Review Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Walkthrough

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The game is set in an alternative world where Napoleonic-era fashion and technology coexist with a horde of undead 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 entities.
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The protagonist's dynamic with her supernatural companion is noted as being similar to that of Forspoken, with a focus on their shared journey and occasional revelations about the companion's past.
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The game features a vaguely open-world structure with linear environments that allow for side-quests, though the reviewer found them unnecessary due to a lack of underpowering.
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Traversal includes double-jumps, but some areas are gated by plot progression rather than exploration.
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Combat involves melee attacks and flintlock guns, with guns used for interrupting enemy attacks and melee weapons for parrying.
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The parry mechanic is described as inconsistent, and the combat is generally made easier by the reliable interrupt function of the guns.
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A magic mechanic involves the fox companion nibbling enemies to build up a special attack bar.
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A side-minigame involves collecting Pogs.
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The game has a limited number of unique boss fights, with one awkwardly placed due to plot requirements.

Tips

The gunshot is a reliable interrupt for most enemy attacks, making combat less challenging.
Players can go back to previously completed areas, though this may not be necessary for progression.
The game's focus on a few key elements rather than spreading itself too thin is suggested as a design improvement.

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