Info about Jurassic Island: The Dinosaur Zoo:

Official game description:
Jurassic Island: The Dinosaur Zoo  
Come and build your own dinosaur world with this unique Jurassic Island Zoo game! Operate a successful dinosaur park by attracting many visitors. Join the community and build your own creation!  
It takes only 2 minutes to build a Zoo: http://youtu.be/NKEDTb0mOV8  
Create your own unique tour with different stations so visitors can observe the dinosaurs. The more likes you collect the more funds you accumulate (a heads up: locating the dinosaurs drinking and feeding bowls close to the stations is key). With your extra earned cash, expand the park with further services and amenities for visitors, such as gift shops, hotels, restaurants, while you are also in charge of securing food and water supplies, electricity and a necessary security system. A volcano nearby and unpredictable weather are additional challenges to manage your park successfully.  
And don’t forget: dinosaurs can escape and chase visitors! So make sure to build safe heavens and provide swift assistance and evacuation for the visitors to safely operate your park.  
Of course the happiness and well-being of the dinosaurs are of equal importance. Build them comfortable, clean enclosures with many plants, rocks, and lots of food and drinking spots. No visitor wants to see a sick dinosaur! Did a Dino escape? No worries, you will have a variety of tools at your disposal to catch them and to restore the operation of your park.  
Key features:  
● authentic simulation and endless arrangements,  
● 9 different type of meat and plant-eating dinosaurs,  
● 15 different buildings,  
● unrestricted construction of road and animal enclosures,  
● a variety of challenges and scenarios,  
● share the favorite pictures of your park with your friends,  
● excellent sound-effects and 3D animation  
The Jurassic Island: The Dinosaur Zoo Question and Answer:  
Q: Will I get notifications all the time and is this an online game?  
A: No and no! We will never send you any notifications and drive you crazy with messages. The gameplay is totally offline so you can play anywhere anytime of the day. :)  
Q: Is your company another giant willing to create similar games all the time?  
A: No. We are a very small team of 4 really enthusiastic and creative people. We work in a tiny office and try to create games that people will love to play. We invested our funds to make this great game and worked hard, sometimes 24/7.  
Q: Jurassic Island: The Dinosaur Zoo is out now. Do you support it later on?  
A: Yes, certainly. We usually support our games for over 1-2 years after it has been released with bug fixes, enhancements and new features. We answer every email and usually reply to all the comments. We take feedback extremely seriously and update the game based on players' experience.  
Q: I really like this game. Anyone?  
A: Sure! We have many channels where you can reach us and the community. You can find us on Facebook under www.facebook.com/jurassicisland, on Twitter @jurassicislandg, on YouTube and www.jurassicislandgame.com. You may also contact us by email at info(at)jurassicislandgame.com  
Q: Can I support you?  
A: Of course. We are always happy to receive any feedback and/or support that will help us improve the quality of our current games or that of future projects.  
Thank you guys. We hope that you will enjoy this game as much as we enjoyed creating it!

Release date: Nov 23, 2015

Categories: Animal Simulation, Life Simulation, Survival, Territory Management, Base Building, Strategy, City Builder, Simulation


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $0.99 - $2.99
  - Reasoning: The first piece of evidence suggests that the user finds the $5.99 price tag on Steam to be high compared to the 99c price on mobile platforms. The second piece of evidence indicates that the game is considered worth it only if purchased on sale, implying that the current price is not seen as fair. Combining these insights, it can be inferred that the community considers a fair price to be lower than the current $5.99, likely closer to the sale price or the mobile platform price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 1.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that players typically spend around an hour trying to understand the game mechanics or complete initial tasks. However, there is no clear indication of the total time to finish the game, the time to finish the main story, typical single-session length, or post-story/endgame hours. The reviews mainly focus on the initial experience and difficulties encountered early in the game.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game suffers from a lack of effective tutorials, causing initial frustration and confusion. Fun begins only after players overcome these hurdles through external resources or persistent trial and error.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Completing the tutorial
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: No tutorial; Poor tutorial; Clunky controls; Bugs and glitches; Confusing mechanics
  - Unlock drivers: External resources (YouTube videos); Persistent trial and error
  - Conditions: Willingness to navigate clunky controls; Patience to figure out mechanics; Access to external resources
- Player Archetypes:
  - Critical Evaluator (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking a polished and well-executed game.
    - Playstyle: Analytical and critical, focusing on the game's flaws and areas for improvement.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: veteran gamer; critical player
    - Reference games: Zoo Tycoon
  - Optimistic Potential-Seeker (sale)
    - Motivation: Belief in the game's future potential and improvements.
    - Playstyle: Patient and hopeful, focusing on the game's potential rather than its current state.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: potential-seeker; optimistic gamer
    - Reference games: Zoo Tycoon; Jurassic Park
  - Nostalgic Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment and nostalgia for similar games.
    - Playstyle: Casual and forgiving, focusing on the fun aspects of the game.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: fan; enthusiast
    - Reference games: Jurassic Park; Zoo Tycoon


