Review: Zoo Keeper
Zoo Keeper started life out as a free online puzzle game you can try it out here if you like, and now it comes to you Nintendo DS, but is this game even worth you time or money on the Nintendo DS
Story:
You are a new zoo keeper at a zoo, but some of the animals have gotten out and now it is up to you to catch the animals in a puzzle game manor
Graphics:
Well if you followed the link to the free online version, and look at the screen shots I have provided you will defiantly notice the difference, the DS Version has a cleaner look, the animals look a ton better with their cube look than in the online version, not to mention it is easier to tell what you need to catch in order to level up, and the overall look is superior on the DS. Still the graphics will not be setting the benchmark for the system. The DS is a system that can handle 3d graphics mind you.
Music:
Oh my god some one please stop me before I go off, this music is some of the worst in any game since the Atari days, not to mention that the voices used in the game is absolutely annoying, but the sounds are not too bad and are acceptable, but really the only good feature here is that you can turn off all of it in the options
Control:
Control is simple and fun like any good puzzle game should be and unlike the free online flash versions the control is enhanced ten fold because of the stylus, because the stylus makes the game all that much easier to access and play.
Game play:
As with the control, the game play is simple and catchy and you will find yourself playing at any and all times even if you don't feel like playing any games, like I find myself doing all of the time, in fact the game is so catchy my mom tried the game and immediately ran out and bought herself a copy (that is right my mom has her own DS). In order to catch an animal all you need to do is line up three or more of them in a horizontal or vertical row. Simple right but you got to do it before time runs out or it is game over. What even adds more to the game play is that you can have multiplayer matches with only one copy of Zoo Keeper, and it should be noted that there is no multiplayer in the free version.
Design:
Now you are probably wondering about what, other than multiplayer does the DS version of Zoo Keeper offer, well there are 4 different game modes that you can play including Normal Mode, which is the original version of the game, Tokoton, where you can only level up after catching 100 of any creature, Quest Mode, where you must complete a set of tasks set before you by your boss, and the Timed mode where you catch as many creatures as you can in 6 minutes.
Fully addictive and engaging if you own a DS this is a must buy at only $20, it is well worth the price tag and then some, I can not remember the last time I have been absolutely engrossed and obsessed with a game, do your self a favor and check this one out
Zoo Keeper DS:
Pros:
Ok Graphics
Addictive fun
Better look than online version
Well worthy of a 12 in fun factor
Awesome Multiplayer
Cons:
Awful Music
Awful sound
Graphics could have been better