DNF Duel is free again on the Epic Game Store

An incredibly underrated fighting game, DNF Duelis currently available for free on the Epic Games Store. There may not be many players at the moment, but I still think it’s worth playing.

It is offered in parallel CYGNI: All guns blazinga visually intriguing shooter and the free Conduit unlock pack for Apex Legends, which gets you the Legend Conduit for free, as well as a skin. They’re all free forever, as long as you claim them before August 15th at 4:00 PM BST / 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT.

But why should you play? DNF Duel (plus it’s free)? Sit back and let me tell you.

It is actually published by Arc System Works, creators of Guilty Equipmentso of course it has an awesome anime art style with a deep battle system. I love ArcSys games so I picked it up when it came out in 2022 and loved it.

One of the main mechanics of the game is the ability to use simple directional inputs for movement – ​​think Super Smash Bros. However, if you prefer traditional fighting game controls, those are also available and will even reward you with more damage. It’s a style of input that has become more popular in recent years, spreading to a bunch of different fighting games, including Street Fighter 6.

At Destructoid, we thought it was an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master fighting game, but we were concerned about its longevity. And while its online servers aren’t very populated at the moment, it still has a niche community and hosted a community tournament at EVO 2024.

I highly recommend giving it a try if you’re new to fighting games. You might just be able to find a Discord or group that plays together, if you plan on playing online. Plus, if you enjoy it, there are five DLC characters that are also on sale for 50% off right now to expand the roster.