Release Date: November 5, 2019
An economic strategy in which we take on the role of a zoological park manager. Production is distinguished by realistic animals with their own characteristics and needs described in detail. Frontier Developments is responsible for creating and issuing this title.
Planet Zoo is an economic strategy game in which player run a zoological park. The production is a continuation of Planet Coaster released in 2016 (although it differs in its subject matter - in that game, players ran an amusement park, not a zoo). It was created and published by Frontier Developments studio (also known from the Elite: Dangerous).
In Planet Zoo, players' task is to run the zoological park in an efficient way. It is necessary to adapt the individual places to the needs of given animals (they are described by an extensive set of statistics). Players decide, among other things, about the shape of the terrain, take care of the right temperature, as well as the guests' impressions (by choosing the right buildings and also determining the design and decoration of the park). It is also necessary to take into the financial condition of one's zoo.
In the game, players can find a wide range of different animals, such as elephants, wolves, bears, lions, hippos, and giraffes. Each creature has different needs, behaviors, and even its own character. Almost all decisions, even seemingly trivial ones, like choosing the colour of the walls, may have some meaning. Realistic representation of the animals is one of the most important features of the game - creatures "think", "feel", and behave in a way very similar to their equivalents from the real world.
The creators at Frontier Developments have also included several interesting mechanics in their production, such as genetics and reproduction, which allow players to plan future generations of species to avoid the consequences of too limited genetic pool. The game also features a variable weather system.
One can playPlanet Zoo solo. The game is based on single player modes - sandbox and a feature campaign.
Frontier Developments also offers limited network functionality, allowing players to share their scenery, habitat, and even entire parks with the community through Steam Workshop.
Planet Zoo has a very attractive 3D visuals. The game world is quite detailed, but the best impressions are definitely made by the animals - their models are realistic and very well animated. The creators even used a special technology, which is responsible for a credible fur simulation.
Platforms:
PC Windows November 5, 2019
PlayStation 5 March 26, 2024
Xbox Series X/S March 26, 2024
Developer: Frontier Developments
Publisher: Frontier Developments
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Planet Zoo Review – Is This Even a Game?
An excellent, fascinating and satisfying... job. Playing Planet Zoo is like going to work. You try not to get tired, then you get tired, and in the end you're happy with what you accomplished anyway.
Frontier Developments has published the 2020 fiscal year summary report. The company boasted excellent sales of Planet Zoo and Jurassic Park: Evolution and excellent financial results.
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Jacob Blazewicz
May 21, 2020
Frontier Developments has published a long gameplay from Planet Zoo. This time the devs focus on the challenges waiting for the players in of animal care.
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Christian Pieniazek
September 3, 2019
Frontier Developments has revealed the start date of the closed beta tests of its new strategy game Planet Zoo. Moreover, with gamescom 2019 in mind, the developers have prepared an eye-catching trailer of their work.
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Christian Pieniazek
August 20, 2019
The first gameplay video of Planet Zoo has appeared over the web. The extensive material presents the most important aspects of this production and surprises with its attention to detail. All animal lovers should be satisfied.
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Konrad Serafinski
June 15, 2019
Frontier Developments, the creators of Elite: Dangerous and Jurassic World Evolution, announced Planet Zoo. The game is to be a complex economic strategy that will allow us to manage a zoo and will be distinguished by exceptionally realistic depictions of animals.
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Bart Swiatek
April 24, 2019
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trainer Planet Zoo - v1.8.2.77891 +21 Trainer - April 20, 2022
trainer Planet Zoo - v1.4.2 +7 Trainer - December 30, 2020
mod Planet Zoo - African Forest Buffalo v.14122019 - January 19, 2020
trainer Planet Zoo - v1.3.1 +7 Trainer - September 8, 2020
trainer Planet Zoo - v1.2.1 +7 Trainer - April 20, 2020
trainer Planet Zoo - Build Update 1.6.3.73678 09-06-2021 +3 Trainer - September 7, 2021
trainer Planet Zoo - Build 1.0.0.51537 +4 Trainer (promo) - November 5, 2019
trainer Planet Zoo - v1.1.0 +7 Trainer - January 17, 2020
trainer Planet Zoo - Build 1.1.1.55877 +4 Trainer (promo) - December 26, 2019
System Requirements for Planet Zoo Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-2500 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-6350 3.9 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 270X or better, 16 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8.1/10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 580 or better, 16 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
List of Game Add-Ons and DLCs for Video Game:
DLC Eurasia Animal Pack December 13, 2023
DLC Oceania Pack September 19, 2023
DLC Arid Animal Pack June 20, 2023
DLC Tropical Pack April 4, 2023
DLC Grasslands Animal Pack December 13, 2022
DLC Conservation Pack June 21, 2022
DLC Wetlands Animal Pack April 12, 2022
DLC Europe Pack December 14, 2021
DLC North America Animal Pack October 4, 2021
DLC Africa Pack June 22, 2021
DLC Southeast Asia Pack March 30, 2021
DLC Aquatic Pack December 8, 2020
DLC Australia Pack August 25, 2020
DLC South America Pack April 7, 2020
DLC Arctic Pack December 17, 2019
DLC Twilight Pack October 18, 2002
Game Ratings for Planet Zoo Video Game.
Planet Zoo Review – Is This Even a Game?
An excellent, fascinating and satisfying... job. Playing Planet Zoo is like going to work. You try not to get tired, then you get tired, and in the end you're happy with what you accomplished anyway.
DualShockers: 9 / 10 by Rachael Fiddis
Planet Zoo is a complex and deep sim management title that's carefully crafted to offer hours of meaningful and educational enjoyment.
Game Informer: 7 / 10 by Kimberley Wallace
Planet Zoo has a lot of ambition and depth, but it often comes at too high a cost
Destructoid: 8.5 / 10 by Jordan Devore
Even with occasional design quirks and bugs holding it back, I adore this game as is. Similar to Planet Coaster, I think it'll get better over time, and Frontier will surely flesh out the species list with DLC packs. But even if that doesn't happen, I'll be satisfied. Some of us have been waiting decades for a game like Planet Zoo to come along and scratch our Zoo Tycoon itch. Now that it's here, I can't get enough.
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