World of Zoo
- October 30, 2009
- Blue Fang
Get on Steam"World of Zoo" allows you to create and customize your own zoo, interact hands-on with over 40 different animal species, and build relationships with them. The game also features a animal creator, mini-games, achievements, and online connectivity for sharing user-generated content. You can also learn about each animal with National Geographic animal fact cards. *Note: Some animals depicted in promotional materials may not be included in the game.
PC
Windows
Nintendo Ds
Wii
Reviews
- The game is super nostalgic and brings back fond childhood memories for many players.
- It's a cute and fun game that is easy to play, making it great for young children.
- Players enjoy the customization options for animals and the interactive gameplay.
- The game lacks a significant amount of content compared to the Wii version, missing many beloved animals.
- Controls and mechanics are frustrating, with issues like unresponsive commands and limited camera movement.
- The game is considered too simplistic and repetitive, making it less appealing for older players.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are low-resolution and appear grainy at 1080p, which may detract from the experience for some players. However, the game's simple and charming art style is praised for its timeless quality and gentle demands on hardware, making it appealing despite its limitations. Overall, while not visually groundbreaking, the graphics contribute to a cute and educational atmosphere.
“Even now it's still cute and charming; the graphics are simple enough that it ages well.”
“I do praise the game for being gentle on PC parts, temperature-wise; I also praise it for including animal customization, believable animal sounds, a fun art style, and the attempt to be educational.”
“Looking for a masterpiece in a visual and aesthetic setting?”
“Low-res graphics designed for tiny screens look grainy at standard 1080p resolution.”
“Even now it's still cute and charming, but the graphics are simple enough that they age poorly.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its poor controls and mechanics, offering little challenge, which may only appeal to very young children. Overall, reviewers suggest that these shortcomings make the game unworthy of purchase.
“The gameplay is simple and accessible, making it great for very young children.”
“The mechanics are straightforward, which can be both a strength and a limitation.”
“The controls are intuitive, but some players may find the lack of challenge disappointing.”
“However, the gameplay is very poor due to the controls, mechanics, and a lack of challenge.”
“There is another in-game issue, which is the mechanics, or how the game works.”
“Overall, this is not a good game to buy because of the controls, mechanics, and a lack of challenge.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, particularly through the amusing animal designs and the randomness of creations that lead to unique and entertaining habitats. Players, especially those with children, find joy and laughter in the light-hearted, warm-hearted virtual animal care experience.
“Funny animals make serotonin :)”
“The randomizer button creates some hilarious combinations, making every habitat unique and personal.”
“It's very funny, and my daughter stays with me laughing at the animals while we play and create.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being limited, with repetitive tracks that can become monotonous, making it difficult for players to engage for extended periods.
“With very limited music, the same song playing over and over can make the game hard to play for longer than 30 minutes.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with the game frequently locking up the entire screen and restricting access to the PC when trying to exit, indicating a need for urgent fixes.
“The game is incredibly buggy; it locks up the entire screen and restricts access to my PC when I try to exit.”
“Frequent crashes make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
“I experience constant instability, with the game freezing at random intervals.”
