The Tick (video game)
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 Sega Genesis cover art |
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| Developer(s) | Software Creations |
| Publisher(s) | Fox Interactive |
| Designer(s) | Joe Hawkins |
| Artist(s) | Dave McLachlan |
| Composer(s) | Paul Tonge Tony Williams |
| Platform(s) | Super NES (released) Sega Genesis (released) PlayStation (cancelled) Sega Saturn (canceled) |
| Release date(s) | Super NES:
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| Genre(s) | Action Beat 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Rating(s) | VRC: MA-13 (not suitable for people under 13) |
| Media/distribution | 16-megabit cartridge |
The Tick was a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game developed by Software Creations and released by Fox Interactive in 1994. The game was released on the Super NES and Sega Genesis systems and was based on the comic book and Fox Kids animated series of the same name. This game was going to be released for both PlayStation and Sega Saturn, but it was cancelled in 1996.
[edit] Style and Reception
The game's style was very typical for this side-scrolling genre. However, it turns into an semi-isometric view like in Streets of Rage once enemies appear on the screen. 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 (and starting a level in the Genesis version). 44 levels make up the game with "wobble" environments and arcade style graphics.[1]
However, in contrast to the popular animated series it was based on, the game was panned by critics. While the accurate graphics and jazzy background music were moderately well-received, the game was crticized for having seemingly generic hordes of ridiculous look-a-like enemies to combat and the limited punch-and-kick style. The game ending is also widely regarded as being empty and unrewarding.[2] Brett Allan Weiss of Allgame had rated and evaluated The Tick as being "repetitive" and "boring."[3]
[edit] External links
- The Tick (Mega Drive) at GameFAQs
- The Tick (Super NES)
- The Tick (composer information) at SNESMusic.org
- The Tick at Answers.com
- The Tick at MobyGames
[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 Allgame. Retrieved April 16, 2008.
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