Jurassic World Evolution 2

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Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a bigger and better sequel - delivering on the depth and nuance that the original game promised but never delivered.

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4.5/5 stars

Jon Hueber (We Got This Covered)

Jurassic World Evolution 2 changes the game in more ways than one, letting players spend less time creating parks and attractions and more time reacting to a world where dinosaurs already exist.

November 8, 2021 |

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Jurassic World Evolution 2 let me correct the sins of the past by corralling loose dinosaurs and building one of the most famous movie settings in history. And it let me do it my way while also making me feel like I’d succeeded where others failed.

November 5, 2021 |

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Ryan Gilliam (Polygon)

9/10

Dominic Leighton (TheSixthAxis)

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is bigger, better, and bolder, and smooths off some of the original’s rough edges. Frontier has tinkered with the management sim aspects, and brought in a canonical campaign into the mix that follows directly on from the events in Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom, but the dinosaurs remain the star of the show. If you’re a fan of the franchise – and really, who doesn’t love uncontrollable carnivores? – then Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a perfect sequel.

November 5, 2021 |

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Jon Hueber (We Got This Covered)

4.5/5 stars - (Read Review)

Jurassic World Evolution 2 changes the game in more ways than one, letting players spend less time creating parks and attractions and more time reacting to a world where dinosaurs already exist.

Ryan Gilliam (Polygon)

Recommended - (Read Review)

Dominic Leighton (TheSixthAxis)

9/10 - (Read Review)

