Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

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Top Critic Average

35%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
60 / 100
IGN
7 / 10
Game Rant
3.5 / 5
TheGamer
3.5 / 5
GamesRadar+
3.5 / 5
Game Informer
7 / 10
GameSpot
7 / 10
VideoGamer
7 / 10
Creators: A44 Games, Kepler Interactive
Release Date: Jul 18, 2024 - Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Review Summary

FairCritic Consensus

Unique companion dynamic

Underdeveloped mechanics

Technical issues and janky combat

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is an action-RPG blending Soulslike and hack-and-slash mechanics. Critics praise its fast-paced combat, varied environments, and mix of human and supernatural enemies. The protagonist's relationship with the fox-like companion adds depth to the story. However, some critics feel the game lacks polish, with technical issues and underdeveloped mechanics holding it back from greatness. While entertaining, it struggles to stand out in an already crowded genre.


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Critic Reviews for Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

A serviceable slice of Soulslike fantasy that doesn't do enough to stand out from an overcrowded genre.

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It may not stand out from the pack, but Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn still continuously found ways to entertain me with flashy combat and swift movement.

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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn excels in as many areas as it falls short, meaning players' mileage will vary based on where they can compromise.

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It’s still a serviceable enough story to keep you invested until the credits roll though, and while some twists and turns may not be as impactful as you’d like them to be, Flintlock is still definitely worth playing for its combat and focus on exploration. I had a blast, and while it’s not as polished as other soulslikes, it deserves to sit up there with the likes of Nioh and Lies of P as valiant attempts that just fall short of FromSoftware’s masterpieces.

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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is an action-RPG that delivers on most of its promises, along with some solid side content that is well worth indulging in – even if the full game isn't anything particularly remarkable.

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Despite my hangups, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn never plummets to being actively bad. Instead, it coasts along a solid line of mediocrity that results in a moderately good time. It often feels like it wants to say or do more but is held back by its scope and execution, not to mention some technical hiccups. Though it occasionally shows flashes of brilliance, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn falls short of achieving true godhood.

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With hyper-mobile combat and traversal, and a varied arsenal of 17th-century firepower, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn stands apart from its peers in more ways than one.

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Flintlock The Siege of Dawn epitomises the 7/10. It's the sort of thing you'll play once and enjoy. Inessential but still worth your time.

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