In a crowded and competitive genre, there are are two ways to stand out: The hard way and the easy way. The hard way is trying to be a facsimile that is as good or better than the original, which creates a high water mark to be judged against. The easier way is to offer something unique that has the potential to expand the genre in new or interesting ways.
Flintlock does the latter with its crown jewel being the combat system. At the core, there is souls inspiration with an emphasis on timing, but the focus is around three keys elements: melee, black powder and dark magic. All of these three elements combine into a rhythmic and synergistic battle system that is challenging and rewarding. Combined with a gorgeous world and an under explored backdrop and Flintlock makes a case for itself.
Unfortunately, the weaknesses of Flintlock are the little details, polish and refinements that take a good experience into a great one.
11 сен 2024
