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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 4/18/2017
Flinthook
Flinthook is a fast action-platformer with “roguelike” elements. Become space’s greatest pirate with your hookshot, pistol and slowmo powers!
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Critic avg
79
24 scored reviews
Total coverage
24
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 79 across 24 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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24 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 13%
80–8913 reviews · 54%
70–797 reviews · 29%
Below 701 review · 4%
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Dawson Helton
Pure NintendoReview: Flinthook (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 3/23/2018
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70
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Read originalChristian Donlan
EurogamerFlinthook review - kinetic platforming that's perfect for Switch
Published 3/13/2018
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80
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Read originalJon Cousins
Nintendo LifeReview: Flinthook (Switch eShop)
Published 3/9/2018
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80
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Read originalAlbert Lichi
Cubed3Flinthook (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 3/9/2018
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalNindie Spotlight
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Flinthook Review
Published 3/9/2018
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportFlinthook (Switch) Review
Published 3/9/2018
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJavier Ulises Lopez
NoobFeedFlinthook PC Review
Published 6/3/2017
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89
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Elek
SmashPad"Flinthook" Review
Published 5/15/2017
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdEN
PS3Blog.net[PS4] Flinthook Review – Fun roguelike! | PS3Blog.net
Published 5/12/2017
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+6 vs critic avg
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