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About Parkasaurus

Parkasaurus is a single player casual city builder game with comedy and economy themes. It was developed by Washbear Studio and was released on August 12, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 1,787 reviews
gameplay97 positive mentions
grinding41 negative mentions

  • Charming and colorful art style with cute dinosaurs.
  • Relaxing gameplay that allows for creativity in park design.
  • Engaging mechanics with a unique fossil digging mini-game.
  • Lacks depth and challenge, making it easy to progress without much effort.
  • Some UI elements are clunky and can be difficult to navigate.
  • Limited variety in dinosaurs and decorations, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • gameplay

    292 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The gameplay of Parkasaurus is characterized by its charming art style and engaging mechanics, offering a mix of management and building elements that evoke nostalgia for classic tycoon games. While the game features a rewarding gameplay loop and introduces mechanics gradually through its campaign, many players find the initial learning curve confusing due to poorly explained mechanics and repetitive campaign structures. Overall, the game is praised for its fun and intuitive gameplay, though some players desire more depth and variety in its mechanics.

    • “The gameplay is awesome.”
    • “Parkasaurus is fun, absorbing, mechanically intuitive, and has a very cool art style.”
    • “The game mechanics are solid, however, and you can really go nuts with your creativity.”
    • “Unfortunately, you have to push through some confusing and unintuitive learning curves to understand the gameplay loop.”
    • “The first couple of campaign levels don't guide you through the gameplay, so much as tell you to do X and then you're on your own to put the pieces together.”
    • “You barely have to engage with the mechanics to pass every single campaign mission, and even the 'hardest' challenge is just a matter of patience.”
  • graphics

    274 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, cartoonish art style that appeals to players looking for a lighthearted experience. While some users appreciate the colorful and simplistic visuals, others find them underwhelming or buggy, with occasional graphical glitches. Overall, the game's aesthetic is seen as a major draw, particularly for those who enjoy whimsical designs and dinosaur themes, despite not reaching the fidelity of more realistic titles.

    • “The graphics and animations and creativity are phenomenal.”
    • “I adore the art style; every dinosaur is memorable and colorful, and so are the environments.”
    • “The graphics are bright and colorful; there's plenty of zooming in and out; and it's easy to see what's happening at a quick glance.”
    • “The graphics are terrible and while that's not a deal breaker in itself, it certainly detracts from my enjoyment.”
    • “Unfortunately it's not quite as good as Parkitect; the UI feels bloated and clumsy and the graphics are not as clean as Parkitect's.”
    • “Disorderly menus, noisy graphics, everything glitches into everything, pathfinding doesn't work properly.”
  • story

    120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    15% positive mentions, 80% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The game's story is described as light-hearted and charming, serving primarily as a backdrop for the campaign missions, which are generally straightforward and designed to teach gameplay mechanics. While some players appreciate the simplicity and fun of the missions, others feel that the narrative fades after the initial tutorial, with limited progression and a lack of unique objectives in later stages. Overall, the story adds a whimsical touch to the gameplay, but many players express a desire for more depth and variety in the campaign.

    • “Parkasaurus has a very basic story to tell, which is fun, light-hearted, and just falls in with the style.”
    • “Its colorful and silly (in the best way), and feels more like a dinosaur park in a storybook world than a serious setting with moral dilemmas and consequences.”
    • “The campaign mode has a cute little story to it as it teaches you about the various aspects of the game.”
    • “The story simply fades away in its existence after you finish the tutorial mission, leaving it nowhere to be seen in the other campaign missions, or their continued attempt at a storyline.”
    • “The campaign missions don't seem to progress in difficulty, and most can be completed by the time you build your second or third exhibit.”
    • “I'm not sure I needed a story either.”
  • grinding

    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    7% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 93% negative mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be largely tedious and repetitive, with many tasks feeling monotonous and lacking challenge. While some features, like the auto-dig option, help alleviate the grind, the need for constant manual adjustments and the overwhelming nature of certain tasks contribute to a sense of frustration. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the game's charm and short campaign missions, which prevent prolonged grinding.

    • “It is very nice that the campaign missions are short, so you're not grinding the same mechanics over and over again for hours (Two Point Hospital, I'm looking at you).”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A bit more grindy.”
    • “Incredibly boring and tedious.”
    • “Parkasaurus is cute, funny and full of dinosaurs, but it's also a repetitive and tedious tycoon game where most of the game is just spent laying out decorations at regular intervals or spam-filling a dinosaur pen with rocks and plants.”
    • “But I thought it was very tedious with the constant digging minigame, needing to 'go to town' to do certain things (just buying one animal can take up to 8 mouse clicks worth of menu navigating), manually opening the food crates every morning, and getting interrupted every night by the daily report which cancels whatever action you were doing.”
  • humor

    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in Parkasaurus is widely praised for its charming and whimsical design, featuring cute dinosaurs with googly eyes and funny hats that add a lighthearted touch to gameplay. Players enjoy the hilarious guest reviews and the amusing antics of the dinosaurs, although some note that the humor can become repetitive over time. Overall, the game successfully combines adorable visuals with a playful sense of humor, making it a delightful experience for fans of tycoon games.

    • “The design of the dinosaurs is ridiculously cute and funny.”
    • “Parkasaurus really hits the right buttons when it comes to the design of the staff and the guests; they are preposterous and funny.”
    • “The comments from the guest reviews are hilarious and such a good idea to take something that is usually quite boring and make it funny.”
  • music

    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as cute, pleasant, and fitting the overall tone, contributing to a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. However, many users noted its repetitiveness and lack of variety, with some wishing for more tracks to enhance the experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its charm and ability to immerse players, it could benefit from additional diversity to maintain engagement over longer play sessions.

