Flinthook

 PC
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 5 out of 27

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  1. szarkam
    Apr 19, 2017
    9
    Honestly... why are we trolling small game development companies? Clearly a blatant and idiotic attempt to hurt the release of this game for reasons that are publicly unclear. This is a really good game with a fantastic grappling hook mechanic, and it's a boat load of fun. I came on here wanting to share the enjoyment I was getting out of this well crafted game and am finding that theHonestly... why are we trolling small game development companies? Clearly a blatant and idiotic attempt to hurt the release of this game for reasons that are publicly unclear. This is a really good game with a fantastic grappling hook mechanic, and it's a boat load of fun. I came on here wanting to share the enjoyment I was getting out of this well crafted game and am finding that the bizarre, coordinated negative attacks via review are putting a damper on that. Why be a sh**ty person and denigrate a great small game, from a small development team. Both of you two morons need have a casual peek in the mirror and make sure your outward fecal projection is what you hoped it would be. Get a life; preferably one that doesn't belittle the efforts, especially those that are objectively good. Trolls are bottom feeders.

    9/10 for the game though...    … Expand
  2. illuminati1556
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    Clearly the people reviewing this are trolling. I wouldn't give the game a 10 myself, but it is a solid 8.5. If you like rougelike games that have a sense of progression like Rogue Legacy (as opposed to Enter the Gungeon) while also incorporating some excellent platforming, that's oozing with charm, this game is for you. Tribute games nails it with their newest release.
  3. Viacoloris
    Sep 3, 2017
    8
    The gameplay of this game (with joypad) is SO good, it's fluid, it's fun. If you like roguelike games like this you should absolutely give it a try. It gets the "Tribute Games" treatment: it's gonna be hard.
  4. MisterMansfield
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    This game is a lot of fun, it is pretty much a rogue-lite but without so much randomization dictating your current playthrough. I almost beat the first boss (as well as the first three stages) without any upgrades. However, with upgrades it made the process a lot easier while also adding more enemies and changing the overall stages a good bit. I HIGHLY recommend this on the Switch butThis game is a lot of fun, it is pretty much a rogue-lite but without so much randomization dictating your current playthrough. I almost beat the first boss (as well as the first three stages) without any upgrades. However, with upgrades it made the process a lot easier while also adding more enemies and changing the overall stages a good bit. I HIGHLY recommend this on the Switch but it can be good fun where ever you end up picking it up.… Expand
  5. SirDoggyDAWG
    May 1, 2017
    10
    This is a great rouge like game with some amazing unique implements. some people say the graphics are bad ... if you don't like pixel art just stay away. well worth the £11
  6. jgraham704
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    Terrible game with horrendous graphics. There's no point in buying this game. I can't believe I wasted almost 20 dollars on such a terrible game from such a terrible developer.
  7. aditya1101
    Sep 4, 2018
    9
    Really enjoyed this game, definitely one of the better roguelikes I've ever played. Graphics were nice, the gameplay felt super smooth and satisfying, and it really felt like as i played the levels over and over again, i not only had more tools at my disposal (because of the upgrades) but i definitely felt like i was constantly getting better and better at the game, which is really what iReally enjoyed this game, definitely one of the better roguelikes I've ever played. Graphics were nice, the gameplay felt super smooth and satisfying, and it really felt like as i played the levels over and over again, i not only had more tools at my disposal (because of the upgrades) but i definitely felt like i was constantly getting better and better at the game, which is really what i look for in a roguelike.… Expand
  8. Dagfinn
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    A challenging platform game with roguelike elements.

    The gameplay is great, with the feeling of making a bit of progress with each loss. The graphics and animations are superb, and the music is great.
  9. begin_
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    this is a very good game that suffered from troll notes :(
    beautiful pixelart.
    funny gameplay.
    nice lore and idea.
    and... better than enter the gungeon, upssss!
  10. hoanns
    Jun 5, 2020
    4
    not addicting. don't like it frmo the start,. not addicting. don't like it frmo the start
  11. APolChrome
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    (Reseña sacada de mi cuenta de Steam: APolChrome)

    Creo que ya he jugado lo suficiente a Flinthook como para opinar sobre él. Es mi primer Rogue-Lite así que hay cosas que diré no muy acertadamente. Flinthook es un muy buen juego. Eso es verdad. Es un Rogue-Lite muy bien hecho que entiende lo más importante de su género y lo hace bien. Flinthook entra por los ojos y eso está claro.    (Reseña sacada de mi cuenta de Steam: APolChrome)

    Creo que ya he jugado lo suficiente a Flinthook como para opinar sobre él. Es mi primer Rogue-Lite así que hay cosas que diré no muy acertadamente.

    Flinthook es un muy buen juego. Eso es verdad. Es un Rogue-Lite muy bien hecho que entiende lo más importante de su género y lo hace bien.

    Flinthook entra por los ojos y eso está claro. Yo lo he jugado por su estilo artístico y ese pixel art tan bonito y me he quedado por la jugabilidad tan fluida que tiene. Además, el soundtrack está bastante bien.

    La jugabilidad está muy bien. Los controles son híper fluídos y es muy gratificante saber moverse con el gancho y esquivar ataques de enemigos a velocidades vertiginosas. El diseño de niveles (supuestamente aleatorios) está bastante bien, aunque se me ha hecho un poco repetitivo. Aunque cada run se siente distinta gracias a las cartas que podemos poner antes de cada run, que nos darán distintas ventajas.

    Me parece una muy buena idea que la historia se recopile en una sección del menú principal y creo que deberían hacerlo más juegos, pero que el juego no te explica nada si no entras a esa sección, cosa que me molesta mucho.

    En resumen, Flinthook hace bastantes cosas y en su mayoría, las hace genial. Recomendadísimo (aunque si lo jugáis en sesiones muy largas puede llegar a ser frustrante por su dificultad)    … Expand

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#73 Best PC Game of 2017

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 30, 2017
    90
    The only thing I didn’t like about Flinthook is its uneven difficulty level, but that simply comes with the rougelike elements. Other than that it’s an excellent game. [07/2017, p.58]
  2. GameOver.gr
    Jun 30, 2017
    75
    A quite decent roguelike which, with the exception of some unfair difficulty spikes, delivers in non-stop action, well-crafted gameplay and variety in its randomized levels. The mix of sci-fi and old-school pirate theme is also a plus.
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  3. Everyeye.it
    Jun 19, 2017
    75
    Quotation forthcoming.
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