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Unique and good game idea (weight 0.35): The concept of the game, including its unique subject matter of prehistoric men and dinosaur zoo simulation, is well-received.
- Future potential of the game (weight 0.31): Many reviews mention that the game has a lot of potential for future development and could become great with further updates.
- Cute and well-designed dinosaurs (weight 0.24): Players appreciate the visual design of the dinosaurs, describing them as cute and well-modeled.
- Good graphics (weight 0.17): The game's graphics, both 2D and 3D, are praised by players for their quality.
- Game could be better (weight 0.16): Some players feel that the game could be improved to become a more enjoyable experience.
- Multiplayer feature (weight 0.09): The inclusion of a multiplayer feature is noted by players.
- Good initial impression (weight 0.09): The game makes a good first impression, with players enjoying it initially.
- Appeals to young children (weight 0.08): The game is enjoyed by young children, making it a family-friendly option.
- Review bombing (weight 0.06): Some reviews mention making bad reviews, which could indicate review bombing.

Common complaints:
- Ineffective Tutorial (weight 0.71): The tutorial is criticized for being unclear, ineffective, and sometimes non-existent. Some tutorials are even reported to be YouTube videos without audio.
- Broken and Uncomfortable Controls (weight 0.48): Many players report that the controls are broken, uncomfortable, and hard to use. There is a lack of basic control functionality, making the game difficult to play.
- Building and Road Construction Bugs (weight 0.46): The tutorial section about building cages and roads doesn't work, and there are unclear instructions on building roads and cages. Additionally, roads do not connect properly.
- Object Placement Issues (weight 0.35): There are difficulties in placing objects correctly, especially near the menu border. Some objects cannot be placed at all.
- Non-Intuitive Gameplay (weight 0.3): Players find the game mechanics confusing and non-intuitive, with a lack of clear play instructions.
- Poor Graphics and Animations (weight 0.28): The game's graphics and animations are considered poor, giving the impression that the game is unfinished.
- Lack of Gameplay (weight 0.28): The game is criticized for lacking gameplay potential and being not fun to play.
- Not Worth the Money (weight 0.24): Many players feel that the game is not worth the money and does not meet expectations.
- Rapid Financial Loss (weight 0.23): A common complaint is that players lose money too quickly, leading to frustration.
- Game is Unplayable (weight 0.16): Some players consider the game to be the worst they have ever played and not playable due to various issues.
- Dinosaur Enclosure Problems (weight 0.16): Dinosaurs die quickly or do not stay in enclosures, causing frustration among players.
- Mobile Port Issues (weight 0.15): The game is reported to be a mobile port with unclear differences from the mobile version, leading to a subpar experience.
- Water Tower Malfunction (weight 0.15): Water towers in the game do not work properly, affecting gameplay.
- Lack of Dinosaur Information (weight 0.14): The game lacks information on dinosaurs and has a limited number of dinosaur species.
- Game is a Scam (weight 0.14): Some players feel that the game is a scam and does not work as advertised.

