Difference between revisions of "Flashback (2013)"
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+ | {{disambig|the 2013 remake|the original 1993 game|[[Flashback: The Quest for Identity]]|the 2018 remaster|[[Flashback]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Flashback | |title = Flashback | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1, 2013}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
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|steam appid = 245730 | |steam appid = 245730 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 13776 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 63018 |
|wikipedia = Flashback (2013 video game) | |wikipedia = Flashback (2013 video game) | ||
|winehq = 15559 | |winehq = 15559 | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1193-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1193-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | flashback | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | flashback | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 245730 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 245730 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 575ffd9aa3be1633568b4d7c | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 575ffd9aa3be1633568b4d7c | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-FLASHBACK-ORIGIN-ROW | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | ||
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+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===Resolutions above 1200p=== | ===Resolutions above 1200p=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Resolutions above 1200p | + | {{Fixbox|description=Resolutions above 1200p|fix= |
:1. Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | :1. Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
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|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
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|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/10/flashback.html Helix Mod: Flashback]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
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|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 00:48, 18 March 2024
This page is for the 2013 remake. For the original 1993 game, see Flashback: The Quest for Identity. For the 2018 remaster, see Flashback.
Developers | |
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VectorCell | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 1, 2013 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Series | Flashback |
Flashback | |
---|---|
Flashback: The Quest for Identity | 1993 |
Fade to Black | 1995 |
Flashback (2013) | 2013 |
Flashback | 2018 |
Flashback 2 | 2023 |
Key points
- The original Flashback: The Quest for Identity is unlockable through Uplay rewards.
- Online multiplayer services have been discontinued[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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StartupMovies=Startup StartupMovies=logo_ubi StartupMovies=logo_vectorcell StartupMovies=logo_unreal StartupMovies=LoadingMovie
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Resolutions above 1200p
Resolutions above 1200p |
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AllScreenResolutions[18]=(Width=1920,Height=1200) and add a line with your desired resolution below for eg: AllScreenResolutions[19]=(Width=2560,Height=1440)
AllScreenResolutions=(Width=1920,Height=1200) and also add your desired resolution as below: AllScreenResolutions=(Width=2560,Height=1440)
In the in game graphic options, your resolution will now be selectable at the end of the resolution list. The text will display incorrectly but the resolution should now work once applied. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Flashback\FlashbackGame\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245730/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\424\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245730/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Maximum in game resolution of 1200p. Can be modified as per Resolutions above 1200p | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- Graphics quality limited to presets (Low, Middle, High, Excellent).
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, SFX, Voices. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | Co-op Online functionalities have been discontinued on the November 11, 2017 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Flashback. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP2, 7 SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4200+ 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT Nvidia GeForce 7600 GS 256 MB of VRAM | AMD Radeon HD 3470 Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (245730) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Online Services Update Masterlist - Ubisoft Forums - last accessed on 2018-06-26