Zool Redimensioned

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  • Summary: Originally released by Gremlin Graphics in 1992 on the Amiga to critical acclaim, iconic gaming mascot Zool returns in Zool Redimensioned!

    This brand-new reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure has been rebuilt from the ground up for modern audiences. Help Zool jump, spin    Originally released by Gremlin Graphics in 1992 on the Amiga to critical acclaim, iconic gaming mascot Zool returns in Zool Redimensioned!

    This brand-new reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure has been rebuilt from the ground up for modern audiences. Help Zool jump, spin and shoot his way across eight alien worlds, taking down menacing bosses and saving the universe from the nefarious influence of Krool.

    Zool's old school platforming action will challenge the most hardcore gamers, with modern enhancements that bring the game into the 21st century. Beat your speed run times, discover secrets hidden across every level, or go back in time and play the original classic game. Re-live the legend of the ninja that started it all!    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Noisy Pixel
    May 15, 2023
    85
    Zool Redimensioned takes a classic game and makes it so much better. It’s an easy recommendation for platforming fans, even with so many other great games available in the genre. Sure, it carries some baggage from a bygone era where far too many games were trying to be Sonic, but this new release gives some measure of identity to a cult classic. Whether you’re a fan from the old days or simply after a well-designed platformer, Zool Redimensioned is quite literally the student textbook on genre fundamentals.
  2. God is a Geek
    May 15, 2023
    80
    Zool Redimensioned is a wonderful remaster of a cult classic, with tight platforming and plenty of colourful doodads to collect.
  3. Gamereactor Finland
    May 23, 2023
    80
    Full of nostalgia and enjoyment.
  4. PlayStation Country
    May 15, 2023
    70
    Zool comes with plenty of limitations just because of its 16-bit roots but this is a respectful port that tweaks the original experience in positive ways.
  5. GameSpew
    May 15, 2023
    70
    While Zool himself can be a bit unwieldy to control, playing Zool Redimensioned it’s easy to see why he still lives in the minds of some gamers. He’s a charismatic little fellow, instantly recognisable and rather cool. And so while this retro platformer might not have the awareness or tight gameplay of the original Super Mario Bros. or Sonic the Hedgehog, it’s still well worth checking out if you’re after some old-fashioned fun.
  6. Push Square
    May 15, 2023
    70
    Zool was a classic back in the day, but it didn't endure as much as other genre luminaries. This remaster enhances what was great about the original title while adding some modern elements to sweeten the deal.
  7. PLAY
    Sep 17, 2023
    50
    Some extra touches, such as camera repositioning and a cheat menu, are nice, but this trip down memory lane has lost some of its charm. There’s no doubt the foundations of a great platformer are here, but after three decades Zool’s ninja skills aren’t as sharp as they were. [Issue#28, p.84]
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  1. Krossbone
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    Good remaster. It takes the original release, widens the screen, adds in slope physics, and extra replayability of course with trophies. WorthGood remaster. It takes the original release, widens the screen, adds in slope physics, and extra replayability of course with trophies. Worth it if you can get it on a light sale.… Expand
  2. Skeleton9
    Jul 26, 2023
    9
    A really excellent reworking of a charming old classic. It retains the original gameplay, builds on them, and balances it all together in aA really excellent reworking of a charming old classic. It retains the original gameplay, builds on them, and balances it all together in a way that makes for a fun and addictive game. I love the colours, shapes, level design and general feel of it. If you enjoy Sonic style classic scrolling platformers, you'll also love this one. A fine game at a very fair price.… Expand
  4. pleikkari
    Sep 5, 2023
    0
    I did not like The game IT was boring and poorly made. The game Aldo had really Bad graphics

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