It’s an easy in for the series

Even if you aren’t that into theFar Cryseries, you should considerBlood Dragon. You never know — you might actually like it! Right now is anespeciallygood time to do so if you have a capable PC. The game isfree to claimthrough Ubisoft’s limited-time promotion celebrating its 30th anniversary,as promised.

Much like howCase Zerorenewed my interest in theDead Risingseries by giving me a smaller, less-intimidating sandbox to play in before moving on to the “real thing” with greater confidence,Blood Dragonwas a low-risk investment that ultimately got me to giveFar Cry 3a fair chance.

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Now, your results may well vary, but at least take it under consideration for thebow’s sake. Even if we never get a true sequel, I hope to one day see another standalone spinoff of this ilk.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.