Zoo Park

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Zoo Park is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Excalibur and was released on June 13, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

From the towering giraffe to lovable meerkats, in Zoo Park: Run Your Own Animal Sanctuary you'll care for over 30 animals from all four corners of the Earth including lion, gorilla, coyote, puma, moose, raccoon, wolverine, snow leopard and the black bear.

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game is easy to understand and play, making it suitable for casual gamers.
It has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older zoo simulation games, which some players appreciate.
The game can be enjoyable for a short period, providing a fun distraction for those looking to pass the time.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes and poor controls, making it frustrating to play.
It lacks depth and variety, feeling like a simplified version of Zoo Tycoon with limited customization options.
Many players find the graphics and overall presentation dated, which detracts from the gaming experience.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is reminiscent of classic city-building simulators, particularly Zoo Tycoon, but many players find it clunky and lacking depth. While the atmosphere is praised, the mechanics feel outdated, with limited interactions and a focus on research rather than engaging activities. Overall, players desire more complexity and variety in gameplay to enhance their experience.
- “Great atmosphere, great gameplay, simplistic.”
- “I'd love to see more in-depth gameplay, where the animals do not inbreed (and add a pedigree system for keeping track of who is related to who), the animals fight, groom each other, socialize and play, etc.”
- “Gameplay not too bad to be honest.”
- “We all loved the core gameplay of Zoo Tycoon at first glance; this does too, but this game ruins all of the old mechanics of the original Zoo Tycoon.”
- “Six hours into my gameplay and all I have to do is keep the game on fast forward and research animals that I don't have any desire to actually put into my park.”
- “The majority of this gameplay is truly just waiting for things to unlock -- and having access to everything in freeplay?”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as reminiscent of older city-building simulators from the 90s and early 2000s, with a simplistic 2D style that is slightly better than the original Zoo Tycoon. While some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and the variety of animals, many express a desire for more modern and appealing visuals, as well as improved user interface and sound design. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate for a simulation game, but not impressive by contemporary standards.
- “Graphic: 8/10 (for a sim like this)”
- “This game is a cute little zoo simulation game with okay 2D graphics (a little better 2D graphics than Zoo Tycoon 1's graphics). The animal selection is good, with animals from all four hemispheres of the planet and all seven continents.”
- “Graphics are of 'older construction'.”
- “I bought it thinking it was a graphically simple wildlife park/zoo tycoon, etc.”
- “Zoo Tycoon 2 is obviously much higher end in terms of graphics and overall gaming satisfaction, but if you are a lover of simulation games related to zoos and management, then this is not a bad game to add to your collection.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes and glitches that significantly impact gameplay.
- “I experienced crashes, glitches, and more.”
- “I experienced crashes, glitches, and more.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game enjoyable initially, but it quickly becomes repetitive, leading to a low replay value.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to deleting or destroying objects, which can detract from the overall experience.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for being immersive and engaging, complementing the gameplay effectively while maintaining a simplistic design.
- “Great atmosphere, great gameplay, simplistic.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered to be unobtrusive, making it suitable for playing alongside podcasts or other music without distraction.
- “Great game to play with a podcast or music in the background.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of Kairosoft's games, including "Zoo Park Story," is characterized as lighthearted and engaging, making them enjoyable management simulations for players looking for a casual experience.