Flashback HD is a great game muddled by poor controls, terrible voice-acting, and endless fetch-questing. Flashback HD is a remake of the cult classic game of the same name, is an Xbox Live Arcade title, and is developed by Paul Cuisset and VectorCell, and published by Ubisoft. Flashback HD takes you through Conrad B. Hart’s journey to recover his memory, take down an evil corporation, and find his girlfriend. When you first start the game, shades of Shadow Complex and Uncharted are evident. The game starts off strong, but quickly loses it’s steam and appeal. After the first fifteen minutes of gameplay, you are assigned a fetch quest, which is basically the rest of the game. The controls can be unresponsive and inaccurate, and will constantly cause frustration. The voice acting is laughable, and will constantly make you wonder why Conrad has to constantly say “Awesome Sauce”. Unfortunately, the longer you play the game, the more of a chore it becomes. One positive aspect of the game are the gorgeous graphics and excellent cut-scenes. These are the main draw to play the game. Overall, Flashback HD is a missed opportunity, and is not worth the $10 asking price.
Rating: 5/10 ( Average)
Pros:
– Gorgeous graphics
-Compelling story
Cons:
– Terrible voice acting
-Repetitive side quests
-Poorly designed mechanics
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