I understand that I was like 8 when this game came out but the fact that it takes anyone 30 mins at Max difficulty to beat it when it took me a full weekend and multiple crying sessions in my shower on uber easy fills me with such shame XD
This may be an underrated game, but its one hell of a solid game. And one that deserves more recognition. It was because of this game that I was inspired to be a comic book artist.
What surprises me the most is that many people I've talked to about Comic Zone don't consider it a top game for Sega. Yet, it has unique style and innovative mechanics that weren't present in the average platformers of that era. For me, something on the level of Comic Zone is at least as good as Earthworm Jim or something similar, but there aren’t many games like that. I want to memorize and play games like that and post them here. If you recommend me something, I might complete it :)
@@Max_Difficulty Well I guess its because it came out towards the end of the console's life. Ever played Maui Mallard? Thats a seriously overlooked game.
@@Max_DifficultyIt was totally ahead of its time deft a top 10 on Sega. The graphics, music, sprites, story it was all new & fresh kinda like dk earthworm Jim etc
In my book this game is a 10/10. Everything is well executed graphic, music, control, gameplay, animation etc. I'm just amazed that the developer can fit all this content in a 16bit game.
Absolutely. I can't understand people who see it as just another Sega Genesis game. I've experienced many iconic games on the platform, but Comix Zone still stands out, even among the best.
I recall reading a game magazine spread about this title, for some reason the standing image of it always seemed so grand and wondrous that no matter what the game was in reality would never live up to. Such is childhood wonder.
Oh, how I miss those gaming magazines. Imagining the gameplay from just the text and screenshots was truly magical. I even wrote articles for one of them.
I'm currently playing Battletoads, and it's even more challenging... I'm puzzled as to how kids were expected to complete such difficult games back in the day.
30 years later, and it’s still a bad ass game. Too bad they never thought of making a movie out of this minor masterpiece. It’d be a lot better than most comic book superhero movies that have been released in the last 15 years
It’s definitely a missed opportunity, especially with today's technology. Perhaps it's not too late for them to reconsider! After all, they've only just started exploring the Sonic series...
@@Max_Difficulty 2020’s is the decade for Video Game based Movies, or at least the start of something like that that’ll lead fans to the box office for the next 10-20 years
@@TheElpikachu Vectroman, Sonic series, Golden Axe - was going to complete them here, also considering them as top notch. Phantasy Star - noted. Thanks!
I had this game on PC from a disk I got from a book fair with 5 other Genesis Games, (Sonic, Kid Chameleon, Columns, Shining FOrce and a motorcycle racing game.) This game was sooo hard back then, but I managed to finally beat it and breeze thru it, trying out new strategies to avoid damage, remember spawns and patterns and the best places to throw a paper plane. Good times.
Sketch Turner is a true dreamer who created those monsters with the power of his imagination. I guess that's the main reason he's able to fight them so effectively. Plus, he's pretty pumped up.
Ah the memories. I remember playing this game when I was 4yrs old and I had a hard time getting past most levels but I had a blast playing it. I'm currently playing the mobile version of this game and I gotta say it is still a good game to play.
Actually there is a cringy "remake" of the idea called Unbound Saga. But it looks like an absolute fail. Still I can make a walkthrough if you guys want.
Honestly it is fairly easy. You have to struggle through it at least 3 times to know what and where things are and what optimized actions to do in specific places.
This game is still super sick. Sketch is my dream Smash Bros. character. I even thought out how his moves would work. Also still an awesome example of great game design because of how it puts you in situations that force you to learn, combine and use all your controls if you use your head.
lol I googled it and found: Pause,quickly press A, C, B(2), A, C(2), A, B, A, Left, Right(2), A, B(2), C, Left, Up, Down, A, then resume game play. - makes a super player. Needs to be tested…
That's so true! We've seen all kinds of crazy experiments with games genres and gameplay back then, and now it seems like the most part are pretty same.
