Welcome to Jurassic World Evolution! In this park management sim from Frontier Developments, you’ll build and manage your very own dinosaur theme park. It’s all about balancing finances, research, and keeping your prehistoric attractions happy and contained. You’ll be digging for fossils, creating new dinosaur species, and ensuring your guests have a safe, albeit thrilling, experience.
This guide is here to help you master every aspect of Isla Nublar and beyond. We’ll cover everything from understanding dinosaur comfort details to navigating the main story missions and tackling optional contracts. Whether you're aiming for that elusive Gold Medal or just trying to prevent a T-Rex breakout, we’ve got the tips and tricks you need to build the ultimate Jurassic World.
Intro
Welcome to Jurassic World Evolution! This guide will introduce you to the basics of building your park, managing dinosaurs, and overcoming challenges. Get ready to create your dream park!
Hey there! So you're ready to dive into Jurassic World Evolution? Awesome! I'm not a super-seasoned tycoon gamer myself, but when I heard you could build your own Jurassic Park, I was hooked. This game is a bit simpler than some others in the genre – no need for restrooms or a day/night cycle. Honestly, I think that's a good thing because it lets us focus on the really fun stuff: the dinosaurs and the attractions!
But don't let the simpler aspects fool you; there's still plenty of depth. You'll be managing staff, setting prices for your park's products, and even getting your hands dirty with dinosaur gene manipulation. There are tons of ways to customize and make the park truly yours.
Of course, it wouldn't be Jurassic Park without a bit of chaos, right? You'll face tropical storms, saboteurs trying to mess with your park, power outages, and of course, those moody dinosaurs who love to make a break for it. It's a thrilling mix of building and survival!
Ready to get started? Check out the next section on Gameplay & Controls to learn the ropes.
Gameplay & Controls
Master Jurassic World Evolution's gameplay and controls with our comprehensive guide. Learn about the Main Menu, ACU, Ranger, and Management views, plus essential button mappings.
This guide covers the core gameplay mechanics and control schemes for Jurassic World Evolution. Navigate menus, manage your park, and control your facilities with these essential button mappings.
| Action | Button |
|---|---|
| Pull up Main Menu | Square |
| Navigate Main Menu Tabs | L1 & R1 |
| Select Island (Island Navigation) | X Button (while hovering) |
| Open Expedition Map | (Accessible via Main Menu) |
| Open Fossils View | (Accessible via Main Menu) |
| Open Research View | (Accessible via Main Menu) |
| Open Ingen Database | (Accessible via Main Menu) |
| Open Options Menu | Options Button |
| Open ACU Menu | L1 (while on Island, requires ACU) |
| Access ACU Upgrades | R1 (while in ACU Menu) |
| Change ACU Helicopter Skins | R1 (second time in ACU Menu) |
| Deactivate ACU Centre | R1 (third time in ACU Menu) |
| Open Ranger Menu | R1 (while on Island, requires Ranger Centre) |
| Access Ranger Upgrades | R1 (while in Ranger Menu) |
| Change Ranger Jeep Skins | R1 (second time in Ranger Menu) |
| Deactivate Ranger Centre | R1 (third time in Ranger Menu) |
| Open Management View | Triangle Button (while on Island) |
| Filter Management View | L1 or R1 (while in Management View) |
| Select Item / Confirm Action | X Button (when hovering over item or prompted) |
| Cancel Action | Circle Button (when something is selected or waiting for confirmation) |
| Move Cursor / Navigate Map / Build Placement | Left Analogue Stick |
| Adjust Camera View / Angle | Right Analogue Stick |
Bestiary
Explore the complete list of dinosaurs available in Jurassic World Evolution, from Allosaurus to Velociraptor.
Available Dinosaurs:
- Allosaurus
- Ankylosaurus
- Apatosaurus
- Archaeornithominus
- Baryonyx
- Brachiosaurus
- Camarasaurus
- Carnotaurus
- Ceratosaurus
- Chasmosaurus
- Chungkingosaurus
- Corythosaurus
- Crichtonsaurus
- Deinonychus
- Dilophosaurus
- Diplodocus
- Dracorex
- Edmontosaurus
- Galliminus
- Giganotosaurus
- Gigantspinosaurus
- Huayangosaurus
- Indominus Rex
- Indorapter
- Kentrosaurus
- Maiasaurus
- Majungasaurus
- Mamenchisaurus
- Metriacanthosaurus
- Muttaburrasaurus
- Nodosaurus
- Pachycephalosaurus
- Parasaurolophus
- Pentaceratops
- Polacanthus
- Sauropelta
- Sinoceratops
- Spinosaurus
- Stegosaurus
- Struthiominus
- Stygimoloch
- Styracosaurus
- Suchominus
- Torosaurus
- Triceratops
- Tsintaosaurus
- Tyrannosaurus Rex
- Velociraptor
Dinosaur Comfort Details
Understand Dinosaur Comfort in Jurassic World Evolution. Learn about the factors influencing comfort and how to keep your dinosaurs happy and healthy in the game.
This guide provides details on Dinosaur Comfort in Jurassic World Evolution, with full credit to GameFaqs user Busard for the original table.
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