Planet Zoo

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 146 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 112 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 146
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  1. C4rn4ge
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    Graphics: 7.5/10 (animals and persons sometimes stuck in objects, texture resolution is not that good)

    Gameplay: 9/10 (economy is really simple)

    Performance: 7/10 (sometimes crashes)

    Playtime: endless
    Summary: 8.5/10 -> recommended and worth full price
  2. BikiniBodhi
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    This brings me back to my childhood playing the old Zoo Tycoon games, I am however missing some key features like playing as the Zoo Keeper and I also experienced a game breaking bug where my keepers wouldnt feed my flamingos... causing them to die.
  3. rainey06au
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    A beautifully crafted Zoo management masterpiece. Yet another magnificent game by Frontier to perfectly compliment Planet Coaster. Highly recommended for those who like to be creative and enjoy the management aspects of sim games.
  4. Timo30
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    If you like tycoons and animals this is game for you. It is a little bit complex to manage a zoo but if you played Planet Coaster then it is easier than playing it without some previous experience. So if you don't know what to play then this game is made for you :D
  5. andreandrade
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Absolutamente fantástico. Imperdível, até para quem não gosta do estilo. Detalhado, lindo, absolutamente customizável e muito, muito divertido. O melhor jogo do gênero de gerenciamento que já joguei, e joguei muitos.
  6. Nieogolony
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Okay so what to begin with... Oh man this game is so great. I was playing with my gf during beta and i thought that the game had so large content already and yet they managed to give much more content for the premiere. I wont spoiler anything and I suggest not to look up any lists of animals because you will discover them alone and wont be dissapointed. Cheers from Poland
  7. isaacboyyy
    Nov 6, 2019
    9
    After 30 hours of gameplay I can definitely say this game is one of my all time favorites. I know that with how Frontier is with their game franchises, how they nurture and grow them with updates and new content, we'll hopefully be in good hands. The animals are beautiful, and the management is tricky. It is so much fun to create a habitat, or a new part of your zoo. Excited to see whatAfter 30 hours of gameplay I can definitely say this game is one of my all time favorites. I know that with how Frontier is with their game franchises, how they nurture and grow them with updates and new content, we'll hopefully be in good hands. The animals are beautiful, and the management is tricky. It is so much fun to create a habitat, or a new part of your zoo. Excited to see what the future holds for this game!… Expand
  8. DonRoger
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Good geme, there are some big bus but other than that is a great game, 10 of 10.
  9. touchofheaven
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Замечательная игра, может затянуть на несколько десятков часов если вы хоть немного любите животных. Достаточное количество разнообразных видов животных, множество инструментов для воплощения своих фантазий в плане создания зоопарка мечте. Лучшая игра в жанре.Замечательная игра, может затянуть на несколько десятков часов если вы хоть немного любите животных. Достаточное количество разнообразных видов животных, множество инструментов для воплощения своих фантазий в плане создания зоопарка мечте. Лучшая игра в жанре.
  10. AlfredTButler
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    I really loved planet coaster and yet again Frontier made a lovely simulation. The Animals and the world around them are beautiful and the simulation is really complex and is going to take a while to get just right. Planet Zoo isn't as casual as Planet Coaster so keep that in mind. I haven't had any bugs or crashes like other people here. Maybe its because of better hardware? And i do notI really loved planet coaster and yet again Frontier made a lovely simulation. The Animals and the world around them are beautiful and the simulation is really complex and is going to take a while to get just right. Planet Zoo isn't as casual as Planet Coaster so keep that in mind. I haven't had any bugs or crashes like other people here. Maybe its because of better hardware? And i do not understand a 1 Star rating if you don't like it it does not mean its utter garbage! For People who like good Simulations and beautiful animals go ahead, you won't regret the purchase!… Expand
  11. lightyears
    Jan 9, 2023
    8
    It looks based on planet coaster. But it is a good game. Graphics are impressive. Nice animal behaviour. Enough possibilities and animals. A weak point are the unrealistic expensive add on packages.
  12. Mister_Jey
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    → Y a-t-il des singes dans votre parc ?
    Planet Zoo est un jeu de gestion absolument génial. Les animaux sont criant de réalisme, notamment dans leurs animations. À préciser cependant une baisse de FPS importante lorsque votre parc commence à avoir beaucoup de visiteurs, donc attention. Au départ, il demandera un peu de temps pour le prendre en main au niveau des outils de création, mais    → Y a-t-il des singes dans votre parc ?
    Planet Zoo est un jeu de gestion absolument génial. Les animaux sont criant de réalisme, notamment dans leurs animations. À préciser cependant une baisse de FPS importante lorsque votre parc commence à avoir beaucoup de visiteurs, donc attention. Au départ, il demandera un peu de temps pour le prendre en main au niveau des outils de création, mais une fois fait c'est un régal. Pour ceux qui ne se sentent pas capables de faire de belles constructions, il en existe des magnifiques à télécharger dans le workshop de Steam. Je ne peux que le recommander fortement, ne serait-ce que pour regarder les animaux dans leurs enclos, où se concentrer sur l'amélioration et l'optimisation de son zoo.

