Flashback 2
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| title | Flashback 2 |
| image | File:Flashback_2_steam_art.jpg |
| developer | Microids |
| publisher | Microids |
| designer | Paul Cuisset |
| composer | Raphaël Gesqua |
| platforms | PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
| released | |
| genre | Action-adventure |
| modes | Single-player |
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| title = Flashback 2 | image = File:Flashback_2_steam_art.jpg | caption = | developer = Microids | publisher = Microids | designer = Paul Cuisset | composer = Raphaël Gesqua | platforms = PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | released = | genre = Action-adventure | modes = Single-player Flashback 2 is a 2023 science fiction action-adventure game developed and published by Microids. It is a sequel to 1992's Flashback.
Development and release
In May 2021, Flashback 2 was announced for PC and consoles. The game was developed by French developer Microids who did not specify how the game would be connected to previous series entry Fade to Black.
The game was released on November 16, 2023 for the PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S, with previous generation consoles getting their release in 2025.
Story
Flashback 2 begins in the middle of Conrad's adventure in the original Flashback, before the plot diverges from that of the original game. Conrad continues his fight against the Morphs and seeks to stop their invasion.
Reception
| MC = PS5: 37/100 PC: 30/100 | Destruct = 4/10 | GStar = 26% | PCG = 5/10 | IGN = 2/10
Flashback 2 received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to review aggregator Metacritic. Metacritic listed it the second worst game of 2023.
References
References
- Wales, Matt. (May 4, 2021). "16-bit sci-fi classic Flashback is getting (another) sequel". [[Eurogamer]].
- McMahon, Andrew. (May 4, 2021). "Microids Announces Flashback 2 Will Launch in 2022 for Consoles & PC".
- "Flashback 2 for PlayStation 5 Reviews".
- "Flashback 2 for PC Reviews".
- "Review: Flashback 2".
- (28 November 2023). "Flashback 2 im Test: 31 Jahre gewartet und dann so eine Katastrophe".
- (27 November 2023). "Flashback 2 Test: Ich war kurz davor, mich mit NPCS zu prügeln!". PC Games.
- (21 November 2023). "Flashback 2 Review".
- (19 December 2023). "The Worst Videogames of 2023 - #2: Flashback 2". [[Fandom]].
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