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Rule the Sky From the Ground Up in Airport City

Airport City: Written and Video Android App Review If you’ve been hankering for a new kind of builder, our Android app review of Airport City may give you loftier aspirations. This unique Android game from Game Insight International (developers of such hits as My Country and Rock The Vegas) combines some of the best elements of a traditional builder with the sky-bound fun of an airport. You’ll play air traffic controller, build a city designed to support the unique needs of your booming airport, and generally have a ball with this game. We sure did. Gameplay Like most builders, Airport City starts out with a lot of hands-on help. You’ll be walked through the process of creating a runway,...

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App Timer Mini – An App for Those Who Love Their Apps

App Timer Mini: Written Android App Review If you’ve ever lost track of time while checking out a cool app, you’re not alone. We’ve been guilty of this a time or two (or 20…) ourselves. It’s the nature of the beast. Now there’s an app that can help you keep track of how long you’ve been playing. It’s called App Timer Mini (or ATM for short) and we’re already big fans of its timely style and simple utility features. Features App Timer Mini runs in the background. Through the app you can set up which applications it times. Then, any time App Timer Mini is running and you launch the selected app a tiny clock will appear in the...

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Saving Yello: Splashy Physics Game Now On Android

Saving Yello: Written Android App Review Saving Yello is the latest physics game sensation for Android. This colorful (and somewhat morose) title was a hit on iOS, and finally made its way to the better operating system. Wondering how it’s holding up? We’ll give you the highs and the lows in our android app review of Saving Yello. Concept & Gameplay Yello belongs to a rather forgetful little girl. She’s always leaving Yello just lying around her room, not exactly conducive to living, since Yellow is a fish. Your job in Saving Yello is to guide him back to his bowl in the allotted number of moves before he dries out completely. There’s more to it, naturally. You’ll also...

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Magic Portals Free: 2D Platform Action with a Fantasy Twist

Magic Portals Free: Written Android App Review If exploring tricky worlds via teleportation has always been a dream of your’s, the new Magic Portals Android app from Asantee is going to blow your mind. In this app you’ll make your way through two-dimensional platformed levels, but your magic teleporting skills will help you make the most of this tricky land. Gameplay Magic Portals Free rocks for a couple of reasons. First the 2D levels are retro without being poorly made. Secondly it’s an interesting concept, being able to move things (yourself, boulders, crates, etc.) via teleportation. The only trick is that each portal must be in your line of vision and within sight of each other or they won’t...

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Cartoon Wars: These Stick Figures Pack a Punch

Cartoon Wars: Written Android App Review If you’re an Android Apps Review regular you know we’ve had pretty good luck reviewing apps from Gamevil in the past. One of our all-time favorites was Cartoon Wars: Gunner+, so we were stoked when a new Cartoon Wars title came across our desks. This app combines the cool features we loved about Gunner+ with a tower defense style gameplay. And we dig it. Gameplay In Cartoon Wars it’s your job to create troops and send them out into the field. Like that other title, the troops are stick figures, simple, yet effective warriors battling to keep your castle safe. As you play you’ll collect gold and stones to upgrade your artillery. There’s...

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Finger Gravity – Make Your Own Laws of Physics

Finger Gravity: Written Android App Review In space the only source of gravity is you, or your finger to put a point on it. In Finger Gravity your reflexes will be tested as you slingshot a space ship through mazes, collecting stars and making it back to base in one piece. Gameplay Finger Gravity is an extremely visually appealing game (more about that in a moment), but it’s also pretty fun to play, once you get the hang of it. The trick is this: whichever way your finger goes, the space ship will follow. Of course, every level is fraught with dangers, from lasers and pulsing blocks, to enemy spaceships that don’t like you one bit. On each level...

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Germination: A Platform Puzzler That’s Outta This World

Germination: Written Android App Review The new Germination Android app from NQR Productions puts your mind muscles to work in in a platform puzzle game where thinking ahead pays off. It also has a fun germ-squashing storyline. If you’re the kind of person who eats strategy games for breakfast, we think you’ll love our Android app review of Germination. Gameplay In Germination you’ll control BeeBoo, a friendly blue alien whose accidental Earth landing sent nasty alien germs in all directions. Your job is to collect those germs before they do any harm. Naturally they’re tucked in tricky spots on more than 20 levels. For each level you’ll formulate a strategy to make it through the platform maze without falling...

