Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: VU Games
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2003
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
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  1. BrendanM.
    May 13, 2004
    10
    This is probably the best simulation game I've ever played. I have been a huge fan of Jurassic Park since I was six and this is a game that just can't be put down.
  2. JustinCherry
    Jun 16, 2004
    10
    F$%^ you Ign and gamespot this game rocks on any f*&% system. Thank you michael chricton for writing the book that inspired the movie that inspired the epic and (despite awful visitor and cleaner models) visually goregous, fantastic sounding game. The best sim ever (Got a problem with that asshole IGN? Do ya? Do ya? you asshole).
  3. BobM.
    Aug 4, 2003
    10
    This game is the best game i have ever played i can play it non stop for 48 hours easy.
  4. TyroneS.
    Jul 6, 2003
    10
    It is the best I have the game for PS2 and i cannot pout it down it has 10/10 grafics 10/10 sound 10/10 playabilaty and i love it!!!
  5. CalebD.
    Aug 12, 2003
    9
    Where else can you get a theme park and dinosaur buffet in one? this game rocks.
  6. [Anonymous]
    Jun 24, 2003
    10
    Awesome.
  7. Sam
    Aug 24, 2004
    9
    The year 2003 was not a good year for Vinvendi. Two titles saved it from being the worst publisher of the year. One was Metal Arms. The other you can guess right now. With stunning enviorments, great voiceovers by the cast (although all they say is what should we do about this and This is great! blah, blah, blah) and great controls. The only flaw is the visitor models. This is all i will The year 2003 was not a good year for Vinvendi. Two titles saved it from being the worst publisher of the year. One was Metal Arms. The other you can guess right now. With stunning enviorments, great voiceovers by the cast (although all they say is what should we do about this and This is great! blah, blah, blah) and great controls. The only flaw is the visitor models. This is all i will say, there piss poor. Other than that, this is a real gem.… Expand
  8. xXAnthonyXx
    Jun 17, 2011
    10
    This is one of my favorite games of all time. It's super creative and you can do almost anything you want. You can start you're on Jurassic Park! I love this game and you would too! It sucks it's hard to find, especially cheap.
  9. Rox22
    Jan 3, 2013
    7
    Basically it's Zoo Tycoon ala Jurassic Park. But that's not a bad thing. Really a great idea that is a ton of fun to play. But I do feel they could have done more with it.

    Overall: A good game and a must for Jurassic Park fans.
  10. Rubiales
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    The first dinosaur game that i played. A masterpiece of how can you build your own park with dinosaurs and be the next John Hammond. MUST HAVE FOR EVERY DINOSAUR FAN.
  11. AgentLvi
    Jun 27, 2023
    7
    Decent game. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best PS2 Game of 2003
17
#17 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Gamezilla!
    75
    When manipulating the camera, things tend to get sluggish and all fluidity is lost. Graphics are further hampered by the prevalent pop-up due to the small draw-in distance.
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  2. Game Informer
    88
    One of the best console business sims I've ever played. [Apr 2003, p.85]
  3. Gamers' Temple
    70
    Not a bad game for really patient people who love dinosaurs. If you don't fit into those groups then you probably won't like it.
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