Zoo Tycoon 2 DS

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  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Feb 4, 2008
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: In Zoo Tycoon 2 DS, players create the zoo of their dreams while collecting and caring for their favorite animals from every continent. The game features three game modes including Zoo Designer Mode, Zoo Director Mode and all new Zookeeper Mode which gives players the ability to view andIn Zoo Tycoon 2 DS, players create the zoo of their dreams while collecting and caring for their favorite animals from every continent. The game features three game modes including Zoo Designer Mode, Zoo Director Mode and all new Zookeeper Mode which gives players the ability to view and care for three-dimensional versions of animals. Zoo Tycoon 2 DS also features new animals and environments, as well as complete use of the touch screen and DS Stylus for all zoo activities, ranging from zoo construction to purchasing animals. Players can also exchange zoo data with friends via multicard play and compete to see who can build the best zoo. [THQ]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Thunderbolt
    80
    Building zoos is a piece cake and there are enough options to satisfy most players. Serviceable graphics detract from the experience, as do technical limitations, but those can be forgiven.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    74
    Overall, Zoo Tycoon 2's greatest appeal will be to younger gamers or tycoon game fans who don't mind exchanging complexity for the ability to play a tycoon game on the road.
  3. GamingExcellence
    70
    The game does a pretty good job at being fun, but when it comes to a good tycoon experience, it falls short.
  4. Nintendo Power
    70
    Nevertheless, the title is a good choice for zoo enthusiasts and as a first step for players new to Tycoon sims. [Mar 2008, p.88]
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  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    60
    While not terrible, Zoo Tycoon 2 suffers from a lack of sheen that creeps like dry rot into the foundations of the game, dulling the whole experience.
  6. Extreme Gamer
    56
    If you are the type of gamer who enjoys simulation building games then Zoo Tycoon 2 will give you a healthy excuse to build the trump palace of Zoos. If you haven’t liked “Tycoon” games in the past, don’t start with DS version of Zoo Tycoon 2.
  7. Gaming Age
    25
    A watered down port.

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  3. Negative: 2 out of 2
  1. Ludbig
    Apr 15, 2015
    3
    It doesn't even have anything to do with zoo tycoon 2. The animals are incredibly few and everything about making the zoo is ridiculouslyIt doesn't even have anything to do with zoo tycoon 2. The animals are incredibly few and everything about making the zoo is ridiculously limited. Poor in every way.… Expand
  2. SalM.
    Mar 14, 2008
    2
    A pathetic attempt to port the amazing Zoo Tycoon 2 to Nintendo DS. Only a few animals, horrible graphics, and a rocky designing scheme lead A pathetic attempt to port the amazing Zoo Tycoon 2 to Nintendo DS. Only a few animals, horrible graphics, and a rocky designing scheme lead to the demise, while the overall game has nothing to it. The zookeeper mode has you playing 4-8 second attempts at minigames to take care of the animals. You cannot explore the exhibits, or your zoo. DO NOT BUY!… Expand

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#98 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008