The Xbox 360 has strived for years to appear to have a complete software catalogue with videogame titles suitable for all audiences. While the likes of Viva Piñata and Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts went down well amongst a certain percentage of the install base they did little to promote the console to new players. With Xbox One Microsoft Studios are hoping to improve on this lukewarm performance from day one, with Zoo Tycoon offering family appeal that stretches beyond simply being colourful.
Neil writes "Zoo Tycoon first hit Xbox One way back in 2013, alongside an Xbox 360 version, to ensure all those who had jumped on board with the launch of Xbox One and Kinect 2.0 had something to mess around with. Kinect features were plentiful, and kids the world over absolutely adored getting hands on with the wonders of the zoo. Now though, some four years later, and Kinect is pretty much dead in the water, but technology has also moved on ten-fold and that has enabled the Ultimate Animal Collection edition of Zoo Tycoon to become a reality."
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Jason Stettner of Gamerheadquarters writes "Xbox has really just left Kinect to die this generation which I find rather sad, but many rejoice about and oddly there are some Kinect games releasing after many years. "
I like the idea of kinect. the tech is very solid and can do some impressive stuff. I didn't care for the forced adoption of it at the initial release of the xbo (and many felt the same way) but it just wasnt utilized properly and that is the sad part. As an optional accessory to a game it can be pretty cool but as a mandatory only way to play... not so much.
It'd be interesting to see more games and features make use of the Kinect and PS Camera
Disney Adventures actually was not a bad game. Using the controller to explore the park though in the update is a blessing. The old game had you raise your hand in front of you to guide your character. Talk about 5 minute play sessions.
Microsoft is acting like they are in Sony position in market, "Yeah we have alot of fans and excellent base and most of them got alot of games and variety so why not let us reintroduce something we fail to do in 2010 and we trolled about in 2013" really Kinect in time cancelling games and delaying the only cloud power aclaimed game. And leaving X1X with just Forza? And 4k for games were already reintroduce?
after reading this article zoo tycoon just got back into my radar.....i had no idea they were still doing the simulation aspect of zoo tycoon....and the inclusion of co-op is bad ass...its like a mature viva pinata sort off....interested in it now..ms needs to showcase this game more and crimson dragon and d3 too...they have great potential...
I do enjoy the tycoon games and this one seems to be coming along really nicely.
This is a must buy for me. These games are more complex than many may think, and I always enjoy the mini games on their own.