Comix Zone

About

Comix Zone is a classic beat 'em up game with a unique comic book theme, where players control a comic artist transported into his own comic world. Gameplay involves fighting enemies across various pages, using environmental objects and power-ups. The goal is to reach the final page, defeating the villain and escaping back to reality.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story2 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Comix Zone features a unique comic book style where the action takes place on paper, providing a visually stunning and novel gameplay experience.
The game combines engaging beat-em-up mechanics with puzzles, offering a satisfying mix of action and strategy that keeps players entertained.
The graphics and music are excellent, showcasing late-gen Mega Drive technology and providing a nostalgic yet enjoyable experience.

The game is extremely short, with a completion time of around 15 minutes, which may leave players wanting more.
Some gameplay elements, such as unforgiving puzzles and health penalties for certain actions, can feel cheap and frustrating.
The emulation quality is inconsistent, with issues like sound problems and glitches in the launcher affecting the overall experience.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as basic and cheesy, featuring amusing bubble speech delivery that adds charm to its presentation. Additionally, the original US manual includes a comic that provides backstory, which some players find noteworthy despite its over-the-top nature. Overall, it reflects the playful style typical of late-gen Mega Drive titles.
- “While the super cheesy comic book story is a bit too much for me, this is a good example of late-gen Mega Drive technology.”
- “Also notable, the original US manual had a little comic to explain the backstory; you should find and check it out.”
- “The story is basic and cheesy, but its bubble speech delivery is extremely amusing.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring an impressive midi-metal soundtrack that enhances the experience. Released by Sega in 1992, the soundtrack complements the gameplay and reflects the protagonist's dual identity as an artist and rock musician.
- “The music is awesome.”
- “It's got an incredible MIDI-metal soundtrack that Sega actually released through their record label back in 1992.”
- “You play as Sketch Turner, an artist drawing Comix Zone, and you are also a freelance rock musician.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the simple launcher experiences a number of glitches, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall user experience.
- “However, the simple launcher has its fair share of glitches as well.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive quality, featuring stunning visuals and notable effects, such as a realistic water surface in certain frames.
- “The graphics are totally awesome, even having a nice water surface effect in some frames.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is unclear, with users expressing skepticism about the authenticity of claims regarding contributions from real comic artists, as they have not been able to verify these assertions.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay features novel elements and fluid, responsive controls reminiscent of beat 'em up games, making it an enjoyable experience. It's considered a worthwhile purchase for those seeking something unique, especially if bought as part of a classics bundle.
- “With some particularly novel gameplay elements and fluid, responsive, quasi-beat 'em up controls, it's still surprisingly fun to play and not a bad buy if you are looking for something a little bit different to spend $3.50 on. However, I'd recommend grabbing it in the classics bundle instead.”