Loved this game when it came out. Used to play it at sears and my friends house when he rented it one weekend. I played it on that sega classics handheld that came out around 2017/2018 and the controls were pretty bad. Hopefully delta on iOS will let us play Genesis games soon! Great video subscribed
Wicked cool playthrough. I was more of a SNES player than a Genesis player during this console generation...but this game is undeniably fantastic. A real Sega gem 💎. Nice playthrough.
October 1995 in France. Only on Megadrive. The heroe : Matt Turner. 😉 The rat : Roadkill. Forseen on 32 X. Never released. 😢 Released in PC. 🎉 Also available on Game boy Advance. In compilation on : PS2, PSP, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, Switch. 😊
Those are the best memories! For me, it’s Ukraine; I'm 10 years old, and I’ve just traded from my classmate the Comix Zone Genesis cartridge for Desert Strike which I’ve completed several times because it had level codes that acted as a save feature. I was absolutely stunned by the visuals and gameplay but never managed to actually finish it. Recently, I heard someone mention it in one of our local Ukrainian podcasts. I then made a walkthrough, which finally helped my channel grow! I had 26 subscribers when I released this video. Legendary game, legendary subscribers! Thanks for the comments!
If i was ever a sega fan person, this game would be my first, this game is brilliant I wish more games were like these sometimes, the game I can probably always go back soon anytime I wish or we hope Nintendo put this game on virtual console.
Currently, I believe you can buy it on Steam and play it on the Steam Deck. Nintendo is amazing, but I would be surprised if they actually put it on the Virtual Console.
Awesome game, but why the mistakes in the first five minutes. When you got Roadkill. Let him go in the room with the skeleton in the bottom right of the panel. He finds a secret item. Could have taken the heal bottle for the extra space. And just before you dropped and took damage on the fire barrels, use the switch then walk in the box. (Walking into the switch.) It will push the box away from the wall and you can drop it on the barrels to blow them up and not take damage.
That would be wonderful. Someone could take the original graphics, enhance them with AI, and create some fresh levels. That would be enough to satisfy the fans.
The only option I've seen is this game solo on a cartridge. It came out pretty late, in 1995, and pushed the graphics to their limits, I guess it’s the reason.
The best things in life are those that ignite your imagination and inspire you to create something of your own. Thanks for your comment, mate. Stay tuned!
It’s not stretched from what I see, and the fps meter told 60 all the way through. But yeah it was the first game I did on this emulator and now I got better settings.
@@Max_Difficulty Sorry for the short message, had to use the on screen keyboard, since I watch gameplay videos using an old CRT with a firestick... the image was stretched with black bars on top and bottom. When I selected the 240p youtube resolution my tv took care of the strech to fit 4:3 but fps went to 30. Even so this game always looks good. I'll subscribe to watch your future retro gameplays with better settings.
@@relldafox Yeah, that could definitely happen! But for me, most of my rage comes from online games with poor servers, like FIFA. It’s even worse when you die in Path of Exile on hardcore mode due to server lag, especially after investing hundreds of hours into your character. Not saying about games like League of Legends, Dota, and CS while having toxic teammates.
You get more continues if you get further in the game. You can get more life if you use your rat to find health. There is health pretty much scattered through out all of the stages
![[TAS] Genesis Comix Zone by Archanfel in 08:38.67](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/pnCyVzJxQhE/mqdefault.jpg)
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I understand that I was like 8 when this game came out but the fact that it takes anyone 30 mins at Max difficulty to beat it when it took me a full weekend and multiple crying sessions in my shower on uber easy fills me with such shame XD
Anyone that beats this game in 30 minutes or under has played this multiple times and failed but got good at it. Don't beat yourself up
This may be an underrated game, but its one hell of a solid game. And one that deserves more recognition. It was because of this game that I was inspired to be a comic book artist.
Wow! Life changing experience indeed it is.
It was great game!
Agreed! This needs a remaster and a series and franchise.
