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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
| title = Parkasaurus
| title = Parkasaurus
| image =
| image = File:Parkasaurus Box Art.jpg
| caption = ''Parkasaurus'' logo
| caption = ''Parkasaurus'' logo
| developer = Washbear Studio
| developer = Washbear Studio
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== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
The standard game mode revolves around hiring employees, hatching dinosaur eggs, and catching dinosaurs if they escape.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/parkasaurus-is-a-sim-that-excels-when-youre-designing-your-own-dino-exhibits/ |magazine=[[PC Gamer]]|last=Morton|first=Lauren|date=September 25, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus is a sim that excels when you're designing your own dino exhibits}}</ref> The player can use various components such as fences and plants to create exhibits for dinosaurs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/parkasaurus-is-a-cuter-jurassic-park-operation-genesis-1833341423|website=[[Kotaku]]|last=Zweisen|first=Zack|date=March 17, 2019|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus Is A Cuter Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis}}</ref> All zoo buildings can be chosen from a build menu and placed within the zoo to generate income with its perks. Guests who stay longer at the location will also pay more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/327678/Breaking_fences_escaping_dinosaurs_Oh_my_its_Parkasaurus_developers.php|website=[[Gamasutra]]|last=Harris|first=John|date=October 5, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Breaking fences, escaping dinosaurs?! Oh my, it's Parkasaurus' developers}}</ref> Among the employees, scientists can search around to find fossils, create new dinosaur eggs, and janitors clean up by taking the trash out.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamingtrend.com/feature/previews/parkasaurus-first-impressions-the-dinosaur-park-management-game-that-has-stolen-my-heart/|website=Gaming Trend|last=Hudspeth|first=Holly|date=November 27, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus first impressions — The dinosaur park management game that has stolen my heart}}</ref> [[Single-player video game|Single player]] mode is supported.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/102258/parkasaurus-is-a-dinosaur-zoo-management-game-from-two-guacamelee-devs|title=Parkasaurus is a Dinosaur Zoo Management Game from Two Guacamelee Devs|website=Shacknews|accessdate=January 29, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2017/11/28/dinosaurs-and-theme-parks-are-a-combination-that-wont-go-wrong-in-parkasaurus/281118/|title=Dinosaurs and Theme Parks Won't Go Wrong This Time in Parkasaurus - Hardcore Gamer|website=www.hardcoregamer.com|accessdate=January 29, 2018}}</ref> Each dinosaur has certain diet and habitat needs, as well as privacy requirements.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-09-26-adorable-dinosaur-park-management-sim-parkasaurus-is-out-now-in-steam-early-access |website=[[Eurogamer]]|last=Wales|first=Matt|date=September 26, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Adorable dinosaur park management sim Parkasaurus is out now on Steam Early Access}}</ref> There are some basic biomes can be created immediately, but for others, some terrain needs be tweaked (water supplies, making it more rugged, adding trees).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/10/02/premature-evaluation-parkasaurus/ |website=[[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]]|last=Brown|first=Fraser|date=October 2, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Premature Evaluation: Parkasaurus}}</ref> The game has two skill trees, that will unlock new buildings, dinosaurs,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reviewgeek.com/24031/parkasaurus-is-the-most-adorable-game-about-raising-terrifying-dinosaurs/|title=Parkasaurus Is the Most Adorable Game About Raising Terrifying Dinosaurs – Review Geek|website=www.reviewgeek.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-06}}</ref> and items.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/parkasaurus-is-a-more-charming-accessible-alternative-to-jurassic-world-evolution-with-hats/ |website=[[GamesRadar+]]|last=Avard|first=Alex|date=September 25, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus is a more charming, accessible alternative to Jurassic World Evolution… with hats}}</ref>
