Zoo Hospital

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7
good
 

The Good

Cute, highly detailed animals.

The Bad

Extremely repetitive with low puzzle variation, Occasional control issues, Very short, simplistic operations, Little strategy, Not enough interaction with animals.

The Bottom Line

In Zoo Hospital, players begin with 10 wild animal species including: jaguar, zebra, chimp, panda, hyena, kangaroo, lion, eagle, cobra and the endangered fossa. Gamers must identify and treat their ailments, while checking vital signs and learning how to calm their stressed patients. Players use the Touch Screen and stylus to tackle challenging medical mini-games, including: administering injections, applying ointment, bandaging appendages, pulling teeth, x-raying organs and much more.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
45/100
score

Cute critters fail to keep this medical-themed puzzler from flatlining.

GameZone review logo
70/100
score

There are a lot of different types of animals, which is good, and they are attractive in their appearance. The longevity is questionable, as there's not much incentive to play once all the animals have been treated. The price isn't bad for a console g

IGN review logo
68/100
score

For a veterinary sim, Zoo Hospital is definitely one of the more interesting ones, but it's a game that will check out as soon as the operation is finished.

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Control Stick
Change Medical Tool

A Button
Confirm

 

+ Button
Pause Menu

Pointer
Move Pointer. Move Camera.

 
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo Wii
Release Date:9/16/2008
Publisher:Majesco
Developer:Torus Games
Genre:Virtual Pet
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
7
Gameplay
7
Graphics
8
Sound
7
Concept
6
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
7/10
Zoo Hospital
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