The Tick (video game)

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title = The Tick


developer = Software Creations
publisher = Fox Interactive
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engine =
released = December 1994
genre = Action, Beat 'em up
modes = Single player
ratings =
platforms = Super NES, Sega Genesis
media = 8-megabit cartridge
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"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.

tyle 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.Smith, Rick [http://www.reviewsonline.com/RESIS412.HTM "New Products"] ReviewsOnline.com (December 1994). Retrieved January 5, 2008.]

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. [http://www.honestgamers.com/systems/content.php?review_id=2350&platform=Super+Nintendo&abr=SNES&gametitle=The+Tick The Tick (Super Nintendo Video Game Review)] HonestGamers.com (April 20, 2004). Retrieved January 5, 2008.] Brett Alan Weiss of Allgame called "The Tick" "repetitive" and "boring." [http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=1:12540~T1 The Tick] Allgame. Retrieved April 16, 2008.]

External links

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* " [http://www.answers.com/topic/the-tick-game-1?cat=entertainment The Tick] " at Answers.com
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