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Gumdrop Gameplay is Sweet with Pyxxis 2

Pyxxis 2: Written Android App Review Enter the beautiful and puzzling world of Pyxxis 2. This Android game from MomMinis not only rocks out with some super interesting directional puzzles, it has insanely adorable characters, smart graphics and a fun soundtrack. Interested yet? Our Android app review of Pyxxis 2 will lay it all on the line for you. Gameplay In Pyxxis 2 your job is to select a character and go forth to collect candy and stars, ultimately landing in front of a fuzzy television where are little Pyxx’s dreams come true. Or, something like that. While the app does have a cartoon style intro video, it’s a bit difficult to decipher any clear storyline here. But, we...

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Take to the Sky with Fruit Devil

Fruit Devil: Written Android App Review Fruit Devil is an interesting take on a runner app. The motion is all left to right, but what happens in between is pretty magical. If you’ve been looking for a new colorful game to keep you distracted, our Android app review of Fruit Devil may be just the ticket. Gameplay In Fruit Devil you’ll control a colorful fruit-loving dragon. He’s running and taking to the skies in search of that tasty fruit. Along the way you’ll face obstacles, collect boosts and shoot up in the air after clouds of fruity goodness that can sustain your flight. But be careful. Any time you go air born you’re burning energy. The trick is to...

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Mysterious Puzzles Await You in Azada

Azada: Written Android App Review Azada is another puzzle solving title from Big Fish Games. Designed to ignite your investigative thought process and shrouded in mystery, this game is more than meets the eye. Do you think you have what it takes to collect the clues and free Titus from his prison? Check out our Android app review of Azada to find out. Gameplay In Azada you’ll work your way through the puzzled pages of a magical book. Working with a set time limit and backed up by a helpful clue system you’ll tap, unlock, discover, combine and solve the book, ultimately saving the day. But be careful! Unlocking clues eats up valuable time, so we suggest using them...

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Precision Counts in Seal the Monsters

Written Android App Review In the new Seal the Monsters Android game it is your job to gather up a gaggle of roving monsters in circles. This was actually a new concept for us, so we were a little excited to perform an Android app review of Seal the Monsters. Let’s see how the game holds up under scrutiny. Gameplay There are two main gameplay modes in Seal the Monsters for Android. In one you race the clock to capture as many monsters as you can. The other is a bit less clearly defined. Apparently it’s a survival mode and you’re supposed to keep the monsters to a minimum by circling and getting rid of them before they turn...

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Tiki Kart 3D: The Awesomest Racing App for Android, Ever

Tiki Kart 3D: Written Android App Review It’s no big secret that we’re big fans of racing apps here at Android Apps Review. Call it obsession or a never ending search to find a game that lives up to Mario Kart on our favorite platform, we are unashamed. This endless quest for driving greatness recently led us to Tiki Kart 3D, a splendid racing app from Arb Studios that we just had to tell you about. So strap in, fellow Android racing app enthusiasts. This round is one for the record books. Gameplay In Tiki Kart 3D you will choose your driver and your car from a selection of tiki-themed items, and race five other drivers around crazy 3D...

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Doptrix: The Tetris Revolution Continues

Doptrix: Written Android App Review Just when you thought you’ve seen every incarnation of classic Tetris, a game like Doptrix comes along and blows your mind. This smart title from Stanislav Merezhko uses classic Tetris shapes in a whole new way. If you’ve just gotta know what’s next for this ultimate classic, our Android app review of Doptrix has all the answers. Doptrix is only one of the latest versions of Tetris, one of the most popular games in the world with million players and followers. If drop-box games are your thing, then you should definitely play casino on android where you will find great games which combine the mechanics of Tetris with cards and poker combinations. Gameplay In...

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Sparkle Toy: An Electric Zen Game for Android

Sparkle Toy: Video Android App Review Sometimes you just need a little down time, and the Sparkle Toy Android app from Igraikra Team is a great place to find your inner Zen. This app makes the most of your Android’s electrical field monitor, for beautiful and relaxing results. So if you’re in the market for a way to turn your Android into a beautiful light show that’s sure to sooth, our Android app review of Sparkle Toy has you covered. Features When you launch Sparkle Toy the screen is covered in a faint blue pattern. Touch the screen and the blue particles will come running, attracted to your finger’s electric energy. Touch the screen again and the particles will...

