Play Zool Online

Zool came out on the Sega Genesis in 1992, developed by Gremlin Graphics. It was part of that wave of fast, colorful platformers that tried to capture some of the energy and attitude of the 16-bit era, competing with mascots like Sonic and Mario but carving its own niche with a distinctly chaotic style.

You control Zool, a ninja from another dimension, running and jumping through a series of themed worlds. The main goal is simply to reach the end of each stage, navigating past enemies and environmental hazards. Signature mechanics include wall jumping and climbing to access higher paths, and collecting various sweets and power-ups to restore health or gain temporary weapons. The pacing is relentlessly fast, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, with precise timing needed to avoid sudden deaths. Playing it feels like trying to control a caffeinated cartoon character on a sugar rush.