Zoom! Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Puzzle

Zoom!

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1990
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperSigma Pro-Tech
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Sigma Pro-Tech and published by SEGA, Zoom! arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990 as a puzzle game.

It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP. Among the 25 Genesis puzzle games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

Zoom! supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Zoom! 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.

Zoom! gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Zoom! cheats & codes

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

Infinite LivesFFF00B:0003

See all Zoom! cheats

Zoom! walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Zoom!.

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Zoom! FAQ

When did Zoom! come out on the Genesis?

Zoom! was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.

Who made Zoom!?

It was developed by Sigma Pro-Tech and published by SEGA.

Is Zoom! multiplayer?

Yes. Zoom! supports up to 2 players.

How long does Zoom! take to play?

As a puzzle game, Zoom! 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 Zoom! 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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