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33bits	Euyen Esquefa Pons	80 / 100	11-18-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 is an improved version of the first installment, eliminating the worst parts of micromanagement, and adding new scenarios and dinosaurs. If you liked the aspect related to the care of the animals of the first one, you are going to like this one much more. Now, if you were disappointed with the little management that exists in that game, you are going to continue the same with this one.	Read review
3DNews	Михаил Пономарев	7 / 10	11-27-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 has slightly improved, but sadly it is not the evolutionary leap we were expecting.	Read review
Area Xbox	Kevin Arbelo	9 / 10	11-18-2021	This sequel is a great step forward in the saga, showing a much broader and more complex gameplay. Without a doubt, something that fans will appreciate since now they will be able to control many more aspects of both the park itself and the animals themselves. Taking Planet Zoo as a reference, Frontier offers us a much more complete experience, both for its own gameplay and for its game modes and simply for its breadth	Read review
Areajugones	Alfonso Cánovas	8 / 10	11-15-2021	‎Jurassic World Evolution 2 is not a bad game, not at all, in fact, it will delight those who come from the first installment and those who discover it for the first time. The gameplay is a delight and the title is fun although perhaps too continuist and not very innovative.‎	Read review
Atomix	Luis Amaral	75 / 100	11-29-2021	Highly recommended for fans of Spielberg’s films and, of course, for dinosaur lovers. But if you’re looking for a game that really tests your management multitasking skills, I recommend looking for a more genre-specific title.	Read review
But Why Tho?	Kate Sanchez	8.5 / 10	11-14-2021	Overall though, Jurassic World Evolution 2 is well worth the money. It’s an expansive game that has a little bit of everything for everyone without skipping a beat. There is nostalgia, challenge, and just pure fun. You get science and you get entertainment park, and a lot more. I can say, having put nearly 100 hours into Jurassic World Evolution, picking up the sequel feels like a new experience.	Read review
CGMagazine	Dayna Eileen	9 / 10	11-16-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 covers all its bases in the newest iteration of the franchise. Aside from a few clunky issues when designing, every detail was considered and the game will appeal to a wide range of gamers, not just fans of Jurassic Park or Sim games.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	Ashley Winters	5 / 10	11-09-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2, for all the negative things I’ve had to say about it, is not in itself that bad of a game. It IS however, a mediocre Jurassic Park game, one that has passable mechanics that gel with the franchise about as well as a raptor gels with Samuel L. Jackson. Ultimately, you can’t really look past such an enormous missing of the point and it does besmirch the experience. For diehard Jurassic Park fans like me, the Jurassic World Evolution formula is a hard sell, though park management enthusiasts may get a kick out of this still.	Read review
COGconnected	Mark Steighner	82 / 100	11-12-2021	Despite being frustrated by the initial limitations of the Sandbox Mode and the lackluster campaign, I found a lot to enjoy and appreciate about Jurassic World Evolution 2. Chaos Theory is an engaging and creative way of blending the iconic films into the game, and the new aquatic and flying dinosaurs are among the best of many new animals. Building and managing a theme park full of impossibly ancient animals is challenging and rewarding, and despite some annoyances, the game also manages to retain many grin-worthy moments of wonder at the improbable. People and dinosaurs just aren’t meant to be in the same place at the same time.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Megan Walton	8 / 10	11-18-2021	Despite having many of the same issues as its predecessor, Jurassic World Evolution 2 is still an enjoyable dino simulator that’s easy to jump into.	Read review
Destructoid	Dan Roemer	8.5 / 10	11-11-2021	To wrap things up, again, I think Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a much better game than its predecessor was at launch. That said, I can’t shake the feeling that much like the original, it’s only going to get better and more content-rich in the next coming year or so. It’s a beautiful trend from Frontier Developments that I think will make an already great game all the more excellent.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Alex Kidman	3.5 / 5 stars	11-19-2021	This then is the challenge with Jurassic World Evolution 2. If you’re a Jurassic Film fan who also likes micromanagement, there’s certainly enough meat on its dinosaur bones to keep you happy for a good long while. However, if you’re more just a management sim fan, you’ll probably find its quirky management style – sometimes hands-on, sometimes hands-off – a tad irritating, as well as the limitations of its console controls.	Read review
DualShockers	Gemma Le Conte	8.5 / 10	11-12-2021	If you’re still on the fence about giving Jurassic World Evolution 2 a chance, I’d say go for it, especially if you have the time to put into the campaign and chaos theory. Once you’ve got those modes out of the way you can pour hours into the sandbox. Overall, I think Jurassic World Evolution 2 is an incredible game and it feels like many complaints fans had previously made about the prequel were taken into account.	Read review
