Why is the game so expensive?

[Hakan]

Why is the game so expensive?

[masteradstriker]

At this rate I think some people here wants the game to cost only a dollar or two, even less...

[psychomichael]

Maybe better. Getting money for playing the game.

[Montezuma VII]

look at the trailers, the game we are presented with is absolutely worth the price. Everybody is waiting on a good zoo simulation game since zoo tycoon and finally we will have one now that will be better so again, its worth the prize

[BernyMoon]

Expensive? LMAO just like any other AAA game out there.

[AdahnGorion]

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I was about to say that. It's amazing how people complain about the one thing that has pretty much remained static over the last 30 years. The cost of making games has risen exponentially, but the price tag has not really moved all that much, if at all. Heck MMO subscriptions are still they same that they were 20 years ago, but the games have vastly improved since then. It's absolutely friggin' mind-blowing.

That's why the game market shifted so heavily toward a DLC focused one, and is now shifting to an in game microtransaction market. Instead of raising the base price of the game, the industry is finding other ways to get money from consumers. But yes this game is by no means expensive, its about average price for PC games now a days.

The mainstream game market is going towards "streaming" services now. It might be less quality, exprience, etc but it might be win win for devs/casual consumers I think. More avid PC gamers should remember thta its a luxury and that its an expensive hobby that most can't afford. I don't mind paying 100 euro for a game if it has quality. I rather do that then buy 3 reskinned games that are essential the same for 40 euro each.

[masteradstriker]

Darkie, do you think some people want the games published to cost like a dollar or two, coz I get the impression these guys are either silly cheapskates or just troublemakers.

[AdahnGorion]

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Darkie, do you think some people want the games published to cost like a dollar or two, coz I get the impression these guys are either silly cheapskates or just troublemakers.

The problem is that most people that are on the verge of becoming avarage "resourceful" humans wants luxury on pair with those that are already part of the elite. Chances are that if this game is so expensive that you can't afford it or can't save up for it in a few months, that you should not be focusing your energy on gaming, but rather "surviving" this sounds harsh, but games are luxury, they are not a neccesity, nor important for avarage well being. That being said, its a great luxury for those that are part of the "rich" resoursful elite.

The fact is that over 50% of the population can't afford gaming and never will and even less when it comes to PC gaming (we are down to if not under 12%) This game is super cheap, if we see it for what it is.. a luxury goods.

[The Former]

$55 US for Deluxe Edition. The plain old standard edition of any big-name console title is $60 US. This can go as high as $90 or $100 US for premium editions, depending on how many versions of the game are on offer and what they include.

$55 for the whole shebang is a very reasonable price for a game with the polish this one is already showing.

[The Former]

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Your example is ♥♥♥♥. You're comparing a god awful (and old) Xbox port that has less gameplay and fewer features than a generic phone game to a new game not yet released that appears to have more heart and soul put into it than Microsoft could even imagine.

You please look go steam look Zoo tycoon ultimate edition price write me please write and planet zoo price write please ( ı see company $ / TL ) PLEASE 2 games price write USD = ?

Zoo Tycoon = $19.99 US
Planet Zoo = $44.99 US

Planet Zoo is just slightly over twice the cost of Zoo Tycoon. However, Planet Zoo has canned animations, pre-built enclosures, and far fewer animals. In addition, it's an older game, and the work was already done on console before it was ported to PC. I'd say for the difference in depth and overall quality, three times the cost is a fair comparison.

However, you're not obligated to buy Planet Zoo by any means! If you're enjoying Zoo Tycoon so much that Planet Zoo doesn't look fun enough to pay this kind of money for, absolutely keep playing Zoo Tycoon. Never buy something you don't think is worth the money.

[Eldritch]

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At this rate I think some people here wants the game to cost only a dollar or two, even less...

Free lol. People always want free stuff.

[Rune096]

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In Australia it's 64.95 AUD for the Standard Edition and $78.95AUD For the Deluxe Edition.

How does that compare to a PS4 or Xbox One game? Standard & Special editions? [/quote]

Standard PS4 and Xbox games tend to cost $99 when they first drop. Special editions are usually anywhere from $110-$130

[Eldritch]

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In Australia it's 64.95 AUD for the Standard Edition and $78.95AUD For the Deluxe Edition.

How does that compare to a PS4 or Xbox One game? Standard & Special editions?

Standard PS4 and Xbox games tend to cost $99 when they first drop. Special editions are usually anywhere from $110-$130

Uh no....I don't have a clue where you're getting $99 for new games, but that's simply not true. All standard edition games are $60 and under when they drop. Are you talking about another currency aside from USD?

[Rune096]

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İlk olarak Rune096 tarafından gönderildi:

How does that compare to a PS4 or Xbox One game? Standard & Special editions?

Standard PS4 and Xbox games tend to cost $99 when they first drop. Special editions are usually anywhere from $110-$130

Uh no....I don't have a clue where you're getting $99 for new games, but that's simply not true. All standard edition games are $60 and under when they drop. Are you talking about another currency aside from USD?

Re-read it all and you'll realise I'm talking AUD......

[Hakan]

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You please look go steam look Zoo tycoon ultimate edition price write me please write and planet zoo price write please ( ı see company $ / TL ) PLEASE 2 games price write USD = ?

Zoo Tycoon = $19.99 US
Planet Zoo = $44.99 US

Planet Zoo is just slightly over twice the cost of Zoo Tycoon. However, Planet Zoo has canned animations, pre-built enclosures, and far fewer animals. In addition, it's an older game, and the work was already done on console before it was ported to PC. I'd say for the difference in depth and overall quality, three times the cost is a fair comparison.

However, you're not obligated to buy Planet Zoo by any means! If you're enjoying Zoo Tycoon so much that Planet Zoo doesn't look fun enough to pay this kind of money for, absolutely keep playing Zoo Tycoon. Never buy something you don't think is worth the money.

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man problem here
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Zoo Tycoon = ****$19.99 US = 114,82 Türk Lirası ** Zoo Tycoon game buy now 32,00 Türk lirası
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Planet Zoo = $44.99 US = 258,42 Türk lirası

dollar exchange rate is too high, price configuration from Turkey need
understand ????????

[The Former]

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İlk olarak Sheriff of Nothingham tarafından gönderildi:

Zoo Tycoon = $19.99 US
Planet Zoo = $44.99 US

Planet Zoo is just slightly over twice the cost of Zoo Tycoon. However, Planet Zoo has canned animations, pre-built enclosures, and far fewer animals. In addition, it's an older game, and the work was already done on console before it was ported to PC. I'd say for the difference in depth and overall quality, three times the cost is a fair comparison.

However, you're not obligated to buy Planet Zoo by any means! If you're enjoying Zoo Tycoon so much that Planet Zoo doesn't look fun enough to pay this kind of money for, absolutely keep playing Zoo Tycoon. Never buy something you don't think is worth the money.

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man problem here
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Zoo Tycoon = ****$19.99 US = 114,82 Türk Lirası ** Zoo Tycoon game buy now 32,00 Türk lirası
******************************* *****************************
Planet Zoo = $44.99 US = 258,42 Türk lirası

dollar exchange rate is too high, price configuration from Turkey need
understand ????????

Ah, I see... That is a big difference, though it's still about double what Zoo Tycoon costs. (Though 32,00 right now? Is it on sale, or has the price gone down over time?) Unfortunately I'm not sure what comparative value for things in Turkey is - for example, the price of a meal or fuel for a vehicle - so I can't really compare in that way. But from what I can see in your reply, it does look like quite a lot of money... I can see why it's a complaint now.