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  • svgMay 30, 2019News

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    Planet Zoo is currently being developed by Frontier Developments. They probably need no introduction as they also are the ones behind Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon. The game is a management and simulation game about creating your very own zoo. The game is set to release sometime in the Fall of 2019 for PC. You can view the announcement trailer and some information about the game with us here.

    Another Planet Zoo Developer Journal has been posted, where Programmer Megan Brown and Senior Designer David Bamber discuss animal behaviours. See below for the major details about their developer post and how you can better manage your zoo.

    From left to right: Programmer Megan Brown and Senior Designer David Bamber ​

    Habitats and Socializing

    There needs to be the correct types of terrain and environments for the animals. There also needs to be somewhere where they can take shelter if they dislike being out in certain weather conditions. Meaning, weather can impact your zoo and your animals’ welfare. For example, rain and snow will make a habitat colder which may have a positive or negative consequence on your animals. Timber Wolves especially would love a snow drift or two.

    Of course we all know that keeping your animals happy is a very important part of being a good zookeeper. The animals require a habitat well suited to their needs and desires as well as ongoing care and attention. Habitats need to be spacious enough for the number of animals they contain. That might be a few, depending on the species, because some animals need to socialize more than others. Plain Zebras for that matter will get unhappy very quickly if it finds itself alone.

    Shelters and Privacy

    Shelters are vital because the animals need a space where they can hide when they are stressed. They can become stressed due to weather conditions or if too many guests are peering in at them. Animals need some peace and some privacy too! Some animals are shy so avoid making a path all around the enclosure. The developers suggest to put windows in the walls at strategic points or a one-way glass instead. Keep an eye on your animals’ behaviour when it seems that they are always hiding. Another example of behaviour is when they lie down in a manner that shows that they are sick.

    Food Quality and Other Necessities

    You’ll also need to take care of food, water, enrichment items, and the habitat cleanliness. Therefore, you’ll need to make sure you have plenty of zookeepers. Something you may find new is what the developers had to say about food: Food quality is another thing you’ll want to take into account, as it improves the nutritional welfare of your animals. You can research better quality foods for each species, but this will carry an increased cost, so it’s up to you to decide if it’s worth it. Higher welfare animals have the potential to live longer, raise young more successfully, and be more appealing to guests.

    Speaking of cleanliness, we felt the need to share the following quote from David, the Senior Designer: I don’t think we can talk about animal behaviour without talking about dung… it’s always a fun aspect to work on (my YouTube recommendations list is now very specific)! We’ve tried to pay special attention to the size, shape, number of ‘boli’ in a pile, and frequency compared to eating rates. We wanted to make sure this vital aspect of zookeeper work is properly represented, and some animals will need extra keepers simply to keep up with the volume of dung (I’m looking at you Elephants!). We know from our conversations with keepers that this less glamourous side of animal care is time consuming, but is absolutely vital to keeping them fit and healthy. By the way, every piece of dung is a physics object that rolls downhill!

    Mating System

    The mating system compared to Zoo Tycoon will be a little more detailed this time around. Specifically, who will mate with whom. In real life animals have hugely varied mating habits. This ranges from monogamy to polygamy and to seemingly no mating rules at all! This is a more realistic approach to real-life wildlife. To give some examples: with West African Lions, only the Alpha male will be allowed to mate with the females in his pride. Reticulated Giraffes however will mate with any member of the opposite sex.

    You can even build habitats for pairs and juveniles, ‘bachelor’ groups of young males, or related family groups. Each species has a range of group sizes and gender mixes it is happy with. Therefore, dig into the Zoopedia to research and plan your populations. The developers go on to say: Maintaining a diverse gene pool is very important, especially if you want your population to remain healthy. Inbreeding between closely related animals will lead to reduced fertility rates and increased chances of catching nasty diseases, so to maintain a healthy group, you will need to make sure mating does not occur between related animals and may need to periodically introduce new individuals to maintain diversity.

    Frontier Developments also mention the following: Another example of this is how West African Lions interact with each other as a group. If you put more than one adult male in with an adult female then those animals are going to fight for dominance, and the winner of that fight will become the Alpha of the lions in that habitat. This grants him the sole rights to mating with the females and producing offspring, so if you want specific creatures to breed you’ll need to keep this in mind.

    More Annoucments

    The developers have been posting different animals that they are confirming will be in the game via Twitter. Each week we get a new reveal along with #ZoopediaFacts about them. The most recent animal is this little cutie-pie below. In one of their Twitch videos, they mention that different species of animals, such as tortoises, will change depending on the island they are on.

    Planet Zoo will be appearing at E3’s PC Gaming Show on June 10th, 2019 where they’ll be on stage to reveal the first gameplay trailer for Planet Zoo! We’ll finally get to see how enclosures are constructed and the movements of some animals! Stay tuned with us at myPotatoGames as we learn more about this game!