Echo Boomer	David Fialho	Recommended	11-29-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 is basically a perfect sequel. It builds upon the pillars of the previous entry and takes us to new and unexpected places to build the dinosaur park of our dreams, live exciting adventures or relieve interesting takes on the movie franchise.	Read review
Everyeye.it	Matteo Mangoni	8 / 10	12-04-2021	The second incarnation of the Jurassic World Evolution series is undoubtedly a clear step forward compared to its predecessor. The end result is a revised and corrected version of a formula that overall continues to work quite well and that we think can satisfy fans of the saga. The game is elaborate but not particularly challenging, and could certainly represent a more than satisfying pastime, as long as you overlook some small flaws that afflict its playful structure.	Read review
Expansive	Sally Willington	Recommended	11-25-2021	This is a real treat for Jurassic World fans. Evolution may have laid the ground work, but Evolution 2 manages to improve upon the issues of its predecessor and offer some really tasty, enjoyable, and quality content that will satisfy those familiar with the franchise while creating a really great jumping on point for those who’ve never visited before. Easily one of the best Jurassic World games of all time.	Read review
FingerGuns	Miles Thompson	8 / 10	11-15-2021	Building on the immense foundations of the original, Jurassic World Evolution 2 provides more of the same addictive management gameplay with the thrill of seeing the prehistoric reptiles in all their glory. The new additions are light and there’s still some minor issues, but it’s all forgotten as you behold a T-Rex emerging from the shadows for the first time.	Read review
Game Informer	Andrew Reiner	8 / 10	11-05-2021	This is a game that is worth struggling with to unlock new dinosaurs for the freeing sandbox mode	Read review
Game Rant	Ramon Hara	4.5 / 5 stars	11-12-2021	The only downside of having a game packed with tons of features and gameplay mechanics is that it is easy to get overwhelmed. Not to mention, Jurassic World Evolution 2’s in-depth user interface and menu system can also get confusing, especially for beginners. However, all these minor issues wash away with practice, and the customization options allow players to tone down the difficulty to their liking. In the end, Jurassic World Evolution 2 is an excellent sequel to the first game. Not only did Frontier manage to implement fan feedback, but it also introduced new features that make managing a dinosaur park a rewarding experience.	Read review
GameMAG	Unknown	8 / 10	11-26-2021	This new game by Frontier Developments is a great gift to all the fans of Jurassic Park. The core of Jurassic World Evolution 2 remains the same, but now with expanded depth.	Read review
Gamers Heroes	Blaine Smith	5.5 / 10	11-11-2021	If you enjoyed the original game, Jurassic World Evolution 2 is sure to bring you hours of entertainment (not including the “campaign”). However, for players hoping for more than a full priced DLC, disappointment is unavoidable.	Read review
GameSkinny	Jonathan Moore	8 / 10	12-07-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 builds on the foundation of its predecessor to create a memorable and addictive park management sim.	Read review
GameSpace	Emily Byrnes	Recommended	11-05-2021	Coming up in the next and final part of our review, we’ll have more insight into preparing enclosures for marine dinosaurs, genetic modification, and sandbox mode! Sandbox mode really is like an entirely different game since you have access to so many more decorative and theme-park-related features right out the gate, so we’re thrilled to see what we can do with those assets. I also just learned that you can press Shift + C to take some incredible screenshots…so expect some dynamic shots of my dinosaurs being lazy next time.	Read review
GameSpew	Chris McMullen	8 / 10	11-12-2021	There’s still room for improvement, a Jurassic World Evolution 1.999 by my calculations, but even with its issues, Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a fantastic sim game that’ll have you coming back for more, even when you’ve exhausted its campaign and Chaos Theory mode. It’s an absolute must if you’ve got the remotest interest in Jurassic Park, dinosaurs or unleashing nightmarish giant lizards upon an unsuspecting public.	Read review
GamesRadar+	Rachel Weber	4 / 5 stars	11-12-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 is chaotic, delightful proof that managing dinosaurs is no walk in the Jurassic park.	Read review
GameWatcher	Neil Bolt	6.5 / 10	11-29-2021	As a celebration of all things Jurassic, Jurassic World Evolution 2 serves as a worthy successor to the original. As a park management game, it struggles to find a meaningful focal point. Given Frontier’s expertise in this exact department elsewhere, that’s more than a little disappointing. A light, messy sim that acts as a tribute to the prehistoric pandemonium of the Jurassic Park/World series.	Read review
GamingBolt	Shubhankar Parijat	9 / 10	11-16-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the perfect sequel- it’s bigger, better, and toothier than its predecessor in almost every way that matters.	Read review
GamingTrend	Holly Hudspeth	95 / 100	11-05-2021	Whether you’re a seasoned Jurassic World Evolution player or brand new to the franchise, I can guarantee you that you will have a blast with Jurassic World Evolution 2. While I think a couple of things could be tweaked to make certain things more obvious, it doesn’t stop you from having an absolutely wonderful time playing the game. The addition of the flying and aquatic dinosaurs has been excellent, and I really hope for more content and DLC to go along with it!	Read review
