Conrad B. Hart
The protagonist and hero of Flashback, Conrad investigates the alien threat and fights to protect humanity.
How it plays
How does Fade to Black play?
The game is viewed from behind Conrad as he explores connected areas, searches for key items, and completes objectives needed to advance. Movement, aiming, shooting, jumping, and interaction are used to navigate rooms and confront enemies.
Levels emphasize exploration and backtracking rather than a simple linear run. Progress depends on finding weapons, ammunition, access items, and information while surviving ambushes and environmental dangers. Checkpoints and saved progress help preserve advancement through the campaign.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Fade to Black?
Search each room carefully before moving on; useful access items and ammunition can be easy to overlook.
Use cover and deliberate movement during firefights. Avoid wasting ammunition on distant or low-priority targets, and save progress before entering unfamiliar areas or major encounters.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
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Explore side passages for ammunition and access items.
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Use the environment for cover instead of confronting every enemy in the open.
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Save before testing unfamiliar switches or entering a new combat area.
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