Parkasaurus
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{{Infobox video game
| title = Parkasaurus
| image = Parkasaurus cover art.jpg
| caption =
| developer = Washbear Studio
| publisher = Washbear Studio
| engine = Unity
| platforms = {{ubl|Microsoft Windows|Nintendo Switch}}
| released = Windows
August 13, 2020{{Cite web|last=Wales|first=Matt|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-28-adorable-dinosaur-theme-park-sim-parkasaurus-leaves-early-access-next-month|title=Adorable dinosaur theme park sim Parkasaurus leaves early access next month|website=Eurogamer|date=July 28, 2020|access-date=July 18, 2022}}
Switch
April 28, 2022
| genre = Construction and management simulation
| modes = Single-player
}}
Parkasaurus is a dinosaur zoo construction and management simulation video game developed by Washbear Studio. It entered Steam Early Access on September 25, 2018, and officially released on August 13, 2020. The player is tasked to create a dinosaur zoo by building and designing dinosaur exhibits. The game was also released on the Nintendo Switch on April 28, 2022.{{Cite web|last=Hagues|first=Alana|date=April 20, 2022|title=Parkasaurus, An Adorable Take On Jurassic Park, Roars Onto Switch Soon|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/04/parkasaurus-an-adorable-take-on-jurassic-park-roars-onto-switch-soon|access-date=July 18, 2022|website=Nintendo Life}}
Gameplay
The standard game mode revolves around hiring employees, hatching dinosaur eggs, and catching dinosaurs if they escape.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/parkasaurus-is-a-sim-that-excels-when-youre-designing-your-own-dino-exhibits/|magazine=PC Gamer|publisher=Future plc|last=Morton|first=Lauren|date=September 25, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus is a sim that excels when you're designing your own dino exhibits}} The player can use various components such as fences and plants to create exhibits for dinosaurs.{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/parkasaurus-is-a-cuter-jurassic-park-operation-genesis-1833341423|website=Kotaku|last=Zweisen|first=Zack|date=March 17, 2019|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus Is A Cuter Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis}} All zoo buildings can be chosen from a build menu and placed within the zoo to generate income with its perks. Guests who stay longer at the location will also pay more.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/breaking-fences-escaping-dinosaurs-oh-my-it-s-i-parkasaurus-i-developers|website=Gamasutra|last=Harris|first=John|date=October 5, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2019|title=Breaking fences, escaping dinosaurs?! Oh my, it's Parkasaurus' developers}} Among the employees, scientists can search around to find fossils, create new dinosaur eggs, and janitors clean up by taking the trash out.{{cite web|url=https://gamingtrend.com/feature/previews/parkasaurus-first-impressions-the-dinosaur-park-management-game-that-has-stolen-my-heart/|website=Gaming Trend|last=Hudspeth|first=Holly|date=November 27, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus first impressions — The dinosaur park management game that has stolen my heart}} Single player mode is supported.{{Cite web|url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/102258/parkasaurus-is-a-dinosaur-zoo-management-game-from-two-guacamelee-devs|title=Parkasaurus is a Dinosaur Zoo Management Game from Two Guacamelee Devs|website=Shacknews|date=November 28, 2017|access-date=July 18, 2022}}{{Cite web|last=Cunningham|first=James|url=https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2017/11/28/dinosaurs-and-theme-parks-are-a-combination-that-wont-go-wrong-in-parkasaurus/281118/|title=Dinosaurs and Theme Parks Won't Go Wrong This Time in Parkasaurus|website=Hardcore Gamer|date=November 28, 2017|access-date=July 18, 2022}} Each dinosaur has certain diet and habitat needs, as well as privacy requirements.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-09-26-adorable-dinosaur-park-management-sim-parkasaurus-is-out-now-in-steam-early-access |website=Eurogamer|last=Wales|first=Matt|date=September 26, 2018|accessdate=June 1, 2019|title=Adorable dinosaur park management sim Parkasaurus is out now on Steam Early Access}} There are some basic biomes can be created immediately, but for others, some terrain needs be tweaked (water supplies, making it more rugged, adding trees).{{Cite news|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/10/02/premature-evaluation-parkasaurus/|website=Rock Paper Shotgun|last=Brown|first=Fraser|date=October 2, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2019|title=Premature Evaluation: Parkasaurus}} The game has two skill trees that will unlock new buildings, dinosaurs,{{Cite web|last=Crider|first=Michael|url=https://www.reviewgeek.com/24031/parkasaurus-is-the-most-adorable-game-about-raising-terrifying-dinosaurs/|title=Parkasaurus Is the Most Adorable Game About Raising Terrifying Dinosaurs|website=Review Geek|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=July 18, 2022}} and items.{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/parkasaurus-is-a-more-charming-accessible-alternative-to-jurassic-world-evolution-with-hats/ |website=GamesRadar+|last=Avard|first=Alex|date=September 25, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2019|title=Parkasaurus is a more charming, accessible alternative to Jurassic World Evolution… with hats}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| MC = PC: 70/100{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/parkasaurus/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=Parkasaurus for PC Reviews|website=Metacritic|access-date=July 18, 2022}}
NS: 82/100{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/parkasaurus/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch|title=Parkasaurus for Switch Reviews|website=Metacritic|access-date=July 18, 2022}}
| GStar = 75/100{{Cite web|last=Schermann|first=Natalie|url=https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/parkasaurus-test-positive-steam-reviews-dinosaurier-aufbau-strategie,3360971.html|title=96% positive Steam-Reviews: So gut ist das Dino-Aufbauspiel|trans-title=96% positive Steam reviews: That's how good the dino building game is|website=GameStar|publisher=Webedia|date=August 18, 2020|access-date=July 18, 2022|language=de}}
| PCG = 7/10{{Cite web|last1=Hartwich|first1=Stephanie|last2=Schmid|first2=Luke|url=https://www.pcgames.de/Parkasaurus-Spiel-61932/Tests/Review-Fazit-Wertung-Meinung-Parksimulation-Einzelspieler-Washbear-Studio-1356046/|title=Parkasaurus im Test: Putzige Jurassic-Park-Simulation für Einsteiger|trans-title=Parkasaurus Review: Cute Jurassic Park Simulation for Beginners|website=PC Games|publisher=Computec Media GmbH|date=August 25, 2020|access-date=July 18, 2022|language=de}}
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Parkasaurus received "mixed or average" reviews for Windows according to review aggregator Metacritic; the Nintendo Switch version received "generally favorable" reviews.
= Awards =
Parkasaurus has won some awards during the development including Ubisoft Indie Series National Bank Special Prize Winner 2019,{{Cite web|url=https://toronto.ubisoft.com/indieseries/|website=Ubisoft Toronto|access-date=December 22, 2021|title=Ubisoft Indie Series Presented by National Bank}} Pax Online 2020 Indie Showcase Selection{{Cite web|last=Blight|first=Dylan|url=https://explosionnetwork.com/news/pax-online-2020-indie-showcase-games|website=Explosion Network|date=September 3, 2020|access-date=July 18, 2022|title=The 20 PAX Online 2020 Indie Showcase Games}} and The MIX Pax West Showcase Selection 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/event/the-mix-seattle-2019/|website=Media Indie Exchange|access-date=July 18, 2022|title=The MIX Seattle 2019}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.parkasaurusgame.com Official website]
Category:Simulation video games
Category:Single-player video games
Category:Nintendo Switch games
Category:Early access video games