::sigh:: I had no problem with Steam downloading Planet Zoo - at least as far as I know. But I had to go to work and now, I can only enjoy it by seeing what others are sharing. C'mon day - go faster!
Planet Zoo is OUT NOW 🦁🦒🐼!
- Thread starter Bo Marit
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After a restart for the game its working fine, may have been a start up problem on steam .
Thank you so much! ♥ Today is one I've looked forward to since Planet Zoo was announced. I'm so excited to be playing!
I don't know if I can get it this month, but I can hardly wait to get my paws on it!!
I do wish the wolves had color variants, though... it's a bit of a bummer because they're my favorite animals.
Wonder if there are any interesting Easter eggs :3 Zoo Tycoon had some, like you could name an exhibit Xanadu to unlock the unicorn.
I do wish the wolves had color variants, though... it's a bit of a bummer because they're my favorite animals.
Wonder if there are any interesting Easter eggs :3 Zoo Tycoon had some, like you could name an exhibit Xanadu to unlock the unicorn.
for now I know you can breed albino versions of animals! but they're super rare
Very cool!!
this was the day that changed my life for the better
also my engagement but also like they’re on equal ground
don’t tell my wife
also my engagement but also like they’re on equal ground
don’t tell my wife
This is like the second or third ancient thread you brought back today alone. Everything alright? Just spreading chaos? End of support got ya down?
Just as a dying man wishes to spend time with family i want to make sure planet zoo is loved from the start to the end of it all
Leaf just wants everyone to go down memory lane 
I remember beta testing the game and having my peafowl chickens get out of the habitat at the same single point and I could not fathom how. And I see today ( well when I last played my Alphabet 'A' zo) the same silly thing that cannot be explained happens, like my African Penguins swimming out of bounds, despite a wall of thick mud and rock separating their new location with the actual water.
I reviewed it on Steam back almost at release in Dec 2019 with Steam recording my play time now as follows:
23.5 hrs last two weeks / 1,844.0 hrs on record (451.7 hrs at review time)
I added to it June 2023. And even now, I can honestly say it is my go to game. I have 15 games I have played since my reinstall last August but I can honestly say Planet Zoo is the game I go to most of the time when I fancy gaming with the others for that 5 minute fun break between brain work.
As long as Planet Zoo continues to work for at least a few more years, I am not overly concerned that support may be being weaned off towards other games. I still have a long ways to go before Planet Zoo might end up in the pile I put the games I don't play anymore.
A comparison of my top 5 games played on Steam. - The next 2 haven't been touched since 2015.
Planet Zoo - 1,844 hours - Last Played ( earlier today )
Shapez - 223.9 hours - Last Played Apr 2023 ( Been playing the Shapez 2 demo when available instead )
Two Point Hospital - 154.2 hours - Last Played Apr 2023 - Have played Two Point Campus off and on since then
Cities Skylines - 244.4 hours - Last Played Feb 2023 - Tried Cities Skylines 2 but my computer can't handle it
Valheim - 209 hours - Last Played Dec 2022 - I bore of combat games sooner than non combat games.
Why do I enjoy Planet Zoo so much ?
Well, it has several elements of enjoyment in one game. What mood I am in will be highlighted in what I do that game session.
Business Management - Trading out excess animals and clearing as much of the stored animals as I can by jumping through zoos and seeing if any need replacing etc.
Landscaping/Layouts - Updating/Creating a new zoo with new habitats etc.
Cuteness - Literally just spending a few minutes looking at baby animals to screenshot for a few people I know who like that stuff
Creativity - With a sudden spur of inspiration I'll start a whirlwind of creations - How my Dry Wall Collection began.
Success - The need to eventually have a successful set of zoos housing every animal possible,
Genetics/Genealogy - The need to breed different visuals for each animal to understand how it works, whilst keeping to the safe and not inbreeding playstyle.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 comes close to this list, but I tried 1 and didn't enjoy it as much. But with a 75% sale on for 2, I might consider it and see if it improves in areas I wasn't too happy with.
What would I play if I can't play Planet Zoo anymore ?
I can honestly say at the moment I don't know. If Planet Zoo 2 comes out when it stops working then clearly a straight swap so no issues there. But if not, it would depend if a successor surfaces ( I tried them before Planet Zoo came out to no joy ). All I can do is hope that if none surfaces that I will have one of my other games swing to the top of the playing list to keep me amused until one does. There are a few games I am interested in and the first month or two of release is usually telling if it becomes a semi permanent game in my go to game arsenal.
I remember beta testing the game and having my peafowl chickens get out of the habitat at the same single point and I could not fathom how. And I see today ( well when I last played my Alphabet 'A' zo) the same silly thing that cannot be explained happens, like my African Penguins swimming out of bounds, despite a wall of thick mud and rock separating their new location with the actual water.
I reviewed it on Steam back almost at release in Dec 2019 with Steam recording my play time now as follows:
23.5 hrs last two weeks / 1,844.0 hrs on record (451.7 hrs at review time)
I added to it June 2023. And even now, I can honestly say it is my go to game. I have 15 games I have played since my reinstall last August but I can honestly say Planet Zoo is the game I go to most of the time when I fancy gaming with the others for that 5 minute fun break between brain work.
As long as Planet Zoo continues to work for at least a few more years, I am not overly concerned that support may be being weaned off towards other games. I still have a long ways to go before Planet Zoo might end up in the pile I put the games I don't play anymore.
A comparison of my top 5 games played on Steam. - The next 2 haven't been touched since 2015.
Planet Zoo - 1,844 hours - Last Played ( earlier today )
Shapez - 223.9 hours - Last Played Apr 2023 ( Been playing the Shapez 2 demo when available instead )
Two Point Hospital - 154.2 hours - Last Played Apr 2023 - Have played Two Point Campus off and on since then
Cities Skylines - 244.4 hours - Last Played Feb 2023 - Tried Cities Skylines 2 but my computer can't handle it
Valheim - 209 hours - Last Played Dec 2022 - I bore of combat games sooner than non combat games.
Why do I enjoy Planet Zoo so much ?
Well, it has several elements of enjoyment in one game. What mood I am in will be highlighted in what I do that game session.
Business Management - Trading out excess animals and clearing as much of the stored animals as I can by jumping through zoos and seeing if any need replacing etc.
Landscaping/Layouts - Updating/Creating a new zoo with new habitats etc.
Cuteness - Literally just spending a few minutes looking at baby animals to screenshot for a few people I know who like that stuff
Creativity - With a sudden spur of inspiration I'll start a whirlwind of creations - How my Dry Wall Collection began.
Success - The need to eventually have a successful set of zoos housing every animal possible,
Genetics/Genealogy - The need to breed different visuals for each animal to understand how it works, whilst keeping to the safe and not inbreeding playstyle.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 comes close to this list, but I tried 1 and didn't enjoy it as much. But with a 75% sale on for 2, I might consider it and see if it improves in areas I wasn't too happy with.
What would I play if I can't play Planet Zoo anymore ?
I can honestly say at the moment I don't know. If Planet Zoo 2 comes out when it stops working then clearly a straight swap so no issues there. But if not, it would depend if a successor surfaces ( I tried them before Planet Zoo came out to no joy ). All I can do is hope that if none surfaces that I will have one of my other games swing to the top of the playing list to keep me amused until one does. There are a few games I am interested in and the first month or two of release is usually telling if it becomes a semi permanent game in my go to game arsenal.