Same here. This game kept me drawing as a kid.
This game was way ahead of it's time.
I've honestly never seen another game like it.
Oh yes. A life changing experience. One of best games of all time.
This is such a criminally underrated game
What surprises me the most is that many people I've talked to about Comic Zone don't consider it a top game for Sega.
Yet, it has unique style and innovative mechanics that weren't present in the average platformers of that era.
For me, something on the level of Comic Zone is at least as good as Earthworm Jim or something similar, but there aren’t many games like that.
I want to memorize and play games like that and post them here.
If you recommend me something, I might complete it :)
@@Max_Difficulty Well I guess its because it came out towards the end of the console's life. Ever played Maui Mallard? Thats a seriously overlooked game.
@@rayblack2004 I've never even heard of it, will definitely check it out. Looks interesting.
@@Max_DifficultyIt was totally ahead of its time deft a top 10 on Sega. The graphics, music, sprites, story it was all new & fresh kinda like dk earthworm Jim etc
@@Max_Difficulty Have you done Dynamite Headdy yet?
In my book this game is a 10/10.
Everything is well executed graphic, music, control, gameplay, animation etc. I'm just amazed that the developer can fit all this content in a 16bit game.
Absolutely. I can't understand people who see it as just another Sega Genesis game. I've experienced many iconic games on the platform, but Comix Zone still stands out, even among the best.
I recall reading a game magazine spread about this title, for some reason the standing image of it always seemed so grand and wondrous that no matter what the game was in reality would never live up to. Such is childhood wonder.
Oh, how I miss those gaming magazines. Imagining the gameplay from just the text and screenshots was truly magical. I even wrote articles for one of them.
I loved this game its so damn 90s it needs a full hd remake
Wish someday it happens.
I remember this game with my Sega Genesis. Yes, it deserves a remake.
They better keep it the way it is.
@@nehemiahpouncey3607 But why? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a modern remake or a spin off?
@@Max_Difficulty right.
This was Sega at the end of their cool attitude era. I played this game, but it was too hard, so I bought Sonic 3 and Knuckles instead.
I'm currently playing Battletoads, and it's even more challenging... I'm puzzled as to how kids were expected to complete such difficult games back in the day.
My brother had this game back in the day, this was a great game. Love the graphics.
These good old games evoke some wonderful memories.
30 years later, and it’s still a bad ass game.
Too bad they never thought of making a movie out of this minor masterpiece. It’d be a lot better than most comic book superhero movies that have been released in the last 15 years
It’s definitely a missed opportunity, especially with today's technology. Perhaps it's not too late for them to reconsider! After all, they've only just started exploring the Sonic series...
@@Max_Difficulty 2020’s is the decade for Video Game based Movies, or at least the start of something like that that’ll lead fans to the box office for the next 10-20 years
@@l-wolverine2211 Hopefully! This could help build interest before they decide to create a remake.
Problem is most movies based of video games are total flops. Story potential is brilliant, but the execution usually falls flat.
@@DkSchadow Yet, this is the decade where Video Games & Retro is making a huge impact in the Movie Industry
This game and The Ooze was my jam back in the day!
Wow! I've never seen The Ooze before. I've made a note for a walkthrough in the future. Please stay tuned!
this game is unbelievably underrated ,,
Yeah but for some reason it has become the most popular walkthrough on my channel! So the one who knows - knows.
This was the few games, that made me get a Sega Genesis
What were the other games in that group?
@@Max_Difficulty vectroman, Sonic series, Golden Axe, and phantasy star
@@TheElpikachu Vectroman, Sonic series, Golden Axe - was going to complete them here, also considering
them as top notch.
Phantasy Star - noted. Thanks!
I had this game on PC from a disk I got from a book fair with 5 other Genesis Games, (Sonic, Kid Chameleon, Columns, Shining FOrce and a motorcycle racing game.) This game was sooo hard back then, but I managed to finally beat it and breeze thru it, trying out new strategies to avoid damage, remember spawns and patterns and the best places to throw a paper plane. Good times.
