This review and game aren't anything special. The only difference is that you won't be reading this over and over again.
User Rating: 9 | Zoo Keeper DS
Don't let the graphics fool you. Don't be turned down by the limited use of the top screen. This is an intuitive game that's incredibly easy to pick up and one that you will still play several years from now. Not every day though. Five modes to choose from. All with the same simple base, to switch two animals so that three line up and are caught. The touch screen control is amazing. Bottom screen: On the left your time on the right your binoculars for tips. Top screen: Lucky animal that counts double, the level, the score and the number of animals to collect in order to reach the next level. First of the modes is regular, or normal mode that is nothing strange to be called: 'Zoo Keeper'. The number of animals to catch increases, starting of with 3, which is one move. In the first several levels, there are seven animals: the stylish Giraffe, the naive Hippo, the dreamy Elephant, the nomadic Alligator, the glutton Lion, the rich Panda and the short-tempered Monkey. Later, the ambitious Rabbit is added to your Zoo's collection. The second mode is Tokoton 100. Here, you have to collect 100 of each animal to complete the level, this is more difficult but more points are to be earned. And that's what it's all about, to react the highest records and become number one in the rankings. Third up is Quest mode, which is, logically, a quest. This is where you'll get ten assignments, that you have to complete as good as possible. Catch 20 Lions, 15 more than the other, Pandas or Giraffes. All vertical lines, drop a special panel to the bottom, that sort of challenges. Some of them are pretty difficult, and it is really a mistake that the success is for a large part based on sheer luck, not on your own skills. Last one of the single player modes is Time Attack. You have six minutes to catch as many animals as humanly possible, with normal rules. For these modes are three difficulties available. Then there's the multi player battle. When you catch animals, the other player's time decreases. You can confuse each other by making all colours disappear or other nifty tricks, that come falling down in special panels, if you are lucky enough. Nice mode, for when you both are really bored. The graphics are luckily kept simple. Animations of the lucky animal are fun to watch, but your eyes will be focussed on the bottom screen, searching for combinations and sliding your stylus over the screen. The sound is just right for a game like this. Somewhat annoying melodies that spin in your head all day, completed with satisfying sounds when making combos. In addition, a female voice guides you through several options. The value is easy, this is a game for everyone. These graphics and gameplay could cheer up any bored or angry person, whatever age. Don't think of it as childish or anything, see it as just plain fun.
