Underplayed Gems

Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension (1992)

Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension cover
Developer
Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.
Publisher
Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd., Amiga, Nissho Iwai Infocom Systems Co., Ltd., GameTek, Inc.
Platforms
Acorn Archimedes, Amiga CD32, BlackBerry OS, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Sega Game Gear, DOS
Genres
Fighting, Platform, Puzzle
Rating
4.1 of 5, 33 player ratings

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How it feels

A speedy, energetic platformer where a ninja alien runs, jumps, wall-climbs, and blasts through candy-themed levels at a frantic pace.

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About

Zool is a fast-paced side-scrolling platformer. The protagonist can run, jump, climb walls, and shoot enemies. Power-ups for Zool are scattered across the levels. These include life-spending hearts, smart bombs, shields, more powerful jump-skill and a twin Zool. This "twin" makes imitates the original's motions a few seconds after he performs them.

Screenshots

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