Wow! What a talented kid you were. Good times, great memories. Thanks for sharing.
I remember buying this at a pawnshop as a kid not knowing what it was boy I was surprised 😮😂 best game I played on my Sega
Hehe, those were the days when we chose games based on the box design!
Bro! I totally forgot this game existed. Flood of nostalgia coming in.
So I just like this random comic book author can kick the crap out of these monsters
Sketch Turner is a true dreamer who created those monsters with the power of his imagination. I guess that's the main reason he's able to fight them so effectively. Plus, he's pretty pumped up.
Wow sprites and graphics are insane. Never heard of this title
You should definitely try it then. The gameplay is crisp as well! And there is a Steam version of this.
Never beat this game I remember getting it for Christmas smh 🤦🏿 definitely a classic
Me too, that’s why I decided to finally do it and it resulted in this vid 😅
Ah the memories. I remember playing this game when I was 4yrs old and I had a hard time getting past most levels but I had a blast playing it. I'm currently playing the mobile version of this game and I gotta say it is still a good game to play.
I missed this game so much. Def need a remake!❤
Actually there is a cringy "remake" of the idea called Unbound Saga. But it looks like an absolute fail. Still I can make a walkthrough if you guys want.
My only complaint with this game is that you never fully transform into hero Sketch. That would have been a badass finale.
There is a cheat code to do that though, as we discovered here in the comments :)
This and vector man were two of the hardest games I ever played on Sega
Will definitely fo the Vector Man on this channel too. Thanks for a recommendation.
I LOOOOVED this game.
This game was so hard u make it look easy.
Thanks mate! Appreciate the good vibes!
Honestly it is fairly easy. You have to struggle through it at least 3 times to know what and where things are and what optimized actions to do in specific places.
To be fair I was super young when I played this on my pc. So that is probably why I sucked
To be fair I was super young when I played this on my pc. So that is probably why I sucked
This game is still super sick. Sketch is my dream Smash Bros. character. I even thought out how his moves would work. Also still an awesome example of great game design because of how it puts you in situations that force you to learn, combine and use all your controls if you use your head.
Indeed! The game design is top notch. Modern examples of this level of game design in terms of enemies and situations for me is Doom (2016).
That game was off the HINGES,I had that game.They should remake it!!!
Absolutely agree! I'm curious who owns the license for the series.
tek one two segaaaaaaa❤❤😂😂😂oh god 30 years after
Yeah! That intro kicks off a huge chunk of music in my brain.
This game is amazing! Deserves a remaster!
Agree , be interesting if Sega made a squeal .
I played this game as i child, it was really really difficult at that time. Never got past the first level :)
Hehe! Thanks for the honest comment. Most people claim they were much better gamers as kids than they actually were.
Man, i love this game back in the day, but was there any cheat code to play as the superhero version of Sketch through out the whole game?
lol I googled it and found:
Pause,quickly press A, C, B(2), A, C(2), A, B, A, Left, Right(2), A, B(2), C, Left, Up, Down, A, then resume game play. - makes a super player. Needs to be tested…
I miss games like this that took actual risks to be different from the rest of the pack, for better or worse.
That's so true! We've seen all kinds of crazy experiments with games genres and gameplay back then, and now it seems like the most part are pretty same.
I'd remember playing comic zone for a very long time ago as my family's came to visit
It was also cool to beat a new level and then tell the guys at school who hadn't reached it yet
Loved this game. It's just begging to either be remade or get a spiritual sequel.
There is a spiritual successor to the game called Unbound Saga. It has a little creepy style, but I might create a walkthrough for this channel.
Favorite game in the 90s
You, sir, have excellent taste.
I remember the best way was to play with a six button layout fight stick. It just felt way more natural than with a pad. Good times.
Wow didn't try that but sounds really comfortable.
