Ever wanted to build your own zoo? (Zoo Tycoon (DS))

Member Name: megaj21

Product:	Zoo Tycoon (DS)
Date:	07/08/08 (16 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Addictive, good scenarios to play

Disadvantages: Can be bit repetitive each time you start new zoo

I had this game originally on the PC so I was a bit reluctant to buy it on the DS but when I had picked up a different game I found it was buy one get one free and I didn't like the look of anything else so chose this. I thought it might have been slightly different from the PC version but it is exactly the same. In this game you have to build up zoos from scratch and build enclosures for the animals and keep them happy by adding different types of terrain and foliage. You also have to keep the visitors happy with food and drink shops and plenty of different animals for them to see. Employing various members of staff is a must to look after the animals and keep the zoo tidy. You can choose from a Freeform game in which you start with a totally blank canvas and build your zoo in your own time or you can choose Scenario game where you get set different objectives to complete in a limited amount of time. Usually these scenarios are zoos that have been part built and you have to improve them or tricky landscapes to build on. There is also a tutorial on the game which helps to get you used to the controls and the basics of building a park.

Great game and highly addictive, although some levels can be tricky and frustrating, you just don't feel like you can give up until its finished. Would definitely recommend to kids and adults as is a great simulation game.

Summary: Great game, hours of fun