The Tick (video game)
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| The Tick | |
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| Developer(s) | Software Creations |
| Publisher(s) | Fox Interactive |
| Platform(s) | Super NES, Sega Genesis |
| Release date | December 1994 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Beat 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Media | 8-megabit cartridge |
The Tick is a beat 'em up video game developed by Software Creations and released by Fox Interactive in December 1994. Available for Super NES and Sega Genesis, it is based on the comic book and Fox Kids animated series of the same name.
[edit] Style and reception
The game's style is very typical for this side-scrolling genre. The Tick's signature humor is also present in various parts of the game, such as his unorthodox gestures and "Spoon" battle cry after completing a level (or starting a level in the genesis version). Forty-four levels make up the game with "wobble" environments and arcade style graphics.[1]
However, in contrast to the popular animated series it is based on, the Tick video game was met with overwhelmingly negative criticism. While the accurate graphics and jazzy background music are moderately well received, many gamers dislike the seemingly endless supply of look-a-like enemies and the limited punch-and-kick style gameplay. The game ending is also widely regarded as empty and unrewarding.[2] Brett Alan Weiss of All Game Guide called The Tick "repetitive" and "boring."[3]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Smith, Rick New Products ReviewsOnline.com (December 1994). Retrieved January 5, 2008.
- ^ The Tick (Super Nintendo Video Game Review) HonestGamers.com (April 20, 2004). Retrieved January 5, 2008.
- ^ The Tick All Game Guide. Retrieved April 16, 2008.
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