Discover the contents of the physical editions, coming November 2023!
Sydney, Australia, April 27th, 2023 – Publisher Microids, Microids Lyon/Paris Studios and Paul Cuisset are thrilled to unveil a new trailer for Flashback 2, the sequel of the legendary video game Flashback, originally released in 1992. Releasing November 2023 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (digital), the platform shooter, filled with exploration, puzzle-solving and of course adventure, will also be available as a Limited Edition!
Watch the gameplay trailer here:
In 1992, Flashback revolutionised action gaming and gained legendary status, ranking amongst the top 100 video games in history! Developed by the game’s original creator Paul Cuisset, in collaboration with Microids Lyon/Paris studios, Flashback 2 will offer an experience faithful to the Flashback universe, bringing back together some members of the original Flashback team, such as Thierry Perreau in game design and Raphaël Gesqua, the renowned composer of the Amiga version of Flashback.
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The Limited Edition, which will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, will include:
- The game
- An exclusive Steelbook®
- Flashback 2 digital Soundtrack
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About Flashback 2:
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
Flashback 2 will be released in November 2023 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and digital version on PC.
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About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
About Paul Cuisset
Known worldwide for his video game productions, Paul Cuisset is one of the most prolific French video game creators. Co-Founder of the company Delphine Software, he has worked as a programmer, game designer and/or scenarist on titles as prestigious as “Future Wars”, “Operation Stealth”, “Cruise for a Corpse”, “Moto Racer” and “Darkstone”. In 1992, his Action/Adventure masterpiece “Flashback” made the Guinness Book as the worldwide bestselling French video game. In 2005 Paul Cuisset founded the studio VectorCell and developed “Amy” (PS3, Xbox 360) and the HD remake of “Flashback” (PS3, Xbox 360, PC). In 2015, Paul Cuisset released the adventure game “Subject 13” on PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One.
