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Zoo Tycoon 2 DS

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Zoo Tycoon 2 DS
60
6.0 User Score:

Mixed or average reviews

Based on 17 critic reviews
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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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80

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.

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75

Console Gameworld

A very well-made sim game on the DS. Solid, fun, and worth checking out especially for animal lovers/younger gamers.

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74

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.

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70

GamingExcellence

The game does a pretty good job at being fun, but when it comes to a good tycoon experience, it falls short.

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70

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.

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70

ZTGameDomain

Visually the game works on some levels and fails miserably on others.

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70

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.

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70

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]

70

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.

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66

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.

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60

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.

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58

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.

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56

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.

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50

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.

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50

GamePro

Campaign proceedings are frustrating as hell for one reason: spontaneous failure.

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40

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.

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25

Gaming Age

A watered down port.

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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!

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