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. 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.
  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 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

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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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