    • “The music is cute.”
    • “I love this game's adorable style and soothing music.”
    • “The soundtrack is really nice and puts you in 'the zone.'”
    • “The music and sound effects are a bit repetitive, unfortunately, and it shows being an indie game like that.”
    • “I wish there was more variety in the music.”
    • “The music is cute but there's really only two tracks.”
  • stability

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    7% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 93% negative mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is characterized by a mix of minor glitches and occasional crashes, with many players noting that while it can be buggy, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. Some users experienced specific bugs related to gameplay mechanics and graphics, but many found that reloading saves or switching platforms helped mitigate these problems. Despite the stability concerns, the game remains recommended for fans of the management and tycoon genres.

    • “The game looks fantastic and runs great, being pretty small on your hard drive.”
    • “It looks and runs great; zooming in and out gives you an idea of their attention to detail.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that none of those buggy aspects had been fixed in the meantime, despite it looking like the developers are still working on the game - the focus instead seems to have been on adding more content.”
    • “It's good value but as I said before: buggy (it frequently crashes with no explanations and may be kind of frustrating to see your brand new exhibitions simply not there after a Unity crash...).”
    • “Disorderly menus, noisy graphics, everything glitches into everything, pathfinding doesn't work properly.”
  • optimization

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players experiencing smooth performance on higher-end machines, while others report significant issues, particularly when managing large zoos with many guests. Although the graphics are simple and charming, leading to generally good performance, stuttering and crashes occur under heavy loads. Overall, while the developers show promise in addressing optimization concerns, the game currently struggles on lower-end systems and during peak gameplay scenarios.

    • “The game has lots of additional mechanics that allow you to optimize your park and will keep you tinkering for hours (toppings on snacks that give performance boosts to your guests, for example!).”
    • “Their responsiveness, the additional content they have been developing, and their drive to optimize controls and performance has been impressive to observe as well.”
    • “Overall though, this game so far has been really fun to play, and I've had no issues with its optimization or any game-breaking glitches.”
    • “Shit performance”
    • “I had a few crashes, and I noticed some performance loss when I had a zoo with literally every dinosaur available in it and thousands of visitors.”
    • “Very cute and entertaining, but poorly optimized.”
  • emotional

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players overwhelmingly describe the game as "wholesome," highlighting its ability to evoke joy and nostalgia, often providing a comforting escape from stress and depression. The cute and fun elements, combined with heartwarming gameplay, create a light-hearted experience reminiscent of childhood, making it a beloved choice for those seeking emotional upliftment.

    • “Extremely wholesome game, made me forget about my crippling depression for a while, 10/10.”
    • “A heartwarming tycoon game with wonderful new tools, dynamics, and activities.”
    • “This game is one of those few games that made me feel like a child again.”
  • replayability

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the learning curve and variety of mechanics that encourage experimentation, others find it limited after completing the main content. The sandbox elements and custom world-building options offer some replay value, but many feel that once the game is mastered, it lacks the depth for extended play. Ultimately, opinions vary widely, with some praising its potential for replayability and others deeming it insufficient for long-term engagement.

    • “It has a ton of replay value, especially since it does have a little bit of a learning curve that encourages you to continuously try new things.”
    • “Fun sandbox game with a decently replayable storyline and custom world-building option.”
    • “It has amazing replay value and the potential of this game is just astronomical.”
    • “There's not much replayability and I 100% completed the game/achievements in 29 hours.”
    • “Replay value is pretty low once you've built a big park.”
    • “If I've learned everything there is to know about how to run the park in 10-15 minutes, then it's not gonna stand up to hundreds of hours of playtime/replayability (which I look for).”
  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of Parkasaurus is described as super chill and pleasant, reminiscent of classic theme park simulators with its lo-poly graphics and engaging sound design. While it offers a fun and cute environment, some players feel it lacks certain features that could enhance the overall experience. Overall, it stands out as a refreshing alternative to more corporate game releases.

    • “Having come out of early access and reviewing it on its current merits, Parkasaurus is a laid-back game with a pleasant atmosphere, which nonetheless feels like it is missing some features.”
    • “Fun park simulator with a ton of atmosphere.”
    • “Graphics: the low-poly graphics add the old dinopark tycoon - sim theme park feels to the atmosphere.”
    • “It's a breath of fresh air in an atmosphere of AAA corporate game releases.”
    • “The low-poly graphics add an old Dinopark Tycoon - Sim Theme Park feel to the atmosphere.”
    • “The sound atmosphere is on par with Rollercoaster Tycoon 3.”
  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users suggest that the monetization model could be improved by allowing players to pay for the ability to run TV ads after unlocking them, indicating a preference for more control over ad-related features.

    • “Once you unlock TV ads, it feels like they should make you pay to run them.”
    • “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I feel like the game is designed to push you towards spending money at every turn.”
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Play Times

14h Median play time
21h Average play time
5-30h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 24 analyzed playthroughs
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Parkasaurus is a casual city builder game with comedy and economy themes. Common tags for Parkasaurus include trading, dinosaurs, family friendly, isometric, building and others.

Parkasaurus is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 21 hours playing Parkasaurus.

Parkasaurus was released on August 12, 2020.

Parkasaurus was developed by Washbear Studio.

Parkasaurus has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Parkasaurus for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Parkasaurus is a single player game.