Jurassic Island: The Dinosaur Zoo
- November 23, 2015
- Framelinenetwork
Get on Steam"Jurassic Island: The Dinosaur Zoo" is a management simulation game where players build and maintain their own dinosaur park on a tropical island. The game features a variety of dinosaur species, each with their own unique needs and behaviors, which must be cared for in order to keep the park running smoothly. Players must balance resource management, research, and park maintenance while ensuring the safety and well-being of their dinosaur inhabitants.
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Reviews
- The game has a charming artistic style with good 2D graphics and cute dinosaur models.
- There is potential for the game to improve and become enjoyable if the developers address the issues.
- Some players find it fun as a gag gift or for making bad reviews.
- The controls are broken and confusing, making gameplay nearly impossible.
- The game lacks a proper tutorial and clear instructions, leading to frustration and confusion.
- It is filled with bugs and performance issues, making it unplayable for many users.
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag, with some users praising the quality of the 3D and 2D graphics, while others criticize them as awful and plagued by numerous bugs. Additionally, the lack of customization options for graphics and sound has been noted as a drawback. Overall, while there are some appealing visual elements, fundamental flaws detract from the overall experience.
“The 3D graphics are impressive.”
“The 2D graphics are well-designed.”
“The graphics look awful.”
“Those qualities are sadly overshadowed by the vast amount of fundamental flaws I have found, including not being able to attract customers, not gaining money back after removing pricey buildings and other placements, and a number of other graphical and logical bugs.”
“There are no options for graphics or sound.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of functionality and confusing mechanics, leading to frustration as players struggle to understand the basics and often find themselves restarting due to financial difficulties.
“There is zero gameplay here.”
“The mechanics didn't work.”
“I have had to restart several times, trying out things at random to figure out the basics of gameplay, and I still find myself going broke pretty quickly.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often highlighted for its indie vibe, drawing comparisons to soundtracks from indie films and other media, which enhances the overall atmosphere and experience.
