Zoo Tycoon (2001)

 PC
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 92
  3. Negative: 9 out of 92
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  1. MarkD.
    Apr 9, 2002
    5
    Standard Fare for a tycoon game. I doubt that I'm alone when I say that there is a lot of ratsh*t swimming in the Tycoon Pool. The concept is original, but this is just another developer trying to rip off Chris Sawyer's Excellent game. The graphics are also pretty average, the sound track could be improved, and there are lots of tiny bugs.
  2. J42Hmusic
    Apr 5, 2011
    7
    The best thing about this game was having the responsibility of looking after all the animals, but at the same time learning a lot about them. However, the graphics were undetailed, the sound kept going wrong and I became bored incredibly easily.
  3. Kurtz
    Dec 22, 2011
    7
    Excellent game for those who sim city type games. Tons of animals, buildings and the two expansions are also quite good. Honestly I wouldn't go back to the game as I did play it when I was alot younger. Children would really enjoy this game. Once you make a zoo big enough though it starts to get boring and micromanaging gets to be a pain. Imagine literally hundreds of animals that all needExcellent game for those who sim city type games. Tons of animals, buildings and the two expansions are also quite good. Honestly I wouldn't go back to the game as I did play it when I was alot younger. Children would really enjoy this game. Once you make a zoo big enough though it starts to get boring and micromanaging gets to be a pain. Imagine literally hundreds of animals that all need attention and happiness..but if that's your thing- you'll love this game.… Expand
  4. Frenchchef
    Nov 17, 2012
    7
    The game is fairly old-school and was a fun game to play a long time ago and I enjoyed it, aside from a few bugs. The newer one is much better and has fixed many of my problems though.
  5. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 24, 2013
    7
    Overall, not bad.
  6. Aozz101x
    Jan 17, 2014
    5
    one of the least fav game that i enjoy

    this isnt bad orm good it an ok game the game would be more worth as a 3d game
    the animals are awesome to use and play this still one thing that bugs me and it the gameplay on this game the way they use this just does not smeen interested in my fav game of all
  7. DominikCZE
    Nov 10, 2013
    7
    A solid game. The graphics could have been better for its time, the gameplay was decent. It was riddled with multiple tiny bugs that took a bit away from the experience. To sum it up, basically a Sim City the zoo edition.

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
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#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. All Game Guide
    60
    Beyond basic maintenance, you'll mostly just watch and wait for the next rush of action.
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  2. PC Gamer
    48
    This game has the imaginative spark of a wet napkin. [Jan 2002, p.76]
  3. Adrenaline Vault
    40
    Due to severe problems in graphics and gameplay, this title cannot hold a candle to "RollerCoaster Tycoon," still firmly at the head of the class.
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