Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection

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• Zoo Tycoon 2 Ultimate Win32

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001BZ2F56
• Item Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: September 30, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,003 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

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Product Description

Product Description
Includes Zoo Tycoon 2 + All 4 Expansion Packs, business simulation, The goal is to create a thriving zoo by building exhibits to accommodate animals and keeping the guests happy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars help for zoo tycoon 2, October 11, 2008

By	mom of 3 "mom of 3" (pueblo, co) - See all my reviews

Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

Found this on the website. Hope it helps

In light of a few instances of a disc formatting issue with Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection (SKU# AXB-00033/UPC# 882224717298), Microsoft is immediately replacing the game. We are providing the correct disc to customers who believe they have obtained a copy of Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection with the formatting issue. Customers simply need to call the toll-free customer service hotline at 1-800-360-7561 to receive a replacement disc for the game. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your patience as we work quickly to resolve the issue.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game!, February 11, 2009

By	Frank Gowett "frank gowett" (NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Well when I got the game I thought that I would have to get a new disc 3 but when i put it in the computer and load it it ran fine! I played it and I loved it The best Zoo Tycoon Game out there!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Collection Rocks!!! Watch for defective disc, no problem..., May 9, 2009

By	Isaac Respress "Horror Fan" (Peoria, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

I had the original Zoo Tycoon 2, and was looking to buy one or two of the expansion packs. While researching my options, I found this Ultimate Collection for about the same price as two of the expansions (there are four). So, I just decided to buy The Ultimate Collection. I can't believe how much content is added with each expansion. Besides the normal Zoo Tycoon 2 content, you get...
-African Adventure (African animals, Jeep Vehicle tours, safari themed items)
-Endangered Species (Help house and breed endangered species, Sky Tram Tours, Elevated Paths)
-Marine Mania (Marine animals, Train Animal to perform in shows, Swim with Animals)
-Extinct Animals (step into a bit of fantasy by digging for fossils, doing research, and eventually creating living animals from long extinct species, such as the cute Dodo Bird, the ferocious Saber-Toothed Cat, even a massive American Mastodon)

You won't believe how much extra content these expansions bring. This is a family friendy game. My 6 year old daughter is not very good at it, she still loves playing. And although there are a LOT of options when you build your zoo, it's not overwhelming. They have tutorials that start with the basics, enclosure building, and they add a few things at a time until you get up to speed.

This is an excellent game at an excellent price. I do have to tell you that Microsoft had a batch of these where the third disc did not work. The copy I got was defective. I called Microsoft and they sent me a new copy within a few days. Maybe I shouldn't say this, but due to their screwup, I now have two copies of the game. See, the third disc is only an install disc. The first disc is the play disc, which I now have two of. So, after installing the game on my computer and keeping the new play disc (disc 1), I took disc two and three and paired it with my original play disc, I installed it on my Mom's computer. Thanks Microsoft!!! Like I said, I maybe shouldn't have said anything, but if you get a defective copy, it's a good thing because then you'll have two copies....