Gameplay feedback:
- Tycoon-style Gameplay (weight 0.41): The game is compared to other tycoon-style or simulation games, such as Zoo Tycoon. Players enjoy the management aspects and the overall tycoon experience.
- Path and Fence Building (weight 0.36): Building fences and paths is a core mechanic. Players discuss the pathing system for roads and fences, including connectivity and deletion mechanics.
- Dinosaur Mechanics (weight 0.32): The game includes mechanics for hatching and containing dinosaurs, as well as managing their AI behavior and feeding.
- Park Building and Management (weight 0.31): Building and managing a park is a central aspect of the game. Players enjoy the exhibit and cage building mechanics.
- Control Scheme (weight 0.3): The controls are described as clunky and require time to learn. Players have specific desires for control features and improvements.
- Gameplay and Tutorial Progression (weight 0.24): The game features a tutorial and progression system that guides players through the gameplay mechanics. Some players find the tutorial helpful, while others feel it could be improved.
- Resource and Financial Management (weight 0.24): The game features resource and financial management mechanics, including money borrowing and water tower mechanics.
- Object Placement Mechanics (weight 0.23): Players have mixed feelings about placing objects using mouse clicks. Some find it intuitive, while others experience difficulty and frustration.
- Artistic Style and Indie Project (weight 0.16): The game has an artistic style reminiscent of classic games like Zoo Tycoon. It is also recognized as an indie project, which appeals to some players.
- Multiplayer Mode (weight 0.1): The game includes a multiplayer mode, which is a desired feature for many players.
- Game Difficulty (weight 0.1): Players discuss the game's difficulty, with some finding it challenging and others enjoying the learning curve.
- Zooming Mechanics (weight 0.09): Players can zoom using the scroll wheel, which is generally well-received but could be improved for better user experience.
- Starting a New Game (weight 0.08): Players discuss the mechanics and experience of starting a new game, including initial setup and progression.

Performance notes:
- Performance issues and crashes (weight 0.32): The game experiences significant performance problems, including long response times, slowdowns that necessitate restarts, and frequent crashes. These issues severely impact the gameplay experience.
- Graphical and technical bugs (weight 0.18): Players have reported various graphical bugs and technical issues. Additionally, the mobile port of the game is described as broken, indicating significant problems with the game's functionality on mobile devices.
- Low RAM usage (weight 0.1): The game uses only 256 MB of RAM, which might indicate inefficient use of system resources or potential for optimization.

Recommendations:
- Highly Recommended Game (weight 0.25): Many players highly recommend this game, with some even considering it the best of 2015. Despite its flaws, players still find it worth playing and recommending to others.
- Recommendation for Alternative Game (weight 0.08): Some players recommend playing 'Zoo park' instead of this game. This suggests that while the game has its merits, there are other games that might offer a better or more enjoyable experience.

Other player notes:
- Received as a gift (weight 0.14): Some players mentioned receiving the game as a gift. This could indicate that the game is popular as a gift item.
- Comparison to mobile version (weight 0.1): Players are comparing the game to its mobile version, indicating that there might be notable differences or similarities between the two versions that are worth discussing.
- Part of Early Access (weight 0.09): The game is mentioned as being part of an Early Access program, which means players are experiencing and providing feedback on an incomplete version of the game.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.33): Players are frustrated primarily due to the game's poor control scheme and lack of a proper tutorial, making it difficult to navigate and understand. Additional issues such as game mechanics, frequent bugs, and lack of instructions contribute to a generally unenjoyable and clunky gameplay experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.27): Players feel disappointed due to the game's broken state, lack of gameplay depth, and poor performance. Many had higher expectations that were not met, as the game feels unfinished, poorly ported, and lacks content.
- Anger (weight 0.07): Players are angered by the game's multiple issues, including poor functionality, gameplay problems, and control issues. These problems make the game unenjoyable and lead to demands for refunds.
- Frustrated (weight 0.07): Players feel frustrated due to the game not functioning properly and the lack of clear instructions and guidance. These issues make the game difficult to play and enjoy.
- Disappointed (weight 0.05): Players are disappointed as the game feels unfinished with many issues and poorly executed mechanics. It also feels poorly ported and lacks sufficient content.
- Hope (weight 0.05): Players express hope as they see potential in the game and believe it could be great with significant improvements. The unique game subject and recent updates have made the game playable and enjoyable for some.
- Hopefulness (weight 0.05): Players feel hopeful due to the game's potential for improvement and development. They believe that with the right changes, the game could become much better.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.02): Players enjoy the gameplay experience, finding it engaging and fun. The overall experience provides a good time for those who play it.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the game's features and recommend it to others. The unique aspects and engaging elements generate positive word-of-mouth.
- Contempt (weight 0.02): Players express contempt for the game's poor quality. The overall experience is so negative that it extends to those who play it.
- Hopeful (weight 0.02): Players are hopeful and expect the game to improve with future updates and developments. They see the potential for a better gaming experience.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the game's unique subject, finding it interesting and worthwhile. The distinct theme stands out and is valued by the players.}