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==Versions==
==Versions==
===Xbox 360===
===Xbox 360===
The [[Xbox 360]] version will be easier to control, larger and more beautiful, and will include large detailed zoo environments. Microsoft has also confirmed that the [[Xbox 360]] version will have 65 animals and will be playable only on single player Modes, as it will not feature any online support.<Ref>http://www.xbox.com/en-US/marketplace/SplashPages/Zoo-Tycoon</ref>
The [[Xbox 360]] version will be easier to control, larger and more beautiful, and will include large detailed zoo environments than previous game iterations. Microsoft has also confirmed that the [[Xbox 360]] version will have 65 animals and will be playable only on single player Modes, as it will not feature any online support.<Ref>http://www.xbox.com/en-US/marketplace/SplashPages/Zoo-Tycoon</ref>


===Xbox One===
===Xbox One===

Revision as of 15:23, 20 November 2013

Zoo Tycoon
North American Xbox 360 cover art
Developer(s)Frontier Developments
Publisher(s)Microsoft Studios
SeriesZoo Tycoon
Platform(s)Xbox 360
Xbox One
Genre(s)Business simulation
Mode(s)Single-player (Xbox One,Xbox 360), multiplayer (Xbox One[1]),

Zoo Tycoon is an upcoming video game developed by Frontier Developments and published by Microsoft Studios. The game is set to release on 22 November 2013 for Xbox One and Xbox 360 [2][3][4]

Development

Zoo Tycoon was revealed at E3 2013 In June 2013 The game will feature a new level of up close interactions with the animals and zoo, according to Microsoft. A teaser trailer for the game shows some new features, for example, feeding an elephant.[5] This is the first time that the Zoo Tycoon (series) was on the consoles unlike its predecessors The Original Zoo Tycoon and Zoo Tycoon 2 which both are on PC on August 2013 during Gamescom 2013. The gameplay that was shown included elements of Zoo Tycoon 2 such as first person view, and new elements like feeding the animals in first person view or and having zoo keepers feed them instead. Tycoon Mode, which was introduced in the first Zoo Tycoon, has returned. The player can help animals with problems like changing moods, hunger, and thirst. [6]

Versions

Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 version will be easier to control, larger and more beautiful, and will include large detailed zoo environments than previous game iterations. Microsoft has also confirmed that the Xbox 360 version will have 65 animals and will be playable only on single player Modes, as it will not feature any online support.[7]

Xbox One

The Xbox One version will feature both a 15-hour story campaign mode, the traditional freeform mode (infinite money), and challenge modes (short tasks lasting about 15 minutes). In addition, there will be real-time events and challenges that will match real-world events. Microsoft will donate to animal charities for completion of community events. "‘Take for example the recent Rhino killings in Nairobi park – we could set a community based achievement asking players to save 10,000 rhinos, and when unlocked money would be given to the park or a related charity‘ Jonny Watts, Frontier’s Chief Creative officer explains."[8][9]

The Xbox One version will have Kinect-based minigames, an option to share and upload pictures that you took on Xbox One, supported Xbox Live Online from players 1-4, and more than 100 animals in the game.[10]

The Xbox One version will allow traditional Zoo Tycoon navigation as well as a Disneyland Adventures-style 3D free roam of the park where your avatar runs through the park. Interactions with the animals are similar to Kinectimals in that it includes feeding, bathing, etc. The gamer can see the status of the animals by pressing the X button to see if they're happy and healthy, food and water meters, as well as social and boredom ratings.[11][12]

The Xbox One version will allow gamers to upload their zoos to the cloud and share them. Up to four players can can work on a given zoo simultaneously. Friends can continue to work on the zoo even when the owner is not present.[13][8]

Reception

Zoo Tycoon Receives Positive Reviews. Xboxb360achievements.org Gave the game a 75/100, Gameinfromer User Rates gave the game a 10/10 NG4 Gave the game a 7/10 stevivor.com Gave the game a 8.5/10 Polygon.com Gave the game a 8/10 and eurogamer.it gave the game a 8/10 while metro.co.uk Gave the game a 6/10 and videogamer.com gave it a 5/10 [14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

References

  1. ^ Xbox 360 (27 August 2013). "Xbox 360 Version of Zoo Tycoon a Stripped Down, Single-player Experience". Egmnow.com. Retrieved 22 October 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ 10 July 2013 at 9:00 AM (10 July 2013). "An Inside Look at Zoo Tycoon with Frontier Devlopements". News.xbox.com. Retrieved 22 October 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Xbox One Launch Titles - Xbox One Wiki Guide". IGN. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Zoo Tycoon". Xbox.com. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  5. ^ "Zoo Tycoon announced for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One". Capsulecomputers.com.au. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  6. ^ http://123kinect.com/gamescom-2013-zoo-tycoon-demoed/41920/
  7. ^ http://www.xbox.com/en-US/marketplace/SplashPages/Zoo-Tycoon
  8. ^ a b By ManPac (16 September 2013). "Preview: Zoo Tycoon". Electronic Theatre. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  9. ^ "Zoo Tycoon On Xbox One To include Achievement Based Charity Donations | ExpansiveDLCExpansiveDLC". Expansivedlc.com. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  10. ^ "Zoo Tycoon". Xbox.com. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  11. ^ Lowe, Mike. "Zoo Tycoon Xbox One preview: If we could talk with the animals". Pocket-lint. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  12. ^ Everybody Plays (4 September 2013). "Zoo Tycoon Hands-On Preview (360)". Everybody Plays. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  13. ^ 10 July 2013 at 9:00 AM (10 July 2013). "An Inside Look at Zoo Tycoon with Frontier Developments". News.xbox.com. Retrieved 24 October 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-16688-Xbox-One-Review--Dead-Rising-3---Zoo-Tycoon.html
  15. ^ http://n4g.com/news/1396072/oxm-uk-zoo-tycoon-review
  16. ^ http://stevivor.com/review/zoo-tycoon/
  17. ^ http://www.eurogamer.it/articles/2013-11-18-zoo-tycoon-review-recensione
  18. ^ http://www.polygon.com/2013/11/18/5113046/zoo-tycoon-review
  19. ^ http://metro.co.uk/2013/11/18/zoo-tycoon-review-animal-attraction-4190932/
  20. ^ http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/zoo_tycoon_review.html


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