Flashback 2

"Flashback 2" is a loaded, and also somewhat inaccurate title. Make no mistake, the original Flashback is maybe one of the most polished games of all time. If the title gives you the impression that you will get that level of polish, then you are setting yourself up for disappointment. On the flipside, putting this game in context can yield a different experience. Firstly, this isn't Flashback 2, that was actually Fade to Black, a well... unplayable game. Then there was the Flashback remake a few years ago, which was pretty clunky. If we compare this game to those past two entries, its clearly the most solid. We also have to accept a simple truth. In this day and age, games like this are not given the budget (aka time) to achieve extreme polish, polish that is made all the more tricky when you are working in an experimental medium. I enjoy the risk-taking with the 2.5D approach. It results in a few instances of getting stuck or off camera, but its clearly a step forward when put in context of other games that have tried this. Shadow Complex for example would have you jumping over an entire house rather than go around it just to restrict your movement. I've heard some complaints about the firing system, kinda just seems like a twin stick shooter to me, so I didn't really object to it all. The major frustration is the localization. It's bad. If you ever played the Saturn version of Flashback then you might've seen this coming. I think we do get a bit spoiled by very good localizations (or just playing games made in the US). You might want to consider switching voice to French with English subtitles or just muting the voices altogether.

Fan of the first Flashback that I played as a child in my Sega Mega Drive. That game was one of the best I have ever played. Thought it would be something simmilar, but this is a mess: Pros: - Graphics quality is good. - They story is not bad, but nothing from another world. Cons: - Controls are horrible. It takes a lot of effort getting them - The 3D environment combined with the difficult controls makes playing this game painful. - There are no animated scenes. Just still images with silly chatting. - Missing a lot of elements of the original game which gave it a special taste. - Combat is very difficult due to the horrible controls. - There are places around that you can get stuck (again, thank you horrible controls) - Short easy game. - How is it possible that Microids allows this mess???

We had the game 24 hours later Steam... And after the logo, I have a black screen ... And that 2 days later... Come on !!!

If you have liked the series from the original and stop expecting it to be the old game. And also want a fresh look on the original idea. No it's not perfect, it has bugs at times too. I did need to restart it one time due to being stuck. So I came in expecting the worst. But for me this is a fantastic take on the original game. I own all flashback games on many systems. Loved the 2013 version myself so many hated this one too. So for me I am running this on Ultra settings. for the most part this runs great for me. Yes the odd stutter some times nothing major. And I think the game looks beautiful. I like the new 3D back drops and new perspective and Cyberpunk world. I think come in with a open mind. I don't regret buying it. I am running on Omen 16 maxed out. It's not crashed at all. If you read all the reviews you won't buy it. But try and see. Maybe it won't run well, refund it. Maybe you won't like how it looks, refund it. But maybe you will have a pleasant surprise and have a new fresh look at a classic game. The Story seems to feel so far so familiar like the very first one, for me this is a good thing and I felt at home straight away. Personally I recommend if you a die hard fan like me. I LOVE THE GAME.

It's.. okay? It's less janky than the previous one and I've been interested in where things are going. I'm trapped in my nostalgia and this game is not delivering it well enough, yet I'm going to play through it anyway :C