Defunct Games reviews Flashback 2 by Microids, available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch and PC.
Three decades after the original burst onto the scene, Flashback 2 attempts to rewrite the story with mixed results. It’s a follow-up that is sure to divide fans by taking a lot of liberties with the narrative and making some controversial changes. However, there is one thing we can all agree on – this game is broken. From the busted frame-rate to the rampant technical bugs to the fact that the ending didn’t even play for me, Flashback 2 feels like it needed more a lot more time in the oven. Those who overlook the game’s many issues will find a rewarding story that leaves the franchise in a genuinely compelling place, but I would argue that the payoff is not worth the frustration. Flashback 2 is the most disappointed I’ve been in a game in a long time.
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