S01E02: Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn launched to brutal market realities and culture war noise, but underneath the Game Pass tragedy lies one of the most poignant AA games of 2024.

In this piece I look past the souls-lite label to examine A44 Games' ambitious God of War-style action RPG. From its stunning, New Zealand-inspired world-building to its intricate combat sandbox, Flintlock is a game that's one part murder playground, one part brilliance.

It's also a parable for our times. Join me as I sift through the entrails on Nor and Enki's tale, the corporate Devil's Bargain of Microsoft's Game Pass, and why this solid 7/10 game might just hold a map to finding our better selves.

• If you enjoyed this critique, consider picking the game up to thank the devs! https://www.playflintlock.com
• Support the channel by checking out my own gunpowder fantasy: https://www.books2read.com/BladeofGlass
• New Zealand accent the worst boss you've faced? Transcript here: https://parrydox.com/why-you-liked-flintlock-the-siege-of-dawn/
• Check out my Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order review: https://youtu.be/mrp8zVtSp3Y
• Miss Tomb Raider as much as I do? Play Flintlock as Lara Croft!: https://www.nexusmods.com/flintlockthesiegeofdawn/mods/13 and https://www.nexusmods.com/flintlockthesiegeofdawn/mods/19

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