Zool
Game Information
Original Release Date: July 01, 1992
Platforms: Acorn Archimedes, Amiga, Amiga CD32, Atari ST/STE, BlackBerry OS, DOS, Sega Game Gear, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Involved Companies: Cygnus Software Ltd., Amiga, GameTek, Inc., Nissho Iwai Infocom Systems Co., Ltd., Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd., Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.
Genres: Fighting, Platform, Puzzle, Sport
Summary: 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.