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The Sunken City — Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Walkthrough
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

The Sunken City — Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Walkthrough

Yahtzee reviews Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, a Souls-like action RPG with Napoleonic-era fashion and a horde of undead. Discover its strengths and weaknesses.

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Yahtzee reviews Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, a Souls-like action RPG with Napoleonic-era fashion and a horde of undead. Discover its strengths and weaknesses.

Walkthrough
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    The game is set in an alternate world where Napoleonic-era fashion and technology coexist with a horde of undead emerging from Hell.
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    Players control a soldier who must team up with a supernatural being from the underworld to defeat other supernatural beings.
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    The protagonist's dynamic with her supernatural companion is compared to that of Forspoken, with a similar open-world, combat-traversal focus.
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    Character development is criticized for being repetitive, with the companion revealing secrets about himself after boss fights, leading to token anger and apologies.
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    The game's open-world elements are described as vaguely implemented, with linear environments and optional side-quests that do not significantly impact player power.
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    Traversal mechanics include double-jumps, but progression can be gated by specific triggers in seemingly unrelated areas.
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    Combat features both melee attacks and flintlock guns. Guns are used for interrupting enemy attacks, while melee is used for parrying, though the parry mechanic is noted as inconsistent.
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    The effectiveness of the gunshot as an interrupt often negates the need for difficult combat, leading to a lack of challenge despite the clunky mechanics.
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    A magic mechanic involves instructing the fox companion to build up a special attack bar.
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    A side-minigame involving collecting Pogs is present throughout the game.
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    The game is perceived as shortened due to looming deadlines, with a limited number of unique boss fights, some of which are awkwardly placed.
Tips
  • The gunshot is a reliable interrupt for most enemy attacks, making combat less challenging.
  • Players can return to previously completed areas, though this may not be necessary for progression.
  • The game's focus on a few key mechanics might be more successful than trying to implement too many features.

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