Comix Zone Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up / Action

Comix Zone

Certified classic

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1995
GenreBeat 'em Up, Action
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 19

Comix Zone is a beat 'em up released in 1995 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by SEGA. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.

It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Ristar and Beyond Oasis. Among the 34 Genesis beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Comix Zone is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Comix Zone gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Comix Zone cheats & codes

73 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

No damage from attacking solid objectsAJDV-4A4L
No damage from enemies, explosions, hazards, etc.AJCV-4A56
Ice Tea fully heals player963B-4JAC
Start with 1/4 healthJBDV-6CB2
Start with 1/2 healthTBDV-6EB2
Start with 3/4 health2BDV-6GB2

See all Comix Zone cheats

Comix Zone walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Comix Zone.

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Comix Zone FAQ

When did Comix Zone come out on the Genesis?

Comix Zone was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.

Who made Comix Zone?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Comix Zone multiplayer?

No. Comix Zone is a single-player game.

How long does Comix Zone take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Comix Zone typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Comix Zone on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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