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  • svgApr 24, 2019News

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    Roller Coaster Tycoon has been one the most popular Tycoon games of all time and the fun continued with the same developers but a different name – Planet Coaster. Harvest Moon fans might be familiar with such name change as the former farming series is now called Story of Seasons. Today Frontier Games announced their latest tycoon game Planet Zoo in which player will build, decorate and create their very own Zoo.

    Planet Zoo is a Tycoon game with a level of detail Roller Coaster fans would come to expect. The game features tons of customizations, and if the Theme Park Tycoon games are any indication, you will be able to create buildings from scratch, decide every trees and items location, build huge areas for your adorable animals to live in and just so much more.

    Elephants roaming in Planet Zoo

    The first Planet Zoo trailer shows off some of the customization levels in the game. But beyond the tools allowing us to create our dream zoo, the visuals of the game are also breathtaking. Amazingly beautiful animals with authentic animations help create an immersive world to play in.

    One of the most, if not the most important part of the game is to keep your animals happy and according to Frontier Games, the developing studio behind the game, this is a difficult task. Players will have to make sure each animal has what they need to be happy. This means that decoration, environment, climate and more will play a role in the happiness of our fury ( or non fury ) friends.

    If you are as excited as we are to start building our own zoo, you might be happy to find out that you can already wishlist Planet Zoo on Steam. The official release date is currently “Coming Soon”. We will be sure to cover any updates going forward!

    For more nostalgia gaming, check out the newly “reborn” The Sims Online game, in which you can play The Sims with your friends online.

    source: Official Planet Zoo Website

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  • svgSep 21, 2023Indie Highlight

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    Fantastic Haven takes place in a world where magic has been gradually fading while technological advances take over. These advances threaten the balance, and your role as the Elders means it’s up to you to help rebalance the world. You need to save the magical creatures people like to hunt. Use diplomacy and teach people how to live in harmony with these fantastic creatures!

    You’ll start by choosing the perfect starting spot. Pick from a number of different areas in Fantastic Haven, each coming with their own challenges, and begin building basic infrastructure. Unlock new research and buildings as you play to be able to welcome the magical creatures to this new haven you’re creating. Even send your mages out into the world to find new creatures, negotiate with hostile populations, and more. Every choice you make can impact how your future turns out, so choose wisely.

    As you find the magical creatures of Fantastic Haven and bring them back to your refuge, you’ll place them in the quarantine facility. Then, you can place them in an existing biotope (enclosure) or create a new one. Either way, you’ll need to respect its needs, as well as its compatibility with other creatures to find it the perfect home. Your goal is to take great care of these creatures before returning them to the wilds, so meeting their demands is important for restoring magic into the world! 

    Coming Soon

    You’ll find Fantastic Haven on Steam and GOG next year! There are plans for releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox sometime after that, too.

    Planet Zoo is another great zoo game!

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  • svgJun 28, 2021Indie Highlight

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    The developer of Super Zoo Story recently shared an update that will add elephants and mammoths to the game.

    For those that may have missed it, Super Zoo Story is a super cute business builder/ life sim that lets you create your very own massive zoo. Fill your humble wildlife enclosure with a wonderful array of creatures, spanning throughout the planets existence. You will also find many features form the life sim genre that help this game round out to perfection; like crafting, building, mining and just general exploration of an open world.

    Well, in a recent Tweet, the developers have revealed that they are now adding elephants and mammoths to the game. Great news for all you bigger critter lovers. The devs also shared a little gif showing off the biome in which the new animals will live. A prehistoric scene loaded with charm, and with some graphics reminiscent of a certain massively famous farming games (as the devs claim taking much inspiration from Stardew).

    As you can see, the developers have also requested to know what animals the fans would like to see in the game. Some recommendations have had the devs revealing some animals that we can expect, like the adorable capybara, and maybe even a kangaroo or two. For more information on the game, be sure to follow the developers on Twitter.

    For more great sim games with animals, check out the latest update to Best Friend Forever, the game that combines dating and doggy care sim!

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  • svgJan 16, 2021Indie Highlight

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    Super Zoo Story is an upcoming indie game where you can build your very own Zoo.

    Stardew Valley has long been a fans favorite farming game. Even though the game is out for more than three years, players from around the world are still enjoying the adorable farming game.

    Super Zoo Story aims to capture the spirit of Stardew Valley with its charming pixel visuals and life simulation / RPG elements sprinkled in.

    In Super Zoo Story you will jump into the role of a Zoo keeper. You start out in an open world that is yours to explore. Your job is simple, build a thriving, beautiful Zoo and make sure animals are happy.

