Flashback 3DO box art

3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Puzzle / Action

Flashback

System3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Released1995 (originally 1992)
GenrePuzzle, Action, Platformer
DeveloperDelphine Software International
PublisherU.S. Gold
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesFlashback
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Flashback is a puzzle game released in 1995 for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, developed by Delphine Software International and published by U.S. Gold. This 3DO release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992. It blends puzzle, action and platformer elements.

It landed about 2 years into the 3DO's life. Other notable 3DO releases from 1995 include Theme Park, D and Wolfenstein 3D. Among the 7 3DO puzzle games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Flashback series. The series also appears on other systems with Flashback (Genesis) and Fade to Black (PS1).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Flashback is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Flashback gameplay screenshot on 3DO
In-game screenshot (3DO)

Flashback walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Flashback.

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Flashback FAQ

When did Flashback come out on the 3DO?

Flashback was released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1995; the original game dates back to 1992.

Who made Flashback?

It was developed by Delphine Software International and published by U.S. Gold.

Is Flashback multiplayer?

No. Flashback is a single-player game.

How long does Flashback take to play?

As a puzzle game, Flashback typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Flashback on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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