As part of Epic’s 15 Days of Free, the unique horse base fighter, Them’s Fightin’ Herds, can be obtained for free. This deal will last until Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. PDT, after which those who claimed it will be enjoy it forever.
Now is also the perfect time to join the herd, as the first DLC character, Texas, released in an update earlier today. He is free for season pass holders, or can be purchased for $4.99.
For those unfamiliar with Them’s Fightin’ Herds, you can find the official overview below, along with our detail review here.
ADORABLE ANIMALS, SERIOUS COMBAT!
The fiercest four-legged fighting game gets physical! Beloved 2D fighting game Them’s Fightin’ Herds brings non-stop adorable mayhem to home consoles and PC with an all-new physical release. Featuring a cast of characters designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust, this rich fighter provides unique combat mechanics, beautiful stages, and stunning animation. Learn the ropes as you play through an episodic story mode filled with challenging boss fights, and then take your skills online to battle against other players from around the world with GGPO rollback netcode!
KEY FEATURES:
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- Streamlined Combat – 4-button fighting mechanics, magic system, enhanced super attack, and juggle decay to prevent infinite combos.
- Story Mode – An episodic adventure filled with exploration, combat challenges, minigames, and boss fights!
- Local Versus and Online Matchmaking – Fight opponents offline or battle across the globe with GGPO’s powerful rollback netcode.
- Tutorial and Training Modes – Learn the ropes with guided tutorials, practice combos in the data-rich training room, test your skills with premade combo trials or create your own to share with friends.
- Replay System – Record your matches, then review every detail frame-by-frame!
- Pixel Lobby – Explore a top-down visual lobby and meet other players. Customize your avatar using resources collected through the hidden Salt Mines, a dungeon crawl minigame that pits players against waves of NPC predators… and each other!
- Dynamic Music System – Rockin’ battle music adapts to the characters to make every match feel like a clash of champions.
Finally, for those on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, or Nintendo Switch, the deluxe edition, which includes the base game and season pass, is available for $19.99 (MSRP $39.99) via the Maximum Game Store.
