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Flashback
2019
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Quick resume
FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!
Global score
77/100
Genres
Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Platform
Pros
- Faithful to original classic gameplay and story
- Option to play original or remastered graphics and sound
- Rewind feature reduces frustration
- Strong nostalgic and sci-fi atmosphere
- Achievement and collectible additions
Cons
- Clunky and unintuitive controls
- Lack of control customization
- Some sound and translation issues
- Minor bugs and save system quirks
- No multiplayer or social features
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players can choose between original and remastered modes, toggle graphical filters, and use rewind feature optionally, allowing some control over gameplay experience."
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Competence4
"Game requires skillful platforming, precise timing, and puzzle solving; rewind feature helps but does not remove challenge."
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Competition-5
"Single-player experience focused on personal progress without competitive or ranked elements."
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Continuation4
"Many players report long playtimes and repeated playthroughs due to nostalgia and challenge."
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Cooperation-5
"Entirely single-player with no multiplayer or cooperative features."
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Creativity-3
"Gameplay follows a fixed narrative and level design with no player creation or modification."
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Domination-5
"No player versus player or dominance mechanics; focus on individual experience."
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Escapism4
"Strong nostalgic and immersive sci-fi atmosphere provides escape from real life."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily driven by nostalgia and interest rather than obligation."
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Experimenting2
"Some exploration of different modes and filters; gameplay itself is fixed but requires learning."
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Exploration3
"Players explore varied environments and uncover secrets, though within a linear structure."
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Expression1
"Limited expression through toggling character shirt color and graphical filters."
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Fantasy5
"Strong sci-fi narrative with aliens, amnesia, and dystopian settings."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; purely solo experience."
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Growth3
"Players develop skills mastering controls and puzzles; learning curve noted."
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Health-5
"Traditional sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."
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Idle-4
"Requires continuous attention and focus; not a casual or background game."
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Intimacy-5
"No social or emotional relationship building; solitary gameplay."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements."
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Progression4
"Players collect items, unlock achievements, and progress through levels and story."
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Relaxation1
"Some players find nostalgic enjoyment and flow, but difficulty and clunky controls cause frustration."
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Sensation3
"Enjoyable pixel art, animations, and synthwave soundtrack provide sensory pleasure."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems."
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Story5
"Strong narrative immersion with cinematic cutscenes and sci-fi plot."
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Strategy3
"Requires puzzle solving, timing, and planning to progress."
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Thrill3
"Tension from challenging platforming and combat sections; rewind reduces frustration."
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Value3
"Good value for nostalgic players and fans of classic platformers; some complaints about price and minor bugs."
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Violence2
"Combat involves shooting aliens and enemies; violence is stylized and moderate."
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Survival3
"Players must avoid death and manage limited resources; rewind helps mitigate failure."
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Last update: 06/03/2026