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- Platform: Windows NT / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP
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- Media: Video Game
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Amazon.co.uk Review
A surprise hit on its original release, Zoo Tycoon over the past year or two has proven to be one of the most accessible and enjoyable PC strategy games on the market. Its sequel is set to enjoy similar success, and deservedly so, for some genuine improvements have been made to an already strong title.
The first thing to hit you is the improved graphics, with a full 3D rendering of your creation before your eyes. The idea, as last time, is to build and successfully run your zoo, and now you can enter Guest Mode, which puts you on the ground and allows you to walk around your zoo. Mind you, that may not be a good plan if you don't keep on top of things. Getting the mixture of animals, good design, accessibility and public interest is no mean feat, and there's going to be plenty going wrong before you get things right.
Still, Zoo Tycoon 2 is a fair game that never leaves you in the dark as to where you've gone wrong. It's also a friendly one; the interface, tutorials and controls are all helpful, and through its zoopedia function, it's not without educational value either.
But does it all work? It certainly does. Whether you're building enclosures and moats, setting up attractions, taking on one of the scenario challenges or simply trying to cause as much chaos as possible, Zoo Tycoon 2 is never less than entertaining. That it's a game all the family can enjoy is a real bonus, too. Recommended. --Simon Brew
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Zoo Tycoon 2 cranks up the excitement, challenge and fun of building the ultimate zoo with 30 animals in incredible detail with more fun animations, a dazzling array of building tools and objects, including themed-buildings, moats, photo mode options, easier terrain altering options and rivers. Gameplay has been enhanced from the original title, with a new zoom mode and 3D graphics that allow players to keep an even closer eye on the action and craft more creative zoos.Easy to start and easy to play, Zoo Tycoon 2 gets players up close and interacting with the animals and zoo, offering intuitive controls, and fun tutorials that allow players of all ages to enjoy the game right out of the box. Players are completely immersed into the zoo experience with new features including the Zoo Guest mode, where players can walk around and enjoy the game from a first-person point of view; Zookeeper, which allows players to interact with their animals like never before, and a brand new camera mode. Players can take pictures of their favorite animals and guests and share them online with friends. A Zoopedia, chock-full of entertaining and interesting facts about animals, rounds out the new and improved features of the upcoming gameFeatureProduct FeaturesTechnical detailsPlatformPC DeveloperBlue Fang GenreLife/Simulation Compatible operating systemsWindows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Media types supportedCD System requirementsMinimum hard disk space900MB Minimum RAM256MB Minimum processor733 MHz Minimum video card memory16MB LanguageLanguage versionEN
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I was a big a fan of the first version of Zoo Tycoon, and had only high expectations for Zoo Tycoon 2. This game is a big step forward from the previous version, but it's definitely successful.
The graphics are quite good and make the game seem more realistic. There are plenty of animals, along with many scenery items and objects to place in your zoo. The interaction between the animals reflects how they'd react in real life. Also, the customers pay much more attention to the animals in their exhibits.
The best part of the game is creating animal exhibits. No exhibit ever looks the same, so there is lots of variation. There are lots of different plants and objects to place in the exhibits, and its great when the animals interact with their own exhibits to let you know how good you've made it.
There are several different modes, providing hours of gameplay. There are small glitches in the game, but they are very minor.
This is a very good game and I would recommend it to anyone, especially those who liked the first Zoo Tycoon.
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Having played sim games since the original Populous, I discovered Zoo Tycoon 1 as a playable game, with nice touches. I found Zoo Tycoon 2 on sale for a fiver, nothing to lose. It turned out to be the best sim game I've ever played (better even than The Sims 2).
I haven't played RC3 fully yet, and that looks *as* good, but the playability of Zoo Tycoon 2 is spot on. The Keeper mode allowed you to explore your zoo, see into the eyes of the guests, and keep your animals clean. This is the best bit, the layout and setting up of cages for the animals is easy, it basically tells you what to lay, so not as finicky as Zoo Tycoon 1.
Keeping the guests happy is relatively easy too, and the way extra items come along as your zoo gains star ratings is great too. I haven't even played the sandbox unlimited cash mode yet, the challenges are enough fun!. The only bad points - it's pretty easy, and it's fairly slow. Well, the second point you'd expect because it's a sim, and the first - well, I'd complain more if it was too hard.
This game has a great 'feel good' factor, when you've created your zoo and everything's working well. The graphics are great, first person mode is fantastic. All in all one of the best games I've ever played, with appeal for all ages and sexes. This is definately one that slipped under the mainstream radar as an all time classic.
Expansion pack out soon with more challenges and creatures. Let's hope they've shot the person who suggested 'dinosaurs' eh?
33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
This game is amazing and I love it. It's nothing like Zoo Tycoon 1 because in this one you can go down, be a zoo keeper and help out. I am nine and I love the game!
if you buy this then it will be worth the money. You can also buy lots more extension packs which make it even more fun.
if you buy this then it will be worth the money. You can also buy lots more extension packs which make it even more fun.
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Zoo Tycoon 2
Great game, loads of levels and challenges as well as a sand box mode and a steady learning curve, also more downloadable free stuff from their website. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lucy
Great!
This game is great fun I like it almost as much as RCT3 but unlike RCT3 this doesn't work on 64bit computers and microsoft haven't bothered trying to get it to work either. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by PaulieUK
Zoo Tycoon 2
This is a brilliant game and I would recomend it to anyone who likes to pass their time on their computer!! I love how you can look after animals and actually be a keeper!! Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2008 by Lauren
Where have my weekends gone????
I loved the first Zoo Tycoon, so was really looking forward to getting my hands on the follow up. Have to say, I was not disapointed. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2008 by Bingobongo
An OK Sequel
I loved zoo tycoon one, everything from building the exibits to trying to turn a profit and win rewards. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2008 by Fresh Doni
Better when you get all the expansions.
No other zoo game can beat zoo tycoon! you might find this a bit boring on its own but its better with all the expansion packs, when youve built your zoo you can take care of all... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2007 by Carla
Good Fun
I bought this game some time ago for my son which he really enjoyed. Eventually after he had finished playing with it he asked if I would like to try it as I love simulation games. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2007 by Mr. J. R. Reet
Heaven for nature loving control freaks
This is one of the best strategy games around. For anyone who enjoyed the original, this sequel is a worthwhile investment. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2007 by BookWorm
Windows 98 / NT / XP / Me
Zoo Tycoon is a really fun and overall good game. But my computer;Windows 98 / NT / XP / Me was 3 years old, didn't have any other game on it, not much memory used up etc. Read more
Published on 1 July 2007 by Donker
Fun But Why?
I cannot deny that I always enjoy Zoo Tycoon 2. Completely revamped as far as graphics go and gameplay made a lot easier too. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2006 by DB
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