Comix Zone

[Blackjack]

I just tried this game after hearing about it on another thread..... Wow! Very Cool!

 

Did it ever come out in english? My version is in Japanese.

[JB]

I just tried this game after hearing about it on another thread..... Wow! Very Cool!

 

Did it ever come out in english? My version is in Japanese.

944813[/snapback]

Yes, it did. I remember seeing it in Toys R Us.

[silverpoodleman]

Came out in the US in 1995. I've been playing it all week. There is a good review from the Video Game Critic who says "Comix Zone is an extremely original and visually impressive game which immerses you in a comic book world. It's probably one of the coolest games I've ever seen on the Genesis. The idea behind it is that the comic's author has magically switched places with the book's villain. Your hero moves from frame to frame and page to page as a large hand draws new villains for you to fight. The remarkable graphics are nearly comic book quality, with bubbles of dialog that appear every so often. Gameplay involves fighting monsters, picking up objects, and opening new areas. The game also features some kick-ass music and multiple pathways. The biggest problem with Comix Zone is its lack of continues. One misstep off a ledge and it's game over, no matter how well you've done up to that point. Still, I think this is a highly underrated game."

 

While the Instant Death thing is true - and sucks, there are some cool cheats such as -

 

Stage Select

Go to the jukebox mode and place the red checker on the following numbers in order, pressing C at each one: 14, 15, 18, 5, 13, 1, 3, 18, 15, 6.

Now, highlight a number from 1 to 6 and press C to warp to the corresponding stage

 

 

Unlimited Health

If you want unlimited go to jukebox in the options menu and push C on these numbers.3, 12,17,2, 2, 10, 2, 7, 7,11.You should hear skecth say ''oh yeah''

[sigma]

The problem is it's very, very short.

[silverpoodleman]

The problem is it's very, very short.

945326[/snapback]

Agreed - What ever happened to having three lives? I guess they did that to make it as unique as the game and as challenging. At least with the stage jumpers, at least you can play the whole game

[Classic Pac]

and it's very very fun.

 

It also came out on the Sega Smash Pack 2 for PC

[superjudge3]

I loved that game! Very difficult but very fun. I wish I still had my Genesis.

[Flojomojo]

I think it's hidden on one of the Sonic compilations for modern consoles, too. And isn't there a GBA version?