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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn has an intriguing Soulslike twist, but falters on the basics


So what's the twist? Soulslikes, or at least heavily-inspired action games, are everywhere, with FromSoftware's influen…

Nor's values will likely be challenged over the course of the story | Image credit: A44 Games / Eurogamer Bloodborne is the most obvious Souls inspiration, with Nor wielding both an axe and a rifle. Repeated human enemies just aren't that interesting to kill - although a few giant birds provide diversity - and there was sadly no spectacular magical boss to thwart at the demo's climax. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn | Release Date Announcement Trailer - Xbox Games Showcase 2024 Watch on YouTube Nor's journey takes her to a number of hamlets that can be liberated by beating the leader of the encamped enemies, followers of evil gods.

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