Zoo Tycoon series

[Kung Fu Ferret]

Now that they have it for Xbox 360 and Xbox One, let's discuss this newly revived series. This includes the two previous games for PC, and their DS spinoffs.

I like the second one for PC the best. But the original is very nostalgic.

 

[TY]

Oh my god i played this game so much in my childhood. I loved this game a lot, mostly not doing what this game is actually meant for (killing everyone and placing buildings everywhere). It was tons of fun ^_^

 

[Kyrul]

I loved the original zoo tycoon for the PC. That was my go to game for many years to kill boredom. I actually completely forgot about it until I saw this thread, I need to try it out again.

 

[sulley]

I played a lot of the original and the 2 expansions for the game (marine mania and the dinosaur one) Amazing game

 

[pokemasta92]

I used to play the original all of the time as a kid! I might play it again now that my interest was sparked! I have the Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection which has the original, both expansion packs (Marine Mania and Dinosaur Digs), and "also comes with the Endangered Species Theme Pack, featuring a dozen unique animals, 40 objects, and 3 new scenarios, plus bonus animals available for download". It usually costs $10 - $15 so if you already have the original, but also want the expansion packs, this collection is well worth it!

 

[Kung Fu Ferret]

I know a lot of people here, myself included, loved the original, but we haven't discussed the second one or the Xbox version.

 

[pokemasta92]

Well I played the 2nd ones and they were great, although the full 3D didn't work as well as the original. By didn't work I don't mean my computer couldn't handle it, I just mean I enjoyed the gameplay more on the original. Although I will say that Zoo Tycoon 2 did a nice job with the whole look of the game. Many old tycoon/RTS games tried to go fully 3D and it basically killed the series, but ZT pulled it off. I bet the Xbox version is good as well, but I'm not a fan of any simulation/management games on a console.

 

[Kung Fu Ferret]

Minor bump, but I did end up getting the 360 version for Christmas this year.

It's good, but you can't cause any chaos, except when you're on the buggy a little bit.