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Flinthook

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First release
Apr 18, 2017
Publisher
Tribute Games
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Shooter, Arcade · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux

Flinthook is a fast action-platformer with “roguelike” elements. Become space’s greatest pirate with your hookshot, pistol and slowmo powers!

Also known as Flinthook.exe

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Storyline
In a galaxy filled with scoundrels and miscreants, everyone seeks treasure and riches! But when a malevolent treasure hunter hatches a sinister plan to unleash an ancient evil to threaten the cosmos itself, Flinthook, the galaxy's smallest but toughest pirate zips into action! Be ready to jump, zip and blast around the meanest fleets the galaxy has to offer! Whether using time-slowing powers or his trusty Blasma Pistol, Flinthook is ready to take on all pirates, steal treasure and save the galaxy itself!Read more

In a galaxy filled with scoundrels and miscreants, everyone seeks treasure and riches! But when a malevolent treasure hunter hatches a sinister plan to unleash an ancient evil to threaten the cosmos itself, Flinthook, the galaxy's smallest but toughest pirate zips into action! Be ready to jump, zip and blast around the meanest fleets the galaxy has to offer! Whether using time-slowing powers or his trusty Blasma Pistol, Flinthook is ready to take on all pirates, steal treasure and save the galaxy itself!

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 18, 2017
Mac
Apr 18, 2017
PlayStation 4
Apr 18, 2017
All 6 release dates
Xbox One
Apr 18, 2017
Linux
Apr 18, 2017
Nintendo Switch
Mar 09, 2018
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
pirates, roguelike, permadeath, time manipulation, digital distribution
… All 12, protagonist's name in the title, daily challenge, playstation experience 2016, pax east 2016, pax west 2016, grapple, bounty hunting

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