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Good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 44
Date: August 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game must be good. But it remdinds me on Roller Coaster Tycoon. It's the same way how to build. But I think the idea is great. So. Must be a good game.

Another Good God Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 58 / 60
Date: October 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game takes up a lot after the Theme Park series but is a lot more in depth and better in my opinion. You have to keep the customers and your zoo animals happy. You hire animal handlers, tour guides, and clean up crew. If you played Theme Park you will find this game has a lot of the same tests and struggles. You have 50+ different animals to choice from and you get to choose their sex (Yes they reproduce). Now making the pens for your new found friends is fun! You start out with green grass... you have to make the enviroment for all the critters from the jungle to the artic from rocks to waterfalls. This is indeed an intense game. If you like god games you will probably like this...

MICRSOFT DOES IT AGAIN!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 21
Date: October 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Whoa microsoft really knows what their customers want. this is an inngenious idea i mean it'll get get kids hooked for hours on end! well i thinkk this and flight simulator 2002 will be the best games of the 2001-2002 year

ZOO TYCOON LOOKS fABULOUS ! !

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 10
Date: October 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Ok, I just saw something about a game called ZOO TYCOON, and knew that amazon, which always has everything, would have it listed if there was such a game. Sure enough - here it is !! I am a THE SIMS and ROLLER COASTER TYCOON fan, and if you are, or have never played either believe me get ZOO TYCOON ! Even though I have not yet played it, I know its gonna rock ! Just imagine building your own zoo, and picking all the animals you want ! WOW ! I can not wait. I am in Canada, so I will probably have to wait longer to be able to have this game than people in the US. But I just want to say this looks like sooo much fun, and I would suggest to anyone and everyone to get it ASAP !

GREAT FAMILY GAME!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I don't normally play sims, but this one kept me entertained for hours right off the bat. Easy to get started with the tutorials, educational (learn about money management, animals, and plants), lushly detailed visuals. There's even Zoo Poo! This game further helps to prove that a good title doesn't have to contain blood and guts - oh your animals can escape, but the most they'll do is shake the heck outta people! Don't hesitate to get this one - it's a charmer.

Similarity to Roller Coaster Tycoon is no coincidence...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: October 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When I heard that Zoo Tycoon(ZT) is coming, I expect zoo version of that famous and interesting Roller Coaster Tycoon(RCT). And I found that my speculation was correct...so much! Don't get me wrong. I'm not sorry that ZT is similar to RCT. Actually I'm a bit satisfied and relieved that this is not the case of Pool of Radiance which tried to be different from Baldur's Gate and a bit failed in a gaming sense. All in all, I enjoyed ZT as much as I've enjoyed RCT. And I prefer animals to coasters...I am actually having more fun. So why didn't I give it 5 stars? Because ZT has no breaking-through ideas which is, as I mentioned before, good for this game.

Personal Favorite

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is the best computer game I have ever played. If you are a fan of strategy games then you will love this game. If not then I'm sure you will be after playing this game.

zoo tycoon is a very good buy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I am a big fan of games like zoo tycoon and I was not disappointed when I bought this game. The scenarios are great because they're challenging and each one is different so it stays interesting. The game is great, they're so many different options it keeps me playing for hours.

Da Best!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: October 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Zoo tycoon is the best Zoo Game in the world! Even the demo is really fun!!! The graphics are good and you can let your animals on the lose! You get to even select adult fee and childrens fee! So just get it!

It's Better Than I Imagined!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 21
Date: October 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I'm not a huge fan of zoos, but Zoo Tycoon (ZT) is better than I imagined! To sum it up, this is an AWESOME game!!!

I'm a newly married graduate student working on my Ph.D. I have been waiting patiently for a sim that comes close to the near perfection of the Rollercoaster Tycoon (RCT) series. Now the wait is over! I tried the ZT demo and was so hooked that I purchased the full version the very next day. The game play is amazingly similar to that of the RCT series, so fans of these games should have no problem.

For those of you who don't like to spend tens of dollars on sequels, you'll be happy with ZT since you'll find that they won't be necessary. ZT comes loaded with tons of animals, scenery, guest attractions, and other features that will ensure that no two zoos will ever be the same. [Picnic tables are even included...a pet peeve of mine about the RCT series.] There are 13 scenarios provided, but for those who prefer freeform zoo construction, there are dozens of options for you as well. You can even alter the amount of money you begin with so money will not be a problem if you truly want to rid yourself of constraints.

There is quite a bit of precision that is involved in playing ZT, from providing just the right balance of terrain types and foliage for each animal exhibit, to replacing worn out terrain and fencing. Most of the buildings can also be customized by painting their roofs. In addition, you have to be mindful of the number and gender of the animals you place in each exhibit. If conditions are right, the animals will have babies. If not, your animal population will start to decline due to illness, old age, or (sniff) an untimely death.

I'm sure that as players explore the challenges of ZT, there will be some talk about what is not currently available and should be in future sequels. I for one will spend countless hours enjoying ZT as is. ZT is a wonderful addition to the world of sims!

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