Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition

About Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition

Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition is a management sim with strategy elements for Nintendo Switch. Universal Pictures released it in November 2020, bundling the base game with all three narrative expansions and dinosaur packs. You manage a dinosaur-filled island, balancing research, security, and visitor satisfaction. The expansions add story missions tied to Jurassic Park lore and new species. It’s a dense, content-heavy version of the base game, aimed at fans of long-term simulation projects. The focus is on building infrastructure, handling outbreaks, and tweaking dinosaur behavior.

Gameplay

You start by designing enclosures, assigning staff, and tracking resource chains. Each dinosaur has unique traits affecting aggression or breeding. You’ll constantly monitor health, security breaches, and public opinion. The expansions add story-driven scenarios like restoring Jurassic Park or recovering lost DNA. Play sessions mix micromanagement, fixing fences, adjusting diets, with strategic planning. Controls are functional but clunky on Switch, especially in handheld mode. Missions often involve restoring ecosystems or preventing escapes. The game rewards persistence, but its complexity can overwhelm newcomers.

What Players Think

Metacritic scores 75/100. Average playtime is 32 hours, with 17.2% completing achievements. Community moods are split: 48% “satisfied,” 30% “frustrated,” and 22% “bored.” Players praise the expansions but gripe about repetitive tasks and UI issues. A user review notes, “The expansions add 10+ hours, but the core loop feels grindy after a while.” 62% of players abandon the game before 20 hours. The Raptor Squad Skins and Dr. Wu DLC are popular, but 24% say the price tag for “Complete Edition” feels bloated.

PlayPile's Take

This edition is best for simulation enthusiasts who want 40+ hours of management content. At $60, it’s a mid-tier buy with 17.2% of players earning all 78 achievements. The expansions justify the price for die-hard fans but may feel like filler otherwise. It’s not a quick play, it demands patience and planning. If you enjoy tinkering with ecosystems and story-driven management, it’s worth the investment. Otherwise, stick to shorter strategy titles.

Storyline

Take charge of operations on the legendary islands of The Cinco Muertes Archipelago and bring the wonder, majesty and danger of dinosaurs to life. Build for science, entertainment or security interests in an uncertain world where life always finds a way. Bioengineer over 60 dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them. Play with life itself to give your dinosaurs unique behaviours, traits and appearances, then contain and profit from them to fund your global search for lost dinosaur DNA. Control the big picture with deep management tools or go hands-on to confront challenges on the ground or in the air. Expand your islands and choose your own journey in an captivating narrative featuring iconic characters from across the film franchise and decades of Jurassic World lore at your fingertips. Embark on a journey with captivating stories, challenging missions and more remarkable dinosaurs with three major expansions: Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary Jurassic World Evolution: Secrets of Dr. Wu