The standard game mode revolves around hiring employees, hatching dinosaur eggs, and catching dinosaurs if they escape.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/parkasaurus-is-a-sim-that-excels-when-youre-designing-your-own-dino-exhibits/ |magazine=[[PC Gamer]]|last=Morton|first=Lauren|date=September 25, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus is a sim that excels when you're designing your own dino exhibits}}</ref> The player can use various components such as fences and plants to create exhibits for dinosaurs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/parkasaurus-is-a-cuter-jurassic-park-operation-genesis-1833341423|website=[[Kotaku]]|last=Zweisen|first=Zack|date=March 17, 2019|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus Is A Cuter Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis}}</ref> All zoo buildings can be chosen from a build menu and placed within the zoo to generate income with its perks. Guests who stay longer at the location will also pay more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/327678/Breaking_fences_escaping_dinosaurs_Oh_my_its_Parkasaurus_developers.php|website=[[Gamasutra]]|last=Harris|first=John|date=October 5, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Breaking fences, escaping dinosaurs?! Oh my, it's Parkasaurus' developers}}</ref> Among the employees, scientists can search around to find fossils, create new dinosaur eggs, and janitors clean up by taking the trash out.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamingtrend.com/feature/previews/parkasaurus-first-impressions-the-dinosaur-park-management-game-that-has-stolen-my-heart/|website=Gaming Trend|last=Hudspeth|first=Holly|date=November 27, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus first impressions — The dinosaur park management game that has stolen my heart}}</ref> [[Single-player video game|Single player]] mode is supported.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/102258/parkasaurus-is-a-dinosaur-zoo-management-game-from-two-guacamelee-devs|title=Parkasaurus is a Dinosaur Zoo Management Game from Two Guacamelee Devs|website=Shacknews|accessdate=January 29, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2017/11/28/dinosaurs-and-theme-parks-are-a-combination-that-wont-go-wrong-in-parkasaurus/281118/|title=Dinosaurs and Theme Parks Won't Go Wrong This Time in Parkasaurus - Hardcore Gamer|website=www.hardcoregamer.com|accessdate=January 29, 2018}}</ref> Each dinosaur has certain diet and habitat needs, as well as privacy requirements.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-09-26-adorable-dinosaur-park-management-sim-parkasaurus-is-out-now-in-steam-early-access |website=[[Eurogamer]]|last=Wales|first=Matt|date=September 26, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Adorable dinosaur park management sim Parkasaurus is out now on Steam Early Access}}</ref> There are some basic biomes can be created immediately, but for others, some terrain needs be tweaked (water supplies, making it more rugged, adding trees).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/10/02/premature-evaluation-parkasaurus/ |website=[[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]]|last=Brown|first=Fraser|date=October 2, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Premature Evaluation: Parkasaurus}}</ref> The game has two skill trees, that will unlock new buildings, dinosaurs,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reviewgeek.com/24031/parkasaurus-is-the-most-adorable-game-about-raising-terrifying-dinosaurs/|title=Parkasaurus Is the Most Adorable Game About Raising Terrifying Dinosaurs – Review Geek|website=www.reviewgeek.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-06}}</ref> and items.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/parkasaurus-is-a-more-charming-accessible-alternative-to-jurassic-world-evolution-with-hats/ |website=[[GamesRadar+]]|last=Avard|first=Alex|date=September 25, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus is a more charming, accessible alternative to Jurassic World Evolution… with hats}}</ref>