    Build a home for new animals and add some trees, ponds and other natural elements they need to stay happy. Of course you will also have to get down to cleaning the areas and always make sure your Zoo looks neat and tidy.

    There is life outside the Zoo

    The game goes beyond just being a simple Zoo management game such as the popular Planet Zoo. Super Zoo Story invites you to explore the other side as well. The life simulation and RPG elements in this game haven’t been discuessed much by the developers but according to the images released, there is plenty to do outside of Zoo Keeping.

    As you create and build your very own Zoo from the ground up you will also be exploring a beautiful and adorable wide open world filled with treasures and cute animals that you may recruit for your Zoo.

    As you build designated areas for your animals it is your job to ensure every animal has the things it needs to be happy and thrive. So there will be plenty of decorating and customizing to ensure your inhabitants happiness.

    Crafting, Mining, Exploration

    An observatory and even a blacksmith will be in the game indicating a rich crafting system. Perhaps making tools for exploration and mining purposes is one way to use the Blacksmith for. The open world will possibly function as a means to gather resources needed for the crafting and building system.

    Super Zoo Story Release Date

    Super Zoo Story currently in development and no exact release date has been given. I reached out to the developers for some more information on this cute title. You can follow Super Zoo Story on Twitter right here.

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  • svgNov 12, 2020Indie Highlight

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    Design, decorate, manage and build your very own train station in this adorable indie game.

    Overcrowd: A Commute ‘Em Up is a different game. If you have played and enjoyed games like Planet Coaster and Planet Zoo in which you manage and build your own amusement park, or Zoo – you will most likely be intrigued by this new indie game.

    Overcrowd: A Commute ‘Em Up takes you back to the 90s where you are tasked to build a tran station from the ground up. Starting with only a few bucks in your pocket you will need to decide what to build first. Add a couple restrooms, stores and decor to get your train station going.

    Build a huge train station up to four levels deep

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    Even though you start out with just a small station the game will eventually become very crowded. You can build up to four levels deep connecting each level with escalators, elevators and of course traditional stairs. Once your train station becomes this big it will become increasingly more difficult to manage the large crowds you are attracting.

    To manage the many people wanting to take the train every day it will also be your job to hire staff to keep the place clean and organized. Kiosks need to be staffed, restrooms need to be cleaned so make sure you hire the right people for the right job.

    Overcrowd: A Commute ‘Em Up Release Date

    The game is currently available on Steam, if you are still on the fence, make sure you take a peak at the trailer below!

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  • svgFeb 21, 2020Quick Bits

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    Only four more days until Two Point Hospital releases for the Nintendo Switch.

    For those of you that loved and got extremely addicted to Theme Hospital, an amazing day has finally arrived. A few of the creators of Theme Hospital have brought their latest creation, Two Point Hospital, to the console on which it belongs, the Nintendo Switch.

    Two Point Hospital Switch Release

    After releasing on Steam in August of 2018, Two Point Hospital immediately received overwhelming positive reviews. Create an expansive and high-tech hospital to deal with all the craziness the your patients bring in. Upgrade and expand your hospital as you help more and more wacky ailments be treated.

    Console Release Trailer

    Two Point Hospital will release for the Nintendo Switch on February 25th, and will cost $39.99. You can pre-purchase the physical copy in the Nintendo Store now.

    The game is also heading to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and is currently available on Steam for PC and Mac!

    For more great games like two Point Hospital, check out my coverage of Planet Zoo.

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  • svgJan 25, 2020Mobile Game

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    The super cute horse ranch simulator, Horse Farm, is coming to Nintendo Switch in just four days.

    Horse Farm is a simple and cute tycoon style game where you get to manage your very own horse ranch. Originally a mobile game that went to Steam, Horse Farm has had some mixed reviews from fans. However, the adorable look and theme certainly made me wanna take a closer peek.

    In Horse Farm, the goal is to create a beautiful and expansive ranch and fill it with horsies. Complete missions to get more horses and attract more customers. Add new building and expand your grounds as you level up. Breed the horses to add more variety to your farm.

    Horse Farm

    Now, some have said that the micro transactions can be a bit prominent, while others feel that this game is well balanced, relaxing, and not overly burdened by the pay-to-play functionality. It is for each person to decide their level of comfortability with these things.

    Some people happen to be overwhelmed by the idea of getting to own and run your very own horse farm. These amazing creatures are always wonderful to work with, in the virtual world or not. Be the rancher you want to be, and create the farm of your dreams.

    Horse Farm Trailer

    For more information on Horse Farm, you can head on over to the official Nintendo website. To see some of the reviews before you decide to play or not, you can check out the Steam page. For more adorable and relaxing games about animals, check out my coverage of Planet Zoo.

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