
Flynn: Son of Crimson
Release Date: September 15, 2021
Action, fantasy, platformers, RPG elements, 2D, metroidvania, crowdfunding, indie games, action adventure, singleplayer
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Platform action game enriched with elements taken from the genre of metroidvania. The main character of Flynn: Son of Crimson is the title boy, whose shoulders are responsible for stopping the expansion of the hellish dimension of The Scourge, which is absorbing more and more parts of the continent.
Flynn: Son of Crimson is an action platform game enriched with elements of metroidvania, developed by independent studio Thunderhorse. The game appeared on PC, and its creation was possible thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.
Story
Flynn: Son of Crimson takes us to the fantasy land of Rosantica. Its inhabitants enjoyed a peaceful life as long as there was a barrier separating it from the dark dimension called The Scourge. The dam is now bursting and Rosantica is gradually succumbing to the hellish forces ruled by the evil Lord Zealock. During the game we play as Flynn, an orphan gifted with magical abilities. The protagonist is burdened with the difficult task of stopping The Scourge's expansion before it is too late.
Mechanics
In Flynn: Son of Crimson we observe the action from the side. Exploration is the main element of the game. In the course of the struggle, we visit five different areas in Rosantica: the snowy Mistral Peak, the swampy Hollow Islands, the forests of Rustwood, magical Shivering Spire, and the fortress of Sanctia, the latter being Flynn's base of operations. In addition, the protagonist can open portals leading to The Scourge, where he not only faces various dangers but also helps the kidnapped inhabitants of Rosantica. It is worth noting that hero is not alone in his quest - if necessary, he can summon Dex, a loyal mythical beast. In addition, the whole world is not immediately open to us, because obtaining access to selected locations often requires the use of a specific skill or the acquisition of a specific item.
Another important element of the game are the dynamic battles with the opponents, including bosses. For the needs of the game, the devs have prepared an extensive combat system - we fight in real-time, and during the duels we use melee weapons (Crimson Blade, Crimson Axe, and Crimson Claws) and ranged weapons (Super Awesome Crimson Bow), between which we can switch freely. As the adventure progresses, the hero develops his combat skills, learning new techniques by paying with valuables found along the way.
Game modes
The story mode is complemented by a special module in which we are take to an arena and face the challenges prepared by the devs.
Technical aspects
Two-dimensional visuals of Flynn: Son of Crimson were made using the pixel art technique.
Last updated on April 23, 2020
Videos and Screens
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[2:05] Flynn: Son of Crimson trailer #1
Digital Chumps: 9.5 / 10 by Will Silberman
Flynn: Son of Crimson is an excellent indie specimen of what makes action platformers great. The refreshing combat system and beautiful yet increasingly complex level design will remind you of what you loved the most from your childhood platforming classics. Aside from Flynn's unfortunately short length, I am quite excited to see more from Studio Thunderhorse, as they created a fantastic game. And they let me pet a gigantic dog.
LadiesGamers.com: by James Luff
Flynn: Son of Crimson may just look like another 2D adventure, something that there really is no shortage of in releases this year alone. But this one ranks up easily as one of the greats. Tight combat, a great soundtrack and an adventure that is short but instantly replayable. Flynn: Son of Crimson is a game that doesn’t waste your time. I don’t remember a moment where I was bored or frustrated despite playing many games like this before. It even gave me Wonder Boy vibes which is always good in my book. Plus it has one of the coolest spirit dogs in gaming. A fantastic way to top off 2021 for me and I hope you too find the time to check it out.
ZTGD: 9 / 10 by Drew Leachman
Flynn: Son of Crimson is just a solid game. It has all the charm I would expect from these games, but also backs it all up with tight controls and some interesting combat mechanics. Thrown in some exploration and nice upgrades in for good measure, and you have yourself a great action platformer that any fan of Shovel Knight would enjoy.
Flynn: Son of Crimson Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Developer: Thunderhorse
Publisher: Humble Games
Age restrictions: 12+
Flynn: Son of Crimson System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce 9600 GT / Radeon HD 6570 or better, 1 GB HDD, Windows 8