Zool
Sega Game Gear · 1992
About this game
His name is Zool, and he is a gremlin-like creature from another dimension.
He is forced to land on the Earth, but his sole goal is to attain the prestigious ranking of a Ninja.
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To do that, Zool will have to travel through six worlds, each divided into three stages, defeat his enemies, and prove himself worthy of that title.
Zool is a fast-paced side-scrolling platformer.
The protagonist can run, jump, climb walls, and shoot enemies.
Power-ups for Zool are scattered across the levels.
These include life-spending hearts, smart bombs, shields, a more powerful jump-skill, and a twin Zool.
This "twin" makes imitates the original's motions a few seconds after he performs them.
In the options menu, the player can change the difficulty and the game speed (two times), the number of continues, and the background music (rock or funk).
About Sega Game Gear
Sega's Game Gear (1990) was a technically capable handheld competitor to the Game Boy, notable for its full-color backlit screen — a real advantage at the time, offset by famously poor battery life. Its commercial underperformance against Nintendo's handheld means smaller print runs overall, and complete, well-preserved cartridges (the plastic shells are prone to yellowing and cracking) are a genuine niche within retro handheld collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Zool for Sega Game Gear with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €42.07 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.02 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.02 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Zool, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Game Gear titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Zool worth?
Zool for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €42.07 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Zool rare?
Zool has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Game Gear titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Zool?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Zool worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Zool is currently worth €42.07 loose, versus €14.02 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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