Zool Redimensioned Review (PlayStation 4)

by Jim Smale · Published May 17, 2023 · Updated May 17, 2023

Our Zool Redimensioned Review (PlayStation 4) reintroduces the world to the Ninja of the Nth Dimension as he is back! Explore vibrant retro landscapes, discover hidden secrets, and take down menacing bosses in a modern reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure Zool.

Zool Redimensioned Review (PlayStation 4) Pros:

Awesome graphics.
296.6MB download size.
25 trophies.
Platformer gameplay.
Display settings – zoom type. (Redimensioned/midpoint/wide 1992) and filter.
Can rebind controls.
Actions – jump, shoot, and slide/spin attack.
All new local multiplayer modes.
Assist settings – turbo fire, invincibility, low health, and infinite jumps.
Contrast setting. (standard/extra/original)
Original Zool has 3 difficulties – Easy, normal, and hard, with a 0 – 5 continues option.
Two game modes – Redimensioned and Ultimate Ninja modes.
Classic 90s-ass-sounding soundtrack.
Tutorial for the controls.
Redimensioned is the modernized version with a double jump and no need for Collectibles.
Ultimate Ninja mode is harder and the original version with no double jump and Collectibles are needed.
Collectibles to be found.
Levels are not always straightforward so you need and want to explore the path.
90s atmosphere.
End of a level breakdown showing deaths, time taken, any medals earned, and Collectibles.
Finish a level by collecting the gold coin.
Level themes are brilliant from sweets to music.
Big boss battles showing the boss health bar.
Time and score are shown on the screen.
Levels are big enough to explore and find secrets.
Redimensioned has 7 areas with 4 levels in each – Sweet, Music, Fruit, Tool, Toy, Fair, and Sand.
Unlock level select once you finish a game mode and see your best time and Collectibles.
Checkpoints.
Tight controls.
Party mode has four game modes – Zools gold (collect the most items), Rool of Zool (hold the crown the longest) Balls Brawl (into ball into targets), and shuffle.
Beastipedia has all the details and images of enemies and characters.

Zool Redimensioned Review (PlayStation 4) Cons:

Doesn’t explain the difference between Redimensioned and Ultimate Ninja modes.
No Platinum trophy.
Doesn’t have online multiplayer.
Hard to see what are enemies and what are items.
Invincibility has you constantly flashing making it hard to see yourself and use.
Cheats/assists disable trophies.

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