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| − | {{ | + | {{disambig|the 2018 remaster|the original 1993 game|[[Flashback: The Quest for Identity]]|the 2013 remake|[[Flashback (2013)]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Flashback cover.jpg | |cover = Flashback cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microïds}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microïds}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2018|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-07-29}}</ref>|build=2018.2.17f1}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 29, 2018}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 29, 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 29, 2018|ref={{cn|reason=Might be incorrect, using original release date.|date=March 2019}}}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 29, 2018|ref={{cn|reason=Might be incorrect, using original release date.|date=March 2019}}}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Flip screen }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Cyberpunk }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Flashback }} | ||
|steam appid = 961620 | |steam appid = 961620 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1486529526 |
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |hltb = 3585 |
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |strategywiki = Flashback |
| + | |mobygames = 109367 | ||
| + | |wikipedia = Flashback (1992 video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | ''' | + | '''General information''' |
{{ii}} Remaster of ''[[Flashback: The Quest for Identity]]''. | {{ii}} Remaster of ''[[Flashback: The Quest for Identity]]''. | ||
| − | + | {{GOG.com links|1486529526|flashback}} | |
| − | |||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/961620/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/961620/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | flashback | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3987-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | flashback | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | flashback | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | flashback-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | flashback-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1440625486 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id1440625486 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | c3kn7pzxpp2m | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 961620 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 961620 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the video files in the game folder|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DanianA|date=2020-08-22|comment=Tested on Windows.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Create a 0:00 {{file|.mp4}} file and name it {{file|microids.mp4}}. | ||
| + | # Replace {{file|microids.mp4}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}\Flashback_Data\StreamingAssets\Movies}} with that file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Microids\Flashback\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Microids\Flashback\OPTIONS|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Microids\Flashback\}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Microids\Flashback\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Microids\Flashback\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = true | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Image|Flashback graphics.jpg| | + | [[File:Flashback - launcher graphics settings.png|thumb|Launcher graphics settings.]] |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Flashback graphics.jpg|In-game graphics settings.}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 {{term|pillarboxed}} with optional blurred side panels. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = On/off toggle. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = 60 | + | |60 fps notes = Gameplay is capped at 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-07-29|comment=Tested on 60 Hz display.}}</ref> |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|Flashback - keyboard controls.png|Keyboard controls.}} |
| + | {{Image|Flashback - gamepad controls.png|Gamepad controls.}} | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
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|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Flashback sounds.jpg|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Flashback sounds.jpg|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Sound Effects |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = No spoken voices. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan re-translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2235824118 download] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 00:41, 18 March 2024
This page is for the 2018 remaster. For the original 1993 game, see Flashback: The Quest for Identity. For the 2013 remake, see Flashback (2013).
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| Developers | |
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| Paul Cuisset | |
| Publishers | |
| Microïds | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 2018[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 29, 2018 |
| macOS (OS X) | November 29, 2018[citation needed] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Side view, Flip screen |
| Genres | Platform, Shooter |
| Themes | Cyberpunk |
| Series | Flashback |
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| Flashback | |
|---|---|
| Flashback: The Quest for Identity | 1993 |
| Fade to Black | 1995 |
| Flashback (2013) | 2013 |
| Flashback | 2018 |
| Flashback 2 | 2023 |
General information
- Remaster of Flashback: The Quest for Identity.
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Mac App Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
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| Steam | |
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Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Replace the video files in the game folder[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Microids\Flashback\OPTIONS HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microids\Flashback\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/961620/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Microids\Flashback\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/961620/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
In-game graphics settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 4:3 pillarboxed with optional blurred side panels. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable windowed mode and use the -popupwindow parameter (or see the glossary page). |
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| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off toggle. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Gameplay is capped at 30 FPS.[3] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keyboard controls.
Gamepad controls.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| 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 |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Sound Effects | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | No spoken voices. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | Fan re-translation, download | |||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 204 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible |
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- A 64-bit operating system is required.
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.13 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 412 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2018.2.17f1[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (961620) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-07-29
- ↑ Verified by User:DanianA on 2020-08-22
- Tested on Windows.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-07-29
- Tested on 60 Hz display.