For one week, all players will have the possibility to add this video game to their library permanently.
"The king is dead! Long live the new king! ”Some would shout. But in Fahrul's kingdom, chaos takes over when a stranger murders the sovereign. That is the premise of For the King, this week's free game in the Epic Games Store, although it was previously. Every Thursday, around 5:00 p.m., the platform of the creators of Fortnite gives away new titles. In the case of this title, it will be available until April 30, the date on which it will be replaced by the following products (Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Crashlands). Everyone with an account on the Epic platform can add promo games to their library forever.
- Download For the King for free at the Epic Games Store
🏰 FREE THIS WEEK 🏰
A game fit for royalty … and your game library! For the King is an enticing blend of strategy, turn-based combat, and roguelike elements. Play solo, or with friends in online & local co-op.https: //t.co/86lcF4dc9T pic.twitter.com/PdFCH0iMxf
– Epic Games Store (@EpicGames) April 23, 2020
Mix of genres
After the monarch's vile murder, the queen pleads with the citizens to raise their arms and help her stop the avalanche of violence that is looming over the kingdom. The player will be able to undertake the adventure alone or enjoy the cooperative experience, both locally and online. Given the problematic situation that the whole society faces, the user will have to make a series of strategic decisions, such as dividing the group to cover more land or staying together with the aim of protecting the territory.
For the King is a title that introduces elements of strategy and RPG combat, as well as dungeon exploration. The developers promise unique games thanks to the maps that are generated procedurally. We will have to complete missions, fight creatures and ride the waves in search of new destinations.
Starting April 30, the Epic Games Store has announced that it will be giving away Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Crashlands, as previously noted. The first of these is a first-person horror title, while the second is a casual, narrative ARPG.