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Jurassic World Evolution 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2021

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Quick resume

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. This bold new era in the Jurassic World Evolution game franchise builds upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Beautiful graphics and detailed dinosaur animations
    • Deep and engaging park management mechanics
    • Multiple game modes including sandbox, challenge, and chaos theory
    • Large variety of dinosaurs including flying and marine reptiles
    • High replayability with dlc and mod support

    Cons

    • Short and shallow campaign mode
    • Some bugs and technical issues reported
    • Micromanagement can be tedious
    • Sandbox mode requires unlocking content
    • Dlc can be expensive

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Domination.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to build and manage their park with sandbox and challenge modes allowing personal choices and creativity, though some micromanagement is required."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game offers significant skill and strategic management challenges, especially in challenge and chaos theory modes, with feedback on park performance and dinosaur care."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal park building and management rather than direct competition or ranked play against others."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long play sessions, habitual engagement, and high replayability through multiple modes and DLC content."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Gameplay centers on individual park management with limited multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Strong emphasis on building, customizing enclosures, and designing parks with diverse dinosaurs and environments."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are primarily with AI and park management."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing escape into a dinosaur park simulation with immersive visuals and atmosphere."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with different park layouts, dinosaur combinations, and management strategies."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Game features multiple maps and biomes to discover, though exploration is within known environments."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players customize parks and dinosaur enclosures, expressing personal style within game constraints."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong fantasy element through dinosaurs, fictional parks, and alternate narrative scenarios."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; gameplay is largely solitary."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in park management and strategic planning, learning game mechanics over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active management and attention; some waiting times but generally continuous engagement."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Players lead park staff and manage resources, making strategic decisions affecting park success."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players unlock dinosaurs, research technologies, and upgrade park facilities, showing clear progression."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Game balances challenge and flow, providing relaxing moments watching dinosaurs and managing park."

    • Sensation
      3

      "High-quality graphics, sound design, and animations provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -4

      "No focus on social recognition or popularity; achievements are personal."

    • Story
      2

      "Campaign and chaos theory modes provide narrative context, though story is considered short and secondary."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Strong strategic and problem-solving elements in park management, resource allocation, and dinosaur care."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense from storms, dinosaur escapes, and park crises, but overall controlled environment."

    • Value
      1

      "Mixed player opinions on value; recommended especially on sale, with some criticism of DLC pricing."

    • Violence
      1

      "Dinosaurs fight and hunt, but violence is not a primary gameplay focus; more about management."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players manage threats like storms and dinosaur escapes to keep park and guests safe."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026