In something of a surprise announcement, the 1992 classic Flashback is getting a sequel. Even more surprising is the fact that it technically already received a sequel in 1995 known as Fade to Black. Nevertheless, a fully fledged numbered sequel is on its way.
While very little is known about the project at present, including its platforms, it's said to launch in 2022 to mark the original game's 30th anniversary. The 16-bit sci-fi platformer gained a huge following of fans, with a remake even appearing on the Xbox 360 back in 2013. But ultimately, it failed to reach the same dizzying heights as the original.
Developer Microids will be partnering with the game's original creator, Paul Cuisset, who said in a press release that this is "an idea [he's] had for a very long time."
"Developing a sequel to Flashback is an idea I’ve had for a very long time. I can’t wait for players to discover the new adventures of Conrad B. Hart, a character created almost 30 years ago. With Microids, we are really aiming to please the fans of the original title while being appealing to any players with a weak spot for futuristic games."
With the remake averaging at a Metacritic score of 50, it failed to invoke what made the original special for many critics. Hopefully the sequel manages to capture some of that 1992 magic in a modernised way. It seems like something Cuisset has had in his mind for a while now, and the best sequels always come to those who wait.
Fingers crossed on this one!
Are you looking forward to Flashback 2? Let us know in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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Flashback was one of my favourite games on the SNES. It's hard to say if I'd want the sequel to retain the general aesthetic and gameplay style or utilize a modern approach, but either way I hope it works well.
I wonder if this idea Mr. Cuisset speaks of is the same idea for Flashback Legends, which was in development for the GBA before getting cancelled? If so, than... yeah he ain't joking about having this idea for a long time!
Very curious about how Microids will do this. Is it going to be a third person shooter, doing right where Fade to Black stumbled? Is it going to be 2.5D, like Oddworld Soulstorm? Is it going to be fully 2D, utilizing crisp, high-res sprites and smooth rotoscoped animation? If it is 2D, will they make the controls more fluid, or keep it as stiff as the original game? If it IS revisiting the Flashback Legends idea, than is it also going to have that more Moebius/Heavy Metal (Metal Hurlant)/"French Comic Book"-inspired look that they were attempting with that game?
Man, there's so much I want to know about this before letting myself get excited. C'mon Microids! How could you not have shown anything with this announcement? It is pretty interesting to see this happening though!
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