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Game entry

Zoo Tycoon 2

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

After 59 duels settled by the community, Zoo Tycoon 2 stands no. 1,488 among the best video games of all time on GameForever, with 1,539 ELO points and 47% of wins. Its best standing outside the world ranking: no. 63 out of 137 (2004).

World rank

no. 1,488

ELO score

1,539

Wins

47%

Duels played

59

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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 1,539 ELO points over the last 170 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Around this spot

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

  1. 1,485 Thimbleweed Park 1,539
  2. 1,486 Observation 1,539
  3. 1,487 Dead or Alive 5 Last Round 1,539
  4. 1,488 Zoo Tycoon 2 1,539
  5. 1,489 Mortal Kombat 3 1,538
  6. 1,490 Observer 1,538
  7. 1,491 Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! 1,538

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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: 63 out of 137 (2004).

Where Zoo Tycoon 2 ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 1,488 5,035
Strategy 99 336
2000s 425 1,308
2004 63 137

The community

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