Zoop Jaguar box art

Atari Jaguar · Puzzle

Zoop

SystemAtari Jaguar
Released1996
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperElectric Spectacle Productions
PublisherAtari
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut

Zoop is a puzzle game released in 1996 for the Atari Jaguar, developed by Electric Spectacle Productions and published by Atari.

It landed about 3 years into the Jaguar's life. Other notable Jaguar releases from 1996 include Fight for Life, Breakout 2000 and Defender 2000.

Zoop is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Jaguar hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Zoop is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Zoop gameplay screenshot on Jaguar
In-game screenshot (Jaguar)

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Playing Jaguar games today

Original Jaguar games are scarce and expensive, and the controller's phone-style keypad takes getting used to. Several titles have resurfaced in modern compilations and re-releases.

Zoop FAQ

When did Zoop come out on the Jaguar?

Zoop was released for the Atari Jaguar in 1996.

Who made Zoop?

It was developed by Electric Spectacle Productions and published by Atari.

Is Zoop multiplayer?

No. Zoop is a single-player game.

How long does Zoop take to play?

As a puzzle game, Zoop typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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