Flashback 2 is a 2023 science fiction action-adventure game developed and published by Microids. It is a sequel to Flashback.
| Flashback 2 | |
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| Developer | Microids |
| Publisher | Microids |
| Designer | Paul Cuisset |
| Composer | Raphaël Gesqua |
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| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
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| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Mode | Single-player |
Development and release
editIn May 2021, Flashback 2 was announced for personal computers and multiple consoles. The game was developed by Microids who did not specify how the game would be connected to Fade to Black.[1][2]
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
editFlashback 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
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PS5: 37/100[3] PC: 30/100[4] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Destructoid | 4/10[5] |
| GameStar | 26%[6] |
| IGN | 2/10[8] |
| PC Games (DE) | 5/10[7] |
Flashback 2 received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to review aggregator Metacritic. Metacritic listed it the second worst game of 2023.[9]
References
edit- ^ Wales, Matt (May 4, 2021). "16-bit sci-fi classic Flashback is getting (another) sequel". Eurogamer. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ McMahon, Andrew (May 4, 2021). "Microids Announces Flashback 2 Will Launch in 2022 for Consoles & PC". Twinfinite. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Flashback 2 for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ "Flashback 2 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ "Review: Flashback 2".
- ^ Kautz, Paul (28 November 2023). "Flashback 2 im Test: 31 Jahre gewartet und dann so eine Katastrophe". Gamestar.
- ^ "Flashback 2 Test: Ich war kurz davor, mich mit NPCS zu prügeln!". PC Games. 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Flashback 2 Review". 21 November 2023.
- ^ Dietz, Jason (19 December 2023). "The Worst Videogames of 2023 - #2: Flashback 2". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
