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The Flash

The Flash is an action video game based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name. It was developed and manufactured by Sega and Probe Entertainment for the Sega Master System in 1993. The game's release…

31 December 1993

The Flash is a platform developed by Probe Software, released 31 December 1993 on Sega Master System/Mark III.

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What The Flash is

The Flash is a platform game developed by Probe Software and released in 1993. It was published by Sega. It is available on Sega Master System/Mark III only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Central City is Under Siege! The Scarlet Speedster has his hands full! Gangs of cutthroats, rogues and maniacs have launched an all out assault on Central City. Shooting wildly in high speed chases with the authorities, these bandits threaten to take control. Only the super speed of The Flash can halt the mayhem and bring these criminals to justice. Which mysterious super villain has united all of Central City '3 underworld into an unstoppable army? Race through dark alleyways, gloomy dock-yards and a chemical warehouse to find out! Will The Flash discover which arch nemesis is up to his old tricks before it's too late? -Super speed gives The Flash rapid fire attacks. -Dodge bombs, bullets…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

Where it sits in the DC Comics series

The Flash is the 20th of 185 entries we hold in the DC Comics series. The next entry was The Death and Return of Superman in 1994.

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What it launched against

The Flash launched on 31 December 1993, within three weeks of Doom, Mega Man X, Theme Park and Windjammers.

Released around the same time: Doom, Mega Man X, Theme Park, Windjammers.

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When did The Flash come out?
The Flash was released on 31 December 1993 for Sega Master System/Mark III.

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