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Key · 04-27-2017, 08:11 PM

Flinthook

Everybody at this forum knows that I'm a humongous fan of the Binding of Isaac games and roguelike games in general. Well, Flinthook just took my breath upon my first time playing it. I've been seeing this game being played by several Youtubers that I follow, and for 15$, I couldn't ask for anything better.

Flinthook is what you would get if you took Rogue Legacy, Binding of Isaac, and sometimes...Super Meat Boy, and meshed it altogether. There is randomization for the missions and stuff that you do, but the game also works in a linear fashion where the difficulty gets tougher the further along you get. It also goes by a 3 to 4 (and maybe more) level by level design with the boss at the end. They call them bounties, and they are the "big bosses" in the game. From what I've seen so far, the boss designs are amazing and really well done. Not too difficult but nothing you can just walk past.

Now, something I wasn't super expecting upon my first playthrough was both how tight the controls are, and how difficult the game is. The enemies in the game are designed to have a set pattern as opposed to just trying to kill you. So think like a Mega Man style game. The thing is, the powers you have at your arsenal can make for some cool kills, or perhaps your own demise. You're given a hookshot of sorts that you can use to...well attach to hooks and platform. It's done so well that it legitimately becomes part of the platforming. I really hope other developers are listening, because this is a really neat concept. You have other powers like freezing time, and bombs, much like Binding of Isaac. The game also runs on an xp system, and it's done really well with additional perks you can unlock by getting booster packs as you level up. Really adds to the randomization and roguelike style that the game does so well.

As for the theme, it looks like a mix of pirate and gothic, with really beautifully orchestrated music to fit the style of the gameplay.

Overall, this is a game I've been waiting for, without even realizing it. It's got the same exact charm that the Binding of Isaac has, but it's also got its own originality that really makes this a great package to behold. And for 15 bucks, you can't go wrong.

04-27-2017, 08:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Flinthook Everybody at this forum knows that I'm a humongous fan of the Binding of Isaac games and roguelike games in general. Well, Flinthook just took my breath upon my first time playing it. I've been seeing this game being played by several Youtubers that I follow, and for 15$, I couldn't ask for anything better. Flinthook is what you would get if you took Rogue Legacy, Binding of Isaac, and sometimes...Super Meat Boy, and meshed it altogether. There is randomization for the missions and stuff that you do, but the game also works in a linear fashion where the difficulty gets tougher the further along you get. It also goes by a 3 to 4 (and maybe more) level by level design with the boss at the end. They call them bounties, and they are the "big bosses" in the game. From what I've seen so far, the boss designs are amazing and really well done. Not too difficult but nothing you can just walk past. Now, something I wasn't super expecting upon my first playthrough was both how tight the controls are, and how difficult the game is. The enemies in the game are designed to have a set pattern as opposed to just trying to kill you. So think like a Mega Man style game. The thing is, the powers you have at your arsenal can make for some cool kills, or perhaps your own demise. You're given a hookshot of sorts that you can use to...well attach to hooks and platform. It's done so well that it legitimately becomes part of the platforming. I really hope other developers are listening, because this is a really neat concept. You have other powers like freezing time, and bombs, much like Binding of Isaac. The game also runs on an xp system, and it's done really well with additional perks you can unlock by getting booster packs as you level up. Really adds to the randomization and roguelike style that the game does so well. As for the theme, it looks like a mix of pirate and gothic, with really beautifully orchestrated music to fit the style of the gameplay. Overall, this is a game I've been waiting for, without even realizing it. It's got the same exact charm that the Binding of Isaac has, but it's also got its own originality that really makes this a great package to behold. And for 15 bucks, you can't go wrong.