As the player progresses through the campaign, the scenarios become harder. Each campaign gives the player a certain task to achieve (such as constructing a particular exhibit or gaining a specific award), and when the goal is met, the player moves onto the next.Campaigns can range from simple construction tasks to creating and managing a popular zoo for several years. When a specific number of regular challenges, expansion pack challenges (expansions are required for these challenges), or photo challenges are completed, a specific theme for buildings are available, allowing versions of the player's restrooms, food stands, scenery, and other items to be constructed altered for that theme.Ī campaign is a game form in which the player must complete a goal to win. Other photo challenges will involve snapping a picture of a designated animal doing a specific behavior, such as running or hunting. Some of them will involve creating habitats for specific animals. This mode will occasionally give the player extra challenges. Game play is the same as freeform, except that the player must make a profit in order to keep the zoo running, and certain items must be researched before they become available for use. In this type of game, the player's money supply is limited, and not all items are ready for immediate use and stocks of an animal species are limited. Freeform games begin with an empty zoo, to which the player adds animal exhibits and guest facilities (such as restaurants and bathrooms), hiring employees to staff and maintain them.Ĭhallenge games are the equivalent of previous ' Zoo Tycoon' freeform games. The player's money supply is unlimited, and all items are available from the beginning of the game play (except those that can only be unlocked in Scenario and Challenge games).

Each mode has limitations (with the exception of freeform) and the player can choose which mode depending on the experience and age of him or her.Ī freeform game in 'Zoo Tycoon 2' allows you to create the zoo of your choice, the only restriction being space, animals and objects. There are a number of different modes in the game. It is the sequel of the 2001 game ' Zoo Tycoon'.Īs well as primarily made for Microsoft Windows, 'Zoo Tycoon 2' is also available for the, Mac and Nintendo DS. 'Zoo Tycoon 2' is a simulation computer game in which the player may create and operate a zoo, by managing its finances, employees and animal exhibits. Publisher = Microsoft Game Studios (original)ġ GHz CPU, 512 MB RAM, 1 GB HDD, 32 MB graphics card with Hardware Transform & Lighting, DirectX 9.0, Internet access to download optional content, CD-ROM drive

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