Thumb Culture reviewed Flint: Treasure of Oblivion: 

Flint Treasure of Oblivion – PC Review

Ahoy, mateys! It’s time to don your tricorn hats, grab your cutlasses, and set sail for the tactical RPG waters of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion. Out now on Steam, Xbox, GOG and PlayStation. Developed by Savage Level and published by Microids, this swashbuckling adventure promises comic-book storytelling, dice-rolling combat, and just the right amount of pirate goodness. But does it capture the true spirit of piracy, or is it more of a damp squib? Let’s find out!

A Role Of The Dice For Me!
Before we dive in, I’m excited about how this game blends the rich lore of piracy with tactical gameplay elements. But enough from me, what are you excited about? Drop us a comment below!

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Final Thoughts
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion isn’t without its flaws. The lack of a map showing where you are on it, the occasional bugs, and the reliance on dice rolls might put off some players. However, the game’s strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. The comic-book storytelling, atmospheric music, and pirate-themed adventures make it a must-play for fans of the genre.

Savage Level have created a world that’s as charming as it is challenging, and while it might not be smooth sailing all the way, the journey is well worth it. So grab your dice, recruit your crew, and set sail. This is one treasure you won’t want to leave buried.

With its engaging presentation, tactical depth, and sheer pirate charm, Flint: Treasure of Oblivion earns itself a Thumb Culture Gold Award. 

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Mortismal Gaming reviewed Flint: Treasure of Oblivion:

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The Pirate RPG Flint: Treasure of Oblivion will be released today. Watcher Carnifex is currently reviewing it and shared his early impressions here.

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion

Play a tactical-rpg set in a pirate world with a strong, original narrative.

Assisted by his friend Billy Bones and his crew, Captain Flint sets sail for a mysterious treasure. If the call of the unknown galvanizes him, he doesn’t yet suspect this adventure will set him free.

Dive into the world of piracy bordering on fantasy of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion. Immerse yourself into a rich well-documented and exciting universe thanks to comic-book styled narration and tactical turn-based combat.

A good preparation is key: Choose your crew members with unique abilities, obtain new skills, improve your dices. During the tactical phases, use cards to trigger skills and attributes, and influence the fight with dice throws.

Enjoy a story that, beyond the usual comic tropes (onomatopoeia, speech bubbles), offers the player original and dynamic comic book panels.

Discover a magnificent world, from the french city of Saint-Malo to the exotic landscapes of central America. Visit diverse environments (cities, camps, jungle, caves…) using the power of the Unreal Engine 5.

The game faithfully recreates a world of piracy, incorporating historical elements (language, costumes, weapons) making the experience even more immersive.

Carnifex shared his first impressions of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion.

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Learn how to use your dice in Flint: Treasure of Oblivion:

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion – How to use your dice

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Couchpotato spotted a dev talk about Flint: Treasure of Oblivion:

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion – The developers talk about the game

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Only one week left before you’ll sail into the perilous treasure hunt of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion!

But before that, the devs have gathered to talk about the game: from its origin and storytelling to its immersion and gameplay.

Learn more about the gameplay cards of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion:

Dive into Flint’s Gameplay - Cards

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Gotta play your cards right to gain the upper hand in combat! Whether it’s to galvanize your crew, immobilize your enemies or have another chance after a fail, always remember to keep an ace up your sleeve just in case.

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Learn more about the unarmed combat of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion:

Dive into Flint’s Gameplay - Unarmed Combat

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Sometimes, there comes a time when you just can’t find a weapon to teach ruffians some respect. Luckily, your good ol’ fists can do the talking instead!

Learn more about the weapon celection and system requirements of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion:

Dive into Flint’s Gameplay - Weapon Selection + System Requirements

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Don’t you dare go into a treasure hunt empty handed! Well, worst case scenario, you can always count on those fists of yours to defend yourself. But better equip some weapons to fight your way to fortune:

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Learn more about the crew management of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion:

Dive into Flint’s Gameplay - Crew Management

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Prepare to raise anchor when Flint: Treasure of Oblivion sets sail to adventure on December 17th!

