The Tick
The Tick — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is The Tick on?
- The Tick was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
- When did The Tick release?
- The Tick was first released on November 1, 1994.
About The Tick
Get ready to put your blue skin-tight tights on. Ninjas need beating-up, bosses need clobbering! You run around the levels avoiding sharp flying objects and fighting any enemies that get in your way, including the numerous bosses. If your in a tight spot you can call Arthur to help defeat any enemies that are on-screen.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- Developer
- Software Creations
- Publisher
- Fox Interactive
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Comedy
- Series
- The Tick
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1994 | $18 | $60 | — | Low |
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about 2 times a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $4.57 in Oct 2007, $21 five years ago, and $17.50 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $5.02 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $3.93 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $2.74 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $2.39 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $4.97 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $6.00 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $6.00 | $14.08 |
| Jan 2015 | $8.75 | $25 |
| Jan 2016 | $9.50 | $30 |
| Jan 2017 | $9.97 | $30 |
| Jan 2018 | $12.26 | $36 |
| Jan 2019 | $9.75 | $30 |
| Jan 2020 | $9.99 | $35 |
| Jan 2021 | $15.67 | $39 |
| Jan 2022 | $19.35 | $50 |
| Jan 2023 | $24 | $54 |
| Jan 2024 | $22 | $60 |
| Jan 2025 | $18.78 | $57 |
| Jan 2026 | $19.37 | $55 |
| Oct 2026 | $17.50 | $60 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 1994 | 086162700668 |
- Region
- NA
- Released
- 1994
- Authenticity
- Low
A side-scrolling brawler that misses the comic's humor, and a little above the middle on price among US carts.
On the Genesis, The Tick is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up developed by Software Creations and published by Fox Interactive in 1994, based on the comic book and the Fox Kids animated series. The hero's "Spoon!" battle cry plays when a level begins and when it ends.
Electronic Gaming Monthly panned the Genesis version for failing to capture the character's humor, for the Tick's limited moves, repeated enemies and irritating sound effects. Allgame's reviewer called it repetitive and boring.
How the Sega Genesis version differs
In the Genesis version the Tick shouts his "Spoon!" battle cry when starting a level as well as when completing one.
Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the Genesis version 4.75 out of 10, panning its limited moves, repetitive enemies and irritating sound effects.
Also on other platforms
Super NES
| Super NES | Software Creations |
- Super NES. Electronic Gaming Monthly scored the Super NES version 4.8 out of 10, and GamePro also gave it a generally negative review.
Before you buy
Among US carts the loose cart sits above the middle, and complete copies cost noticeably more than loose ones. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
The Tick screenshots
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