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Type of Company | Video game industry | ||
Founded at/in | May 7, 1997 | ||
Headquarters | Abu Dhabi, UAE | ||
Owner(s) | Tigz | ||
Subsidiaries | Sohnix Entertainment of America Sohnix Entertainment of Europe Sohnix Japan Team TigerStar Sohnix Art Team |
Sohnix Entertainment FZ.LLC (or simply known as SOHNIX) is an independent Abu Dhabi-based video game publisher and developer, founded on May 7, 1990. Its current headquarters is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The company is well-known for creating franchises such as Tigzon, and Majara. The company also develops games for other companies such as Sony Interactive Entertainment, Microsoft (Xbox Game Studios), Nintendo, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Ubisoft as well as reviving some older and obscure game franchises such as Aero the Acro-Bat, and Tomba! Sohnix has also received popularity during these years for making outstanding box-arts, artworks and character designs for other companies. The Klitchers, characters from the Tigzon series are the company's official mascots.
History[]
Founded on May 7, 1997, Sohnix primarily developed games for other companies, such as Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Ubisoft until May 7, 2017, they started to work on a variety of original game properties, starting with Tigzon.
In 2018, Sohnix announced that they will be shifting their focus on their new home console, known as Sohnix MechaByte. In 2020, Sohnix discontinues Sohnix MechaByte and continues to develop and publish games for other game consoles.
Mascots[]
The Klitchers, from the Tigzon series, are the company mascots. They are raccoon-fox hybrid toy robots, created by ANTIX mechanic, Rola Ratai and are henchmen loyal to their creator and ANTIX Corporations.
Their catchphrases are “Klitcho” and while the Lil' Klitchers are being the most common type, they are also different types of Klitchers; Fat Klitchers, Adult Klitchers, Teen Klitchers, Muscule Klitchers, Sexy Klitchers, Baby Klitchers, Rabbit Klitchers, and Mad Klitchers.
The characters were largely inspired by Gremlins (from the 1984 American comedy horror film of the same name), Pipo Monkeys (from the Ape Escape series) and Ubisoft's Rabbids.
Games[]
Image/Logo | Name | Status | Console | Co-companies | Genres |
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Tigzon | In Production | Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, The V2, PC, TimeStrike Falcon, Onyx, GhostDrive, Pharo, Sohnix MechaByte | N/A | Platformer, Action-adventure, Action RPG, Beat-Em Up | |
Dodge Shock | In Production | Sohnix, MechaByte, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X | N/A | Dodgeball-based Sports | |
Tigzon Universe: Nightless | In Production | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, the V2, Nucleo, and Sohnix MechaByte | Team TigerStar | Action-Adventure, Beat-Em Ups | |
Majara | Currently in Development | Sohnix MechaByte | N/A | Platformer, Action-adventure, Role-Playing | |
DreamMix Heroes | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, The V2, PC, TimeStrike Falcon, Onyx, GhostDrive, Pharo, Sohnix MechaByte | N/A | Crossover Free-to-play, Tactical role-playing game | |
Untitled "Monster Hunter" Game | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC | Capcom | Action role-playing | |
Untitled "Super Mario" Game | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo | 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure | |
Aero the Acro-Bat (reboot) | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, The V2, PC | David Siller (original creator) | 2D Action, Platformer | |
Tigzon 2 | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, The V2, PC, TimeStrike Falcon, Onyx, GhostDrive, Pharo, Sohnix MechaByte | Team TigerStar | Platformer, Action-adventure, Action RPG, Beat-Em Up | |
Tigzon Battle Station | Currently in Development | Arcade, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, The V2, PC, TimeStrike Falcon, Onyx, GhostDrive, Pharo, Sohnix MechaByte | Team TigerStar | Arena Fighting | |
Tigzon Pop! | Currently in Development | iOS, Andriod, PC, Nintendo Switch | Team TigerStar | Puzzle, RPG | |
Lego Tigzon | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, The V2, PC, TimeStrike Falcon, Onyx, GhostDrive, Pharo, Sohnix MechaByte | Team TigerStar, WB Games, TT Games | Action-adventure | |
Sonic Elicpse | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC, Sohnix MechaByte | Sega, Sonic Team, Team TigerStar | 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure | |
Wario Land: World Tour | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo, Team TigerStar | 2D Platformer | |
Airlantic | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, The V2, Sohnix MechaByte | Team TigerStar | Action-Adventure, Rail shooter, Shoot 'em up | |
Untitled "Shonen Jump" Game | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC, Sohnix MechaByte | Bandai Namco | Crossover Fighting | |
Untitled "Fantendo Crossover" project | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch, The V2, PC, TimeStrike Falcon, Onyx, GhostDrive, Pharo, Sohnix MechaByte | N/A | Crossover Fighting | |
Tomba HD | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X The V2, PC, Sohnix MechaByte | Whoopee Camp (original developer), Sony Interactive Entertainment | Crossover Fighting | |
N/A | Jet Set Remix | Currently in Development | Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X The V2, PC, Sohnix MechaByte | Sega | Crossover Fighting |
Consoles[]
Original Franchises[]
Original Characters[]
- Main article: Sohnix/Characters
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The name "Sohnix" comes from both words, "Sonic" and "Mix".
Affiliates[]
Feel free to add your company if you like Sohnix creations, view yourself as a good friend, or wish to collaborate with Sohnix in the future.
Games |
Characters |
Tigzon: Tai Z. Tigzon | Tigzon the TigerStar | Anna "Ani" Polar | Tina Polar | Spinx | Noora Natsumi | Yami Zu | Mr. Matin Maximum | Velo | Zega Majara: Majara DodgeShock: ??? |
Consoles |