Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension
Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension on?
- Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension was released on Acorn Archimedes, Amiga CD32, BlackBerry OS, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Sega Game Gear, DOS, Amiga, Super Famicom, Sega Master System/Mark III, Game Boy.
- When did Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension release?
- Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension was first released on July 1, 1992.
About Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension
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.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Acorn Archimedes, Amiga CD32, BlackBerry OS, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Sega Game Gear, DOS, Amiga, Super Famicom, Sega Master System/Mark III, Game Boy
- Developer
- Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.
- Publisher
- Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action
- Series
- Chupa Chups
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Master SystemDetails ↓ | 1994 | $23 | $94 | — | — | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1993 | $19 | $40 | — | 2 reviews | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Genesis version ($19).
Also released on: Acorn Archimedes · Amiga CD32 · BlackBerry OS · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Atari ST/STE · Sega Game Gear · DOS · Amiga · Super Famicom · Sega Master System/Mark III · Game Boy. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Prices are per version and are not interchangeable, and neither are the reviews: conversions in this era were often built by a different studio than the original, so a score earned on one machine says nothing about how another plays.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
How often it sells
- Loose: about 4 times a year
- Complete: about 5 times a year
- Sealed: rarely — fewer than one recorded sale a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $19.10 in Oct 2020, $23 five years ago, and $23 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | $19.81 | $61 |
| Jan 2022 | $30 | $71 |
| Jan 2023 | $51 | $60 |
| Jan 2024 | $45 | $75 |
| Jan 2025 | $27 | $60 |
| Jan 2026 | $23 | $76 |
| Oct 2026 | $23 | $94 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | March 1994 | 27075-50 | ?? · MPR-15992 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1994
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A scaled-down version of a computer platformer sold as a rival to Sonic, with a few moves of its own.
Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension is a platform game from Gremlin Graphics, marketed as a rival to Sonic the Hedgehog. It began on the Amiga in October 1992. The Master System version came out in Europe in March 1994, developed and published by Gremlin Graphics.
The Master System version has smaller, more scaled-down stages and a stricter quota on collectible items, but it also gains gameplay moves of its own, such as a wall climb.
Also on other platforms
Amiga · Acorn Archimedes · Atari ST · Amiga CD32 · MS-DOS · Game Boy · Game Gear · Genesis · Super NES
- Atari ST. The Atari ST version uses the redesigned Zool 2 sprites for its star character to answer criticism that the original sprites were not cute enough.
- Amiga CD32. The Amiga CD32 version has original red book audio tracks by Neil Biggin and lets you have both sound effects and music.
How the other versions reviewed
| Game Boy | GameZone | 57/100 |
| Game Boy | Power Unlimited | 80% |
These are the other versions’ scores, not this one’s. Ports of this era were frequently built by different studios, so they do not transfer.
Before you buy
This is a European-only cart, and it is priced above the middle of that group. Check that the manual is there if you want a complete copy.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $9 | $16 | $67 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $4.24 in Apr 2008, $17.87 five years ago, and $18.55 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $2.00 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $1.12 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $5.00 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $5.94 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $7.00 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $4.95 | $8.50 |
| Jan 2015 | $6.39 | $19.95 |
| Jan 2016 | $5.50 | $13.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $8.46 | $30 |
| Jan 2018 | $8.91 | $20 |
| Jan 2019 | $14.93 | $25 |
| Jan 2020 | $10.51 | $19.34 |
| Jan 2021 | $12.90 | $26 |
| Jan 2022 | $20 | $47 |
| Jan 2023 | $21 | $46 |
| Jan 2024 | $21 | $44 |
| Jan 2025 | $15.98 | $41 |
| Jan 2026 | $18.94 | $40 |
| Oct 2026 | $18.55 | $40 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | December 1993 | 043948003085 |
| Europe / PAL | 1993 | 5015839264993 |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A fast Sonic-rival platformer that is more than a straight port, and far cheaper in its European form.
Zool began on the Amiga from Gremlin Graphics and was marketed as a rival to Sonic the Hedgehog. The Genesis cartridge has levels laid out differently from the Amiga original, different background graphics and its own bosses, so it is worth treating as its own version. GameTek published it in North America in December 1993, and Electronic Arts published it in Europe in 1993.
What the press said at the time
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 5.8/10 | |
| Power Unlimited | 81% |
“Zool will never replace Sonic’s games — though I wouldn’t be dis¬ traught if it replaces Mario World vjhen the SNES version hits town — but it’s well worth checking out if you like unusual platformers.”
“after a few tries the basic idea is discovered and rapid progress made through each stage. This playability is helped enormously by a definable control method”
“Thankfully, the gameplay matched the publicity and the title was an instant success. The Mega Drive version is almost identical and has the same instant playability and addiction as the Amiga originál.”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Genesis version.
How the Sega Genesis version differs
A Sega Pro interview said the Mega Drive version is bigger than the Amiga original, with gameplay in line with it.
A GameFan reviewer called Zool on the Genesis a cool game.
Also on other platforms
Master System · Amiga · Acorn Archimedes · Atari ST · Amiga CD32 · MS-DOS · Game Boy · Game Gear · Super NES
- Amiga CD32. The Amiga CD32 version has original Red Book audio tracks by Neil Biggin and lets you have both sound effects and music.
How the other versions reviewed
| Game Boy | GameZone | 57/100 |
| Game Boy | Power Unlimited | 80% |
These are the other versions’ scores, not this one’s. Ports of this era were frequently built by different studios, so they do not transfer.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits above the middle, and the risk is low. The European cart usually costs much less than the US one, so it is the one to look for if you accept a PAL copy. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
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