Generación Xbox	Juan Jesús	9.2 / 10	11-16-2021	‎New buildings, innovative mechanics, new species, more land and so on with a long list of additions in this new installment with respect to the previous one. For my Jurassic World Evolution 2 is spatial, being able to see up close a Diplodocus, Dilophosauru and even now a Mosasaurus; makes it special and unique. However, the most incredible of all is its dubbing with the original voices of its actors, just for this reason it is worth trying at least.‎	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris White	8 / 10	11-16-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 features a deeper process of building and managing your park, despite constant threats that stop it from thriving.	Read review
GRYOnline.pl	Rafał Sankowski	7.5 / 10	11-12-2021	The evolution is noticeable	Read review
Guardian	Richard Wordsworth	4 / 5 stars	11-16-2021	Though there are moments of bloody mayhem, the focus in this beautiful game is on wondrous natural history.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Jason Bohn	4 / 5 stars	11-12-2021	The fact that Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a worthwhile game isn’t surprising.	Read review
Hey Poor Player	Andrew Thornton	2.5 / 5 stars	11-18-2021	There’s genuine fun to be had with Jurassic World Evolution 2. Chaos mode and the sandbox give you a lot of options to really build the park of your dreams. When even the game’s best modes are fairly flawed, though, it becomes hard to recommend all, but the biggest Jurassic Park fans dig into this one. Players who can play on PC will almost certainly find a game that controls better, but while that’s an issue, it isn’t the only problem here. Sadly, a different control scheme isn’t going to solve Jurassic World Evolution 2’s most significant issues.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Javier Escribano	82 / 100	11-12-2021	‎Jurassic World Evolution 2 is bigger and better in every way, even if it looks more like a definitive edition than a sequel. Their campaign doesn’t take advantage of the premise of containing wild dinosaurs, and you’ll spend most of your time in Nublar and Sorna. But perfect the gameplay with a huge amount of content and that’s more than enough.‎	Read review
IGN	Leana Hafer	7 / 10	11-17-2021	While park management and customization aspects are a bit shallow, Jurassic World Evolution 2 has tons of excellent dinosaurs and exciting ways to interact with them.	Read review
IGN Italy	Claudio Chianese	7.5 / 10	11-11-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a visually gorgeous game marred by a very bad case of micromanagement excess. Dinosaurs are great, there is a lot of content and the overall idea is very good, but there is just to much busywork being forced upon the player to enjoy the experience fully.	Read review
IGN Spain	Asatj	7 / 10	11-17-2021	‎Although the park management and customization aspects are a bit superficial, Jurassic World Evolution 2 has tons of great dinosaurs and exciting ways to interact with them.‎	Read review
Impulsegamer	Richard Banks	4 / 5 stars	12-23-2021	There’s still some way to go to make the JWE franchise a viable management sim, but this sequel goes a long way to right a lot of its predecessor’s wrongs.	Read review
INDIANTVCZ	Ondřej Svoboda	7 / 10	12-14-2021	The whole game would hardly look for a competitor in its genre. It’s a shame that in some places it seems unfinished and sloppy. But it’s still worth a try. Even for players who don’t like dinosaurs.	Read review
JVL	Kikitoès	8 / 10	12-01-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 does not reinvent the formula but greatly improves it by inflating its content and management options.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	8 / 10	11-12-2021	A bigger and better sequel which works as both a compelling management sim and a celebration of the Jurassic Park franchise.	Read review
Niche Gamer	Frank Streva	6.5 / 10	12-02-2021	While my complaints are numerous, I still enjoyed Jurassic World Evolution 2 more than I was frustrated by it. It’s already better than the original in many ways, and with a few more patches and DLC, it will probably be a great theme park management game. For now, I’d personally recommend holding off to see how the game is improved in the coming months.	Read review
Oyungezer Online	Burcu Arabacı	7.5 / 10	12-03-2021	Despite its shortcomings, it’s very pleasant, and Ian Malcolm would approve of this park.	Read review
PC Gamer	Dashiell Wood	72 / 100	11-24-2021	The constant threat of chaos adds tension and fun to an otherwise basic management sim.	Read review
PCGamesN	Richard Scott-Jones	7 / 10	11-05-2021	Improves on its predecessor in clever ways and still boasts the most gorgeous dinosaurs ever made in a game. But dealing with disastrous events beyond your control still isn’t any fun, even if it’s thematic for the Jurassic Park IP.	Read review
Polygon	Ryan Gilliam	Recommended	11-05-2021	The message of the movies is that you can’t control nature, but Jurassic World Evolution 2 hits back by saying, “We’ll let you try anyway.” And I succeeded numerous times over nearly 20 hours with this park builder. Jurassic World Evolution 2 let me correct the sins of the past by corralling loose dinosaurs and building one of the most famous movie settings in history. And it let me do it my way while also making me feel like I’d succeeded where others failed.	Read review
Push Square	John Cal McCormick	8 / 10	11-05-2021	If we had to make a list of things that are totally radical then dinosaurs chasing and eating annoying fannypack-wearing tourists while we triumphantly hum the Jurassic Park theme tune would be top ten. Maybe even top five. We’re here for that. Minor quibbles with the main campaign aside, Jurassic World Evolution 2 delivers an entertaining if simplistic park builder, that well-utilises the Jurassic World license, and throws in just the right amount of dinosaur-fuelled mayhem to boot.	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Nate Crowley	Not Recommended	11-12-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 makes significant changes to the DNA of its predecessor, but ends up right back where it started: a magnificent feat of adaptation stretched over the bones of an inconsistent management game.	Read review
