Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania Expansion

by Microsoft

• NA DVD BOX CD

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000H11F9C
• Item Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: October 17, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,457 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Take the plunge andexperience an ocean of fun!Product Information[Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania is an Expansion Pack and requiresZoo Tycoon 2 to play]Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania lets you dive into your Zoo Tycoon 2 dreamzoo.  Care for 20 marine animals including the fun-loving seaotter the feisty rockhopper penguin and the fearsome white shark! Train the orca and others to perform cool tricks. Then create splashy marine shows that show off yourtrick-training talents and dazzle your guests.  Take a breakfrom showbiz and go for a swim with your animals.  Buildbreathtaking underwater exhibits that delight your animals anddiscover a treasure trove of marine-themed buildings to deck out yourzoo.  Dive into Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania and bee a zootycoon on land and in water.Product Features Aquatic Animals - Care for 20 aquaticanimals including the fun-loving sea otter the feisty rockhopperpenguin and the fearsome white shark. Trick Training - Train a cast of clevermarine show animals - like the orca and the bottlenose dolphin - toperform high-flying tricks. Splashy Shows - Bee a marine showmogul - create splashy shows that thrill your guests.  Decidewhich animals perform what tricks to feature and more.  Thenrun the show and watch a wave of donation roll in. Dive into Your Zoo - Dive into yourexhibits and experience your marine zoo up close.  Take a dipwith a dolphin or latch onto a turtle.  You can swim withmany of the animals in Marine Mania. Marine-Themed Objects and Buildings -Discover a pirate's treasure trove of marine-themed buildings objectsand upgrades.  Deck out your zoo with dolphin arches marinegift carts aquariums sea horse bouncy rides bubble emitters andeven a shark photo booth. Marine Campaigns and Challenges -Experience the thrill of releasing a rescued orca to the wild in funnew marine-themed campaigns and challenges. Unlock cool zoo objects andwin achievement awards as you bee a marine zoo t

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it... October 27, 2006

By ThisThatNEverything VINE™ VOICE

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I'm a huge fan of Zoo Tycoon & I've bought all the expansions. I absolutely couldn't wait for Marine Mania because that was my favorite in the original Zoo Tycoon. It was well worth the wait. Of course I'd like more scenarios but with the 9 additional that's what I've come to expect out of expansions. This expansion features has 20 marine animals (whales, dolphins, rays, sharks, otters & then some) + the ability to train & put on shows with some of the animals. The shows are pretty neat & it's fun to be able to swim with the animals. With the plants & rocks in the tank it looks pretty realistic. when you're in the tanks. If you are a fan of Zoo Tycoon 2 I'm sure you'd love this expansion pack. Buy it!!!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful...Best Yet January 16, 2007

By Horserider

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Marine Mania is the best expansion pack out. The graphics are wonderful. I have learned a lot about marine animals since I got it.

-Add 20 beautiful marine animals (mammals, fish, reptiles).

-The game also comes with a useful tool-- the eyedropper. It is used to easily duplicate objects.

- Now the trees, bushes, and grasses now sway with the add of the expansion; making it look even more realistic as you tour your zoo.
You can now go under water in the ponds, lakes or tanks you construct. Even add koi to ponds.

- Train orcas, dolphins, seals and more to make incredible shows to wow your guests.

However...I would recomend it be a tad more realistic in some ways (carrots cost $50 ea., animals get stuck in the ground). The game itself should be about $20 (that's how much I got it for on sale). Do not get it if you don't have a NEW computer. Older ones can't handle the game. Overall I give this game a high rating and recomend it to animal lovers.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't get better than this October 29, 2006

A Kid's Review

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania is probably the best expansion yet. I enjoyed the first Zoo Tycoon and its expansions and when Zoo Tycoon 2 came out, I enjoyed it even more. Now you can have marine animals and that was what fans were campaigning for.

You can now train dolphins and other animals yourself (although it gets harder). If you find it too hard, you can hire a trainer to do it for you.

All in all, it's a great game and a must buy.