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Whats the point?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 95
Date: September 16, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the worst tycoon games I have ever played, and most of them are terrible to begin with. What is the point in adding on to an already terrible game?!

Zoo Tycoon Expansion pack:Marine Mania

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: February 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Just a NOTE of caution--THIS DOES NOT WORK WITH ZOO TYCOON 2!
My grand daughter found this great price on Amazon, and talked me into buying it for her--only to have her in tears when it arrived would not load. I did what I should have done before I bought it and realized our mistake.

BEWARE! Does not work with Zoo Tycoon 2 for Mac!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: December 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

My daughter really wanted the Marine Mania expansion pack, so I searched the internet until I found it at Amazon. All the details appeared to indicate that this product worked with Zoo Tycoon 2. However, it only works for Zoo Tycoon 2 for Windows, NOT for Macintosh. Therefore, I now own software that I cannot use, as we have Zoo Tycoon 2 for Mac. If you are a Mac owner, make sure that you do not get caught making this mistake.

Not really for kids?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: December 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game for my 2 kids age 6 and 8. The game is a little bit too complicated for them. I had to sit down and try and learn it to allow them to play. The game ran way too slow for my patience and required a lot of learning. I would only recommend it for older kids or adults who have alot of time to invest and already have a pretty powerful computer system.

Great Double Expansion Pack to have!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 31 / 32
Date: December 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I was quick to get the first expansion pack (Dinosaur Digs) being a fan of Jurassic Park...how could I resist building my own Dino adventure. After playing with Dinosaurs....how could I see feeding fishes in this 2nd expansion any fun? Well, I'm happy to say it is...and this pack adds a LOT!
I admit, I only got this game because it was on sale....and I am glad I did! First, if you don't have Dino Digs...do not worry, because this pack comes with it included! That's right you get Marine Mania and Dino Digs both at the same time! For those previous owners of Dino Digs, there was a rebate available for buying this reduntantly. (check with Microsoft for current availbility and details).
So, the Dino Digs part....ya, its cool. You get dinosaurs to add in (which are violent and expensive as you can imagine) along with other ancient ice-age friends and some great prehistoric theming elements!
The Marine mania adds a lot to the gameplay. First, you are able to now think on another plane of building as your tank displays can be tall and deep opposed to the just the X & Y layouts of your other creatures. Second, some of these animals like to perform...not only do you custom build their show tank and arena for guests (unlike the other 1 click drop and place bear insta-shows in the game)...but you also customize the show "script" (ie: what tricks they do and what order) A neat little income aspect to control. Thirdly, there is of course a great variety of new animals ranging from dolphins to eels to squid along with a few amphibic animals...and of course the great marine life themed shops, statues, and attractions.
Everything else I've said about Zoo Tycoon in another review stays the same...the game is a bit challenging of a sim. There are tons of factors to control while building and caring for your park. If you enjoy Zoo Tycoon, you will absolutely love what this expansion pack opens your game to become. This adds so much that it'll make the game playable countless times (did I mention the wonderful "freeform" sandbox modes!?) All I have else to say that if Rollercoaster Tycoon 2 and this Expanded Zoo Tycoon were all one game...I would never have to open my CD tray!

Marine Mania

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 18 / 21
Date: November 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I just want to say this because I think most of the reviewers left this out. This has BOTH Marine Mania & Dinosaur Digs.

Fun but....

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 16
Date: November 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The reason I gave Marine Mania a 4 is due to lack of information.Just like Dino Digs you are on own knowing what keeps the fish happy.Microsoft/Blue Fang need to take a lesson from Maxis and come out with a manual everytime you release a expansion.I guess when your Bill Gates you don't care about us average hard working people as long he gets our money.

Fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I really enjoyed the first Zoo Tycoon, and for people who want to create the ultimate animal park, this is the expansion pack to get. There is a wealth of detail in this game and quite a lot of new features. I love the listening to the people cheer at my dolphin shows, and the creepy calls of a full dinosaur park in action is something to behold! There is a wonderful range of animals to choose from, as well as food stalls and decorate accents.

However, I find this version a little more difficult to use. Setting up your aquatic tanks, keeping them clean, and creating a show tank take a little persistance and concentration. There also seems to be a new feature of the dinosaur park in that even if you use the strongest fences and keep them meticulously maintained, the carniverous dinos can still bash through and cause a little havok on your park. I get the impression though that this might have been intentionally built into the design, and that perhaps dinos are supposed to be more of a challenge to keep. (Hence also the requirment to keep a helocopter pad in your park to capture stray dinos.) I like to keep a well ordered park myself, but there is some fun also in watching a huge raving dino rage about your pathways, flinging guests and causing screaming and pandemonium!

This is a good game, but more suited to adults or children with high attention spans and a lot of patience. I did have a few minor problems with my dino park crashing, but it seems to be a relatively rare occurance. Overall, I recommend this game for any one that loves detailed simulation games that allow you to get into the nitty gritty of creating.

Wicked!!!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: March 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I love this game 'cause I love animals (especially dolphins). I think it's cool that you can build marina shows and everything!! I hate that you have to pay to get more animals, though, but if you're bored at home, don't watch TV, get ZOO TYCOON!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fun game for the entire family!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The Zoo Tycoon series is one of the greatest thing to happen to RTS (Real Time Strategy) since the invention of the optical mouse! Marine Mania offers a new twist with the introduction of animals that must have aquatic habitats.

This game also comes with the "Dinosaur Digs" expansion, which is frustrating if you have already purchased it, and great if you haven't The combination of the games gives you a ton of challenging scenerios and batch of animals to keep in your zoo.

I only wish you could pick up unhappy guests and throw those whiners in the lake like you can in Roller Coaster Tycoon!

Overall, this is a fabulous game with tons of replay value. It is a good, non-violent game to add to your collection.

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