Play Flashback - The Quest for Identity Online

Flashback on the SNES drops you right into Conrad’s shoes—literally. One minute you’re escaping alien kidnappers on a hoverbike, the next you’re crash-landing in a jungle with no memory. The first thing you’ll notice? The animations are ridiculously smooth for a 16-bit game. Conrad moves with this weighty, almost cinematic flow—rolling, climbing ledges, even stumbling if you mess up a jump. It’s like Prince of Persia but with a sci-fi twist.

You’ll spend a lot of time figuring out where to go next, which is half the fun. Some areas are pure action—dodging alien blasts while returning fire with your unlimited-ammo pistol (thank god). Others feel more like an adventure game, where you’re talking to shady characters in neon-lit bars or tossing rocks to distract guards. The shield system keeps things tense—get hit too much, and you’re scrambling for a recharge station.

What really stuck with me were the little details. The way Conrad’s jacket flaps when he runs, the eerie synth soundtrack, even the weirdly satisfying *thunk* when you pick up an item. It’s got that ‘90s Euro-platformer vibe—tough but fair, with just enough mystery to keep you pushing forward. If you missed this one back in the day, it’s still a blast to play now.