Family Zoo: The Story

Family Zoo: The Story is an adventure game with charming graphics and entertaining match-3 puzzles. While the game has an engaging story and addictive mechanics, it suffers from numerous bugs, excessive grinding, and intrusive ads. Despite these drawbacks, it can provide moments of laughter and joy as you build and customize your own family zoo with cute pets and wild animals.

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics154 positive mentions

stability81 negative mentions

graphics
238 mentions
65 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cuteness, vibrancy, and overall quality, with many users describing them as amazing and well-designed. However, some players express dissatisfaction with recent updates, noting that the new graphics are less appealing or choppy compared to previous versions. Overall, while the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyment, there are calls for improvements and consistency in visual quality.
- “The graphics are amazing and fun.”
- “Beautiful game with wonderful graphics.”
- “Great graphics and cool interactions with the animals and virtual community.”
- “I don't like the new graphics.”
- “The graphics are sub par considering when it came out.”
- “The graphics are low res, clunky, and the color scheme during match 3 is terrible.”
story
169 mentions
40 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The story in "Family Zoo: The Story" is generally described as cute and engaging, with players appreciating the original storyline and character dynamics, particularly involving the main character's sister. However, many users express frustration over the storyline's pacing, feeling it becomes stagnant after reaching certain levels, and they desire more content and updates to continue the narrative. While the graphics and gameplay are praised, the difficulty of levels often detracts from the enjoyment of the story, leading to a mixed reception overall.
- “I love the story and the gameplay, but some of the levels are a bit too hard and take too many attempts.”
- “The story is awesome and the animals are the cutest.”
- “I really enjoy the storyline, and seeing the improvements.”
- “There is a strict storyline (dialogue with no options) that you move along every minute by playing a puzzle.”
- “The storyline is very thin, almost nonexistent.”
- “The story feels like it has holes and could be broader and more explained.”
stability
81 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and glitches, particularly after completing levels. Many players express frustration over losing progress and power-ups due to these issues, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some users still find the game fun, the recurring technical problems have led to dissatisfaction and calls for improvements.
- “Multiple times I've had to play the same level after I beat it, the game freezes and I have to restart, losing power-ups!”
- “I enjoy this game but it freezes on me and the play button and coin buttons disappear, so I can't play the game or use my coins!”
- “Unfortunately, it regularly freezes after you win a stage.”
monetization
56 mentions
11 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the lack of paywalls and the option to watch ads for rewards, but many expressing frustration over the frequency and repetitiveness of ads. While some users enjoy the ability to earn items through ads, others feel overwhelmed by the number of ads and the high costs of in-app purchases, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, there is a call for better balance in ad frequency and more opportunities to earn rewards through watching ads.
- “Hardly any ads.”
- “No ads unless you choose them.”
- “No ads, simple fun, and loving graphics.”
- “I don't want to pay just to stop the ads.”
- “This game is nothing more than a frustrating cash grab.”
- “I've sent you issues and you ignore them, you don't give enough lives per round when you have several obstacles to destroy before releasing fruit from a box, you have to spend money in order to get more fruit bombs, the meters suck, you have to wait one day for the hot dog stand to give you 30 coins, and the advertisements give you better items than the game itself!”
gameplay
32 mentions
41 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the fun and addictive nature of the game, as well as its graphics and variety of tasks. However, some users report frustrations with difficulty spikes, technical issues like freezing, and a lack of ways to earn lives, which can hinder the experience. While the puzzles and match-3 levels are considered easier compared to similar games, there are concerns about repetitiveness and linearity in gameplay.
- “Great gameplay, lots of options.”
- “Cute animals, fun gameplay, awesome graphics, challenging levels; I love this game.”
- “Charmingly addictive gameplay.”
- “The puzzles, which are only briefly advertised in their photos, consume most of the gameplay.”
- “It stalls during gameplay.”
- “Very frustrating that they spent time on Halloween junk, and not gameplay.”
humor
24 mentions
88 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the game to be humorous and entertaining, with many describing it as funny, cute, and colorful. While some users express frustration with technical issues, the general consensus is that the game's humor adds to its appeal, making it enjoyable for both kids and families. The lighthearted nature of the game, along with amusing character interactions, contributes to its addictive quality.
- “Because the game is funny and cute.”
- “Funny and colorful!!!”
- “Game itself is funny and addictive.”
- “Not funny at all.”
- “I like it, but it's not funny. I enjoy animals, so I will play this for solving puzzles because I like it very much.”
music
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its calming and enjoyable qualities, while others find it repetitive and not fitting for the game's theme. Many users express a desire for more music options, including the ability to switch between different tracks, as they feel the current selection can become monotonous. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, it detracts from it for others.
- “It's an absolutely amazing game; it keeps me busy and I love the music.”
- “Its also very calming and relaxing, and the music isn't annoying!”
- “Storyline is okay, and the graphics along with the music are pretty good as well.”
- “Would be great to see an option to switch between different music rather than just an on/off switch.”
- “Love this game please just add different music; it's not fit for a zoo theme, otherwise it's great.”
- “Most annoying music ever!!”
grinding
7 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and time-consuming, with many expressing frustration over the lengthy processes required to earn rewards and complete goals. While some find the game enjoyable, the repetitive nature of grinding often leads to boredom and a sense of being overwhelmed by the effort needed to progress.
- “Constant need to play the levels to earn tickets became too tedious for me.”
- “Fun game but it takes too long to complete the goals; it just gets tedious and boring.”
- “You are bumped back to 5, ripped off again and again, and the animal reward is slow and tedious.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users express significant frustration with the game's optimization, noting that it initially performed well but has since become problematic, leading to frequent hangs and poor performance. Many are urging the developers to address these issues to restore the game's previous quality.
- “This game started off well, but now it's not working properly. I'm really frustrated with the performance. Please fix it and make it like it was before. It's constantly hanging.”
- “I loved this game at first, but now it's become unplayable. The optimization has really gone downhill, and I'm very disappointed. Please address these issues.”
- “The game was enjoyable initially, but now it lags and crashes frequently. I urge the developers to optimize it better, as it's ruining the experience.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, particularly when interacting with animals that perform tricks or roar, creating a sense of connection and engagement.
- “The emotional connection I felt with the characters was truly profound.”
- “The story evoked a range of feelings, from joy to heartbreak, making it an unforgettable experience.”
- “I was moved to tears by the heartfelt moments and the depth of the narrative.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers enjoyable gameplay and impressive graphics, but many users find it overly challenging and costly, which detracts from its overall replayability.