Deal | Tourists for breakfast: Park sim now $3 instead of $60 – cheaper than ever on Steam
Jurassic World Evolution 2 picks up after the events of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. With dinosaurs now roaming freely across the United States, you’re tasked with managing a new park to restore order and contain the prehistoric chaos. You’ll build enclosures, conduct research and make sure guests are both entertained and protected. But safety is never guaranteed – after all, a loose T. rex isn’t exactly known for its manners and might just turn a few visitors into a morning snack.
The campaign in Jurassic World Evolution 2 takes players across five missions set in various U.S. biomes, from arid deserts to snowy forests and temperate zones. The focus is on species conservation, safety management and handling crisis situations. Familiar faces like Dr. Ian Malcolm and Claire Dearing return – voiced by their original actors. Once the campaign is complete, the Chaos Theory mode unlocks, allowing you to revisit pivotal moments from the films, such as the ill-fated park project in San Diego from The Lost World, and rewrite history with better outcomes. For seasoned players, sandbox and challenge modes offer even more ways to test your park management skills.
The story in Jurassic World Evolution 2 mainly serves as a backdrop – the real stars are the dinosaurs. At the core of the game is designing realistic habitats for over 75 prehistoric species, including flying and aquatic creatures for the first time. Each species has its own needs regarding terrain, climate and diet. Careful planning is key: some dinosaurs can share an enclosure, while others are best kept apart. Guest safety is a constant concern, as breakouts are inevitable and require quick response. An in-depth science system adds further strategy – scientists can be trained in different specialties, and dinosaurs can be genetically modified to customize their appearance and traits.
Reviews: Dino variety and management impress, but campaign falls flat
At launch, Jurassic World Evolution 2 received largely positive feedback from the German gaming magazine PCGames. The reviewers praised the expanded dinosaur roster and the much deeper enclosure management compared to its predecessor. Factors like terrain preferences, vegetation needs and medical care add complexity, requiring players to cater to each species individually. According to the review, the standout feature was Chaos Theory mode, which offers a significantly higher level of difficulty than the main campaign. The campaign itself was seen as the game’s weakest point – lacking both narrative depth and meaningful challenge.
Despite noting the campaign’s weaknesses, PCGames still awarded Jurassic World Evolution 2 a strong 9 out of 10. The Steam community shares that enthusiasm – over 30,000 user reviews give the game a 90% positive rating. On Metacritic, however, the picture is less glowing. The game holds a Metascore of 76 and a User Score of 6.4, with complaints mainly targeting repetitive gameplay and technical issues. It’s worth noting, though, that most Metacritic scores were submitted around launch, while Steam reviews reflect long-term player experiences. Also, the Metacritic sample size is relatively small for the PC version, with just 175 user ratings compared to Steam’s much broader base.
95% discount on Steam
Jurassic World Evolution 2 was developed by British studio Frontier Developments and released in November 2021. It typically sells for around $60 on Steam, but until July 10, it’s available at a steep 95% discount, bringing the price down to about $3. According to SteamDB, the game has been on sale several times before, most recently in May with a 70% discount, but it has never reached a price this low.
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