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The Tick is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game developed by Software Creations, published by Fox Interactive and distributed by FoxVideo for the Super NES and Sega Genesis systems in 1994. It was based on the comic book and Fox Kids animated series of the same name.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind The Tick
The Tick is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game developed by Software Creations, published by Fox Interactive and distributed by FoxVideo for the Super NES and Sega Genesis systems in 1994. It was based on the comic book and Fox Kids animated series of the same name.
How The Tick Plays
The game is very typical of the side-scrolling genre. However, it becomes a 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. The Tick is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game developed by Software Creations, published by Fox Interactive and distributed by FoxVideo for the Super NES and Sega Genesis systems in 1994. It was based on the comic book and Fox Kids animated series of the same name.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the Genesis version a 4.75 out of 10, panning the game for its failure to capture the humor of the titular character, the Tick's limited number of moves, the monotonous repetition of the same enemies, the irritating sound effects, and the general boring tone. They scored the Super NES version a 4.8 out of 10, again citing its "tedious action and plain enemies." GamePro also gave the Super NES version a generally negative review. They felt the game succeeded in replicating the comic book's humor, but the low frame rate and the "endless wave of the same enemies" made the entire experience unenjoyable.
Brett Allan Weiss of Allgame evaluated the Genesis version as "repetitive" and "boring". The Tick is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game developed by Software Creations, published by Fox Interactive and distributed by FoxVideo for the Super NES and Sega Genesis systems in 1994. It was based on the comic book and Fox Kids animated series of the same name.
The Tick — Frequently Asked Questions
What console was The Tick released on?
Fox Interactive shipped The Tick for the Super Nintendo back in 1994, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in The Tick?
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How many players does The Tick support?
This browser version of The Tick handles 1 player(s).
Can I play The Tick online for free?
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