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Epic Games Store: January's penultimate free game is an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' hit

The second-to-last free game for January on Epic Games Store is Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery (Image source: Epic Games Store)
The second-to-last free game for January on Epic Games Store is Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery (Image source: Epic Games Store)
The free game section of Epic Games Store has been updated, and this week, the storefront is giving away a top-rated title. Next week's free game on the platform will be an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' title with over 4,400 player reviews on Steam.

This week, Epic Games Store is giving away Escape Academy, which is a well-rated title that's worth $19.99. As revealed by the storefront, for next week, the free game will be Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery, which is another top-rated title that generally goes for $12.99.

However, if you can claim it between January 23 UTC 16:00 and January 30 UTC 15:59, you can get it for $0. As for the game itself, it's an adventure title. Developed by Silver Lining Studio, it's known for its hand-animated visuals, which are complemented well by a quite emotional story.

Players take the role of an aspiring artist who is working to complete the final piece for a gallery submission. This upcoming free game on Epic Games Store has a series of context-driven puzzles. There are six chapters, and each of them has a mix of the artist's daily activities.

One notable aspect of the puzzles is that they are designed to be approachable by even players who are not used to playing games like this. Instead of having complex mechanics, these puzzles require players to pay attention to their surroundings.

This soon-to-be free game on Epic Games Store also draws heavy inspiration from Studio Ghibli, with the visuals having vibrant colors and the environment offering an immersive storytelling experience. The game's story doesn't really have a straightforward plot progression. Instead, there's a good level of emphasis on emotional resonance.

As for how well this upcoming free game has been received by players, it has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam with over 4,400 player reviews. Most reviewers highlighted its ability to offer a feeling of comfort through the slice-of-life storytelling approach. You can learn more from the video attached below.

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Abid Ahsan Shanto, 2025-01-16 (Update: 2025-01-17)