’s Castlevania series.

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2024-12-19 21:38