Zool Redimensioned

GameGrinAlana Dunitz

7.5/10

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.

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

7.5/10

The success of Sonic the Hedgehog in the early 90’s made every single developer and publisher in this known universe try to create a mascot platformer to compete with the blue blur and that chubby Italian plumber. Some of them succeeded, but a ton of them ended up becoming the laughing stock of the industry, like Bubsy and Awesome Possum. Others managed to have just a little bit of success among a certain niche of players back in the day, only to disappear altogether a few years later. One ...

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

7/10

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.

DestructoidZoey Handley

7/10

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 challenge. It’s a short, breezy experience. A comfortable slice of ‘90s platforming. It’s up to you if that’s what you need right now, but I certainly enjoyed it.

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

7/10

Zool Redimensioned is a brand-new reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure has been rebuilt from the ground up for modern audiences.

PC InvasionBlake Grundman

6/10

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're looking to relive gaming's past, you may be better off with the original.