Flinthook
| Flinthook | |
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| Developer(s) | Tribute Games |
| Publisher(s) | Tribute Games |
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| Artist(s) | Stéphane Boutin Johan Vinet |
| Writer(s) | Yannick Belzil |
| Composer(s) | Patrice Bourgeault |
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| Genre(s) | Platform, roguelike |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Flinthook is platform game roguelike by Tribute Games in which the player's character uses a grappling hook to traverse procedurally generated spaceships for treasure. The developers were inspired by "rogue-lites" including Spelunky and Rogue Legacy. They said that the grappling hook game mechanic was their hardest design challenge. The game was released in April 2017 for Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, followed by a release for Nintendo Switch in March 2018. Early previews of Flinthook noted the accessibility and tightness of the controls. Digital Trends and Kotaku listed the game among the best in show at the June 2016 Electronic Entertainment Expo.