A European Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel platformer, spiritual Aero the Acro-Bat sequel. Visually pleasant, no great genius.
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Platformer featuring Zero the kamikaze spy squirrel battling enemies in tree-filled levels. Published by Iguana Entertainment, released in North America in 1994. Zero in side-scrolling view with acrobatic spy techniques and varied bosses. Spin-off of Aero the Acro-Bat on Super Nintendo.
The North American NTSC edition of the Aero the Acro-Bat spin-off, launched into a market flush with 16-bit platformers: the game circulates easily and value pools on flawless copies. Desirability here rides on condition more than scarcity: an unwarped cardboard box, a clean-label cart, a present manual, or a graded sealed copy. A solid title without cult aura, it mainly suits those rounding out an NTSC shelf or eyeing a recent reissue rather than hunting a rare piece.
Is Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel still worth playing in 2026?
An Iguana and Sunsoft platformer spun off from the Aero the Acro-Bat series, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel follows a ninja squirrel wielding shurikens and gliding between platforms. The snappy handling, the gliding powers and the colourful art direction make for decent, dynamic action. The high difficulty and a sometimes confusing level design slow the fun. An honest retro platformer for fans of the 16 bit genre and the curious about spin off mascots of the 90s.
