The company is teaming up with Tribute Games to bring Flinthook to Switch. Even better, it will have a physical version. Flinthook is a fast action-platformer with roguelike elements. We’ve attached some additional information and a trailer below.

This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission.Flinthook is a fast-paced roguelike action platformer starring Flinthook, a ghost pirate after bounty, loot, and treasure! Armed with your hookshot, Blasma Pistol, and ability to slow time, you’ll zip through procedurally generated rooms on pirate spaceships in search of ghost gems, which power up your compass and reveal the location of your next bounty. First released for Xbox One, PS4, PC, Mac, and Linux last April, Flinthook landed on Switch this March, and we’ve got all the details for this new port. Live the life of a space pirate in Flinthook, now on Switch!It’s clear that Flinthook is no ordinary platformer, since platforming is mostly replaced with a hookshot mechanic. And we really like the hookshot: once you get used to it, you’ll avoid enemy fire and swing through rooms with ease.

(Grappling special hooks pulls you into adjacent rooms.) Another unique feature? Your ability to slow time! For a few seconds per use, you can slow time to avoid enemy fire, pass through laser barriers, and pull off slick stunts!

Upgrading your skills on one plane upgrades them on all, and there’s a lot of planes in the game so this is a welcome inclusion. There are three categories of skills, Sniper, Gunner, and Survivor. Different planes have different abilities and they can all be upgraded as well. Skies of fury dx review. The Sniper skills improve accuracy and critical hits, Gunner boosts firing range and damage and Survivor mode is all about your health. This mode is removed when you play with the Joy-Con on its side as well.There’s more to the game than just picking a plane and shooting.

This room has four adjacent rooms. The entrances are marked by special grappling hooks!While Flinthook adds new flair to the platforming scene, some traditional elements remain, like shooting enemies with a gun.

You’ll do this with your Blasma Pistol. And what might “Blasma” mean?

We think it’s a portmanteau of “blaster” and “plasma.” In any case, it’s your average platforming gun, and it helps ground Flinthook as a platformer. Use your Blasma Pistol to take out enemies as you jump and swing!After completing an introductory run that teaches you the game’s controls and mechanics, Flinthook plays as a series of runs, making it the perfect game to play in quick bursts or long sessions. At the start of each run, you’ll pick your Perks, unlockable card-like items that can be placed in the slots of your Perk Meter for boosts and upgrades. Perks can boost your health, increase your luck, improve your Blasma Pistol, and much more, and you’ll want to experiment with various loadouts to see what works best for your playstyle.

The prepared pirate picks the proper perks!As you play, you’re free to backtrack, explore, and collect everything each level has to offer, and this is where Flinthook’s roguelike elements come into play. But unlike Metroidvania-style titles, backtracking is completely optional, and we really like that about this title. So if you’re a collector at heart, you’ll love gathering loot and treasure in Flinthook—and if you’d rather pass, that’s totally fine as well. Backtracking is optional, but if you explore an entire ship before moving on, you just might find a shop that’s selling something you need!So Flinthook scores in freshness, content, and flexibility, and it’s also insanely replayable thanks to its procedurally-generated levels.

While playtesting for this review, every room felt original and fresh, and nothing felt like a repeat of a previous experience. And on top of this, Flinthook features daily and weekly challenges (with leaderboards!), so something new is always on offer. Flinthook’s levels are procedurally generated, so you’ll never play the exact same level twice!And Flinthook’s retro graphics and chiptune sound are the cherries on top of it all.

The graphic style is a funky mix of traditional pirate imagery, modern industrial technology, and strikingly elegant gold, and while it might sound strange, this blend really works, especially in tandem with the game’s awesome soundtrack. The songs are reminiscent of SNES-style soundtracks with a polished twist. Plus, Flinthook features a vivid soundscrape that brings every sound to life, whether it’s the soft clink of coins or the quick whip of your hookshot. We’re in love with the retro-style graphics in Flinthook, especially paired with its chiptune soundtrackSo is this new port a Nintendeal? At $14.99, we think so!

For less than a twenty-dollar bill, you get a fresh platforming adventure with unique mechanics and infinite replayability. If you’re looking for a new stand-out retro-style indie addiction with a killer soundtrack, you just may find it in Flinthook for Switch!Platform – Nintendo SwitchPublisher – Tribute GamesDeveloper – Tribute Games Inc.Price – $14.99Genre – Action, Platformer, Adventure, ArcadeSize – 208MB Like what you see?

You might want to try Flinthook on Switch!

HOOK INTO ACTION! SHOOT, LOOT AND PLUNDER!

Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!
Flinthook is a fast action-platformer with “roguelike” elements. Become space’s greatest pirate with your hookshot, pistol and slowmo powers!
Zip around with your mighty hookshot! Aim freely and toss your giant anchor at golden rings to propel yourself around the levels at high speeds, giving you the agility and swiftness needed to dodge hazards and enemy bullets.
Shoot in 360’ through your Blasma Pistol! Take down all sorts of enemies with fresh hot bullets!
Look really cool with slow-motion powers! Your Chrono Belt slows down time to adjust your aim or pull off a tight stunt - it recharges real quickly so you can use it often and look at least 200% cooler.
Blast through randomly-assembled pirate spaceships! Each level is special, as ships are procedurally built from hundreds of hand-crafted rooms, modified by various variants, filled with extraordinary treasure and populated by random waves of enemies.
Hunt down the pirate bosses of the Cluster Clan! Feed your compass creature to pinpoint the bosses’ location, then take them down and bring your bounty home. Your rivals are no space chumps, make sure you’re ready for the challenge!
Collect rare relics and powerful perk cards! All the treasure you loot builds up your legend - unlock new equippable perks as you level up, buy permanent upgrades in the Black Market, and hoard collectible relics and lore pages!
Who will be the best pirate today? Compete for the best score and time in the daily & weekly challenges!
Uncover some mysterious secrets?! Xbox one won't load discs. I don’t know, are there secrets in this game? O_O

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