Commodore 64 · Action-Adventure
Back to the Future
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action-Adventure |
| Publisher | Electric Dreams Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Back to the Future |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Back to the Future is an action-adventure game released for the Commodore 64, published by Electric Dreams Software.
It is part of the Back to the Future series; on the C64 you can also try Back to the Future Part III. The series also appears on other systems with Back to the Future (NES) and Back to the Future Part II & III (NES).
Back to the Future is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Back to the Future is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Back to the Future walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Back to the Future.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Back to the Future FAQ
Who made Back to the Future?
published by Electric Dreams Software.
Is Back to the Future multiplayer?
No. Back to the Future is a single-player game.
How long does Back to the Future take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Back to the Future 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 Back to the Future 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.