Zoop Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Puzzle

Zoop

Deep cut

SystemSega Game Gear
Released1995
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperHookstone
PublisherViacom New Media
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Zoop is a puzzle game released in 1995 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Hookstone and published by Viacom New Media.

It landed about 4 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1995 include Tails Adventure, Sonic Drift 2 and Sonic Labyrinth. Among the 18 Game Gear puzzle games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

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 Game Gear 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 Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Zoop cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Level Modifier00CA-4AXX

See all Zoop cheats

Zoop walkthroughs & guides

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Zoop FAQ

When did Zoop come out on the Game Gear?

Zoop was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1995.

Who made Zoop?

It was developed by Hookstone and published by Viacom New Media.

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.

Read more about Zoop on Wikipedia. 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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