Flinthook

 Switch
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 9, 2018
    70
    Flinthook falls short of being amazing. It came so close and misses the mark because of the misguided reliance on procedural level design and timid approach to roguelike mechanics. This is still a pretty fun title with some very energetic and catchy music that makes the action feel exciting.
  2. Switch Player
    Apr 2, 2018
    60
    A charming pixel-based roguelike pinned down by its unfriendly approach towards player progression. Flinthook will be rewarding for some, whilst providing controller-throwing levels of frustration for others.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Mar 13, 2018
    Breathless action combines with perfect pixel art in a game of real character and delight. [Recommended]

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. mefzeldernx
    Oct 13, 2018
    9
    Una genialidad indie, "Flinthook" fusiona los géneros roguelike con el de plataformas de acción y crea un juego muy adictivo que tieneUna genialidad indie, "Flinthook" fusiona los géneros roguelike con el de plataformas de acción y crea un juego muy adictivo que tiene mecánicas muy interesantes que crean una experiencia muy personal dependiendo de qué atributos le des al personaje.
    Los controles son magníficos por difícil que parezca controlarte con el gancho es muy intuitivo, te permite sentir que tienes todo el control en cada escenario. Sin lugar a dudas es un juego que aunque parezca pequeño tiene mucho para ofrecer.
    Es ideal para una Nintendo Switch para poder combinarlo con la portabilidad del equipo. Un recomendado si quieres una experiencia independiente que atrape tanto como un AAA.    … Full Review »
  2. pmasterfunk
    Jun 20, 2019
    7
    Flinthook is a pretty good game, but I think that there are other (newer) similar games that do almost everything better.

    The graphics are    Flinthook is a pretty good game, but I think that there are other (newer) similar games that do almost everything better.

    The graphics are great, designs and animations are top-notch. If I have a gripe about the visual presentation, it's about environmental hazards. I rarely spot them when I enter the room, especially if there are lots of enemies around shooting tons of bullets. I often play without sound and the retractable floor spikes are practically impossible to notice without the sound. Also, enemy ships all look identical to each other, there aren't many variations in backgrounds.

    The sound design is okay, but I do find the tracks a bit repetitive.

    The story isn't worth mentioning.

    And now for gameplay. Controls are tight, but I find the jump arc a bit hard to manage (not a knock on the game). I suck at aiming with the right stick, so I find some of the hook-based platforming a bit frustrating. There aren't quite enough enemy types to add lots of variety to the gameplay and tactics to be used, so battles aren't super exciting. It's still pretty fun, but it gets a bit stale after a while.

    For added difficulty, environmental hazards really kick things up a notch. However, the invincibility time is quite short (I know there's a perk to lengthen it), and if you get knocked by a hazard, expect a hard time getting back into a non-damaging position.

    Having said all that, Flinthook is a pretty good game. However, a game like Dead Cells - which admittedly functions very similarly - does everything better in my mind, from item/skill progression to enemy types, level design and variety. Therefore, I cannot recommend Flinthook before Dead Cells.    … Full Review »
  3. Neatqt
    Feb 25, 2019
    7
    Cast: 7/10
    Story: n/a
    Fun: 7/10
    Gameplay: 7/10

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