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Simple & Addicting

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 22
Date: June 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

What could be simpler than matching three or more like items in a row and clearing them from the board? Not much and that's the basic control scheme of my new addiction, Zoo Keeper.

Like Othello and Tetris, Zoo Keepers controls and rules are simple enough for any type of gamer to understand right away, yet the gameplay is varied and can be rather deep. Aside from the basic game of meeting the levels quota of animal tiles to progress to the next level, there is a Quest Mode that gives you challenges like only matching one type of animal and Time Attack in which you only have 6 minutes to clear as many animal tiles as possible.

My favorite feature though is 2 Player Battle. If you have a friend with a Nintendo DS, you can play against each other wirelessly with only one Zoo Keeper game. Download time to the second DS is under a minute so before you know it you're battling your friend. For every animal tile and combo you score, your opponents timer is reduced.

Other games may have flashier graphics and bigger hype machines but few can rival Zoo Keeper in sheer fun. A must for every DS owner who likes puzzle games.

Very Addicting!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: February 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Ok. So I'm a 35 year old adult and I'm addicting to this video game. I don't even normally play video games! I got this for my 10 year old son for Valentines Day. He made the mistake of showing me how to play because now I'm addicted and he's not getting any time to play. haha! It is definately for people who enjoy puzzle games. For those of you who like puzzle games, I strongly recommend "Zoo Keeper."

Zoo Keeper....boy, is it addicting......

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: March 05, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I'm a big fan of the PC Puzzle game, Bejeweled. Considering that I've always wanted Bejeweled to play on the go and, as of this writing, they've yet to bring it to the Gameboy Advance...I've waited patiently for a puzzle game similar to it. When I'd heard that Zoo Keeper was, basically, a Bejeweled clone except with Animals instead of Jewels; I approached it with some hesitance. How could a puzzle game like that be as addicting as Bejeweled? Well, I got Zoo Keeper and, now after playing, it's even more addicting than Bejeweled to me. There's something endearing about the game that makes you want to play. It has a storyline to it, for one, in which you play as a zoo keeper. You must keep the animals orderly by lining them up in rows of three or more. With several different playmodes(such as my favorite, quest)- you have different variety in your gameplay so things are always interesting. Plus, you can play against others with only one card considering they have a DS, too. The wacky thing about Zoo Keeper is that it's extremely simple... simpler than most other puzzle games. Anyone can pick it up and play.
Gripes?....well, the only gripe I had with Zoo Keeper is the gameplay soundtrack. It can get rather annoying, at times, yet once you play it awhile..it continues to play on in your head long after you've finished the game.
Other than that...Zoo Keeper is fun, addicting, and challenging. Who cares that it's a clone of Bejeweled. I know I sure don't. This is definitely a keeper for all puzzle game fans.

Another proof polygon counts doesn't count

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: June 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Zoo Keeper is a very straight forward game. Like most puzzle games, you need to group animals together and make them disappear so you "capture" them back into the zoo that they ran loose from. The gameplay is so easy that anyone can pick it up and play. Nonetheless, the migration to DS made the game even more accessible for the general audience. Instead of move curser, select and press button to confirm, on DS all you need to do is point and move. That makes the interface so much simpler and non-gamer friendly. I gave it to a colleague who has never played video game to try. She tried it and addicted to it cos she said it is so easy to play. Now she is considering getting a pink DS just to play this game.

Nonetheless, games applying the same gameplay throughout needs different ways to keep you going. Zoo Keeper has several modes - main game, marathon race, quest, battle etc., though applying the same principles but using different constraint. For example in the quest mode you have to meet certain conditions to pass through each stage and score a higher mark. If you managed to score high marks in all the single player mode, you can unlock the Master or extremely difficult mode to challenge yourself. This kind of keep the game going for you.

Graphics wise it doesn't have superb polygon counts. The debate of processing power for the DS died down after it successfully captured the market and fended off the aggression from PSP, remaining as the market leader. Zoo Keeper is a good indication of the advantage of easy gameplay. This kind of puzzle game is definitely a good choice for you to play on the go or just stay home chill out and kill time. If you are into puzzle games like Tetris, Zoo Keeper will be a good choice for you - with some subtle humour scatter around the game too :)

The most addicting game ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: March 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I've heard this game was available for the PC, but never played it on that format. But when I saw it for the DS, I picked up figuring it would be something cool to play. Apparently, it takes up too much of my time-- the game is extremely addicting and just too much fun to play (just line-up 3 like-kind animals to clear them-- sort of like a Tetris or Columns theme). As an experienced gamer for 24 years, never have I came accross such a game that is so simple and yet so addicting. The stylus works perfectly with this game, the music is catchy, there are a variety of game modes, and the humorous "boss" and humorous animal expressions will keep you laughing and upbeat.

The only problem with this game is that there doesn't seem to be any "end"-- or at least I haven't found one. All you do is basically try to outscore your highest score. Can't wait to see if they'll make a Zookeeper 2 with different animals.

Blame It on the Animals

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 11, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Yes, many people will compare this game to Bejeweled. It's an obvious one to make, but Bejeweled doesn't have the item type quotas to reach the next level. The recent price drop from $40 to $20 makes this game a must-buy. I held off until the price drop myself, but now I'm imagining all the fun I was missing prior to owning this game. The animal graphics are cute and the head zookeeper's comments are ridiculously funny because many times his intended meaning is lost in the translation ("Let's be loud!"). The game is addictive and will provide a lifetime of good use.

Best Game Boy puzzle game since Tetris?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: April 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I know, that's quite a claim, but I think it's true. Yes, it's basically Bejeweled, but there are enough new features to make this an instant classic.

The gameplay is addictive, even though the basic premise is simple (switch icons to line up at least three in a row of the same icon, which makes those icons disappear and more fall into place). The music will get stuck in your head, the lil' animals are preciously cute, and--as another reviewer mentioned--the imperfect translations of your boss' comments are hilarious (my favorite is the incomprehensible "78 points?", when it's impossible to actually score 78 points in the game).

The timed mode is the best, since you can always try to better your score and you know the game will only last six minutes...and seeing how fast you can clear the first stage is a lot of fun, too (my best: 6 seconds).

And of course, beating the game gives you the secret origin of the zookeeper himself! Something to shoot for in Normal mode...

Love it, love it, love it!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 8
Date: September 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I cant stop playing this game! Its addicting and fun! Makes you use your brain too:) Overall, its a great game.

GREAT FUN FOR ALL AGES

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: April 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Zookeeper is a lot of fun. It is very addicting. It is very easy to learn and will keep you playing for hours. It would be a great game to take on a trip to pass the time. Great for kids or adults. Hope you enjoy it if you decide to try it.

Good game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game a few months ago and I can say it is a pretty good game. Zoo Keeper is a puzzle adventure game where you have to slide three like animals to score points. I really like the music in this game because it's catchy and fun to listen to while trying play the various modes. The one thing that could have made this game amazing was the multiplayer, it was not as fun a I expected. Even without the multiplayer, Zoo Keeper is pretty addicting and is a game that you can come back time after time to beat your highest score or to spend a lazy sunday afternoon with. I recommend Zoo Keeper to anyone who loves puzzle games, you'll won't regret it.

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