Flashback: all version differences
6 documented differences between the releases of Flashback, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | MS-DOS | Amiga | Sega CD | CD-ROM versions | Super NES | Mega Drive | Super Famicom | Genesis (NA) | Super NES (NA) | PAL versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Censorship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Text | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Version differences
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ContentMS-DOSAmiga
The MS-DOS version has a longer introduction and extra short cutscenes, for example when items are picked up; on the Amiga these appear only if enabled or when the game runs from a hard drive.1
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GameplayAmigaMS-DOS
The Amiga original zoomed in whenever Conrad fired. After criticism the zoom was removed from other versions, although the PC version keeps it as an option.1
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AudioSega CDCD-ROM versions
The Sega CD and other CD-ROM versions replace the cutscenes with new pre-rendered video and voice acting. Only the Sega CD version adds voices during play and CD music for each level.1
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CensorshipSuper NES
On the Super NES the bar becomes a café, the Death Tower becomes the Cyber Tower, and the human-looking mutants are colored green.1
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GraphicsMega DriveSuper Famicom
The Mega Drive version shows fewer colors than the Super Famicom one but animates its cutscenes more smoothly.2
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TextGenesis (NA)Super NES (NA)Sega CDPAL versions
North American Genesis, Super NES and Sega CD copies came with a Marvel comic that explains the opening story; PAL Mega Drive and Super NES releases use a text prologue instead.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13