- Flinthook review - kinetic platforming that's perfect for Switch - 13 March 2018
There's a sort of voodoo pelican guy in Flinthook - I think it's voodoo, and I think it's a pelican. Anyway, this guy lobs flaming red skulls at you whenever you meet, and those skulls! Oh my! Those skulls are just the loveliest things. They're like the skulls in Towerfall: 2D art and animation of sufficiently magical quality to convince the mind that you're actually looking at a 3D asset as it spins towards you. I could get hit and killed by those flaming red skulls all day. Just as I could be killed by the insouciant guy who throws blades at you, spreading blades that fly from the hands of an insouciant guy whose very demeanor allows the pixel art to convey with real certainty that this character is definitely French. A French knife-thrower in space, a voodoo pelican with an endless supply of skulls. Flinthook is special. It is possible when writing about Flinthook, an indie charmer t…
- Daily Deal - Flinthook, 33% Off - 23 August 2017
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- Changelist for r20152 - 3 July 2017
Changelist for r20152 New Features Added an option to the launcher to give access to our mouse mode prototypes. Can also be used as a command line argument. "-MouseMode=" RadialFreeMoonwalk being the default. Improvements Good ending now also unlocks the bad ending achievement. (note: will have to beat the last boss again to get the achievement) Fixes Fixed volume display in options menu.
- Changelist for r20152 - 3 July 2017
Changelist for r20152 New Features Added an option to the launcher to give access to our mouse mode prototypes. Can also be used as a command line argument. "-MouseMode=" RadialFreeMoonwalk being the default. Improvements Good ending now also unlocks the bad ending achievement. (note: will have to beat the last boss again to get the achievement) Fixes Fixed volume display in options menu.
- The Top Best Bestest Games Of 2017 So Far - 6 June 2017
2017 has already been an extraordinary year for PC games, from both big-name AAA successes to no-name surprise indie smashes. Keeping up with so much that’s worth playing is a tough job, but we’ve got your back. Here is a collection of the games that have rocked the RPS Treehouse so far this year. We’ve all picked our favourites, and present them here in alphabetical order so as not to start any fights. You’re bound to have a game you’d have wanted to see on the list, so please do add it to the comments below. …
- Dual stick(AKA Pro mode) support - Changelist for r19784 - 18 May 2017
This is a pretty important update. We take people's comments seriously. With this one we needed to take our time, digest everyone's input on this and go back to the drawing board. During our prototype phase, we toyed with dual stick controls and couldn't get them to the level of satisfaction we we're looking for. Regardless, we decided to give it another go. Now that all the pieces of the game are in place, it's easier to take a step back and find the best solution. We still feel like the default option is more accessible but we think giving an option for the more hardcore players is also important. Give it a try for yourself. Changelist for r19784 New Features The much requested dual stick mode(AKA Pro mode)! Improvements Added a warning FX to shielded enemies. Asphyxia and damage over time no longer counts down during end of level minigame. Stacking featherfall perks can no longer mak…
- Dual stick(AKA Pro mode) support - Changelist for r19784 - 18 May 2017
This is a pretty important update. We take people's comments seriously. With this one we needed to take our time, digest everyone's input on this and go back to the drawing board. During our prototype phase, we toyed with dual stick controls and couldn't get them to the level of satisfaction we we're looking for. Regardless, we decided to give it another go. Now that all the pieces of the game are in place, it's easier to take a step back and find the best solution. We still feel like the default option is more accessible but we think giving an option for the more hardcore players is also important. Give it a try for yourself. Changelist for r19784 New Features The much requested dual stick mode(AKA Pro mode)! Improvements Added a warning FX to shielded enemies. Asphyxia and damage over time no longer counts down during end of level minigame. Stacking featherfall perks can no longer mak…
- Changelist for r19724 - 5 May 2017
Improvements Improved hook shot targeting to prioritize bubbles. Raised the time limit between some damage-over-time effects to -1 hp/20 seconds. Balanced the ComboBlaster perk to increase critical bonus at a rate of 1%/combo, max of 40% bonus. Made Midas Blast require less gold to deal extra damage, 2 damage/500 gold. Made the fire rate reduction on FiercerBlaster less severe, and increase the damage bonus: -40% fire rate/+50% shot damage. Fixes Fixed loc editor. Some characters are not properly supported when publishing. Fixed daily and weekly challenges timing Fixed a room where you could be stuck in between walls. Fixed damage over time effects Fixed crushers being hidden when re-entering a room. Fixed launcher validate to check for x86 versions of dependencies. Minor render priority fixes to the end of level cutscene. Minor text fixes
- Changelist for r19724 - 5 May 2017
