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  • Summary: Assume the role of Conrad B. Hart of the G.B.I. and unveil an intricate and deadly alien conspiracy that threatens everything that is human. However, before you can save the human race you have to rediscover who you are, as you look for the missing data files containing your memory to weave the puzzle together. Twenty years after the original game’s launch, Conrad is re-enlisted to active service for the triumphant return of one of the beloved adventure-action game.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 36
  3. Negative: 15 out of 36
  1. MondoXbox
    Aug 27, 2013
    80
    A great example of how to make a quality HD remake. Even if adapting the gameplay to modern tastes, Vector Cell managed to keep the original spirit untouched: even if you didn't play Delphine Software's original game, every lover of sci-fi action games would be pleased with it.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Sep 9, 2013
    70
    Doesn't totally transport us back. [Oct 2013, p.89]
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  3. 3DJuegos
    Aug 26, 2013
    60
    Not without some issues not found in the original production, this new installment of Flashback deserves a "regular" consideration. Besides, this DLC includes the original game.
  4. Eurogamer Italy
    Aug 22, 2013
    50
    With this weak remake Ubisoft has ruined an awesome game which still looks and plays good despise of its age. Too many changes have been made to the original gameplay and none of them is good enough to improve the game.
  5. games(TM)
    Sep 23, 2013
    40
    It's a shame the buggy controls make fighting through it a chore. [Issue#139, p.115]
  6. Meristation
    Aug 26, 2013
    40
    This is exactly the wrong way of making an homage to a classic. The original was stylish, mysterious and tense, this version just can be described as bland in every possible way.
  7. Game Informer
    Aug 26, 2013
    30
    The story and setting are fun, but after 10 minutes of wrestling with wonky controls, the nostalgia wore off. A little later, after Conrad’s body somehow fused with a platform and forced me to restart, the contempt began.

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  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 8 out of 19
  1. jeslesk
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    I very rarely if ever bother to write a review for anything, but I feel this one needed it. This is an excellent game and I feel that it has been underrated, the gameplay is smooth and fun and it's definitely more accessible than the original version. Game ratings are funny, seems like a rating comes through and everybody jumps on the bandwagon and prejudges it, be it a good or bad rating everyone tends to agree with it. I love this game and the graphics/gameplay are excellent, controls are WAY better than original.… Expand
  2. Dianju
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    Waiting a long long time for a suite or a remake. Very happy when it was done The game had answered all my expectations! Very excellent game and nice story… Expand
  3. Shynmas
    Aug 23, 2013
    9
    Looks like many critics have difficulties managing their nostalgia and were hoping to play the exact same game as 20 years ago, not a remake sold at a very cheap price (maybe because they actually don't pay for the games).
    Gameplay is excellent, graphics rocks, animations do pay tribute to the original and the whole atmosphere remains. It is not a AAA game (everyone knows that), it DOES include the original game and I'm enjoying it very much.
    Put aside any preconceived expectations and enjoy this remake as it deserves it!    … Expand
  4. dwh
    Aug 22, 2013
    7
    Buen juego, su mayor problema es el lastre que supone tener una obra considerada de culto como base. Si nos olvidamos de donde viene y no se espera sentir lo mismo que hace veinte años, estamos ante un juego entretenido, que se juega bien y que no defrauda. Algunos problemas gráficos le impiden ser un juego redondo.… Expand
  5. Spalas
    Oct 12, 2013
    4
    Congratulations, you have managed to create a remake of a game made decades ago and did a worst job in the animations, amazing!!!
    It looks gr    eat but gameplay, controls and animation is far worse than the original.… Expand
  6. PrimeTinus
    Oct 3, 2013
    4
    My god, I loved this game and I loved the original soundtrack. But they totally messed it up! All the songs are of some fake crappy Vangelis type of music. Come on you guys!!! You only needed to remaster the mods that are available everywhere.

    To get some nostalgic feelings I started up the original game. THERE IS NO MUSIC THERE EITHER! Aargh!    … Expand
  7. k-pote_returns
    Aug 22, 2013
    0
    That game sucks. Paul Cuisset take the original one, do a poo inside and publish it on xbox live arcade. the great adventure game is now a stupid shoot and run game with lot of bug and a totally useless RPG feature.… Expand

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