If you like the sense of freedom in open world games that allows you to break in and make trouble whenever you like, then this week is really worth opening. Epic Games Store Take a look. The latest official waveLimited exemptionSentgameworks, bringing the familiar GTA Spirit, move directly into a medieval world full of absurdity and mischief.
You no longer drive a sports car, but ride a horse on a rampage. You are no longer chased by police cars, but are rounded up by guards on horses with lights on. You can even hire a bard to follow you and play music as a mobile speaker. At first glance, it looks like a comedy, but actually it has a complete system and sense of rhythm. This action-adventure game with a strong style and full of topics is now availableFree for a limited timeOpen to collection, if you miss it, you may have to wait a long time before you have the chance to buy it again.
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Epic Games Store’s list of limited-time free games this week once again features a topical title. This time, the title given away is “Rustler” developed by Jutsu Games. The subtitle is directly named “Grand Theft Horse”. The name alone makes the tribute very clear. This is a top-down open-world action game inspired by “Grand Theft Auto 2”, except that the setting is not a modern city, but a medieval kingdom full of absurd elements.
The game as a whole adopts a 3D top-down perspective design, and the core gameplay completely inherits the spirit of the GTA series. Players can move freely on the map, take on tasks, cause chaos, cause trouble, and escape all the way after being wanted by the guards, enjoying the rhythm of “the more chaotic the more fun”. The only difference is that there are no cars or motorcycles in this world, instead there are all kinds of horses and carriages.
The most impressive thing is that the game parodies the medieval setting to such an extent that it almost doesn’t try to be serious. Your horse is not only a means of transportation, it can be modified like a sports car, with adjustable speed, appearance, and handling. When you get into trouble and are wanted, the person chasing you is not a police car, but a group of guards riding horses equipped with red and blue warning lights. The scene is both inconsistent and inexplicably reasonable.
In terms of music system design, “Rustler” also has its own style. There is no background music or car radio in the traditional sense. Instead, you can hire a bard to play music beside you, which is equivalent to carrying a walking speaker with you. If you get tired of listening to a certain song, you can directly change the song with the bard. This design that combines system mechanics and spoofing has become a major feature of the game.
In terms of combat rhythm, this game focuses on a fast and chaotic fighting style. The weapon selection is very rich, ranging from long swords, spears, crossbows, to various temporarily picked up props, and even feces can be used as offensive weapons. During the battle, the screen is full of melee. Multiple enemies are surrounding you at the same time. Players must dodge and counterattack at the same time. The overall rhythm is fast and the feeling is very direct.
The game does not place special emphasis on plot development, but instead encourages players to mess around in the world as they please. You can launch cows into the air to cause chaos, dress up as the Grim Reaper to scare townspeople, or drive a carriage to draw strange patterns on the ground. The map is full of side missions and random events, allowing you to often encounter unexpected laughs while exploring.
Although the overall style is biased toward parody, “Rustler” is actually not sloppy at the system level. Character growth, equipment acquisition, and mission processes all have a certain depth, and they are not just based on laughs. For players who like to play randomly in the open world, this design that is not bound by rules allows them to relax and enjoy the rhythm of the game.
EGS limited free download tutorial
This limited-time free event on the Epic Games Store is open for redemption until 00:00 on January 30. As long as you log in to your account within the period and click “Get”, select “Place Order” after the confirmation-free amount is 0 yuan on the checkout page, the game will be permanently saved in your collection, and you can download and play it at any time. For players who already like GTA-type gameplay, or are looking for a relaxing and creative work, there is almost no reason to miss it this time.
“Rustler” is free for a limited time (EGS)
＊Limited exemption period:~until January 30, 2026 00:00
Conclusion
In recent years, Epic’s limited-time free list has become more and more diverse, with everything from masterpieces to independent creative works appearing in turn, and “Rustler” is exactly the kind of masterpiece that you can tell as soon as you play it that it has “a bold style”. It does not try to restore the real Middle Ages, but puts the free spirit of GTA into an absurd shell and plays with its own humorous rhythm. Even if you don’t usually play action-adventure games, just experiencing the scenes of being chased on horseback and running around with a bard is worth the price of admission. The deadline for claiming is not long yet. If you still lack a game in your game library that you can easily play randomly, it is also a good choice to spend a few minutes this week to add it to your collection and then slowly experience it when you have time.
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Source: KOCPC Chinese