NICE FINGERNAILS DUDE!.
Not sure what you mean, but thanks :)
@@Max_Difficulty Its a dialogue Turner says!. Haha!.
@@FGC_Amu Haha! Nice I've already forgot xD
ahh yes, good times indeed
Loved this game when it came out. Used to play it at sears and my friends house when he rented it one weekend. I played it on that sega classics handheld that came out around 2017/2018 and the controls were pretty bad. Hopefully delta on iOS will let us play Genesis games soon! Great video subscribed
Thanks mate! Good vibes! Currently doing the Battletoads walkthrough.
@@Max_Difficulty will definitely stay tuned!!
@@Rios972 thank you so much!
Wicked cool playthrough. I was more of a SNES player than a Genesis player during this console generation...but this game is undeniably fantastic. A real Sega gem 💎. Nice playthrough.
Thank you!
October 1995 in France.
Only on Megadrive.
The heroe : Matt Turner. 😉
The rat : Roadkill.
Forseen on 32 X.
Never released. 😢
Released in PC. 🎉
Also available on Game boy Advance.
In compilation on :
PS2, PSP, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, Switch. 😊
Those are the best memories! For me, it’s Ukraine; I'm 10 years old, and I’ve just traded from my classmate the Comix Zone Genesis cartridge for Desert Strike which I’ve completed several times because it had level codes that acted as a save feature. I was absolutely stunned by the visuals and gameplay but never managed to actually finish it. Recently, I heard someone mention it in one of our local Ukrainian podcasts. I then made a walkthrough, which finally helped my channel grow! I had 26 subscribers when I released this video. Legendary game, legendary subscribers! Thanks for the comments!
If i was ever a sega fan person, this game would be my first, this game is brilliant I wish more games were like these sometimes, the game I can probably always go back soon anytime I wish or we hope Nintendo put this game on virtual console.
Currently, I believe you can buy it on Steam and play it on the Steam Deck. Nintendo is amazing, but I would be surprised if they actually put it on the Virtual Console.
I use to spam the paper planes
I used to do the same!
As a kid, the girl always drowned. I never knew about those levers.
Wow man it's so sad!
But still you were good enogh to walkthrough till the end as a kid! Mad skills!
My whole childhood ❤
Before I play this, how long does it tank for the tank to fill for Alyssa's death trap when trying to kill the final boss?
I belive it's around 80-90 seconds
The female warriors are terrified for your rat. You could have saved yourself a lot of grief by letting Roadkill loose
Yeah I missplayed a lot, probably would do a cleaner walkthrough with all the secrets one day.
Such a great game. Why hasn’t this been remade yet?
Most people in the comments here want this so much! Hope some day it happens.
RoadKill !!
The best rat himself!
You can tell its an old game cause it has a blonde white dude as a protagonist and not a black lesbian.
Ah, the good old days when smoking on planes was permitted.
It’s said that there’s possibly a movie in the works
That would be fantastic!
Another game that needs to return.
True! What are the other ones in this list of yours?
Awesome game, but why the mistakes in the first five minutes. When you got Roadkill. Let him go in the room with the skeleton in the bottom right of the panel. He finds a secret item. Could have taken the heal bottle for the extra space. And just before you dropped and took damage on the fire barrels, use the switch then walk in the box. (Walking into the switch.) It will push the box away from the wall and you can drop it on the barrels to blow them up and not take damage.
Thanks for the advise! Will use that knowledge for the next walkthrough.
A Sega Genesis classic!
Absolutely! What are the other games on your classic Genesis list?
Gotta love the poetic irony that this game is tough but has one of the easiest final bosses ever
Yeah he looks scary but then you beat him pretty easy.
But if you’re scared and do it too slow, you finish with the bad ending as the girl drowns.
Hardcore❤
Super liked #20 😀✌🏾💯😀✌🏾💯😀✌🏾💯😀✌🏾💯
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I'm planning a big Sega expedition in the nearest future.
