Zoo Tycoon DS

Zoo Tycoon DS

Altron THQ October 11, 2005
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OpenCritic

Fair

51

IGDB

69FAIR

OpenCritic Score

32
Reviews
16%
Recommend
68
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Score Distribution

90-100
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"You can take a certain hypnotic bliss from simply working along calmly and peacefully, making sure that your park is running as smoothly as it can and improving the conditions for your ever-growing menagerie of creatures. This game was never going to be he bombastic launch title that blows the minds of gamers. Zoo Tycoon is a different pace of game for a different type of player. With the Xbox One Microsoft are looking to create a device that provides all forms of entertainment, for everyone, and a game like Zoo Tycoon certainly shows their commitment to creating a broad base. It may ultimately be a little shallow, but it has bags of charm and there is more than enough on offer here to provide hours of animal magic."

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In Zoo Tycoon DS you design and run your own zoo using the Nintendo DS. Place enclosures guide foot traffic and manage resources to keep animals healthy and visitors satisfied. Each species has specific needs like diet and habitat size requiring careful planning. The touch screen lets you interact directly with animals and structures adding a hands on layer to the management. The game balances accessibility with long term challenge. Players often note how small details like animal behavior and guest preferences create unexpected hurdles. With over 40 animals to collect and custom terrain tools it offers replayability without overwhelming newcomers. A steady pace and intuitive controls make it a favorite for handheld zookeeping sessions.

Game Modes

Single player

IGDB Rating

51.0

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