== Awards ==
''Parkasaurus'' has won some awards during the development including ''[[Ubisoft]]'' Indie Series National Bank Special Prize Winner 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://toronto.ubisoft.com/indieseries/|website=Ubisoft|accessdate=December 22, 2021}}</ref>, Pax Online 2020 Indie Showcase Selection<ref>{{cite web|url=https://explosionnetwork.com/news/pax-online-2020-indie-showcase-games|website=Explosion Network|accessdate=December 22, 2021}}</ref> and The MIX Pax West Showcase Selection 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/event/the-mix-seattle-2019/|accessdate=December 22, 2021}}</ref>.



== References ==
== References ==
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* [http://www.parkasaurusgame.com Official website]
* [http://www.parkasaurusgame.com Official website]


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[[Category:Simulation video games]]
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Revision as of 16:06, 22 December 2021

Parkasaurus
File:Parkasaurus Box Art.jpg
Parkasaurus logo
Developer(s)Washbear Studio
Publisher(s)Washbear Studio
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
ReleaseWindows
August 13, 2020[1]
Switch
Spring 2022
Genre(s)Construction and management simulation
Mode(s)Single-player

Parkasaurus is a dinosaur zoo construction and management simulation video game developed by Washbear Studio. It has entered Steam Early Access on September 25, 2018, with the official release being on August 13, 2020. The player is tasked to create a dinosaur zoo by building and designing dinosaur exhibits. On December 15, 2021, it was announced in an Indie World Direct that the game was being ported to the Switch in Spring of 2022.[2]

Gameplay

The standard game mode revolves around hiring employees, hatching dinosaur eggs, and catching dinosaurs if they escape.[3] The player can use various components such as fences and plants to create exhibits for dinosaurs.[4] All zoo buildings can be chosen from a build menu and placed within the zoo to generate income with its perks. Guests who stay longer at the location will also pay more.[5] Among the employees, scientists can search around to find fossils, create new dinosaur eggs, and janitors clean up by taking the trash out.[6] Single player mode is supported.[7][8] Each dinosaur has certain diet and habitat needs, as well as privacy requirements.[9] There are some basic biomes can be created immediately, but for others, some terrain needs be tweaked (water supplies, making it more rugged, adding trees).[10] The game has two skill trees, that will unlock new buildings, dinosaurs,[11] and items.[12]


Awards

Parkasaurus has won some awards during the development including Ubisoft Indie Series National Bank Special Prize Winner 2019[13], Pax Online 2020 Indie Showcase Selection[14] and The MIX Pax West Showcase Selection 2019[15].


References

  1. ^ "Adorable dinosaur theme park sim Parkasaurus leaves early access next month". Eurogamer. July 28, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "Dinosaur tycoon management simulation game Parkasaurus coming to Switch in spring 2022". Gematsu. December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  3. ^ Morton, Lauren (September 25, 2018). "Parkasaurus is a sim that excels when you're designing your own dino exhibits". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  4. ^ Zweisen, Zack (March 17, 2019). "Parkasaurus Is A Cuter Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis". Kotaku. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  5. ^ Harris, John (October 5, 2018). "Breaking fences, escaping dinosaurs?! Oh my, it's Parkasaurus' developers". Gamasutra. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  6. ^ Hudspeth, Holly (November 27, 2018). "Parkasaurus first impressions — The dinosaur park management game that has stolen my heart". Gaming Trend. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  7. ^ "Parkasaurus is a Dinosaur Zoo Management Game from Two Guacamelee Devs". Shacknews. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  8. ^ "Dinosaurs and Theme Parks Won't Go Wrong This Time in Parkasaurus - Hardcore Gamer". www.hardcoregamer.com. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  9. ^ Wales, Matt (September 26, 2018). "Adorable dinosaur park management sim Parkasaurus is out now on Steam Early Access". Eurogamer. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  10. ^ Brown, Fraser (October 2, 2018). "Premature Evaluation: Parkasaurus". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  11. ^ "Parkasaurus Is the Most Adorable Game About Raising Terrifying Dinosaurs – Review Geek". www.reviewgeek.com. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  12. ^ Avard, Alex (September 25, 2018). "Parkasaurus is a more charming, accessible alternative to Jurassic World Evolution… with hats". GamesRadar+. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  13. ^ Ubisoft https://toronto.ubisoft.com/indieseries/. Retrieved December 22, 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. ^ Explosion Network https://explosionnetwork.com/news/pax-online-2020-indie-showcase-games. Retrieved December 22, 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  15. ^ https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/event/the-mix-seattle-2019/. Retrieved December 22, 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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