Flynn & Freckles is a single-player 3D platformer developed by Rookie Hero Games, released in 2018 for PlayStation 4 and PC. Set on a mysterious cursed island with a pirate theme, the game follows Flynn, a young pirate who sets out to claim Captain Freckles' legendary sword, only to discover the weapon is haunted by the old captain's spirit. The two are then forced to work together to survive the island's dangers and lift the curse on the treasure. Gameplay blends platforming, combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration across an environment filled with collectibles and hidden secrets. The title draws deliberate inspiration from 3D platformers of the 1990s while applying a contemporary artistic sensibility. A cast of supporting characters and a story built around humor give the experience a lighthearted tone throughout.
Flynn Hawkings, a young pirate tired of being the laughing stock of his village, decides to begin a quest to find the most famous of treasures, the sword of Captain Freckles, an old and ruthless pirate captain. But nothing is as it seems, Flynn ends up falling victim to a curse that lays on the sword, the captured spirit of the captain himself. Because of this, Flynn will be forced to start a journey together with the spirit of the old captain to break the curse.
