Zool Redimensioned
Released Aug 2021
The Ninja of the Nth Dimension is back! Explore vibrant retro landscapes, discover hidden secrets and take down menacing bosses in a modern reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure Zool.
92% positive · 216 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $1.99 $9.99 −80%
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Evaluation
Zool Redimensioned launched on August 18, 2021 as a complete reimagining of the 1992 classic. The game received post-launch patches and feature updates through late 2021, and then a notable free content update on May 16, 2023 that added three local multiplayer party modes (Zool's Gold, Rool of Zool, and Ball Brawl). A small follow-up bug fix on May 17, 2023 reinstated missing emulator and achievement files. That May 2023 update represents the last developer communication and the final round of content additions. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content, and no roadmap indicating further development. The game was developed by Sumo Digital Academy as a training programme project, which suggests it was always scoped as a finite release rather than an ongoing live game. With over three years of silence since the last post, the game appears to have reached the end of its update cycle.
Evidence
Developer announced a free content update arriving May 16, 2023, adding three local multiplayer party modes: Zool's Gold, Rool of Zool, and Ball Brawl.
Zool Redimensioned launched on Steam as a complete reimagining of the 1992 original, with eight worlds, redesigned bosses, two game modes, and the original Mega Drive version included.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Secret Mode
Achievements
28
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
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 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!
Features
- Over 28 retro platforming challenges, all enhanced for the best possible experience
- Choose between two main game modes: Redimensioned for a more accessible modern experience, or Ultimate Ninja to experience a true hardcore challenge
- Trade blows with the dimension's most dangerous creatures in seven completely redesigned boss fights
- Discover new secrets, challenges and extras across your adventure, with over 25 achievements to unlock
- Enhanced quality-of-life options, including a level select screen, checkpoints, accessibility options and more
- Play the original Mega Drive version for a truly authentic retro adventure
Sumo Digital Academy
Zool Redimensioned has been rebuilt from scratch by the Sumo Digital Academy, a talent development programme focused on creating new pathways into the games industry. With guidance from the developers of the 1992 original at Gremlin Graphics, we’ve retained the spirit that makes Zool a cult classic, while adding mechanics we’ve loved from the past 29 years of fantastic platforming games. The result is Zool Redimensioned, a game that transcends time and space - don’t miss out on this classic retro adventure!
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Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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