Marine Park Empire

About

Marine Park Empire is a business simulation game where you build and manage your own marine park. Create exciting habitats for a variety of sea creatures, keep visitors happy with fun attractions and restaurants, and balance the needs of your animals and profits. Expand to new locations and become a marine park tycoon!

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Play Modes

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for many players, reminding them of their childhood.
It features a wide variety of animals, both marine and terrestrial, allowing for diverse zoo designs.
Despite its flaws, the game can be enjoyable and addictive, especially for those who appreciate tycoon-style gameplay.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, making it difficult to enjoy without interruptions.
The AI for both animals and staff is problematic, often leading to animals starving or not being cared for properly.
The user interface and controls are clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and gameplay frustrating.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
50%
36%
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and lacking detail, with some users describing them as "eye-bleeding" and "creepy." Despite these shortcomings, many players appreciate the nostalgic charm and smooth performance, even on low-end hardware, while acknowledging the presence of glitches and AI bugs. Overall, the visuals may not meet modern standards, but they still hold a special place for those who grew up with the game.
- “The game offers some nice graphics; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- “Graphics can be outdated, but it is still a gem of a game that was a huge part of my childhood.”
- “The graphics are eye-bleeding.”
- “The graphics are outdated, undetailed, and kind of creepy (the people don't have eyelids).”
- “The only problems I have are that the graphics are still like they used to be, and that workers are still prone to bugging out just like they were on the CD game.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of engaging open-world mechanics and crafting elements, but it suffers from clunky movement and poorly functioning AI, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some appreciate the visuals and the inclusion of mechanics from Zoo Empire, the overall execution is deemed lackluster, with a lack of motivation to progress through the lengthy campaign. Overall, the gameplay is described as joyless and inconsistent, with some mechanics being overly simplistic or difficult to grasp.
- “The game has lots of epic animals, crafting, loot, and open world mechanics, making it a great experience.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are mostly simple enough to understand, although some can be a bit frustrating.”
- “Zoo Tycoon 2 is by all means the superior game in every category, with mechanics that generally work as intended.”
- “It's overall gameplay can be a tad irritating, especially with a good chunk of clunky movement issues and how the AI in the game doesn't exactly work too well.”
- “There isn't a lot of motivation to get the 7 secret animals, as the core gameplay isn't fun enough to slog through the needlessly long campaign.”
- “The gameplay in this game, I've realized, is just joyless.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's story is primarily linear, which some players appreciate, but it is marred by significant technical issues, such as save game bugs that can lead to frustrating crashes during scenario missions.
- “The game features a linear story that lacks depth and engagement.”
- “There is essentially no story to speak of, making the experience feel hollow.”
- “I encountered a save game bug that caused the game to crash after spending hours on a scenario mission.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting various bugs and glitches that affect the experience. While some players find the issues to be mild and manageable, others describe the menus and controls as particularly problematic. Overall, the game features appealing graphics, but the stability concerns detract from its overall enjoyment.
- “This is so buggy.”
- “It wasn't bad, mildly buggy, nightmare menus and controls, but not bad.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Users indicate that the game offers some replayability, but it does not reach a high level, suggesting that while there are elements that encourage multiple playthroughs, they may not be sufficient to keep players engaged for extended periods.
- “The game offers high replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
- “I love the replayability factor; every time I play, I discover new strategies and outcomes.”
- “With its diverse character builds and random events, the game has incredible replayability that keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Some replayability.”
- “High replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive sound design, which effectively enhances the overall experience and draws players into the game world. Reviewers note that the audio elements contribute significantly to the mood and tension, creating a captivating environment that keeps players engaged.
- “The sound design immerses you completely, creating an atmosphere that feels both haunting and beautiful.”
- “Every corner of the game world is filled with rich details that enhance the overall atmosphere, making it feel alive.”
- “The atmospheric effects, from the lighting to the ambient sounds, draw you into the experience and keep you engaged.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality, while the sound design and narrator have drawn criticism for being less favorable.
- “The music in this game is absolutely fantastic, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic and engaging.”
- “The sound design is top-notch, with a diverse range of tracks that keep the energy high and the player motivated.”