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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

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Yahtzee reviews Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, discussing its open-world design, combat mechanics, character chemistry, and overall ambition.

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Yahtzee reviews Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, discussing its open-world design, combat mechanics, character chemistry, and overall ambition.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The game is set in an alternate world where Napoleonic-era fashion and technology coexist with a horde of undead from Hell.
  2. 2
    Players control a soldier who must team up with a supernatural being from the underworld to defeat other supernatural beings.
  3. 3
    The protagonist's dynamic with her supernatural companion is compared to that of Forspoken, with a similar race/gender dynamic but a less engaging relationship.
  4. 4
    The narrative features plot twists where the companion is revealed to be responsible for the undead horde, leading to token anger and apologies.
  5. 5
    The game features a vaguely open-world structure with linear environments that allow for some side-quests, though they are not essential for progression.
  6. 6
    Traversal includes double-jumps, but some plot-important doors are inaccessible until specific conditions are met in previously visited areas.
  7. 7
    Combat involves melee attacks and flintlock guns, with guns used for interrupting enemy attacks and melee for parrying.
  8. 8
    The parry mechanic is described as inconsistent, and enemies can be easily interrupted by gunshots, reducing the overall difficulty.
  9. 9
    A magic mechanic involves instructing a fox companion to attack enemies to build up a special attack meter.
  10. 10
    A side-minigame involves collecting Pogs, which most characters are interested in.
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    The game has a limited number of unique boss fights, with one awkwardly placed due to plot requirements.
Tips
  • The combat's reliance on gun interrupts can make encounters less challenging.
  • The open-world elements are not as robust as they might seem, with a linear progression through environments.
  • The character chemistry and narrative twists are repetitive and may not be engaging for all players.
  • The game's ambition is evident, but its execution is hampered by a lack of focus.

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