Epic Games Store Holiday ​giveaway Features Popular‍ Metroidvania

The Epic Games Store⁣ is currently hosting its ⁣annual Christmas​ and ‍New Year’s ‍free games giveaway, and⁣ today’s‌ offering ‍is the critically acclaimed gothic metroidvania, Bloodstained: Ritual⁤ of the Night. The game is available to add to ⁣your libary today only, ‍until 18:00 UTC. ‌Following this​ deadline,the game will revert to its standard price of 879 Ukrainian hryvnias (₴) [approximately $23.50 USD as of December 24,2023] .

this promotion ​is part of Epic ⁣Games’ ‌broader initiative to provide⁢ a new digital freebie each day thru December​ 31st. Previous ⁤offerings included Paradise Killer (an ⁣action game)⁣ and Sorry‍ We’re closed (a shop ⁢simulation).

About “Bloodstained: Ritual of ‍the​ Night”

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night ⁣ is a 2D action role-playing game developed by ArtPlay and published by Digerati. it’s widely ‌considered a⁢ spiritual successor to ⁣the Castlevania ⁤series, particularly Castlevania: symphony of the Night, and was successfully funded through a ‌Kickstarter campaign in 2015 .

Players take ​on the role of Miriam, a⁢ shardbinder, who must battle her way through a demonic castle and defeat Gebel, her former mentor. The game features⁣ a sprawling interconnected map, a variety of weapons and abilities, ​and a deep crafting⁢ system.

Gameplay and Completion Time

The average completion time for Bloodstained: Ritual⁣ of the⁢ Night ‌ranges ‌from ‍14 to 20 hours. However, dedicated players aiming⁤ for full exploration and 100% content completion can expect to spend‌ upwards of 35 hours, or even longer if they frequently ⁤succumb to the game’s challenging combat. The game currently holds ⁢a 93% positive rating ⁤ on Steam , indicating strong player satisfaction.

Platform Exclusivity and future Progress

While Bloodstained: Ritual‍ of the Night is available ‍on⁤ PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo⁢ Switch, and PC (via Steam and GOG), the free giveaway is ‍ exclusive to the Epic⁣ games Store. ArtPlay ⁢is continuing to develop the Bloodstained series, with⁣ the next installment, Bloodstained: ‌The Scarlet‍ Engagement, currently scheduled ‍for release in 2026.