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Cannon Legend: 3D Tower Defense

Cannon Legend: Written Android App Review Forget about those boring two-dimensional tower defense games, Cannon Legends puts you at the helm of an upgradable weapon right on the frontline of defense. Think you have what it takes to battle evil minions? Our Android app review of Cannon Legend may see if you have the mettle for this daunting task. Gameplay Cannon Legend is definitely one of the best-made apps we’ve seen yet this year. It features varied gameplay with multiple control options (tilt or tap and drag). Utilizing a simple shoot control you’ll battle back wave after wave of 3D baddies in this straightforward yet addictive title. There’s also an element of RPG here, with an ongoing storyline of...

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Maya Pyramid - An Ancient Twist on Modern Solitaire

Maya Pyramid: Written Android Apps Review If you’re looking for a new game, you can’t go wrong with a title like Maya Pyramid. This app turns counting to 11 into a multi-stage, pyramid solitaire style game that’s a lot of fun and easy to play. Gameplay Maya Pyramid is from the folks you brought you Cleopatra’s Pyramid, although the latter is a bit more traditional solitaire than the former. In Maya Pyramid you’ll be presented with puzzles of cards displaying numbers. It’s your job to pair the cards together to add up to 11. If you get stuck a draw deck at the bottom of the screen displays two cards at a time, and there are fun boosts, a...

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Take on Devil Scum in Avenger

Avenger: Written Android Apps Review In Avenger it’s you against the world. Take on evil demons, battle big, bad bosses and exact your vengeance as you pursue your lost love across the world. This is an action adventure title with some typical graphics and a lot of slashing fun. If you’re ready to take on a world full of angry monsters, our Android app review of Avenger can show you the way. Gameplay Avenger is an adventure style game with an RPG feel and storyline. The game is broken up into several chapters, and you follow along as our hero slays room after room of evil demons in his quest for vengeance. The story isn’t particularly original. Boy loves...

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Top Girl: You Wanna Be On Top?

Top Girl: Written Android App Review While we love all the action, driving and puzzle apps here at Android Apps Review, it’s nice to take a break from all that manly gaming sometimes and try on something a little more girly for a change. And the new Top Girl app from Crowdstar Inc definitely fits the bill. This lady-like title is one part RPG, two parts dress up party. Find out how to claw your way to the top with our Android app review of Top Girl. Gameplay If the title sounds familiar, it might be due to Top Girl’s success on iOS. However, we know that apps don’t really count until they’ve made their Android debut. So how...

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The Oregon Trail: Settler - Ever Wonder What Happened After the Trail?

The Oregon Trail: Written Android Apps Review In the grand tradition of western expansion, the new The Oregon Trail: Settler Android app from Gameloft continues the story of one family’s quest to go West. If you’re unfamiliar with Oregon Trail, well, shame on you. That ultimate classic won a place in all our hearts, and if you’ve been dying to see what happened when, despite snake bites, broken wheels and fording rivers, the plucky settlers made it to the territories, our Android app review of The Oregon Trail: Settler should put your mind at ease. Gameplay The Oregon Trail: Settler app is a civilization builder, but it’s also so much more than that. It’s one party RPG, two parts...

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Enchanted Realm: A Delightful Builder with Story Book Charm

Enchanted Realm: Written Android Apps Review The latest trend in civilization builders, Enchanted Realm, combines fantasy, a glowing winter theme and classic builder gameplay for a rousing success. This game, from Cooper Media Corp, has all the hallmarks of a success and we were happy to give it a spot here on Android Apps Review. Gameplay In Enchanted Realm you take over a downtrodden town as the new monarch. By building houses, creating jobs and keeping the town in tip top shape, you’ll earn your subjects’ trust, be promoted to king, and generally rule over bounty and plenty. We like the game mechanics in Enchanted Realm, which include a farming aspect, building aspect and a land clearing function. There...

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In Lair Defense It’s the Dragon’s Turn to Defend the Tower

Lair Defense: Written Android Apps Review Here at Android Apps Review we have a confession. We’re really big fans of tower defense games. So we were stoked when it was time to do an Android app review of Lair Defense, a tower defense app where the tables are turned and gameplay is extensive. Gameplay The Lair Defense app description tries to make a big deal of calling you The ONE and putting a storyline to the app, but, honestly, this game is straight tower defense, plain and simple. In an interesting twist, you play the dragon, defending a clutch of dragon eggs from greedy humans. It’s nice to see the dragon take the offensive for once, and see humans...

