Planet Zoo

Critic reviews

• Finger Guns

  Miles Thompson · Apr 12, 2024

  6.0

  Hampered by control and interface issues, Planet Zoo is a neutered and dishevelled version of the graceful beast it is on PC. It has an abundance of content, a wonderfully educational attitude to conservation and the presentation value is top-notch. If it wasn’t for the crippling issues I faced running my zoos, this would be the definitive virtual safari management title.

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• Game Reactor

  Kieran Harris · Apr 05, 2024

  8.0

  I wouldn't describe the console edition as being the definitive version of Planet Zoo, but it's still a solid port of the game that animal lovers have been hungering for for years. There have been some sacrifices with the controls feeling a little clunky and the performance being a little rough around the edges, but it doesn't detract too much from the massively entertaining loop of building and managing your very own zoo. If you're a sim fan who doesn't own a PC, I would encourage you to check this and the equally excellent Planet Coaster out.

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• TheSixthAxis

  Dominic L · Apr 05, 2024

  8.0

  Planet Zoo: Console Edition offers the same enjoyable park building as its PC forerunner, and though it’s a slightly slower experience, Frontier have done an excellent job translating the detailed park building to controller.

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• Gaming Nexus

  Jason Dailey · Apr 04, 2024

  7.5

  Planet Zoo: Console Edition does not completely pull off the PC-to-console transition from a control standpoint, leading to bouts of frustration. But it has enough charm and depth that will make it difficult for genre fans to ignore.

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• COGconnected

  Mark Steighner · Apr 03, 2024

  8.5

  There are quite a few zoo sims out there, ranging from pixel art constructions to Planet Zoo, which is definitely the ultimate game in the genre. For those without the requisite PC, the PS5 port does a generally outstanding job of translating the Planet Zoo experience to console. It’s genuinely educational, engaging, and addictive fun. I wish the new edition was just a bit more generous with content at launch, but there’s plenty there to work with. Animal and sim lovers should rejoice, Planet Zoo has arrived on consoles at last.

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• Movies Games and Tech

  Matt Cooper · Mar 31, 2024

  8.0

  Planet Zoo is the ultimate Simulator game; incredible visuals, sleek menus and design, with a thoughtful story that keeps you engaged the whole time. Authentic animals and locations, coupled with depth that is unrivalled in this genre, Planet Zoo is a beautiful and memorising experience. Great variety in game modes and a truly unique online experience help keep this game refreshing and exciting no matter how much you play. It’s a testament to Frontier that I cannot wait to go back into my zoo and continue to innovate and create my ultimate sanctuary for the animals. A simulator game for the whole Animal Kingdom.

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