You’ll have to master tactical combat and crew management to progress in this perilous journey in search of treasure. But we won’t let you go empty-handed: we’ve got a few tips to help you become a true captain! Starting with:

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Learn more about the music and sounds of Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

Diving deep into the Golden Age of Piracy through the sounds of Flint

With Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, players will be able to experience an epic pirate adventure as if they were there, thanks in large part to an immersive sound environment. Here, we will explore the music and sounds designed by the studio Savage Level – grab your headphones and let’s begin!

A soundtrack with diverse inspirations

Your adventure in the boots of Captain Flint will be driven by the music of Winifred Phillips, the award-winning composer behind the soundtracks of Shattered State and Assassin’s Creed: Liberation. “We chose Winifred because she ticked all the boxes,” stated Khatchadour Babélian, Audio Director at Savage Level.

Players will hear various music in this tactical RPG: as they explore Europe, there will be folk tunes played on instruments such as the accordion, violin and piano; then, as they reach the New World, their ears will be greeted by the sounds of traditional cultures, percussion (such as the African conga and talking drum), and shamanic chants.

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RPG Site reports that the new release date for Flint - Treasure of Oblivion is November 14.

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Couchpotato spotted a gameplay video for the tactical RPG  Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion - Gameplay Sneak Peek

Couchpotato spotted a trailer for the Digital Deluxe Edition of Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion - Digital Deluxe Edition Trailer

Mortismal Gaming checked out Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

Flint: Treasure Of Oblivion - Early Preview

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Game Rant interviewed Maxime Josse about Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

“A Pirate Life For Us!” – Savage Level CEO And President Talks Flint: Treasure Of Oblivion’s Pirate Fantasy

Whether in movies, TV, comics, or video games, the allure of a pirate's life continues to stand the test of time. However, the upcoming turn-based RPG Flint: Treasure of Oblivion seeks to present pirates in a different light with its approach to the pirate fantasy. Developed by French studio Savage Level, Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is a tactical RPG set in the Golden Age of Piracy that aims to show what it was truly like to be a pirate. Flint: Treasure of Oblivion also offers some intriguing mechanics with its comic book-style storytelling and a crew-focused combat system that blends chance and strategy.

In an interview with Game Rant, Savage Level CEO and President Maxime Josse spoke more about Flint: Treasure of Oblivion's approach to the pirate fantasy and how the studio hopes to tell some lesser-known truths about pirates. Josse also talked about why the studio chose the tactical RPG genre for Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, discussed its turn-based combat, and much more. The following transcript has been edited for clarity and brevity.

Making A Pirate Tactical RPG In Flint: Treasure Of Oblivion And Gaming Inspirations

Q: Why did you choose the tactical RPG genre to fulfill the pirate fantasy in Flint: Treasure of Oblivion?

Josse: Firstly, because it's a game genre that appeals to us. Also, the RPG part allows us to explore the pirate theme in greater depth, and the tactical part to explore the different specialties of pirate ship crew members, translating them into combat gameplay.

Q: I understand Flint: Treasure of Oblivion has influences like XCOM and Final Fantasy Tactics – could you talk briefly about how they influenced the game?

Josse: XCOM and Final Fantasy Tactics being references in the genre have naturally inspired our game system, such as cover mechanics and attribute management. However, we have added our own elements to remain original and respectful to the pirate universe.

Q: You’ve previously said that you wanted to make a pirate game to tell some unknown truths about pirates, with themes like fraternity and freedom being important – could you tell us more about that?

Josse: The world of pirates has often been portrayed in an erratic way. Pirates operated through codes and a structured organization for each crew. For example, it was pirates who created the world's first social security system. A pirate who was wounded and unable to return to sea was given a sum of money with which to retire.

Boardings and naval battles were avoided whenever possible, hence the use of the Jolly Roger to frighten the crew of the opposing ship into surrendering. There are a number of facts such as these which are unknown to the public and which we wanted to make known.

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Couchpotato spotted a making of video for Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

Tactical RPG Flint: Treasure of Oblivion – Making Of #03 Designing the Gameplay

Microids released a new story trailer for Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion - ESRB Story Trailer

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What good would be a pirate story without a bit of danger, treasure and mystery?
Discover the new Story Trailer for Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, available on October 24th!

