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This article is about the video game. For the video game console produced by Atari, see Atari Flashback series § Atari Flashback 2. For the second game in the Flashback series, see Fade to Black (video game). 2023 video game
Flashback 2
Developer(s)Microids
Publisher(s)Microids
Designer(s)Paul Cuisset
Composer(s)Raphaël Gesqua
Engine
Platform(s)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(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)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. It turns out that Flashback 2 is a prequel set 8 years before the original.

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

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticPS5: 37/100
PC: 30/100
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid4/10
GameStar26%
IGN2/10
PC Games (DE)5/10

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

References

  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.
  4. "Flashback 2 for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  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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