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Zoo Tycoon 2 DS
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 17 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 4 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Altron
Genre(s): Strategy, Tycoon
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: February 4, 2008
Summary
In Zoo Tycoon 2 DS, players create the zoo of their dreams while collecting and caring for their favorite animals from every continent. The game features three game modes including Zoo Designer Mode, Zoo Director Mode and all new Zookeeper Mode which gives players the ability to view and care for three-dimensional versions of animals. Zoo Tycoon 2 DS also features new animals and environments, as well as complete use of the touch screen and DS Stylus for all zoo activities, ranging from zoo construction to purchasing animals. Players can also exchange zoo data with friends via multicard play and compete to see who can build the best zoo. [THQ]
What The Critics Said
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Thunderbolt
Building zoos is a piece cake and there are enough options to satisfy most players. Serviceable graphics detract from the experience, as do technical limitations, but those can be forgiven.
Read Full Review >Console Gameworld
A very well-made sim game on the DS. Solid, fun, and worth checking out especially for animal lovers/younger gamers.
Read Full Review >Gamers' Temple
Overall, Zoo Tycoon 2's greatest appeal will be to younger gamers or tycoon game fans who don't mind exchanging complexity for the ability to play a tycoon game on the road.
Read Full Review >GamingExcellence
The game does a pretty good job at being fun, but when it comes to a good tycoon experience, it falls short.
Read Full Review >GameZone
Adults may find it a little yawn-inducing after awhile, but younger players who are animal lovers will have a great time with it.
Read Full Review >ZTGameDomain
Visually the game works on some levels and fails miserably on others.
Read Full Review >IGN
For gamers that have somehow not developed an opinion on the genre, or for that new generation of young gamers-to-be, Zoo Tycoon 2 is a simple, decently paced title that still has a good amount of hands on interactivity.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
Nevertheless, the title is a good choice for zoo enthusiasts and as a first step for players new to Tycoon sims. [Mar 2008, p.88]
Games Radar (in-house)
For the most part though, this game is all about gradually building up parks by yourself in the free play mode and relaxing with your creations. If that sounds fun to you, then you'll dig Zoo Tycoon 2 DS.
Read Full Review >Worth Playing
Zoo Tycoon was never an amazing game on the PC, and the transition to the small screen has lost a little depth, a little character, a little challenge and a lot of graphical magic.
Read Full Review >Pocket Gamer UK
While not terrible, Zoo Tycoon 2 suffers from a lack of sheen that creeps like dry rot into the foundations of the game, dulling the whole experience.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
Underneath the bubbly aesthetics of frolicking animals, pan flute music, and dolphin-mask souvenirs lies an intricate strategy game of careful planning and decisive action.
Read Full Review >Extreme Gamer
If you are the type of gamer who enjoys simulation building games then Zoo Tycoon 2 will give you a healthy excuse to build the trump palace of Zoos. If you haven’t liked “Tycoon” games in the past, don’t start with DS version of Zoo Tycoon 2.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Zoo Tycoon 2 for the DS is an overly simplistic zoo-management game that won't find many fans over the age of 10.
Read Full Review >GamePro
Campaign proceedings are frustrating as hell for one reason: spontaneous failure.
Read Full Review >1UP
I love animals and enjoy trying to figure out and fulfill their every need, but Zoo Tycoon 2 lacks personality and depth. It doesn't even serve as an educational tool for aspiring zoologists.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 6.0 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Sal M. gave it a2:
A pathetic attempt to port the amazing Zoo Tycoon 2 to Nintendo DS. Only a few animals, horrible graphics, and a rocky designing scheme lead to the demise, while the overall game has nothing to it. The zookeeper mode has you playing 4-8 second attempts at minigames to take care of the animals. You cannot explore the exhibits, or your zoo. DO NOT BUY!
