Jane's Zoo
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Cute game, good for the casual player
So this isn't the greatest game ever, but I enjoyed playing it and although I wouldn't pay full price for it, I felt it was worth the $2.99 DD price tag. For anyone that is familiar with Jane's Hotel, this one is very similar in the way it's played. Rather than serving guests in a hotel, you are taking care of animals in a zoo. You can see in a thought bubble what the animals need and help them accordingly. Their needs include eating particular foods, having their enclosures cleaned and watered, and taking them out for exercise among other things.
In addition to taking care of the general needs of the animals, there are also a few "hidden object" minigames between the regular levels. I use the term pretty loosely- you are basically trying to clean up trash sprinkled around various landscapes. It's not exactly hidden, but some of the things are a bit more challenging to spot. Also of note is that there are also minigames within the regular levels. For instance, if you give an animal exercise, you have to choose the workout that makes the animal happiest. There are several types of these minigames in each level.
The storyline in this one is ok in that it's sufficient to explain your activities during the game. The graphics are also ok. The levels for me have not been a big challenge- I have gotten expert on every one I've played so far- but they do keep you on your toes. You always have something to do, and while an expert score is not difficult to come by, it will seem like you're working hard for it. Getting expert on levels is pretty important for this game- if you don't, you may not be able to buy upgrades that could benefit your zoo. I wanted a game that wasn't super difficult that I could still enjoy playing, and something that didn't make me think too much. This one works for that.
March 28, 2012
Worth Checking Out
This game was fairly entertaining for the (trial) hour I played it. Around the 11th level I had to start paying attention or fall behind in the tasks. I would not call this a fast paced TMG. The difficulty level of this game leaves something to be desired, expert was easy to achieve in the levels I managed to play during the trial. My interest was renewed when I hit the second section of the game, the difficulty level slightly increased. This game is fun and worth checking out, even if only for an hour. I personally did not find that this game hit that point where I told myself I had to buy it.
March 28, 2012
Jane's Zoo
This game has lots of work to do. As it goes on the level it is harder than you think and you had to work fast. I find challenging as the adventure rolls on. I enjoy this.
March 28, 2012
Fun game! Will keep you busy!
We purchased this game a while ago and not as the Daily Deal. It is a very fun game.
You get to take care of your animals by feeding, cleaning up, bathing, playing and caring for them when they are sick.
Seeing it listed makes us want to play it again!
Try the demo and see how much fun it is!
March 28, 2012
Found the game too easy
The difficulty of the game does increase slightly between each level in each zoo but I still found it very easy and forgiving. Mini-games within each level added some variety but these were extremely easy as well.
What I found annoying about the game is that there is too much clicking involved just to perform one task. You have to click the animal, click the task you need done in the task bar, then click again on the animal.
There is much that can be improved upon, but at its current level, I found that the game would suit younger players or somebody who just wanted something very relaxing.
April 5, 2012
Similar to Farm Mania Games - Excellent Fun!
Same gameplay idea as the farm mania games but not quite as good. The animals are cute and my 7 yr old loved looking after them. Disappointed that there was no untimed option, as the game play is child level but the timer puts too much pressure on for children to enjoy.
April 13, 2012
mindless clicking
I thought it might be fun because the animals were adorable. You don't even have time to enjoy them. Just mindless clicking.
March 28, 2012
ill-conceived and poorly thought out
this video game has so much potential -- as an idea. but i did not enjoy it because the story line and game design were poorly thought out and have nothing to do with reality of working in a zoo or conservation program. the music was really tacky (although i did enjoy the crow's calls) and it wasn't very challenging. not only that, but it just wasn't fun to play. two thumbs down.
March 28, 2012
dont bother
boring repetitive and not at all realistic.
May 17, 2012
fun time and management games
there are so many super games that i dont know wich i should pick.
February 7, 2012