Flashback 2

Flashback 2
Flashback 2
Developer	Microids
Publisher	Microids
Designer	Paul Cuisset
Composer	Raphaël Gesqua
Engine	Unity ;
Platforms	PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Release	PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S; November 16, 2023; Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One; 2025;
Genre	Action-adventure
Mode	Single-player

Flashback 2 is a 2023 science fiction action-adventure game developed and published by Microids. It is a sequel to Flashback.

Development and release

In 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 in 2025.

Reception

Flashback 2 received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to review aggregator Metacritic. Metacritic listed it the second worst game of 2023.^[10]

References

^ 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.

External links

Official website

[1] Wales, Matt (May 4, 2021). "16-bit sci-fi classic Flashback is getting (another) sequel". Eurogamer. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[2] McMahon, Andrew (May 4, 2021). "Microids Announces Flashback 2 Will Launch in 2022 for Consoles & PC". Twinfinite. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[3] "Flashback 2 out November 2023 - here's a gameplay trailer". Eurogamer.net. 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2023-05-05.

[MC_PS5-4] "Flashback 2 for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 4, 2023.

[MC_PC-5] "Flashback 2 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 4, 2023.

[6] "Review: Flashback 2".

[7] Kautz, Paul (28 November 2023). "Flashback 2 im Test: 31 Jahre gewartet und dann so eine Katastrophe". Gamestar.

[8] "Flashback 2 Test: Ich war kurz davor, mich mit NPCS zu prügeln!". PC Games. 27 November 2023.

[9] "Flashback 2 Review". 21 November 2023.

[10] Dietz, Jason (19 December 2023). "The Worst Videogames of 2023 - #2: Flashback 2". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 19 December 2023.

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Publication	Score
Destructoid	4/10^[6]
GameStar	26%^[7]
IGN	2/10^[9]
PC Games (DE)	5/10^[8]

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