Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension

SystemGame Boy
Released1993
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperGremlin Graphics Software
PublisherGremlin Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesZool
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy in 1993, Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension is a platformer developed by Gremlin Graphics Software and published by Gremlin Interactive.

It landed about 4 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1993 include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Darkwing Duck and Kirby's Pinball Land.

It is part of the Zool series. The series also appears on other systems with Zool 2 (Jaguar) and Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension (SNES). Gremlin Graphics Software also made Jeep Jamboree: Off Road Adventure and Monster Truck Wars for the Game Boy.

Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

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Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension FAQ

When did Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension come out on the Game Boy?

Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension was released for the Game Boy in 1993.

Who made Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension?

It was developed by Gremlin Graphics Software and published by Gremlin Interactive.

Is Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension multiplayer?

No. Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension is a single-player game.

How long does Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension take to play?

As a platformer, Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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