Turrican Flashback
- December 8, 2020
- Factor 5
+ Fun fast-paced combat + Excellent boss fights + Fantastic level design + Great music - Missing Super Turrican 2 (Reviewed on PS4, also available on Nintendo Switch)
The carefully selected Turrican Flashback Collection contains 4 of the greatest titles in the history of Turrican in one package: • Turrican • Turrican II: The Final Fight • Mega Turrican • Super Turrican The remasters bring brand new elements to the tried and true formular offering both old and new fans something unique for this edition:
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Reviews
- Fun fast-paced combat with excellent boss fights.
- Fantastic level design and nostalgic platforming experience.
- Great music and varied display options enhance the gameplay.
- Missing Super Turrican 2, which would have made the collection feel complete.
- Gameplay can become repetitive across the four titles included.
- The collection feels incomplete and lacks decent extras.
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely praised, with reviewers highlighting Chris Huelsbeck's sublime soundtracks that evoke nostalgia for retro gamers. The soundtracks complement the gameplay well, enhancing the overall experience with lovely melodies and slick performance.
“Still, retro gamers might not dwell on the modest number of games included, as soon as they hear Chris Huelsbeck's sublime soundtracks booming once again.”
“Four lovely nostalgic platform shooters, rarely-seen Amiga titles especially welcome, with lovely music and graphics; performance and UI are slick.”
“Fantastic music enhances the challenging gameplay and variety of game options in the four best Turrican games.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Turrican Flashback offers a mix of challenging mechanics and nostalgic appeal, but it suffers from repetition and feels incomplete as a collection of the series. While some titles may feel outdated and frustrating, the overall experience remains enjoyable with a variety of options and fantastic music.
“As it is, though, Turrican Flashback is still a lot of fun with plenty of gameplay to offer, and a nice window into a type of game you rarely see anymore.”
“The gameplay is challenging, with fantastic music and a variety of game options.”
“The gameplay becomes repetitive when bouncing between four titles, and Turrican Flashback feels incomplete as a collection representing the scope of the series.”
“Outdated gameplay from the first installment; it's not a complete collection, and the games can be frustrating.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their nostalgic 2D visuals, which are well-presented and enhanced by varied display options. Users appreciate the slick performance and user interface, highlighting the charm of the platform shooters, particularly the rare Amiga titles.
“Alongside the console bedazzlement of Super Turrican and Mega Turrican, there's plenty of platforming fun to be found, and the 2D visuals are well presented through varied display options.”
“[Four lovely nostalgic platform shooters, rarely-seen Amiga titles especially welcome, with lovely music and graphics. Performance and UI are slick.]”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring slick performance and user interface, alongside charming music and graphics. Players particularly appreciate the nostalgic platform shooters and the inclusion of rare Amiga titles.
“The performance and UI are slick, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“Four lovely nostalgic platform shooters, especially the rarely-seen Amiga titles, are a delightful addition.”
“The lovely music and graphics enhance the overall optimization of the game.”
Critic Reviews
Turrican Flashback
+ Fun fast-paced combat + Excellent boss fights + Fantastic level design + Great music - Missing Super Turrican 2 (Reviewed on PS4, also available on Nintendo Switch)
80%Turrican Flashback Review
With four games as a showcase of the exploratory level design of early 1990s European-style run-and-gun titles, Turrican Flashback's ex-Factor 5 games had an undeniable x-factor, and the first two Amiga Turrican releases are noteworthy as some of the best 16-bit computer games. Alongside the console bedazzlement of Super Turrican and Mega Turrican, there's plenty of platforming fun to be found, and the 2D visuals are well presented through varied display options. Yet, the gameplay becomes repetitive when bouncing between four titles, and Turrican Flashback feels incomplete as a collection representing the scope of the series. Still, retro gamers might not dwell on the modest number of games included, as soon as they hear Chris Huelsbeck's sublime soundtracks booming once again.
70%Turrican Flashback (Nintendo Switch)
For $29.99, you get a fun collection with Turrican Flashback, but it’s one you may want to wishlist if you’re not an enthusiast. It takes a more straightforward approach when it comes to Nintendo Switch compilations, one that’s hard to overlook. I just wish it felt more complete.
65%
