Free Game: In Botanicula, the tree adapts to 5 epic reviews
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This week, the Epic Games store is offering Botanicula, a jump-and-run adventure that is proving extremely popular with players. As usual, the game can be added to your library for free for seven days, until April 24, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Award-winning indie hit
Botanicula is a point-and-click adventure originally released about 13 years ago. In Botanicula, the player accompanies five tree creatures who want to save the last seed of their home tree from malicious pests. During their journey, it is important to overcome numerous dangers. Each tree system has special abilities that must be used depending on the situation. For example, the character Ms. Mushroom can create and shrink identical copies. The main character of the troupe, Mr. Lantern, is modeled after a gooseberry flower and is stronger by absorbing seeds. He can also glow.
The game has won numerous awards, including the 2012 European Games Award for “Best European Adventure Game.” The game’s music has also been praised several times. Players also rate the six- to eight-hour adventure very highly. Around 4,500 Steam reviews rate Botanicula as “extremely positive.” This is also reflected in the MetScore of 82/100 and a user rating of 8.2/10. The game is currently available for free in the Epic Games mobile store for iOS and Android.
Games on the forum
In addition to the weekly free games in the Epic Games Store, there are many other offers and discounts collected and shared by the community in the Game Deals thread on the forum. Take a look, and any tips for potential bargains are highly welcome!
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A lifelong video game enthusiast, Julien reviews the latest releases and explores the technologies transforming the gaming world.
