Review

Zoo Tycoon – reviews and rating

Zoo Tycoon has a rating of 70% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on December 14, 2013 for PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360. Players on RAWG rate the game 77%.

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What critics praise
„As cute and entertaining as Zoo Tycoon can be, too much of the simulation is behind the glass. You’re free to look, but any sort of compelling interaction is kept out of reach.“

Game info

Release date
Dec 14, 2013
Platforms
Xbox One
Genres
StrategySimulation
Developer
Frontier Developments, Blue Fang Games
Publisher
Microsoft Studios
Average playtime
12 h
Reviews count
1

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FAQ

What is the rating of Zoo Tycoon?

Zoo Tycoon has a rating of 70% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was Zoo Tycoon released?

Zoo Tycoon was released on December 14, 2013.

What platforms is Zoo Tycoon available on?

Zoo Tycoon is available for PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360.

How long does it take to beat Zoo Tycoon?

Players on RAWG spend on average 12 hours playing Zoo Tycoon.

Is Zoo Tycoon worth playing?

Mostly yes. Zoo Tycoon has an average rating of 70% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Zoo Tycoon?

Games similar to Zoo Tycoon are for example Kinect Disneyland Adventures, Kinectimals, Crimson Alliance, Forza Motorsport 4 and HALO: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #380 of 531 games released in 2013 better than 28 % of games
  • #20 of 21 games released in 2013 on Xbox One better than 5 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language1 reviews 70%
  • Foreign critics9 reviews 63%
  • Players (RAWG)24 votes 77%

Local critics rate the game higher by 7 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 21 %
  • Recommended 58 %
  • Meh 13 %
  • Skip 8 %

24 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7/10
Game Informer Dec 3, 2013
As cute and entertaining as Zoo Tycoon can be, too much of the simulation is behind the glass. You’re free to look, but any sort of compelling interaction is kept out of reach.

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