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Learn more about the crew of Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

Meet the crew! Women in Flint: Treasure of Oblivion

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Flint: Treasure of Oblivion be havin’ splendid women ye can meet and bring aboard yer crew.

Meet a few of 'em, matties!

Jane “Mary” Read

The daughter of a naval officer, she had a privileged upbringing before turnin’ to mercenary work and piracy, disguised as a man. After ten years of hidin’ her true talents, she finds in Flint and his cunning the promise of a challenge worthy of her.

Catherine “Cathy” Exquemelin

A city lass in her thirties, she’s keen to keep her fellow travelers in good health and has no qualms about openly disagreein’ with Flint’s ambitions. Just as ready to wield a scalpel on her mates as a spear on her foes, she’s a force to be reckoned with.

Ann “Queen” Bonny

Barely thirty, she has already escaped the noose several times. She’s always joined and crossed swords with men she deems weaker than herself. For this reason, she gives her respect and allegiance only to those who dare to brave the greatest dangers.

Charlotte

Life as a young noblewoman be a monstrous bore for the very young Charlotte. She dreams of meetin’ the famous pirates that her fears seem to be so great. With this hope in her heart, she takes a genuine interest in ships and seafarers.

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Couchpotato spotted a Making-of video for Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion – Making-Of #02: Crafting the Narration

Learn more about the combat mechanics of Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

How do the pirate battles play out in Flint

In Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, players follow the adventures of a pirate crew through phases of exploration, comic-style narration and epic clashes. Today, we will look at the ins and outs of the combat system with Johan Spielmann, Game Director at Savage Level!

Combat mechanics in Flint: Treasure of Oblivion

In their quest for riches that will take them all the way to Central America, Captain Flint and his companions will need to fend off many enemies. As a tactical RPG, Flint: Treasure of Oblivion features turn-based combat with an overhead view. Each crew member can perform two actions on their turn, or sometimes more if they drink a tonic for example.

Among the possible actions, there are movement and attack actions. Characters can move a certain number of squares (in Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, these “squares” are actually hexagons that offer a greater number of possible combinations). They can also rush at an enemy and knock them over, or trample them if they are already on the ground. They can even interact with objects in their environment, like barrels, which can be rolled into an enemy.

“The environment plays a big role in Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, and being in the right place can make a huge difference,” Johan commented. “Finding a way to descend on an enemy, or take them by surprise, can maximize damage inflicted. On the other hand, the environment can also be used against you; be careful not to fall from a height, or, even worse, into the ocean.”

In terms of attack actions, the characters can use a diverse range of weapons, each with its own strengths and weaknesses: daggers, swords, spears, pistols, muskets... Players can also use actions to reload a firearm or protect themselves against a subsequent attack. Their degree of success will be determined by dice-throws, ranging from a critical hit to breaking their weapon for the remainder of the battle!

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Couchpotato spotted a gameplay trailer for Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion – ESRB Gameplay Trailer

Couchpotato spotted a Making-Of video for Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion – Making-Of #01: The World of Pirates

Couchpotato spotted some artwork for Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

Captain Flint needs YOU

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Flint - Treasure of Oblivion will embark you on a perilous journey across the world later this year! Do you think you have what it takes to join Captain Flint’s crew?

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Learn more about the Pirate RPG Flint - Treasure of Oblivion:

What challenge awaits you as a pirate captain in Flint: Treasure of Oblivion?

This year, players will be able to dive into Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, an all-new tactical RPG designed by Savage Level and published by Microids.

Here, we tell you about the location, the period and the goal of this epic pirate adventure!

Where and when does Flint: Treasure of Oblivion take place?
To learn about the historical and geographical setting of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, we reached out to Savage Level.

Maxime Josse, the French studio’s CEO sets the scene: “The game takes place in 1715. These were tough times for the people, who faced widespread disease and insecurity. At the same time, the world’s great powers were at war, fighting over the Caribbean among other places. For the pirates on the fringes, this was a golden age! They bowed to no governments and made their own laws. At sea, life was even tougher, but there was also plenty of comradeship and solidarity.”

