Zoo Tycoon 2

• 733 MHz CPU
• 256 MB RAM
• 900 MB hard disk space
• 16 MB 3D graphics card

Zoo Tycoon 2, the sequel to Zoo Tycoon is a business simulation by Blue Fang Games, which was released in 2004 by Microsoft for the PC.

Gameplay

Aim of the game is to use a self- built Zoo to generate the largest possible profit, the player has to keep visitors and animals in a good mood. In order to build the zoo has these different components available, such as paths, fences, zoo staff, takeaways and playgrounds.

Depending on how much trouble are the player in building the zoo and the enclosure, decreases or increases the animal and visitor satisfaction. If both is maintained to the same degree, gaining the zoo of notoriety. This is reflected in the stars that you can see on the top left of the screen. There are to achieve a maximum of five stars, but this rating is also rash, which pets can be added to the zoo.

In contrast to his predecessor Zoo Tycoon 2 uses 3D graphics. New is, for example, the biome - selection, with the complete habitats can be customize at no great expense. Moreover, it is now possible to switch to a visitor mode in which you enter the zoo from the perspective of visitors consider themselves or can complete the tasks of the staff. It is also possible to go on a photo safari.

Modes

In free play, the player has an unlimited capacity and free access to all animals, buildings, plants and objects. The card is freely selected.

In challenge mode you choose at the start of the assets. You start with a small selection of animals, and equipment objects. During the game you will be challenged constantly, which brings a new opportunities or rewards, if one exists. They range from simple photo - safaris to "Take within two months, three different types of animals on ". The card is freely selected.

The campaign is the actual game, there are seven different sections with different numbers of scenarios.

Expansion Packs

Currently, four add-ons and a downloadable premium package are available, which is also contained in the fourth extension. The packages Endangered Species, Extinct Animals and adventure Africa each contain new animals, zoo objects, playing cards and missions. The extension Dino Danger theme dinosaurs and stood as a paid download on the official website, but is no longer available since the publication of Extinct species - Add- Ons. Marine Mania deals with marine animals.

Since September 2008, the Ultimate Collection is available, the Zoo Tycoon 2 and contains all previously released expansions.