Back to the Future: The Game

 PlayStation 3
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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 61
  3. Negative: 11 out of 61
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  1. Salk
    Jan 15, 2013
    9
    I and my wife really enjoyed the game. Some chapters are stronger than others but overall it's been great fun. Of course being a fan of the movie contributes but it's not mandatory. Recommended without hesitation.
  2. AndyClimax
    Aug 12, 2014
    7
    Very faithful to the series and heaped with nostalgia. Great story and voice acting; you'd barely tell it was A.J. Locascio and not Michael J Fox. Contains the occasional technical hiccup and graphics aren't all that, but still a worthwhile journey for fans.
  3. MsBetterThanU
    Apr 6, 2012
    9
    Yeah Jacarda is ColdHardTruth is telling a WarmSoftLie (well that's not the best pun, but let's see you do better). This is interactive story telling at its best you couldn't get a better BttF story if it were made by Rockstar North.
  4. Bobo
    Apr 1, 2013
    10
    If you are a fan of the series like i am. Then this is a must buy game. I love the story throughout the game. It feels like you are beieng taken back to the future once again.
  5. LateToTheGame
    Sep 29, 2013
    7
    This may not be the game for everyone, but it does a solid job of what it sets out to do. If you're a fan of the Back to the Future franchise, this game gives you an enjoyable trip through further chapters of the saga.
    The game play is fairly linear, meaning you follow the stories as they were written to be experienced by your character.
    The game is more like an interactive story/movie    This may not be the game for everyone, but it does a solid job of what it sets out to do. If you're a fan of the Back to the Future franchise, this game gives you an enjoyable trip through further chapters of the saga.
    The game play is fairly linear, meaning you follow the stories as they were written to be experienced by your character.
    The game is more like an interactive story/movie than an action or RPG game, if you are prepared for that you will likely get exactly what you want.
    The graphics are charming and the voice acting was done very well. They definitely focused their efforts in the right areas to make the game work as well as it does.    … Expand
  6. Jacarda
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    Why was this even added? It is exactly the same as the digital version except for the platinum. Is it not bad enough that they already split the game through five different parts; its all one purchase...
  7. celioazevedo
    May 27, 2013
    10
    Great game! Faithful to the movie. Buy it.

    One of the best games for PS3. Michael J. Fox rules.

    My favorite one actually. You should make a better review.
  8. matty11
    Aug 22, 2013
    0
    Do not buy this game, its the worst game ever and and a complete was't of time and money and nothing like the movie. You don't even get to do anything fun
  9. Thegame
    Mar 5, 2013
    0
    I did not think this game was fun, at all! Not only does it look terrible, but it's just plain boring. You can't lose for one, and the "puzzles" I guess you would call them, are lame. 0 out of 10.
  10. ColdHardTruth
    Mar 13, 2012
    6
    Back the the future: the game simply is disappointing. With graphics being sub-par and story telling boring, it all adds up to an average gaming experience. It does have good voice acting and theme music of back to the future. The simple puzzles and behind it's time comedy acts don't do this generation of gamers any justice. Gamers would welcome a retail version with a full story withBack the the future: the game simply is disappointing. With graphics being sub-par and story telling boring, it all adds up to an average gaming experience. It does have good voice acting and theme music of back to the future. The simple puzzles and behind it's time comedy acts don't do this generation of gamers any justice. Gamers would welcome a retail version with a full story with gorgeous graphics and fun and rewarding game play. More features are needed to hand this game a solid rating. Sorry this one is better left to the hardcore Back to the future fans. Score 6/10.… Expand
  11. the_blueprint
    Dec 17, 2013
    6
    Not bad at all. Faithfull to the movie. Some episodes can get boring though and if your stuck that's not much fun either. Maybe it should be funnier at times as well. But in general I had fun with this. Keep in mind though, I had it for free on ps+. If I would've payed 15$, that would've been too much probably.
  12. MentalVortex
    Jun 15, 2014
    2
    A very basic point and click type of game with a few puzzles that could prove quite frustrating and annoying if one was playing blindly on their own, which is why I recommend looking up a trophy guide so you can earn a quick platinum instead. The voice acting and soundtrack are all faithful to the original movies and there's enough humor and nostalgia to keep this title from becoming a total bore.
  13. deadman29786
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    hope there is more to come soon love it badly come on add more plz need it to carry on badly plz bring new lvls out i will be waiting for it so hurry up thanks
  14. Junche
    Jun 4, 2015
    8
    Great game.!!! You should buy this. Display for 1989 is still pretty good. Although there are some glitches that are sometimes annoying, the game is still a great game. It doesn't suit some people but still I recommend you buy it.
  15. AMMANN7
    Sep 27, 2015
    8
    8/10

    Back to the Future is back now in the future in a game

    + Story fits well on the main series of films
    + Captures the essence of the characters and movies
    + Great Storyline and Character Dialogues
    + Back to the Future nerdgasm

    - Controls
    - Rough character style and design on the cutscenes
  16. ThaFlu84
    Dec 1, 2022
    7
    While this game is a faithful adaptation of its movie counterparts, I wish it were better. It has a slow start, with the first 2 episodes being pretty dull. Episode 3 is refreshing and has an interesting plot twist, but the series doesn’t reach this peak again.

    The cutscenes/story and production value are the best aspects of the game. Doc and Marty ruin the past numerous times and make    While this game is a faithful adaptation of its movie counterparts, I wish it were better. It has a slow start, with the first 2 episodes being pretty dull. Episode 3 is refreshing and has an interesting plot twist, but the series doesn’t reach this peak again.

    The cutscenes/story and production value are the best aspects of the game. Doc and Marty ruin the past numerous times and make you wonder how a 4th movie would’ve turned out. Gameplay mostly consists of tiresome puzzles/goals that feel long and drawn out, requiring you to go back and forth between areas, or talk to people multiple times. Thankfully, there’s a hint system that can point you in the right direction or outright tell you what to do.

    Your enjoyment of this game will be enhanced if you’ve seen/are a fan of the movies. Otherwise, it is a below average Adventure game.    … Expand

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66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. PSM3 Magazine UK
    Jun 5, 2012
    75
    Captures everything about the films but their pace. Each five-hour episode, though, offers undeniable value. [July 2012, p.103]
  2. Games Master UK
    May 28, 2012
    69
    Archaically self contained, with little illusion of a wider world outside. [July 2012, p.90]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 26, 2012
    70
    Compellingly charming. [June 2012, p.104]
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