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Comix Zone
By Sonic Team, released 1 Jan 1995
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- Sega Genesis
- macOS
- Mega Drive Mini
What it is
Comix Zone is a 1995 beat ’em up made by Sonic Team and published by SEGA. You play Sketch Turner, a comic-book hero fighting through panels while Mortus draws creatures against him. If Mortus destroys Sketch, the mutant can enter the real world and rule Earth, so each panel frames the fight as a direct threat. Sketch can battle as a one-man mercenary force, moving through the comic’s hazards and enemies. The game supports single-player play and Family Sharing on Steam. Its listed platforms are Linux, Microsoft Windows, Sega Genesis, macOS, and Mega Drive Mini; the Steam release supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. Steam classifies it as Action, while its broader genre is beat ’em up. The original game year is 1995, and the Steam release date is June 1, 2010. The official site listed for the game is its Wikipedia page.
What players like, and what they don't
- Comic-panel setting drives the action
- Single-player campaign
- Family Sharing support
- Available on Linux, Windows, and macOS
- Also released for Sega Genesis
- No multiplayer feature is listed
- Steam release is from 2010
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player comic-themed beat ’em up. Linux, Windows, and macOS players can use the Steam version, while console options include Sega Genesis and Mega Drive Mini.
Comix Zone combines a comic-book premise with straightforward beat ’em up combat. Its single-player focus and broad platform list make it suitable for solo players who want this specific 1995 Sonic Team game.
