Flashback on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!

Flashback is a adventure, action and platformer game developed by Paul Cuisset and published by Microids.
Released on February 28th 2019 is available on Windows and MacOS in 5 languages: English, French, Italian, German and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 551 reviews of which 431 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.56€ on Instant Gaming.

The Steam community has classified Flashback into these genres:

Adventure Action Platformer Retro 1990's Sci-fi Classic 2D Cyberpunk Futuristic Old School Side Scroller Cinematic Singleplayer Pixel Graphics Difficult Puzzle-Platformer

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System requirements

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Windows

OS: Windows 10
Processor: 2 Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 512 MB
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 204 MB available space

MacOS

OS: MacOS 10.13
Processor: 2 Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 512 MB
Storage: 412 MB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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Feb. 2025

A banger of a classic, even though in my opinion it always lived in the shadow of its better rotoscope brother Another World. This version works flawlessly in modern systems. It has the original and remaster versions. A must have.

Jan. 2025

Loved it. I played it originally on the Amiga and it’s a classic. Never completed it though until today. Definitely a trip down memory lane! The animations still look fantastic and this wasn’t one of those “my memories of this are great and playing it now has ruined it” it was “this is just as amazing as I remember it!

Dec. 2024

Flashback was a game I loved back in the day on the Atari Jaguar, and I’m thrilled to see it get a remake that stays true to its roots while modernizing the experience. The original was a staple in my gaming collection, and the updated version captures that same magic with a fresh coat of paint. The remake does an excellent job of preserving the core gameplay mechanics while enhancing the visuals and overall polish. The fluid animation and attention to detail make it feel like a genuine evolution of the classic, rather than just a rehash. The story remains as engaging as ever, and it’s easy to see why Flashback was so beloved. What I really appreciate about the remake is how it maintains the challenging gameplay of the original, while offering new quality-of-life improvements. It’s a perfect balance of nostalgia and innovation. If you were a fan of the original, or even if you’re just discovering it now, this remake is definitely worth your time. Overall, Flashback remains an iconic title in the gaming world, and the remake does justice to its legacy. It’s a great trip down memory lane, and I’m glad to see it get the attention it deserves.

Sept. 2024

I've played this game on the Sega Genesis / Megadrive (still have the cartridge), PC (MS-DOS), PS4 / 5, and now got the Steam version. So, yeah, I kinda like it.

July 2024

A classic gem and a game from my childhood which i just finished for the first time today. For some reason back on the Sega Megadrive my tiny mind couldn't figure out what to do once i reached the alien planet level. The controls might feel awkward compared to modern games but after a while they become second nature, it feels so cool to do a running long jump, land and roll with your gun drawn to blast some enemies. The rotoscope animation still looks excellent and i love the look of the Earth city levels. The city levels are also the best with some great combat sections. One level does features a lot of shitty backtracking but it only lasts like 20 minutes. This version features a rewind function to help you past the trickier sections or if you fall to your death which can happen unexpectedly now and then. This game is ancient but don't be put off, it's still pretty excellent and i really enjoyed revisiting it.

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