"Zoo Tycoon 2" (PC)

Microsoft

Blue Fang Games

Autumn 2004

Microsoft's announcement of "Zoo Tycoon 2" described the game like this: Microsoft's "Zoo Tycoon 2" cranks up the excitement, challenge and fun of building the ultimate zoo, with 30 animals in incredible detail with more fun animations and a dazzling array of building tools and objects, including easier terrain-altering options, scenery, foliage, themed buildings, animal shelters and moats. Gameplay has been enhanced from that of the original title, with a new zoom feature and 3-D graphics that allow players to keep a closer eye on the action and craft more-creative zoos.

"Zoo Tycoon 2" gets players up close and interacting with the animals and zoo, offering intuitive controls and fun tutorials that allow players of all ages to enjoy the game right out of the box. Players are immersed in the zoo experience with new features including the Zoo Guest mode, in which players can walk around and enjoy the game like visitors on a day at the zoo; Zoo Keeper mode, which allows players to interact with their animals as never before; and a new Photo Mode. Players can take pictures of their favorite animals and guests and share them online with friends. A Zoopedia, containing facts about animals, rounds out the new features of "Zoo Tycoon 2."

Unlike the original "Zoo Tycoon," the new version allows players to participate in up to three challenging gameplay types: Campaign, Freeform and Sandbox.

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