    Sortie en novembre 2019 / Développé par Frontier (RollerCoaster, Jurassic World Evolution).    … Expand
  13. Steelstruck
    Jun 9, 2021
    9
    The game is very fun, and I believe anyone who likes management sims (or not maybe) will thoroughly enjoy this game. One of my favorite parts is that each animal feels so unique not just in their needs but in their behavior and animations as well. It's also quite good fun to meticulously plan out your zoos layout to be conducive to good foot traffic, as well as to take hours to buildThe game is very fun, and I believe anyone who likes management sims (or not maybe) will thoroughly enjoy this game. One of my favorite parts is that each animal feels so unique not just in their needs but in their behavior and animations as well. It's also quite good fun to meticulously plan out your zoos layout to be conducive to good foot traffic, as well as to take hours to build gorgeous habitats for your animals that seem like something that would be in an actual zoo. I found that medium in franchise mode is a good difficulty level and I have no problem keeping my zoo afloat. My only complaints are that some of the animals in the DLC should have been in the main game but were probably planned to be dlc during the main game's development and whenever you get disconnected during franchise even just for a second you get immediately booted back to the main menu (the game saves for you when this happens) and then you have to reconnect and reload your whole game which with a larger zoo can take minutes, so maybe don't play franchise mode if you have spotty internet.… Expand
  14. apokalipto
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  15. Mangoturtle
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    Best Zoo/sandbox game out there! the staff can be a little janky at times but other than that one of my absolute favorite games!
  16. The_Sifi_Turtle
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    The gameplay and animals for this game are very nice and unique. Throw some great music in there and you've got planet zoo.

    Highly Recommended (even at full price).
  17. Adriarro
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    That game has everything it should have. I don't know what else should be added. Only new animals and buildings are in my mind.
  18. elefsar
    Apr 29, 2021
    8
    Gayet güzel bir oyun, başlarda biraz zorluyor ama. Atmosfer, grafikler ve oynayış güzel. Hikaye yok tabi.
  19. bjar5232
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    I have been playing this game for almost 2 years now and this is probably my favorite tycoon game ever, just watching your zoo grow and seeing your animals thrive is incredibly entertaining, there isn't a whole lot to talk about when it comes to negatives, the only things i could really say are bad is the franchise mode mostly because the online economy is absolutely busted, but other thanI have been playing this game for almost 2 years now and this is probably my favorite tycoon game ever, just watching your zoo grow and seeing your animals thrive is incredibly entertaining, there isn't a whole lot to talk about when it comes to negatives, the only things i could really say are bad is the franchise mode mostly because the online economy is absolutely busted, but other than that it's a great game!… Expand

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#89 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    Planet Zoo is a great journey to the world of exotic animals, kept in captivity for the eyes of others. It is a complex, generous and beautiful game with lots of interesting ideas. The tax for its generosity is bad controls and higher hardware requirements. [Issue#300]
  2. Trusted Reviews
    Feb 11, 2020
    80
    Planet Zoo is a fantastic zoo management game that I wholeheartedly recommend, whether you’re looking for some Zoo Tycoon nostalgia kicks, or simply love animals. It’s admittedly not a massive leap forward from previous zoo games, but the conservation focus and gorgeous visual polish revitalises the genre for modern audiences.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2020
    85
    I played the game almost non-stop for several days and I feared that after this kind of marathon I will forever hate it but it didn’t happen. Planet Zoo educates and entertains – in marvellous scenery to boot. [01/2020, p.62]
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