- February 23, 2016
- ComixPlay
ComixPlay #1: The Endless Incident
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"ComixPlay #1: The Endless Incident" is a 124-page digital graphic novel featuring a team of genetically enhanced heroes, the Solar Defenders, fighting against a menace from beyond the stars in 2116 AD. The comic comes with a dedicated comics reader, including ambient music and panel-by-panel or page-by-page reading modes. Additionally, during battles, players can engage in turn-based combat, utilizing each hero's unique superpowers and abilities. Experience comics in a new way with this immersive and interactive graphic novel.










- The game features a unique blend of comic book storytelling and turn-based combat, providing an engaging experience for fans of both genres.
- The artwork and visuals are praised for their nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic superhero comics, enhancing the overall presentation.
- The turn-based battles offer strategic depth with a variety of characters and abilities, making gameplay enjoyable and challenging.
- The story feels cluttered due to the large number of characters, leading to a lack of development and engagement with the narrative.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that it lacks replayability and depth after the initial playthrough.
- There are several technical issues, such as no voice acting, awkward controls, and inconsistent text placement, which detract from the overall experience.
- story14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story is a blend of classic superhero comic elements, reminiscent of 80s X-Men, featuring a colorful and engaging narrative that combines turn-based combat with comic book storytelling. While some players find the plot enjoyable and reminiscent of a B-movie, others feel it suffers from being cluttered due to the introduction of numerous characters and their backstories. Overall, it is appreciated for its nostalgic charm and solid concept, though it may spoil the experience if the accompanying comic is read beforehand.
“It's not just a visual novel or a scanned comic book; you don't just read page by page, but you get dramatic panel-by-panel reveals, whole page panning, and a focus on dialogues. The art and story are reminiscent of old 80s superhero comics. If you like old X-Men comics, you'd find the art and writing feel very familiar and even enjoyable.”
“Really enjoyed the story so far; it has this nice feeling of X-Men-styled group of talented young people mixed with Superman space adventures.”
“A love letter to comics, the story is great (I'm still around the middle). I really like the idea of a comic book within the game.”
“I thought the comic's art looked better, but still not great, and the story didn't grab me.”
“Do not, as I did, read that comic before you play the game as you will then know the story you play through, spoiling the experience somewhat.”
“One of the disadvantages, in my opinion, is that by introducing so many different characters, the story feels a little disjointed and cluttered when compared to other comics.”