Summary
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawnwas originally announced as a Game Pass title in March 2022 with a cinematic trailer, leaving players keen to get their hands on the Steampunk RPG. Unfortunately, they had to wait longer than expected, as despite initially being due to launch in early 2023, developer A44 Games delayed the game to ensure it was “the absolute best experience it can be.“The title finally launched today, July 18, as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass, and this delay seems to have paid off, as it currently holds a pretty solid Metacritic score of 70, with a higher score of 76 on Xbox Series X.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawnis a multiplatform title, launching on PC, Xbox Series S/X and PS5. However, it is not included as part of the PlayStation Plus subscription at launch.
Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn Hands-On Preview - A Satisfying Hybrid Of Fantasy & Firearms
Screen Rant went hands-on with the upcoming game Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn at SGF to learn more about the soulslite’s fast combat and unique world.
Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn Blends Magic And Firearms
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawnsees players assuming the role of Nor Vanek, a member of the Coalition Army who must fight off an army of the undead and the series of gods that unleashed them upon the land of Kian. To do this, Nor wields a variety of weapons, consisting of axes or the titular flintlock firearm, and her ally, the Fox God, Enki, also provides her with additional magical abilities to give her a further advantage as she navigates the treacherous world.
While billing itself as a “Soulslite” that isless punishing than a traditional FromSoftwareSoulsgame,A44 Games' titlehas clearly taken inspiration from the infamously difficult titles in its dodging and parrying-heavy gameplay while also doing enough to set it apart. For example, whileFlintlock: The Siege of Dawn’s combat sees each defeated enemy granting Nor more reputation - instead of souls - it is notably different in its aesthetic, as it features a much more vibrant world with its own rich lore that should give players plenty to explore on their journey.
