Back to the Future Part

A sub-series of video games based on the Back to the Future film sequels, released between 1990 and 1993.

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1985–1993

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About

The Back to the Future Part video game series consists of adaptations based on the second and third installments of the film trilogy. It includes Back to the Future Part II (1990) and various adaptations of Back to the Future Part III released in 1991 and 1993 across different home consoles and computers. These titles were developed and published by companies like Image Works and Arena Entertainment as part of the broader Back to the Future franchise.

These releases translated key cinematic sequences into diverse gameplay styles. In Back to the Future Part II (1990), players navigated side-scrolling levels, utilizing Marty McFly's hoverboard to dodge obstacles and solve puzzles across different time periods. The game emphasized time-travel mechanics, requiring players to locate misplaced items to restore the correct timeline.

Conversely, the adaptations of Back to the Future Part III (1991) and Back to the Future Part III (1993) shifted focus to action-oriented minigames set in the Old West. Developed largely by Probe Software, these titles featured distinct stages, including Doc Brown rescuing Clara on horseback, Marty throwing pie plates in a shooting gallery, and a final side-scrolling sequence atop the speeding locomotive. The franchise's gaming footprint also traces back to early computer software, including the anomalous Back To The Future III (1985) listing. Across platforms like the Sega Genesis, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum, these titles attempted to capture the cinematic tension of the films through varied arcade-style challenges rather than a single cohesive narrative genre.