Comix Zone™ (2010)

Developer: SEGA
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced retro brawler that feels like playing through a comic book with frantic combat and pixelated action.

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What players say

Players praise the creative comic-book presentation and fluid combat, but the game is very short, often beaten in under 20 minutes, and the difficulty spikes sharply. Reviews split slightly on the cheesy story, and some note its status as a late Mega Drive cult title.

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