Flint: Treasure of Oblivion

54%
Game Brain Score Based on 60 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion Game Cover
A well-made SRPG with a full commitment to its piratical inspirations, even if it takes longer than it should to learn systems and control patterns.
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"Flint: Treasure of Oblivion" is a tactical RPG set in a pirate world with a strong narrative. As Captain Flint, you'll sail for a mysterious treasure with your crew, using cards and dice in tactical combat. The game offers a rich universe with comic-book styled narration, and the story provides unique and dynamic panels. Prepare for an immersive experience, from the city of Saint-Malo to exotic landscapes.

  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

54%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
story17 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique pirate setting with a well-crafted story and comic-book style presentation.
  • The mix of turn-based RPG mechanics with cards and dice provides a challenging and strategic gameplay experience.
  • The graphics and environmental design are visually appealing, enhancing the overall immersion of the game.
  • The UI is confusing and lacks proper tutorials, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and controls.
  • The combat system can feel clunky and unfair, with a heavy reliance on RNG that can lead to frustrating encounters.
  • The game is linear and short, with limited exploration and a lack of meaningful naval combat, which is often expected in pirate-themed games.
  • story46 mentions

    The story of "Flint: Treasure of Oblivion" is a linear, character-driven experience that combines an interesting narrative with a unique comic-book presentation. While the pirate-themed plot is engaging and offers enjoyable moments, many players find it too short and somewhat confusing, with mission objectives that can be unclear. Overall, the game is recommended for fans of tactical RPGs, but it may leave those seeking deeper character development and exploration wanting more.

    • “The game offers great pirate vibes with an interesting story.”
    • “In addition, it has a beautiful comic-book design within an interesting and well-written storytelling and innovative turn-based combat.”
    • “Flint: Treasure of Oblivion delivers a unique and enjoyable tactical RPG experience for fans of the genre, blending comic-book storytelling, dice-based combat, and strategic exploration.”
    • “The story is as linear as a rope, and is told in a confusing and clunky way with characters never growing to be anything else but tired stereotypes.”
    • “The game is very linear - all you really do is go from point A to B with some dialogue to keep the story moving forward.”
    • “The only problem is the story is way too short.”
  • gameplay30 mentions

    The gameplay combines turn-based RPG elements with card and dice mechanics, offering a unique challenge that can be enjoyable for patient players willing to learn its intricacies. While the game features a creative combat system and interesting mechanics, it suffers from a lack of clear explanations and a confusing UI, leading to a steep learning curve. Overall, the gameplay is engaging but could benefit from better tutorials and balance, with a playtime of approximately 10 hours.

    • “If you’re a fan of turn-based RPGs and can approach the game with patience while learning its unique mechanics, you’ll find it enjoyable.”
    • “I enjoyed the dice-based mechanics, especially the thrill of using 're-roll' items to recover from a bad roll.”
    • “While it has its quirks and room for improvement, the game’s setting, progression, and creative combat system make it worth checking out—especially if you approach it with an open mind and patience to learn its mechanics.”
    • “I had to start the game more than once to understand the mechanics and avoid mistakes.”
    • “Very short (about 10 hours), yet very poorly introduced combat mechanics and broken difficulty curve (very difficult in the start, laughably steamrolly near the end) make this game a slog.”
    • “The game teaches you almost nothing during gameplay and instead insists you read the instruction manual.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing art style and good performance, with some reviewers highlighting stunning visuals and immersive environments. However, there are criticisms regarding the user interface and combat mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. While the graphics are a strong point, they are not enough to compensate for the game's other shortcomings.

    • “I like the art style.”
    • “Good graphics and story with a diverse range of characters and fighting arenas.”
    • “[Stunning graphics and locations, innovative dice system, rich, immersive pirate tale].”
    • “The graphics, the story, and the presentation are good, but that doesn't fix the fact that this game needed a lot more work.”
  • stability5 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it is generally playable and appears to be bug-free, users report issues with an unclear UI, occasional freezes, and janky camera movements that detract from the experience.

    • “The negative comments are not being fair; the UI isn't super great, but the game is playable and seemingly bug-free.”
    • “The UI is unclear, the camera can be janky, and there are a few freezes where there really shouldn't be.”
    • “Somehow, even the movement in the overworld feels clunky and buggy.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    Overall, while the game's graphics and performance are generally well-received, players have noted that combat mechanics require significant improvement and optimization. Issues such as lack of context during tutorials and a somewhat stiff gameplay experience have been highlighted as areas needing attention.

    • “The graphics are nice, and the performance is fine, but there are areas that need serious improvement, particularly in combat.”
    • “The optimization has some critical errors, and the sheer amount of random elements can be overwhelming.”
    • “The tutorial could benefit from better optimization to enhance the overall user experience.”
    • “The game doesn't really give you much context as to what to do during combat, such as move suggestions during tutorials. The gameplay feels a bit rough around the edges and slightly stiff. Optimization could use some work.”
    • “Optimization needs significant improvement, as there are critical errors and a sheer amount of random issues.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of dark comedy that aligns well with the serious tone expected of pirate-themed games, steering clear of overly politically correct themes.

    • “From what I played, it's not woke; it's a serious game with dark humor, as pirate games should be.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in "Flint: Treasure of Oblivion" is praised for effectively setting the mood and enhancing the overall gaming experience. It complements the game's engaging narrative and visually appealing environments, contributing to the fun and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The game's music is pretty cool, setting the mood for the player to get into the game.”
    • “The game's unique way of delivering the story to the player is fun and interesting, complemented by its engaging music.”
    • “The setting and environmental designs are visually pleasing and fun to explore, enhanced by the captivating soundtrack.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “While the sound effects are decent, the background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is underwhelming and fails to match the intensity of the gameplay, leaving moments feeling flat.”
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