Zoo Constructor
- January 3, 2020
- b-alive gmbh
Get on Steam"Zoo Constructor is an economic and animal simulation game that allows you to create and manage a profitable zoo with over 50 wildlife species from around the world. You can also design a realistic ecosystem and observe the interactions between animals and plants in various biomes. With various building and terraforming tools, create the landscape and infrastructure of your dream zoo or national park."
Reviews
- The game allows for creative construction and customization of zoo enclosures, especially with the no money required option.
- The visual style is appealing, with nice animations and solid shading, making it enjoyable to design and manage the zoo.
- The gameplay is decent for a building/management sim, and it controls more easily than previous Wildlife Park games.
- The game lacks a proper tutorial and clear explanations for icons, making it confusing for new players.
- There are performance issues such as lag and problems with water placement, along with a limited number of animal species.
- Objectives for advancing in the game can be overly restrictive, requiring players to meet specific demands that can hinder creative freedom.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-received, particularly for a building and management simulation, with users noting its decent quality even in early access. The visual style complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
“The visual style is already pretty good, and even in early access, the gameplay is decent for a building/management sim game.”
“Now, the more important part: the gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
“I found the mechanics to be overly complicated, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is inconsistent, leading to moments of boredom and confusion.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the current graphics show promise, particularly in animation, further improvements are needed to achieve a polished final product.
“If they continue to work on the animation, the full release's visuals will be really solid.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed and feel lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, making exploration feel dull and uninspired.”