Screen Rant	Maria Meluso	2.5 / 5 stars	11-09-2021	As it is now, it’s difficult to recommend Jurassic World Evolution 2 because, despite some great new ideas, the execution feels potentially alienating for its target audience.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Branislav Kohút	8.5 / 10	11-24-2021	Successful return to dino world with big role of scientists. Well, but with some old failings and weak campaign. But there is much better Chaos theory an Challenge modes.	Read review
Shacknews	Donovan Erskine	9 / 10	11-19-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 is endless fun for a fan of the blockbuster franchise. A large library of species to unlock and study, bioengineering, and the ability to revisit iconic moments from the movies makes it an easy recommendation for anyone looking for their fix of Jurassic content. Even as a park manager, the game is quite satisfying, aside from some light frustrations here or there.	Read review
Sirus Gaming	Lexuzze Tablante	10 / 10	12-03-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 is, by far, the most complete dino theme park simulator package today. I love it, it’s worth it, you need to get out there and buy it so life can find its way.	Read review
SpazioGames	Daniele Spelta	6.5 / 10	11-18-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a true nostalgia operation, a perfectly successful tribute to the films of the saga created by Crichton and a joy for those who as a child spent hours and hours admiring dinosaurs in books. Unfortunately, the merits of the Frontier management system stop here, because if you analyze the individual elements of the gameplay you soon realize the limits imposed by a game loop that runs out quickly and in which you have to intervene too frequently due to an intrusive micromanagement that breaks the flow.	Read review
TechRaptor	William Worrall	8 / 10	11-19-2021	While it doesn’t go crazy, Jurassic World Evolution 2 has almost perfected dinosaur-theme-park managers. Just ignore the weird voices and occasional bugs.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Dominic Leighton	9 / 10	11-05-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 is bigger, better, and bolder, and smooths off some of the original’s rough edges. Frontier has tinkered with the management sim aspects, and brought in a canonical campaign into the mix that follows directly on from the events in Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom, but the dinosaurs remain the star of the show. If you’re a fan of the franchise – and really, who doesn’t love uncontrollable carnivores? – then Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a perfect sequel.	Read review
TrueAchievements	Luke Albiges	4 / 5 stars	11-08-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 certainly has a fitting title, because it’s exactly that — a true evolution. The campaign might be a little on the short side, performance problems are unfortunate, and only having a handful of the movie actors reprise their roles can feel a little jarring (the Chris Pratt soundalike is kinda terrible). But rustling beyond the foliage of these superficial issues is a simulation game with the kind of depth and nuance that the original game promised but never really delivered.	Read review
Video Chums	Trey Griffeth	5 / 10	12-16-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 isn’t exactly a bad game but it’s not one that I would call fun. Sure, it’s a compelling experience and the joy of being able to play with dinosaurs is unique but the bugs are a massive hindrance that make it far more frustrating than it should be.	Read review
Wccftech	Nathan Birch	6.5 / 10	11-19-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 expands its prehistoric playground with more dinosaurs, modes, and unique franchise flavor, but it’s all built on a flawed and often frustrating foundation of unbalanced and unpolished mechanics. Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a better game than its predecessor, but it feels like a glorified expansion. Those looking for a more substantial sequel may want to spare the expense this time.	Read review
We Got This Covered	Jon Hueber	4.5 / 5 stars	11-08-2021	Jurassic World Evolution 2 changes the game in more ways than one, letting players spend less time creating parks and attractions and more time reacting to a world where dinosaurs already exist.	Read review
Xbox Achievements	Richard Walker	80 / 100	11-10-2021	While Jurassic World Evolution marked a rock-solid dry run for Frontier’s prehistoric theme park management sim, Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a meaningful, erm, evolution, with the new Chaos Theory mode providing engaging scenarios in which you can attempt to set things right. A diverse suite of modes and slick interfaces ensures Jurassic World Evolution 2’s status as an excellent sequel.	Read review

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Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution, building upon the groundbreaking and immersive 2018 management simulation. It introduces a compelling, new narrative campaign, incredible new features, and awe-inspiring new dinosaurs brought to life with captivating authenticity. Together with expanded construction and more customization options, the result is an even bigger, better and authentihttps://www.igdb.com/companies/frontier-developmentsc Jurassic World game.

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