As you unlock new islands, you’ll also gain access to more dig sites, building types, and research projects. You’ll start on Isla Matanceros, and once you prove you can manage a successful park, you’ll get to take on Isla Muerta, and so on. Each park has its own challenges, and you won’t be able to access them all right away.

In Evolution, you will eventually manage several distinct parks on five islands in the Muertes Archipelago. As somebody who normally gets bored to tears playing city/park management sims, I found Jurassic World: Evolution charming and engaging, thanks in no small part to the subject attractions, which will drive kids out of their minds. This, dear readers, is perhaps the purest realization of the Jurassic Park concept: building a dinosaur theme park. It’s a shame that no sequels were ever produced! Of course, Jurassic Park is no stranger to the video game realm, and while most of them have disappointing, a few standouts do exist (anyone remember 'Trespasser?'). I saw that tour de force at the tender age of 10 with my aunt and that experience has largely guided my life decisions forever after.

I don’t think it will surprise too many of you to know that my favorite movie is Jurassic Park.

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