Flashback 2 is a 2023 science fiction action-adventure game developed and published by Microids. It is a sequel to Flashback.
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| Developer(s) | Microids |
| Publisher(s) | Microids |
| Designer(s) | Paul Cuisset |
| Composer(s) | Raphaël Gesqua |
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| Platform(s) | PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
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| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | 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] It turns out that Flashback 2 is a prequel set 8 years before the original.[3]
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 early 2024.
Reception
editReception
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | PS5: 37/100[4] PC: 30/100[5] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Destructoid | 4/10[6] |
| GameStar | 26%[7] |
| IGN | 2/10[9] |
| PC Games (DE) | 5/10[8] |
Flashback 2 received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to review aggregator Metacritic. Metacritic listed it the second worst game of 2023.[10]
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 out November 2023 - here's a gameplay trailer". Eurogamer.net. 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "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.
