In the grand scheme of long waits for a sequel, Flashback 2 is right up there. Continuing the storyline from the classic 1992 platform shooter, this follow-up was first teased back in 2021 for a release the following year, before having its launch pushed back to some point in 2023. Publisher Microids has today announced that the game will be heading our way this November, and we even have a flashy new gameplay trailer to get us in the mood.
The 2022 teaser didn't do all that much to show what this sequel was going to be all about, and fortunately, that is remedied by the latest promo. We can get a closer look at the 3D upgrades that have been made to the series' environments by original dev Paul Cuisset, see some of the shooter combat in action and get a better idea of Conrad B. Hart's new design (much less pixel-y, huh?).
For a little more information about the game, its new features and a closer look at some screenshots, check out the following from Microids:
In the 22nd century, the United Worlds extends throughout the Solar System, but this tranquillity is threatened by the Morph invasion led by the fearsome General Lazarus. In search of his lifelong friend Ian, Conrad B. Hart dives once again into a breath taking adventure full of twists and turns and revelations with the help of his few allies, including A.I.S.H.A., his iconic AI-powered weapon!
Game features:
- Immerse yourself in a vibrant sci-fi/cyberpunk universe and explore various environments (New Tokyo, New Washington, the Jungle...)
- Use A.I.S.H.A., a lethal adaptive weapon enhanced with combat AI.
- A gripping, fluid and intricate platform shooter.
- A 3D environment for even deeper immersion.
- Designed and developed by the creator of the original, Paul Cuisset.
If you watch the latest trailer all the way to the very end, you will even catch a glimpse of the game's upcoming Limited and Collector's Editions. The former of these will bag you a steelbook case and a copy of the soundtrack, while the latter is packed full of bonus goodies including a digital copy of the original game, a Conrad figure, badges, stickers, a steelbook and much more. We don't have the official word on the pricing for these just yet, but you can check out all of the Collector's Edition's add-ons below.
While the release date for Flashback 2 is currently limited to 'November 2023', we're excited to learn more over the coming months — hey, some have waited 30 years for this, another few weeks can't hurt.
What do you make of this gameplay trailer? Are you excited? Let us know in the comments.
Comments (20)
It will be great to see Conrad back again! I am really hoping that this turns out well. The trailer was a bit too choppy to really learn that much about the game, but I will remain optimistic.
Hmm, long as its better than the X360 remake....
If you want an existing game on Switch that feels A LOT like an authentic 2D sequel to Another World/Flashback I highly recommend The Way Remastered. It's amazing and I wish more people knew about it! Plus regularly on sale for 89p.
Flashback got a direct sequel from Delphine in 1995 called Fade to Black.
It was decent enough but as an early 3D over the shoulder shooter, it didn't age nearly as well as Another World and Flashback and evidently isn't often remembered either =(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6lSCQLgWqM
@Sebazy and there was also Flashback Legends, a GBA game that never saw release or even completion but does have a relatively playable prototype rom floating online (originally in French yet having turned enough heads to earn an English patch as well).
That gameplay trailer sure would be nice if it was actually the gameplay instead of swirly swooping cameras.
I’m very curious to see how this game starts story wise considering the ending of the first game.
Flashback is one of my favourite video games. Excited for the sequel but I’m not getting my hopes up yet.
@Clyde_Radcliffe The Way Remastered is a great game, but some of those puzzles later on in the game are super hard and frustrating. Even with the help of youtube videos, I struggled.
Flashback is one of my favorite and most important games ever. I'm really excited for the sequel even though Fade to black kinda did it years ago. Hell, I even enjoyed the Xbox 360 version. 😊
By way, if you want something to play in the meantime, Lunark is effin awesome!
@Clyde_Radcliffe I didn't know about this one, definitely checking this out, thanks!
@Sebazy was hoping someone out there remembered that game. It was a fun time but I never made it very far. I still have my pc disc for that game I should give it another go.
As others have said Flashbacks is an amazing game. It’s actually my favourite game of all time but I’m kinda concerned they still show the gameplay in this weird way.
Gross, wheres the original art style?!
Lunark and Eternal Castle did this better!
@Sebazy I loved Fade to Black on the PS1. You're right that it barely gets acknowledged at all.
Nice definitely getting the physical version, I did enjoy the real sequel (Fade to Black) on PS1, Sega Dreamcast, and PC so I will get this fake sequel to see how they compare.
Hey Nintendo life, did you really remove a comment because it was not written in English?!?
So with this game is fade to black not Canon now?
@Serpenterror For a second I thought you ment Sega Saturn so I double checked.
What an odd title to be released on the Dreamcast.
@Bablommebite Like it or not it's part of the Community Rules (by the way, as far as I know comments that have both English and foreign languages aren't usually removed while this one was entirely in a foreign language, German if I recall correctly).
@JohnnyMind I insert some French from time to time in my comments and they don't flag them. I don't see the harm of leaving those there though. Google translate people.
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