Flint Mixes XCOM 2, Pirates, and Turn-Based RPGs in Upcoming Steam Launch

Packed with intense strategy and skillful turn-based action, XCOM 2 has long been a benchmark for combat in video games. Now, imagine combining that with the adventurous spirit of a pirate’s life. Enter Flint: Treasure of Oblivion. It’s a fresh blend of tactical deckbuilders, traditional CRPGs, and strategic positional battles — all with a swashbuckling twist. Picture this: games like Diablo 4 and Baldur’s Gate 3 crossed with pirate lore! Storytelling in Flint is vibrant, brought to life through vivid, hand-drawn comic panels, while also giving you the chance to build and customize your own pirate crew. Though Assassin’s Creed 4 may be a thing of the past, its adventurous essence is sailing back into action on Steam through Flint: Treasure of Oblivion.

When you jump into the game as the daring James Flint, you find yourself having just broken free from the clutches of a stockade, alongside your trusty shipmate Billy Bones. Whispers of a hidden treasure along the Central American coast set you on a thrilling quest to outpace rival crews. Flint: Treasure of Oblivion isn’t just any RPG; it’s a deckbuilder at heart. Your success hinges on your crew and the unique cards they bring. Each character you encounter on your sea-faring journey offers different abilities and stacks of cards, making your mission as dynamic as it is exciting.

Combat in this game demands more than just brute strength. Like in XCOM, how you position your crew can be the key to victory. Secure the high ground to devastate foes or use the landscape to land critical hits. If you ever find yourself ambushed, a strategic retreat might just turn the tide in your favor.

True to your pirate roots, you can be as ruthless as necessary. Crew members not pulling their weight? You won’t hesitate to leave them onshore if it means strengthening your team of seafaring adventurers.

Despite the emphasis on cards and dice in battles, the narrative remains gripping, woven through beautiful comic panels. It’s a story deeply intertwined with the legends and lore from the heyday of piracy. Eager to set sail with Flint: Treasure of Oblivion? It’s making its grand debut on Steam on Tuesday, December 17. Don’t miss the chance to dive into this adventure.

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