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by Philipp Rüegg
Realism check: We play "Planet Zoo" with Zurich Zoo
6.11.2019
Translation: machine translated
In "Planet Zoo" you build and manage your own zoo. You alone are responsible for the well-being of animals and humans. Together with Zurich Zoo, I test how much realism there is in the game. The stream starts on Thursday at 13:30.
"Planet Zoo" is complex. And it really is. To manage your zoo efficiently, you have to keep an eye on countless systems. A sophisticated simulation works in the background and ensures that you, as the zoo director, never get to rest. Have you placed the right plants, from the right region, in the right quantity and in the right enclosure? Do the bonobos have enough entertainment or is the overpopulation causing them to escape again? Is the hippo sick because it has caught a virus? And is the balloon seller selling the right colour balloons for maximum profit?
The incredibly cuddly and detailed animated animals ensure that the roof doesn't fall on your head during all the tasks. You can marvel at them up close as they play with each other, lick a frozen blood pumpkin or pick the lice out of their fur. "Planet Zoo" is a feast for the eyes in every respect.
But perhaps I'm letting myself be dazzled by the pretty animations. How much simulation is actually in "Planet Zoo"? To answer this question, Dominik Ryser, Head of Communications at Zurich Zoo, accompanies me on a virtual walk through my zoo.
"Planet Zoo" is available for PC.
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Philipp Rüegg
Senior Editor
Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chAs a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles.
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