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Thank you so much!
En el tiempo que estamos,debería haber alguien que hiciera un remake con mas episodios,por favor....😊
That would be wonderful. Someone could take the original graphics, enhance them with AI, and create some fresh levels. That would be enough to satisfy the fans.
Wish they would remake this
Yeah a proper remake would be definitely nice!
There's been many things that have the same ending but I wonder if TRON Legacy took it from this game lol
Hehe haven’t played it, is it decent? If so, I might make a walkthrough when I finish my SEGA adventures :)
Can you imagine a remake with a 2.5D comic book art style
That would be fantastic!
Yea get the team who did streets of rage 4 to do it
Man I hate the health loss when hitting things so much. I just couldn’t get past it because of that.
Yeah that’s seriously punishing
Yeah, but it forces you to learn the most efficient ways to get through the panels and in some panels it’s a risk & reward thing.
Remember this wasn’t it on one them sega things with multiple games as well
The only option I've seen is this game solo on a cartridge. It came out pretty late, in 1995, and pushed the graphics to their limits, I guess it’s the reason.
این بازی باعث شد من گیمر بشم و دنیای خودمو بسازم🤘🤘😘
The best things in life are those that ignite your imagination and inspire you to create something of your own. Thanks for your comment, mate. Stay tuned!
Thanks for reminding us good old days man. No offense but we used to do it way better those days😅. Anyway I liked your punching style.👏
Don't be too hard on me, my friend. It was my first Sega game in over 20 years, but I'm gradually getting back into the swing of things!
What a cool rom 🙏🏾
An epic rom!
Hace como un mes lo pude terminar. Bastante difícil.
The most challenging aspect is having only one life, so losing health is always painful! Just like in real life xD
30 fps and wrong aspect ratio but still looks kinda good
It’s not stretched from what I see, and the fps meter told 60 all the way through.
But yeah it was the first game I did on this emulator and now I got better settings.
@@Max_Difficulty Sorry for the short message, had to use the on screen keyboard, since I watch gameplay videos using an old CRT with a firestick... the image was stretched with black bars on top and bottom. When I selected the 240p youtube resolution my tv took care of the strech to fit 4:3 but fps went to 30. Even so this game always looks good. I'll subscribe to watch your future retro gameplays with better settings.
I couldent get past stage 2 as a kid.
At least you are honest with that! Maybe you should try again now, just to close this gestalt :)
What's the deal it says until and then there's nothing what do you expect I guess
I didn't understand the point but I feel you bro. Also it sound like a rap lyrics, which is nice!
My birthday today 🎈🎁
Happy Birthday! I wish you robust health, continuous inspiration, and just the right touch of luck at the perfect moment.
Juegazo, muy jodido
Indeed! A real gem.
Horrible game, energy drains, only 1 life count then game over
Yeah it makes you suffer with that 1 life. That's why most people never finished it. And I did it only now and shared the video with you guys :)
@@Max_Difficulty this is how gamer rage begins with these type of games
@@relldafox Yeah, that could definitely happen! But for me, most of my rage comes from online games with poor servers, like FIFA. It’s even worse when you die in Path of Exile on hardcore mode due to server lag, especially after investing hundreds of hours into your character. Not saying about games like League of Legends, Dota, and CS while having toxic teammates.
You get more continues if you get further in the game. You can get more life if you use your rat to find health. There is health pretty much scattered through out all of the stages
@@aaqibrawat3863 I would probably make one more walkthrough with all those secrets one day.
the best SEGA's video game in the history
Definitely!
Cool concept
Yeah such a recognizable idea
I was playing this on the ps3 yeah it's good.
Interesting. Was it an emulator or some kind of a standalone special version?
No they did release a up to date version no emulator.
One of greatest SEGA games AND games of all time ever! True Iconic! The Masterpiece!
Indeed, it is! It stays with you for a lifetime because it is truly unique.