The Epic Games Store has unveiled its latest weekly offering, presenting a single title for free instead of the usual duo. This week, fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 may find something to pique their interest with the availability of Foretales. The game can be claimed at no cost from today, July 23, until July 30 at 4 PM BST. To take advantage of this offer, simply navigate to the Epic Games Store and hit download. Once acquired, the game is yours to keep indefinitely.
While the current promotion only includes PC copies, players can still enjoy these titles on compatible devices such as the hybrid Xbox ROG Ally or Ally X. Although Foretales may not be the most extravagant giveaway from the Epic Games Store, it does carry a retail price of .99. Interestingly, it is currently available on Steam for a mere .99 until July 28, making the free offer all the more appealing.
Although Foretales may not be on everyone’s wishlist, it shares thematic elements with Baldur’s Gate 3. Both games are set in rich fantasy realms, emphasize narrative depth, and introduce players to a diverse cast of engaging characters. However, while Baldur’s Gate 3 is a turn-based RPG, Foretales takes a different approach as a story-driven card game, featuring turn-based combat.
The narrative begins with a dire premise: “A terrible curse is ravaging the realm, and the only one who can stop it is a small-time thief named Volepain.” The story unfolds as players learn about the Weaver, who entrusted the instruments of creation to her children, the Nymphants. These instruments hold the power to shape the worlds of Foretales, and players must navigate the impending apocalypse, guiding characters towards potential salvation through a web of branching narrative paths and multiple endings.
In addition to making pivotal narrative choices, players will engage in turn-based card combat at various junctures, further linking Foretales to the mechanics of Baldur’s Gate 3. The game is brought to life by the talented narration of Travis Willingham, known for his roles as Sephiroth in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy and his contributions to Critical Role.
Foretales has proven a hit with players, hailed as “one of the best”
On Metacritic, Foretales has garnered a score of 74, but player feedback has been notably more favorable, with an impressive 86% rating on Steam. One enthusiastic player described it as “one of the best video games ever made,” while another praised its engaging narrative and intuitive gameplay. According to How Long To Beat, players can expect approximately 15 hours for the main story, 20.5 hours when including side quests, or up to 32 hours for completionists, offering ample content to explore.
To seize this opportunity, be sure to claim Foretales before the deadline of 4 PM BST on July 30.