Improvements Improved hook shot targeting to prioritize bubbles. Raised the time limit between some damage-over-time effects to -1 hp/20 seconds. Balanced the ComboBlaster perk to increase critical bonus at a rate of 1%/combo, max of 40% bonus. Made Midas Blast require less gold to deal extra damage, 2 damage/500 gold. Made the fire rate reduction on FiercerBlaster less severe, and increase the damage bonus: -40% fire rate/+50% shot damage. Fixes Fixed loc editor. Some characters are not properly supported when publishing. Fixed daily and weekly challenges timing Fixed a room where you could be stuck in between walls. Fixed damage over time effects Fixed crushers being hidden when re-entering a room. Fixed launcher validate to check for x86 versions of dependencies. Minor render priority fixes to the end of level cutscene. Minor text fixes
- Wot I Think: Flinthook - 2 May 2017
Flinthook combines everything I loved about Rogue Legacy with far slicker platforming action, based around some of gaming’s greatest icons: grappling hooks and stylish slow motion. It’s a tremendous game that I’ve been hooked on since launch. …
- Release Notes r19648 - 21 April 2017
New Features Added vibration option Added a way to validate proper install of the game in the launcher app. Improvements Disable bosses' attack box when dead Kill enemy projectiles on boss death Fine tuned boss HP Fixes Fixed challenge mode leaderboards Fixed leaderboard crash when encountering weird gamertags Fixed Sawft perk not damaging spike traps Properly lock challenges after attempt Fixed impossible rooms Fixed curse count Properly unlock Gwarlock Rex bounty Fixed random perks (from Danger Dice) for your current run not being saved Removed option to view leaderboards of locked bounties Fixed volume values showing decimals Bypass FIPS security error Minor text fixes
- Release Notes r19648 - 21 April 2017
New Features Added vibration option Added a way to validate proper install of the game in the launcher app. Improvements Disable bosses' attack box when dead Kill enemy projectiles on boss death Fine tuned boss HP Fixes Fixed challenge mode leaderboards Fixed leaderboard crash when encountering weird gamertags Fixed Sawft perk not damaging spike traps Properly lock challenges after attempt Fixed impossible rooms Fixed curse count Properly unlock Gwarlock Rex bounty Fixed random perks (from Danger Dice) for your current run not being saved Removed option to view leaderboards of locked bounties Fixed volume values showing decimals Bypass FIPS security error Minor text fixes
- Roguelikelike platformer Flinthook swings out - 19 April 2017
Grappling hooks are right up there with strafe-jumping, skateboarding, and swimming on The Official List Of Cool Ways To Move so yes, absolutely let’s peek at Flinthook . The platformer stars a space pirate who swings through procedurally-generated spaceships, blasting enemies, bopping bosses, and plundering booty. Those space pirates really know how to live! “But Alice,” you wonder, “why do you taunt me so with talk of games that are surely three, six, nine, or eighteen months away from mine own very hands?” Mate, it’s out. You can buy and play it now. Or watch this trailer first: …
- Now Available on Steam - Flinthook, 10% off! - 18 April 2017
Flinthook is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!* 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! Hunt down your pirate rivals and collect wondrous relics to become the greatest pirate of the Universe, in this fast action platformer with roguelike elements! *Offer ends April 25 at 10AM Pacific Time
- FLINTHOOK RELEASES TODAY! - 18 April 2017
Are you ready to go on a treasure hunt? FLINTHOOK comes out today! Buy it, play it, have fun! http://store.steampowered.com/app/401710/ Check out the starter guide! http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=889185747 Help us build the wiki! http://flinthook.gamepedia.com/Flinthook_Wiki
- FLINTHOOK RELEASES TODAY! - 18 April 2017
Are you ready to go on a treasure hunt? FLINTHOOK comes out today! Buy it, play it, have fun! http://store.steampowered.com/app/401710/ Check out the starter guide! http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=889185747 Help us build the wiki! http://flinthook.gamepedia.com/Flinthook_Wiki
- New Trailer + Release Date! April 18! - 15 March 2017
It’s trailer time! Watch Flinthook's new trailer! We just released Flinthook’s official gameplay trailer AND have announced the game’s release date - April 18! The game is done, we’re ready to ship it to you all in just a few weeks. Hope you’re ready for some hot hookshot action! Also - we’re now returning from PAX East, where lots of players got to try Flinthook for the first time. The response was overwhelmingly positive, as players were zipping around spaceships with a smile on their face! Thank you to all who have come to our booth and experienced our demo, it was a joy to see you all.
- New Trailer + Release Date! April 18! - 15 March 2017
It’s trailer time! Watch Flinthook's new trailer! We just released Flinthook’s official gameplay trailer AND have announced the game’s release date - April 18! The game is done, we’re ready to ship it to you all in just a few weeks. Hope you’re ready for some hot hookshot action! Also - we’re now returning from PAX East, where lots of players got to try Flinthook for the first time. The response was overwhelmingly positive, as players were zipping around spaceships with a smile on their face! Thank you to all who have come to our booth and experienced our demo, it was a joy to see you all.
