Zool Redimensioned

Zool Redimensioned

August 18, 2021

ActionPlatformer PCPlayStation 4

THE NINJA OF THE NTH DIMENSION IS BACK! 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 …

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Alana Dunitz GameGrin Aug 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Zool Redimensioned is a short, but fun and vibrant platformer that has a ton of fun themed levels and enemies. The controls are great and the accessibility options make this title work for any player, no matter your skill level."

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Andy Manson Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"I’d still love to know what conversations took place that led to “hey, we should remaster Zool”, but Zool Redimensioned does a pretty decent job of applying a fresh coat of paint, but in a way that remains very reverent …"

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Blake Grundman PlayStation LifeStyle Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

70.0

"Though a noble effort, the transition to HD has probably done more harm than good. Challenging gameplay has been replaced with a virtual walk in the park, devoid of damn near any difficulty. If you&s;re looking to relive gaming&s;s past, …"

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Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

55.0

"Zool Redimensioned is still an interesting revival, especially since it is one more of Sonic and Mario&s;s competitors that didn&s;t stand out among the two titans. His style and gameplay may be dated, but that doesn&s;t stop the ninja from …"

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Chris Hall KeenGamer Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Leaping onto PC is Zool Redimensioned, a re-imagining of the classic Amiga platformer of the early 90’s. Join Zool as he uses his ninja skills to hunt down the evil Krool across the title’s seven imaginative worlds. But is the …"

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Nostalgia is going to play a heavy part in whether you&s;ll like Zool Redimensioned. If you grew up with the Amiga as your main platform, you might be tickled to see Zool make a comeback even if the changes make …"

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Danilo Di Gennaro 4News.it Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

63.0

"Zool Redimensioned is an honest and respectful “nostalgia operation” of the original work. The team at Sumo Digital Academy pays homage to an Amiga-era masterpiece with a work capable of speaking to fans of the original. Not only that, Redimensioned …"

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Francis DiPersio Hey Poor Player Aug 2021
60.0 /100

"I can appreciate what Sumo Digital Academy set out to do with Zool Redimensioned. It’s a solid remake of a platformer which, while not as well remembered as the titles from which it takes its inspiration, has its own place …"

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Joseph Whitfield VGamingNews Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Thanks to the hard work of Sumo Digital’s student division, Zool Redimensioned polishes up the original game and introduces several additional extras that bring an excellent platformer back from the dead. For some, Zool Redimensioned might seem like a by-the-numbers …"

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Ken Talbot Nintendo Life Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Zool was a classic back in the day, but it didn&s;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."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Aug 2021
70.0 /100

"If you’ve never played Zool before, then Zool Redimensioned might not seem that special to you. After all, in the 30 years that have passed, a number of platform games have come and gone, many of them no doubt superior …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Aug 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"We need more games like Zool Redimensioned. The original wasn’t exactly that great and was quickly forgotten during the mascot platfomer craze of the early 90’s, but thanks to this pretty robust remaster, what was once a somewhat niche and …"

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Luke Hemming Cubed3 Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"If there is any love for the original, pick this up immediately. A fine job has been done creating a really playable title for 2021, without losing any of the charm of the original. The camera change is a stroke …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Aug 2021
80.0 /100

"Zool Redimensioned is a wonderful remaster of a cult classic, with tight platforming and plenty of colourful doodads to collect."

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Paulo Roberto Montanaro PSX Brasil Aug 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

64.0

Story

58.0

"Zool Redimensioned brings back a brand forgotten in time 30 years after its original release, standing out for its still sharp gameplay, an intense graphic style, and some adaptations to modernize the experience. However, some additions that interfere with the …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

35.0

"The Amiga era, which I will always be a fan of, is rich with titles and characters deserving a glorious return, but the ninja of Dimension N isn&s;t one of them due to the forgettable gameplay of his first adventure. …"

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Aug 2021
70.0 /100

"The port is also quite nice, but it’s going to be an affront to purists. The modern upgrades change the feel of the game immensely, and while I’d argue it’s for the best, it’s also at the expense of the …"

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