Inspired by titles like Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog, Zool is a side-scrolling game starring an ant-like alien ninja. Zool is equipped with a laser pistol, which he can use to eliminate a variety of offbeat enemies and comical boss characters. The agile alien can also jump, punch, spin, slide, climb walls, and acquire power-ups like shields and smart bombs to help clear six themed worlds, each spanning three acts. The diverse environments range from a candy-covered land and toy zone to a realm filled with musical instruments.