![]() The gameplay is good enough to support the stripping of common roguelike mechanics, but the game does suffer a bit from the structure as a whole. Rather, it offers a strictly defined set of challenges and gives you a greater level of control than most roguelikes. Flinthook doesn’t offer the endless variety of Binding of Isaac or the careful gameplay of Spelunky. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but expectations should be managed accordingly. If Rogue Legacy could be considered a roguelite, then Flinthook is a roguelite-lite. This kind of simplicity generally isn’t seen in roguelikes-not even in so-called roguelites, like Rogue Legacy. The Blasma Pistol is your only weapon, though you can alter it slightly through perks, such as adding a longer shot or a spread shot. Maybe half of those enemies are common, though, with the rest showing up more sparsely, so learning how to deal with them is a quick process. It’s simple and consistent, with a couple dozen enemy types that scale with difficulty, adding more health and attack types. The combat is the strongest feature of Flinthook. In frantic situations when moving and aiming and hookshotting can be a bit overwhelming, the ability to slow down time with the Chronobuckle for a second or two helps to keep things manageable.Ĭombat can get bullet-hellish, but it’s never totally overwhelming. The controls take a minute or two to get used to, as both movement and aiming are handled with the left analog stick, but once they click, they feel natural. Hooks are scattered across every room that let you zoom around with satisfying ease. What this looks like in practice is a cartoony 2D platformer roguelike with an amazing soundtrack and a heavy focus on combat and mobility. Even so, Flinthook is a fantastic take on the genre.įlinthook, the eponymous playable character, boards the ships of space pirates, fights off enemy hordes with his Blasma Pistol, slows down time with his Chronobuckle, and zips around hook-filled rooms with his Quickhook, all in pursuit of the evil Gwarlock, who will imbue himself with the power of three spirits if Flinthook-the elusive fourth spirit-doesn’t get to him first. While Flinthook nails the gameplay and most of the roguelike mechanics, it lacks a few little touches that might have elevated it to that level. For years, I’ve looked for a game to challenge the greatness of Rogue Legacy. ![]()
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