Flashback 2

About

Flashback 2 is a sci-fi platformer that revives a retro classic with updated visuals and mechanics. You play as Conrad, a warrior hunting for his missing friend Ian while fending off the Morphs, a hostile alien force. The game blends fast-paced side-scrolling action with exploration and light puzzle solving. Set in the 22nd century, it follows Conrad’s quest across the solar system using his AI companion, AISHA, to uncover a conspiracy threatening interstellar peace. The controls are tight, and the levels mix vertical challenges with straightforward combat. The sequel improves on its 1992 predecessor with sharper graphics and smoother gameplay while keeping the original’s chaotic energy. It holds an 82 on Metacritic, praised for its nostalgic charm and brisk pacing. The story unfolds through cutscenes and environmental storytelling, avoiding heavy dialogue. Available on every major console and PC, it’s a self-contained adventure that clocks in at around six hours. The Switch port lets you play on the go, and the price point under $30 makes it an easy pick for fans of old-school platformers or anyone craving a no-frills sci-fi romp.

Storyline

In the 22nd century, the peace of the United Worlds extends throughout the Solar System — but this tranquility is threatened by the Morph invasion led by the fearsome General Lazarus. In search of his lifelong friend, Ian, and with the help of his few allies — including A.I.S.H.A., his iconic AIpowered weapon — Conrad, once again, dives into a heart-pounding adventure full of twists, turns and revelations!