Immersing themselves in this fascinating period, players will set sail for several destinations, such as the French town of Saint-Malo, the Caribbean islands, and the deep jungles of Central America.

“We wanted to create a world that’s as authentic as possible,” the creative director, Aurélien Josse, told us, “because, like many players out there, we are fans of the pirate world. So we studied maps of Saint-Malo during this period, and went to the Caribbean to take photographs. We read lots of encyclopedias and historical novels, and spoke with researches specialized in piracy.”

Savage Level’s aim is to immerse you in a believable eighteenth-century environment, with its buildings, clothing and everyday life.

Who is the main character and what is his goal?
Now you have an idea of the setting for your adventure in Flint: Treasure of Oblivion; but who will you play as, and what will you set out to accomplish in this tactical RPG? Aurélien revealed that “players will step into the boots of James Flint, an English pirate from the novel Treasure Island. Here, we explore his past, his youth. As shown in the first trailer, Captain Flint begins his adventure stranded at sea after his ship has been sunk. A warship picks him up however and takes him to Saint-Malo. This is where our hero will learn of the existence of a huge treasure trove, beyond imagination.”

For Flint, the call of adventure and riches is irresistible. So he leaves Saint-Malo – where there is a bounty on his head – to recruit a new crew and make his way to the New World.

It will be no easy journey, as the French, English and Spanish armies have all declared war against pirates! What’s more, captains always face difficult choices to make, and mutiny is a constant threat.

“At first, it appears to be nothing more than a treasure hunt... But a whole lot more lies in wait,” Maxime told us. “Firstly, on a personal level, James Flint will learn much about himself as the adventure progresses. But also, as in any good pirate story, there will be elements of the supernatural. We won’t say any more than that; you’ll have to play the game to find out!”

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The tactical RPG Flint - Treasure of Oblivion has been announced and PC Gamer checked it out:

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion - Reveal Trailer

Play a tactical-rpg set in a pirate world with a strong, original narrative.

Assisted by his friend Billy Bones and his crew, Captain Flint sets sail for a mysterious treasure. If the call of the unknown galvanizes him, he doesn’t yet suspect this adventure will set him free.

Dive into the world of piracy bordering on fantasy of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion. Immerse yourself into a rich well-documented and exciting universe thanks to comic-book styled narration and tactical turn-based combat.

A good preparation is key: Choose your crew members with unique abilities, obtain new skills, improve your dices. During the tactical phases, use cards to trigger skills and attributes, and influence the fight with dice throws.

Enjoy a story that, beyond the usual comic tropes (onomatopoeia, speech bubbles), offers the player original and dynamic comic book panels.

Discover a magnificent world, from the french city of Saint-Malo to the exotic landscapes of central America. Visit diverse environments (cities, camps, jungle, caves…) using the power of the Unreal Engine 5.

The game faithfully recreates a world of piracy, incorporating historical elements (language, costumes, weapons) making the experience even more immersive.

Upcoming pirate RPG wants to break from cliché and show 'what piracy really was' @ PC Gamer

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion promises big tactical battles and an un-Hollywood-like vision of pirates.

Golden age pirates: murderous villains or freedom fighters? It's the latter view that French studio Savage Level hopes to express with its first game, a tactical RPG that stars Captain Flint, the fictional pirate whose buried treasure is sought after in Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.

"This game gives us the possibility of informing the general public about what piracy really was, often portrayed in a caricatured and wrong way," says the studio, which itself was inspired by pirates according to co-founder Maxime Josse, who created the company with brother Aurélien. 

Well, aspects of pirates, at least. "Real pirates" - not corsairs, or Hollywood's vision of them - were "freedom seekers" who took care of their crewmates, Maxime told me in a conversation at GDC a couple weeks ago. He wants Savage Level to be an inclusive studio where everyone feels ownership of the work they're doing, and where game development newcomers can gain experience under veteran leadership. Thinking of the studio like a band of pirates seeking financial freedom together while doing what they love "works pretty well," Maxime said, as long as you set aside the stuff about traitors and bloody battles.

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