Planet Zoo 2 review: Superstar animals and frustrating micromanagement
The animals are as beautiful as ever, but they're trapped in a cage of rote micromanagement.
Planet Zoo 2 is a zoo management simulation that introduces aquatic and avian animals, as well as nature reserves. The game is developed by Frontier Developments and published by the same company. It was reviewed on an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, an Nvidia 2080 Super graphics card, and 32 GB of RAM, running on Windows 10. The game does not feature multiplayer capabilities, but players can share creations.
The animals in Planet Zoo 2 are praised for their detailed models, creating a soothing and therapeutic experience. However, the game is criticized for its complexity, frustrating micromanagement, and time-consuming processes. The reserves, which are central to the game's career mode, are seen as a tedious gamified terrain editor rather than an engaging conservation effort.
The reserves also detract from the day-to-day management of the zoos, as players must constantly navigate menus to manage animals and reserves. Despite the beautiful zoos and interesting reserves, the game's objectives are found to be mundane management tasks, making the overall experience less engaging than the developer might have hoped.
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