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AWESOME and ADDICTING

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 20
Date: December 02, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I was buying these for my sister who is in her thirties, when I read the latest review. I don't know what that person is talking about. I love this game and so does the rest of my family! The animals do make sounds, I love the zebra it's my fave!! The koalas scream or cry for their mothers. Anyway I had the first one, and it is completely boring compared to this, you can not even compare them. Night and Day! My daughter is 10 and loves this and I guess it's ageless because I am 40 and love it too! I think my daughter and I have about ten zoos each. AAA++++

overall, a good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 21 / 24
Date: June 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I thoroughly enjoyed the first incarnation, and am truly sinking my teeth into this one as well; really well-done game.

In particular, I'm thrilled that I don't have to search for the one hunk of 'trampled' terrain that makes sensitive animals unhappy, or play 'guess the magic incarnation' for terrain. This is much more fun, and although the critters are more 'cartoony' overall the game is much more solid.

I'm not thrilled that they're taking a page from the sims and releasing bits and parts that should have been incorporated into the game from the beginning. There's making a profit on your product, and then there's nickle and dime-ing your fan base.

Overall I'm pleased, but it would have been nice to not have to shell out $20 for upgrades to a $40 game, when...really.. they should have been in the release to begin with.

Oh - and the reviewer that tagged this 'defective by design' ? Yeah - it's not their fault you're not bright enough to work a computer. Spewing venom all over your review (and highlighting your ignorance) isn't the way to go about this. It's not them... it's you.

ZT 2 not as good as first

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 25 / 34
Date: November 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

First off let me say that I am a big fan of the original Zoo Tycoon (and expansion packs) and huge animal lover. I figured that this second version of Zoo Tycoon would be wonderful since it is still a ZT game, and it lets you interact with the animals from the guest or zoo keepers view. Well, the graphics are good, however I would have to stop there with listing it's good points. Those of you that played the original games will understand how fun, though sometimes tedious, it was to place a zebra in an exhibit and make sure you have just the right amount of savannah grass, dirt, water, trees, bushes... In this version, one of the first challenges was to place a pair of zebras in a pen. I did that however the pen was grass, and they were happy! Apparently they are not as effected by their surroundings as in the first. The shops and stalls are really just food, beverage and restroom stalls. I don't have any of the "educational" buildings like the aviary, or reptile house and I've been playing for a while. I don't know if the animals ever make noise, but when I am in zookeeper mode and in the pen with the animals they do not make any noises. I recommend seriously considering the purchase of this game and not just a spur of the moment buy like I did. If you want realistic animals, and needs, and sounds stick with the original.

A Good Improvement

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 13 / 14
Date: March 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I recently got this game bought for me as a gift. I have played and loved Zoo Tycoon the first edition and in many ways was a little hesitant about how much it could improve but I would like to say I was over all impressed. I have played now for several hours and I have had no problems that others have mentioned. They have improved the graphics a lot and I love being able to create water falls and new terrains. The old ways of having to have enough money for the right land is no longer there. And also you don't have to complete all the beginner levels to go up. Each section has a beginner, normal and hard. The reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because for me I fine the mouse to sensitive in the game and also end up with paths in places I didn't want. It took me a while to place things and also being able to create hills that my animals didn't get stuck on and then complain about. But over all I would say if you liked the first you will love this as it has got better. And if you like other tycoon type games this is a good one to try especially now at this price.

A Really Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: March 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Hi.First of all, I loved Zoo Tycoon and Zoo Tycoon 2, so did my brothers. Also, it is a lot more fun with the expansion pack Zookeeper collection. You get the przewalski wild horse, which is great for me, and the Jeep vehicle tour, which my brothers are really happy about. The only problem we had was our videocard. It was pretty old, too, we just got a new better one, and that was cheap, so now it works great. We do a lot more than just make zoos, too. We make pretend horse stables, farms, and we even imprison guests with tigers. Microsoft did a really good job with this one.

BEST GAME EVER!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: December 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

It's so weird because when I was playing the first game, I was thinking it would be so cool if you could interact with the animals. Then POOF They came out with Zoo Tycoon 2! There's just one bad thing: You won't be able to stop playing!!! :P

zoo tycoon 2 more awesome than the last

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: January 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is so much better than the last. you can get closer to the animals and pick your own research. there is more hands on activity with the animals. the kids are really enjoying it.

Better than their first game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: March 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Well worth the money spent...and too much to go into that is ALL new! I have truthfully just started the game in the past few weeks...and I am still "learning" new things within the game. It is a lot of work and more fun since this game (unlike the first Zoo Tycoon) allows you to mix and match different species of animals together in this game. The graphics are also well done...both in animals and people.

If you haven't tried any of the Tycoon series games...this one is well worth the time and money to spend.

Monkey Around

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: January 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Zoo Tycoon 2 is a game that is entertaining, educational and just downright fun. The object of the game is to build a world-class zoo. The game offers different terrains for you to explore. One must make the terrains comfortable and pleasing to the animals or they will get upset. Upset animals mean upset guests. Animals mate and give birth. You can sell animals or free them to the wild.
Guests want to be entertained and their is a variety of ways to do that. From activities to kiosks, guest will spend money! They love to eat too!
Build restaurants and food booths and don't forget the bathrooms!
This game has no violence! No one gets killed except the animals from old age or when they fight which is seldom. I highly recommend this game.

Fun and challenging but gets a little old

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: January 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Zoo tycoon 2 Zookeeper Collection is a great deal I got it for only $30 when Zoo Tycoon 2, African Adventure Expansion, and Endangered Species Expansions (all included in this package) Originaly cost about $20 each.

This game is really fun at first but after creating multiple zoos in Freeform and completing both Challange and Campaign modes the game has lost some of its fun but is definatly still 4 or more stars worth

People with slow computers will not enjoy the game as much as people with fast computers i recommend at least 1gb of ram

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