Game entry

Zoo Tycoon 2

2004 · Strategy, Simulation · PC, Mac · Microsoft Game Studios

After 80 duels settled by the community, Zoo Tycoon 2 stands no. 2,450 among the best video games of all time on GameForever, with 1,483 ELO points and 46% of wins. Its best standing outside the world ranking: no. 83 out of 137 (2004).

World rank

no. 2,450 =

ELO score

1,483

Wins

46%

Duels played

80

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About Zoo Tycoon 2

Zoo Tycoon 2 is the sequel to Zoo Tycoon. The sequel updates the graphics, but keeps much of the original gameplay the same.

You start with an open field and must build it up into a zoo. Create exhibits and populate them with animals. Build amenities and concession stands to keep visitors happy in between exhibits. Happy visitors will donate more money to your zoo so you can make it better. However, you have much more freedom in exhibit creation. You don't even need fences; a moat or ditch will suffice, as this technique is popular at real high profile zoos. There are also more animals and attractions to place in your zoo, and animal habitats look as realistic as the cartoony graphics style will allow.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,483 ELO points over the last 215 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

against 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim 50% 2 duels played · 2 points ahead
against Bakugan Battle Brawlers 50% 2 duels played · 77 points ahead
against The Sims 2 0% 2 duels played · 320 points behind
against Cossacks: Back to War 0% 2 duels played · 21 points behind
against Overwatch 0% 2 duels played · 270 points behind

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Around this spot

The games Zoo Tycoon 2 sits between in the world ranking.

2,447 Shadow Hearts: Covenant 1,483
2,448 Chess.com 1,483
2,449 Sacred 3 1,483
2,450 Zoo Tycoon 2 1,483
2,451 Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket 1,483
2,452 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter 1,482
2,453 Just Cause 1,482

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The standing

Where Zoo Tycoon 2 ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Zoo Tycoon 2 stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 83 out of 137 (2004).

Where Zoo Tycoon 2 ranks
Ranking	Position	Games competing
World ranking	2,450	5,110
Strategy	168	342
2000s	677	1,304
2004	83	137

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