Comix Zone Classic

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Comix Zone Classic is a fighting game that transports you to a comic book world with fabulous visuals. However, it is plagued by excessive advertisements and bugs that may hinder gameplay. In the game, you are challenged to enter the Comix Zone in a classic arcade-style beat 'em up experience.

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,553 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

monetization58 negative mentions

The game successfully brings back nostalgia with its classic graphics and gameplay, reminiscent of the original Sega Genesis experience.
Many players appreciate the addition of save features, allowing them to progress without starting over after a game over.
The game is praised for its unique comic book style and engaging beat 'em up mechanics, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.

The controls are often criticized for being unresponsive and poorly designed for touch screens, making gameplay frustrating.
Many users report issues with ads, including being forced to watch them to save progress, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from performance issues such as lag and low frame rates, which can make it nearly unplayable on certain devices.

monetization
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
4%
87%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its aggressive ad placement, with many players expressing frustration over being bombarded with ads even after purchasing the ad-free option. Users report that ads disrupt gameplay significantly, often requiring them to watch multiple ads to save or load progress, leading to a negative experience overall. While some players appreciate the nostalgic value of the game, the overwhelming presence of ads has led many to label it a "cash grab" and recommend against downloading it.
- “One of my favorite Sega games, happy to play it now that I paid for it so no ads.”
- “I bought the ad-free in-app purchase but it got stuck at processing, so I closed the game and started it again, but the ads are still there. I tried to select the ad-free button again, and it told me to buy it again. Please fix this.”
- “No ads”
- “Watch an ad to start playing, play through half a level fighting with terrible unresponsive controls, watch an ad to save, finish the level, try to save, fail to save, fight through a level and a half without saving, die, watch an ad to load your save, delete this cash grab.”
- “It's fun to play the game again, it's just a shame that, even after paying for the game, I'm still bombarded by ads.”
- “Advertising component is way too aggressive and continuously disrupts the game flow.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
13%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed reception, with many praising the unique art style and smooth animations that harken back to the classic Sega Genesis era. However, some users report issues such as graphical glitches and frame rate problems, particularly on certain devices. Despite these drawbacks, the game's visuals are generally considered a highlight, especially for fans of retro gaming.
- “This is a must play from the Genesis era, a truly unique game with great graphics and gameplay, even today!”
- “I really love the art style, and the graphics!”
- “Awesome graphics, smooth play style, nice controls, need I say more?”
- “Hard to control and the graphic frame rate is poor.”
- “There are graphical glitches and some sound clipping with the emulation, but other than that the game is playable.”
- “On my Galaxy S7, I experienced both sound and graphic glitches.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging and immersive quality, likening it to a music video experience. However, many users have reported significant issues with lag and choppy soundtracks, which detract from the overall gameplay experience. There are calls for improvements to the soundtrack and better optimization to enhance the musical elements of the game.
- “The music and the combination of combat is divine; it's like I'm playing a music video. It's the best, even if it's 2D. I wonder if it will be 3D as the development increases.”
- “Still get goosebumps from the in-game music.”
- “Howard Drossin composed the music using a sound driver called 'GEMS,' which sadly isn't optimized properly on most emulators.”
- “Music is annoying.”
- “The soundtracks all lag the game, so playing with no music defeats half the purpose of this game.”
- “Certain music tracks in this port are plagued with a constant beeping sound in place of percussion.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The gameplay of this classic title is generally praised for its nostalgic value and solid mechanics, with many players noting that it has aged well and retains a unique charm. However, criticisms arise regarding inconsistent controls, occasional lag, and some players finding the gameplay repetitive or confusing. Overall, while the graphics and sound are well-received, the gameplay experience can vary significantly depending on the platform and individual preferences.
- “This game aged well; if you were to add in collectibles and a few other mechanics, you would think it was a modern game.”
- “This is a must-play from the Genesis era, a truly unique game with great graphics and gameplay, even today!”
- “Man, this takes me back... I absolutely loved this game on my Sega Mega as a kid. The story is good and gameplay feels awesome. Good job, Sega!”
- “Half an hour of gameplay and I couldn't do much.”
- “Don't really like the controls, and the lag kind of affects the gameplay.”
- “Cool story, but bad controls, boring gameplay, confusing maps, horrible network/servers.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
8%
54%
The optimization of the game has received largely negative feedback, with users reporting significant stuttering, glitches, and poor controller compatibility, undermining the overall experience. While some players have found it runs smoothly on certain devices, many others, particularly on older or less powerful hardware, experience frustrating performance issues. Overall, the game's optimization appears inconsistent and in need of substantial improvement to meet user expectations.
- “Sonic 1 still runs perfectly; all it had was an optimization that allowed ad-free users and paid users, who bought the game and restored the purchase, if your money wasn't there before the update was released.”
- “Not well optimized for old phones... it's certainly not an issue where the game can't be optimized because I have newer, more demanding games running much better on my phone.”
- “I run into some save features, but it runs smoothly.”
- “Awful port, inconsistent stuttering throughout, incompatible with physical controllers (which makes a game like this downright pointless) despite advertising controller support.”
- “Come on Sega, non-official emulators can get much better performance than this and the controls are just abysmal.”
- “I have one of the fastest Androids and still the game runs slowly. Please fix, I really like this game!”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and graphical and sound issues, particularly on mobile devices. While some players find it playable and enjoyable, others experience significant performance problems, including low frame rates and unresponsive controls. Overall, the game appears to have notable stability concerns that detract from the experience.
- “Runs great on Galaxy S8 with no frame drops; controls are decent for the on-screen setup.”
- “Every time I try to change the controls, it glitches out and takes me to Chrome.”
- “Extremely buggy, low FPS even on high-end hardware.”
- “It freezes each time.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The story is generally well-received, with many users expressing nostalgia and appreciation for its engaging narrative, reminiscent of classics like My Hero Academia. However, some players found the overall experience hampered by gameplay issues, such as poor controls and confusing maps, which detracted from the storytelling.
- “The story that inspired All Might and My Hero Academia.”
- “I love the story; bring back more games!”
- “Man, this takes me back... I absolutely loved this game on my Sega Mega as a kid. The story is good and gameplay feels awesome. Good job, Sega!”
- “Cool story, but bad controls, boring gameplay, confusing maps, and horrible network/servers.”
- “Added to that, I didn't find any character upgrade option, and I didn't know if there was any story, gradual progress, or game save feature.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often feeling overwhelmed by nostalgia and moved to tears by their experiences, particularly during the conclusion.
- “I cried; I love this game so much.”
- “I was so overwhelmed by nostalgia that I cried when it was over.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game has received negative feedback, with users expressing that it fails to elicit laughter and is generally unamusing.
- “I don't know what's going on, but it's not funny; it sucks.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, lacking any real wit.”
- “I expected humor, but instead, I was just cringing the whole time.”