Flynn: Son of Crimson

 Switch
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Screen Rant
    Sep 16, 2021
    80
    There are some fun nods to its inspirations, such as having an area puzzle that mirrors the Ocarina of Time's Lost Woods puzzle; it even has a race and city called "Neptyn" that look a lot like the Zora and an un-frozen Zora's Domain respectively. While these references are clear, both in its design and gameplay, Flynn: Son of Crimson has a very defined sense of identity and has many unique features that set it apart from its inspirations. Flynn: Son of Crimson is absolutely worth checking out as every second spent in its beautifully designed world is one well spent.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. ArlenB
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    Flynn: Son of Crimson is a beautiful game. From the art to the charming music it's just gorgeous. The gameplay is smooth and fun. I highlyFlynn: Son of Crimson is a beautiful game. From the art to the charming music it's just gorgeous. The gameplay is smooth and fun. I highly recommend it! I'll be following Studio Thunderhorse going forward. I can't wait to see what else they create!… Full Review »
  2. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    8
    There’s something to be said for games that know what they want to be, even if not necessarily revolutionary in any particular way, and areThere’s something to be said for games that know what they want to be, even if not necessarily revolutionary in any particular way, and are then executed with a high degree of care and quality. For me Flynn is one such game, adhering closely to the classic 16-bit action platforming template and in general then simply staying the course with a steady stream of new weapons and abilities to keep things interesting through its handful of hours of playtime. Through the use of your weapon-based attacks and magic you’ll work your way through puzzles and a fair amount of combat, with the periodic changes to new zones changing up the enemies and obstacles you’ll face nicely. In terms of the bigger picture, both in terms of the narrative and overall design, perhaps the more paint-by-SNES-era-numbers essence of the game holds it back from being a truly inspired stand-out title. However, if you’re a fan of the era it undoubtedly emulates some of the best it had to offer and feels both retro and just a bit satisfyingly modern at the same time on Switch, making the odds of it being a hit with genre fans pretty solid.

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  3. Mintz
    Dec 3, 2021
    8
    Flynn:Son of Crimson Show you what happen when pixel art is nailed with great gameplay and story . Colorful charming world with great engry inFlynn:Son of Crimson Show you what happen when pixel art is nailed with great gameplay and story . Colorful charming world with great engry in the game will keep you entertain till the end.… Full Review »
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