Turrican Flashback

 Switch
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Cubed3
    Mar 25, 2021
    80
    If it weren't for the helpful quality-of-life features added, the first two Turrican instalments would likely never be played by anyone today. This is less of an issue for the other two titles included in Turrican Flashback. Super Turrican and Mega Turrican are really exciting, and highly stimulating action games that hold up today. The only modern day indie equivalent would be Gunlord X, which cheekily mapped the beam weapon to the analogue stick for the fastest possible action. Turrican was where it began, and anyone who enjoys the likes of Contra or action games by Treasure should really give this a look.
  2. Switch Player
    Feb 16, 2021
    80
    Although this is not the complete Turrican story, there are nevertheless four extremely playable arcade platform shooters in this collection. Turrican is an iconic 90s series that fits the Switch like a glove.
  3. GameGrin
    Feb 1, 2021
    80
    A great collection of legitimate classics that are still fantastic fun to play. If you enjoy run and gun games and have never played the Turrican games this is the best way to experience them today.
  5. 4P.de
    Feb 1, 2021
    80
    Welcome back... to Turrican. This collection is a wonderfully nostalgic flashback trip to a brilliant run-and-gun franchise, that still shows impressively, why it was so special back in the days.
  6. Vandal
    Jan 26, 2021
    80
    This is a solid compilation of four classic games with minor updates to make them more enjoyable today.
  7. GAMINGbible
    Jan 25, 2021
    80
    The Turrican games have stood the gameplay test of time as elegantly as any of their contemporaries - the likes of Super Metroid, Gunstar Heroes and Metal Slug. These are uncomplicated, elemental experiences - run, roll, jump, blast lasers at robots until robots explode, repeat (unless the time runs out on a level - there are some sprawling ones!) - but such was their purity at the source that no amount of time passed can significantly dull them. They are tough as nails, mind, very much designed with the arcade mentality of having players blast through their pocket change to make progress (even though Turrican was only ever a home-gaming concern), so consider that before taking the plunge. Or, alternatively, cheat. I'll allow it.

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. tobemayr
    Jan 29, 2021
    7
    A good collection for fans, emulating the old games with some options to adjust display and sound.
    However, it falls short on a critical    A good collection for fans, emulating the old games with some options to adjust display and sound.
    However, it falls short on a critical factor: the frame rate is not nearly as good as the 50fps that made the originals stand out.    … Full Review »
  2. abrus
    Jul 5, 2023
    8
    This is an excellent package! All 4 games stand up well even today, especially when you apply the CRT filter. Of course these games areThis is an excellent package! All 4 games stand up well even today, especially when you apply the CRT filter. Of course these games are difficult, but there is a 'rewind' feature included, and cheat codes are provided for each game to allow anyone to finish them comfortably. It is really interesting to see the progression / improvements / refinements implemented in each new iteration of Turrican when you play them in chronological order. In all 4 games the level design is expansive, the pixel graphics are amazing and the music is fantastic. I played all 4 of these Turrican games as a kid, and I have really enjoyed the opportunity to replay them now with the added new features included in this package. Turrican is right up there with the Contra and Metal Slug franchises when it comes to premium 2D run and gun games.… Full Review »
  3. ophone
    May 12, 2021
    6
    Ultra basic collection of four games:
    - Turrican (Amiga)
    - Turrican II (Amiga) - Mega Turrican (Mega Drive) - Super Turrican (SNES) The    Ultra basic collection of four games:
    - Turrican (Amiga)
    - Turrican II (Amiga)
    - Mega Turrican (Mega Drive)
    - Super Turrican (SNES)
    The emulation is well done, I experienced no noticeable lag. Added are comfort functions like save states, an in-game rewind function and some personalisation tools with a staggering low number of configuration options.
    I deplore the missing of the C64 versions of the two first games, after all the franchise has been created on Commodore's best seller. And finally I miss some other bonuses like a music box and interviews with the original developers.
    It was nice to revisit these legendary games, unfortunately this cartridge doesn't offer much more.    … Full Review »
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