Flashback

 Xbox 360
User Score
4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 67
  3. Negative: 32 out of 67

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  1. GameSatelit
    Aug 26, 2013
    10
    I loved this game when I was young, I love this game today. I recognize the levels, Conrad, the ambiance, everything. The game was made for the casual gamers AND the hardcore gamers, because playing in easy mode with all assistance options is very easy and playing in hard mode with no assistance options is very very very hard And the old game is there, it's awesome, we can even play theI loved this game when I was young, I love this game today. I recognize the levels, Conrad, the ambiance, everything. The game was made for the casual gamers AND the hardcore gamers, because playing in easy mode with all assistance options is very easy and playing in hard mode with no assistance options is very very very hard And the old game is there, it's awesome, we can even play the level we want in case of the original is too difficult for us in current days.… Expand
  2. AdamSabre
    Aug 26, 2013
    8
    I was very excited when this game was announced, and I was not disappointed with the release. They are some bugs and glitches with the game, but nothing that took away from the overall experience. It is very true to the original and a great job was done preserving the fun.
  3. tattoosteve
    Aug 21, 2013
    9
    i know everyone is going to say this game doesn't live up to its predecessor, but honestly it's one of the most intriguing plots i've come across in the while. same premise as the old one and the controls and gameplay are pretty damn solid. graphics are also pretty good. 9/10 from me.
  4. 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 badI 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
  5. 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    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
  6. 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
  7. theeDarkhorse
    Oct 1, 2013
    9
    As good as i expected. Critics have a lot of respect for Flashback and demand more. This game is good and you will enjoy it. But the critics wanted a swan song for the current generation.

    A polished and enjoyable title.
  8. zaidan
    Aug 26, 2013
    9
    Excellent jeu qui s'il n'est pas le remake esperé par les plus nostalgiques nous replonge avec bonheur dans cet univers unique en plus d'etre fun et efficace!
  9. Ekko
    Sep 4, 2017
    10
    Being a big fan of the original MD/Genesis version, I got this day one. I really liked it. Played through it in one day, IIRC. I kind of forgot about it and found it again today, played it again, didn't expect much and have to say: This is great. I honestly think this is a very, very well done homage to the old one. It still kind of plays the same, but with much needed updates in controlBeing a big fan of the original MD/Genesis version, I got this day one. I really liked it. Played through it in one day, IIRC. I kind of forgot about it and found it again today, played it again, didn't expect much and have to say: This is great. I honestly think this is a very, very well done homage to the old one. It still kind of plays the same, but with much needed updates in control and graphic departments and a bit more story content. Some of the dialogue is a bit ...wacky, which takes away from the darker Blade Runner-like tone of the original. But the scenery, the graphics, the atmosphere is very, very well preserved. Enhanced, even. I would have betted, that Flashback was one of those games that wouldn't work well in 2.5D, but... it does. Very well. I don't get any of the negative reviews. I get the mixed ones. But it definitely controls well, it definitely looks good (even today) and it oozes the old Flashback atmosphere. I guess those who don't like this wouldn't have liked Flashback to begin with.
    I recommend this.    … Expand

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#60 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#77 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2013

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Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 37
  3. Negative: 15 out of 37
  1. NZGamer
    Oct 23, 2013
    60
    Flashback isn’t a particularly long game, clocking in at around 4-5 hours with limited replayability beyond collectibles for completionists. For $12.95 though, that’s a decent amount of playtime; it’s just a shame that it runs out of steam so early and leaves you wanting flashbacks of the first few levels.
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  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Oct 14, 2013
    50
    The bugs overshadow what is a generally poor update of a classic game. [Issue#103, p.86]
  3. Hyper Magazine
    Oct 3, 2013
    50
    The one thing that New Flashback has going for it is that it comes bundled with Better Flashback, which you can access via the main menu. [Nov 2013, p.66]
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