Turrican Flashback

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User Score
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
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  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 factor: the frame rate is not nearly as good as the 50fps that made the originals stand out.
  2. Gamerheadspodca
    Feb 20, 2021
    9
    I now know and agree that Turrican is a classic, and for good reason. I’ve enjoyed playing each of the games and reading more about the history of the Turrican Series. If you’ve never played a Turrican game before, this is definitely worth picking up. It’s great to see a game 30 years ago hold its own amongst modern day run and guns.
  3. 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 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 ofThis 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.… Expand
  4. Cywor
    Mar 30, 2021
    7
    Good but not perfect collection. The emulation runs well so far, but had some issues with critical errors in Turrican 3 and Super Turrican especially.

    That's very sad, because the errors made it impossible to finish the collection without the build-in cheats. You can save the game anytime or use a rewind function, and that's very good, also for beginners who don't know the originals.    Good but not perfect collection. The emulation runs well so far, but had some issues with critical errors in Turrican 3 and Super Turrican especially.

    That's very sad, because the errors made it impossible to finish the collection without the build-in cheats. You can save the game anytime or use a rewind function, and that's very good, also for beginners who don't know the originals.

    Even the price is fair for four classic games. If you want to have them physical, just buy it.    … Expand
  5. ophone
    May 12, 2021
    6
    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    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.    … Expand

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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
  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.
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  2. Shindig
    Mar 10, 2021
    70
    Turrican Flashback is still a solid collection. Super Turrican 2 is an odd and stark omission, but it’s nice to have the rest of the series readily available on current platforms, keeping their history and influence alive.
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  3. GameCritics
    Mar 1, 2021
    65
    If one’s reaction to the mere mention of Turrican is to jump with excitement, then this package is manna from heaven — buy it now, even though it’s a no-frills, incomplete collection. For newcomers who might be craving some retro action, it’s a solid package that will test one’s skills. Maybe nab it on sale, though.
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