Flashback
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Flashback - A brilliant platformer is coming to the Atari ST via Neil Rackett
Neil Rackett is bringing the 1992 cinematic platformer Flashback to the Atari ST, over 30 years after its original release. This project utilizes Gregory Montoir's REminiscence engine and aims for smooth 25fps gameplay on standard models, with optimizations for resolution limitations and hardware-specific sound. While still a work-in-progress with some visual quirks, Atari ST owners with at least 2MB of RAM are invited to test the build and provide feedback.
37 years since Prince of Persia, Replaced is the bombastic cinematic platformer I've been waiting for
Replaced is a bombastic cinematic platformer set in a cyberpunk 1984, where players control an AI named R.E.A.C.H. The game features realistic movement, engaging combat inspired by the Batman Arkham series, and a compelling dystopian narrative. It is seen as a revival of the cinematic platformer genre, alongside titles like American Arcadia.
Replaced Interview – Inspirations for Art Style, Ranged and Melee Combat, Exploration, and More
Sad Cat Studios' Yura Zhdanovich and Igor Gritsay discuss the inspirations behind the art style for their upcoming game, Replaced, citing titles like Octopath Traveler and Limbo. They also delve into the game's core themes of humanity and AI, the balance between combat and exploration, and the cinematic approach to its action platformer gameplay. The game is targeting Xbox Series X/S and PC, with an average playtime of around 8 hours.
