Flashback is a classic cinematic platformer from the early 90s, here on Xbox and PC, and it sits in the same space as Another World and Prince of Persia, with deliberate movement, puzzle solving and a sci fi story doing the heavy lifting. You play Conrad B. Hart, a scientist who wakes up on Titan with his memory wiped, then has to piece together what happened while staying one step ahead of hostile forces. Expect a slower, more methodical pace than modern action platformers, where timing a jump or lining up a shot matters.
Who will enjoy Flashback today?
If you like retro games that feel like interactive films, this still lands, especially for players happy to learn its rhythms and accept some old school difficulty. If you want constant checkpoints and slick controls, it can feel unforgiving.
- Single player story focus, built around exploration and problem solving
- PEGI 12, mild violence and tension rather than gore
