This week Epic Games store is giving away an indie action game Them’s Fightin’ Herds. What started as an unofficial My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fan project evolved into a unique and polished fighting game, featuring an entirely original cast of animal combatants. The game gained significant attention due to its fluid animation, engaging mechanics, and involvement from My Little Pony creator Lauren Faust, who designed its characters and world.
Backstory and Setting
The game is set in the mystical world of Foenum, a land populated by various intelligent ungulates. Foenum was once threatened by the fearsome carnivorous Predators, who were sealed away by the divine Keykeeper. Now, the Predators are returning, and the different species of Foenum must choose a champion to obtain the key and defeat them once again. This premise serves as the foundation for both the game’s story mode and its diverse roster of playable characters.
Gameplay and Objective
Like traditional fighting games, Them’s Fightin’ Herds (TFH) pits players against each other in one-on-one battles using a combination of attacks, combos, and special moves. Despite the game’s cartoonish aesthetic, it offers deep, competitive gameplay similar to titles like Street Fighter and Guilty Gear.
The characters – ranging from a determined cow named Arizona to an elegant reindeer named Velvet—each have unique playstyles and abilities. Combat is centered around a four-button system (light, medium, heavy, and magic attacks), with a strong emphasis on juggling, counters, and resource management. Magic abilities further differentiate each character, providing special mechanics that must be mastered for optimal play.
TFH also includes a Story Mode, which blends classic fighting mechanics with RPG elements, exploration, and puzzle-solving. This mode follows Arizona’s quest to become Foenum’s champion, with additional story content planned for future updates.
Online Play
One of Them’s Fightin’ Herds’ offers smooth online matches with minimal lag. The game also includes training modes, arcade challenges, and a unique Pixel Lobby where players can interact in a top-down RPG-style hub before entering fights.
Conclusion
Them’s Fightin’ Herds proves that indie fighting games can offer depth, style, and originality. Its blend of charming character designs, intricate gameplay mechanics, and engaging story make it a must-play for both fighting game veterans and newcomers. Whether competing in ranked matches or exploring Foenum’s lore, players will find plenty to enjoy in this hoof-to-hoof brawler.
Claim the Giveaway
In order to claim the giveaway game, you can visit Epic Games store webpage https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/thems-fightin-herds, login to your Epic Games account and then click on the Get button. You will have to use Epic Games Launcher in order to download and install it.