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Discover the first Making Of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion

'Making of...' pieces (of 8) together many interviews and documentary footage of how this tactical RPG is shaping up.

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May 28, 2024

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Paris, France - May 28, 2024 - Microids and Savage Level are thrilled to present the first making of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion. This documentary offers an insight into the motivations and inspirations behind this tactical RPG set in the 18th century, during the golden age of piracy. Go behind the scenes of this adventure, where the Savage Level team set out to recreate an authentic world of piracy, far from the clichés and popular beliefs. By focusing on the values of brotherhood, mutual support and the quest for freedom, the game aims to capture the true essence of pirates.
 

Discover how in-depth historical documentation and meticulous artistic and narrative choices have brought a rich, nuanced world to life. Every detail has been carefully crafted to deliver a total immersion in the fascinating world of piracy.
 

About Flint: Treasure of Oblivion:

Prepare to embark alongside Captain Flint, his second-in-command Billy Bones and his crew of old salts in search of a legendary treasure promising freedom and fortune. With its original narrative using traditional comic strips as a narrative medium, Flint: Treasure of Oblivion invites players to immerse themselves in a historically accurate pirate adventure spiced up with fantasy.
 

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion delivers adventure, but also strategic depth thanks to its turn-based combat mechanics, refreshing the genre's foundations by drawing on mechanics from role-playing and board games, notably through dice rolls. When players build their crew, each member brings unique skills to use, allowing them to adapt their strategy to their style of gameplay. During the tactical phases, players can use skill and attribute cards to improve their crew members and gain an advantage over their opponents. Hoist the mainsail and set off to discover the secrets buried in the distant lands of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion.
 

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion features:
 

  • TURN-BASED TACTICAL 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.

  • COMIC-BOOK NARRATIVE: Enjoy a narrative which, beyond the usual codes of comics (onomatopoeia, speech bubbles), offers players original and dynamic comic strips.

  • EXPLORATION: 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...) powered by Unreal Engine 5

  • HISTORICALLY-INSPIRED PIRACY WORLD: The game faithfully recreates a world of piracy, incorporating historical elements (language, costumes, weapons) making the experience even more immersive

 

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion will be available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Q4 2024. Wishlist the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store, GOG and PlayStation Store

   

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
 

About Savage Level

Founded by two brothers Aurélien and Maxime Josse, seasoned veterans in the video game industry, Savage Level develops games that focus on immersing players in rich universes with profound but accessible gameplays while emphasizing on artistic direction deeply rooted in traditional arts.

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