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Narde: A Classic Backgammon Style Game for Android

Narde: Written Android Apps Review Some of the best Android apps out there are interpretations of classic games, so we were glad to get our hands on Narde from A^2 Studio. This app gives players several different options for enjoying a traditional twist on backgammon. Our Android app review of Narde will tell you what we make of this app. Gameplay If you’re unfamiliar with narde backgammon, the goal is to move each of your game pieces around the entire board in a counter clockwise manner before your opponent can do the same. Players begin in opposite corners, and roll the dice to receive a certain number of spaces they can move. Narde is a slightly kinder version of...

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Mortgage Calculator: Find Your Figures, Skip the Sales Pitch

Mortgage Calculator: Video Android App Review Find out how much house you can afford in a hurry with Mortgage Calculator, a straightforward app for prospective home owners from Left Coast R&D. This is Left Coast R&D’s first foray into Android development. They already have a solid rep working with iOS, but we’d like to formally welcome them to the best operating system out there. How do you think they’ll hold up? Our Android app review of Mortgage Calculator may help you decide. Features By inputting a few basic numbers in Mortgage Calculator you can find out how much house is in your budget with ease. This app allows you to create as many possible scenarios as possible by inputting...

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Ball Crushers: Time to Dodge, Dip, Duck and Dive

Written & Video Android App Review The ultimate game of youthful aggression and skill comes to Android in a whole new way. Meet Ball Crushers, a fast-paced action game from Feature Creep Studios, where you can relive those glorious memories of beaning other kids with rubber balls over and over again. This game is seriously addictive and a ton of fun. We bet you’ll want to say, “Play ball!” once you’ve seen our Android app review of Ball Crushers. Gameplay In Ball Crushers you compete against various enemies in pursuit of dodge ball glory. Thanks to a few handy tutorials and introductory gameplay that’s perfectly paced, you’ll catch on pretty quick. Controls are simple. Tap a player to select...

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Place the Box: Traditional Sokoban Gameplay To Go

Written Android App Review The Japanese game of Sokoban is a logic puzzler where you must arrange crates in their respective places, and the latest Android incarnation of this classic game is Place the Box from MxSoftwares. This challenging game is sure to give your brain muscles a workout. So get ready for our Android app review of this seriously smart app. Gameplay In Place the Box the rules are simple. Each level has a certain number of wooden boxes and a certain number of green slots. When all the boxes are in all the slots you’ve won the level. The app keeps track of your moves. The less moves you use the more impressed we’ll be. You are...

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WeTunes: A Social Music Service for Android

Written Android App Review WeTunes is a music player for Android with fun rating, sharing and status options that turn listening to music into a truly social experience. This musical social experiment comes from Techfest Appsurd, and we definitely applaud their ingenuity. WeTunes is a fresh take on two tired app categories. Features To start your socio-music adventure you’ll need to register your email address and name. WeTunes will assign you a user PIN. Use this number to connect with friends through WeTunes. More about that later. Once you’re registered you can use the app to explore your Android’s file system. Tapping a file launches it in the app, where you can listen to the track, rate it for...

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Tiny Comet: Goodness, Gracious That’s One Great Ball of Fire

Tiny Comet: Written Android App Review Tiny Comet is the perfect choice for fast-paced, all-ages fun on Android. This addictive game from CatfishBlues Games carries all the hallmarks of an app that’s sure to be a hit: an adorable main character, creative, skill-based gameplay, loads of levels and Open Feint integration. We’re sure you’ll agree with our Android app review, Tiny Comet is one star about to rise. Gameplay In an interesting twist on the tilt-to-play model, you will guide Tiny Comet through boards littered with boosts, collectible stars, enemies and other dangerous obstacles by tilting your Android up and down as opposed to side-to-side. Not only is this a bit easier in our opinion, it helps the app...

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Paper Zombies – Because Brains are Always in Season

Paper Zombies: Written Android App Review Alright, somebody messed up and failed to release one of my favorite zombie titles of all time on Android in October, so this is a belated love letter to Paper Zombie, a hilarious fright fest told through the medium of paper from WildBit Studios. This game gives me the zombie slaughtering action I crave without grossing me out with a bunch of bloody scenes. Needless to say our Android app review of Paper Zombies is a light hearted shot to the head. Gameplay There are 60 levels of fun in Paper Zombies, that means there’s plenty of first person zombie slaying to go around. You’ll use whatever’s at hand, a box cutter, shot...

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Touch my Life: Ultimate Remote Control for Android

Touch my Life: Written Android App Review With the new Touch my Life Android app from Jalsa Labs, the phrase “reach out and touch someone” has never been so apropos. This app puts you in control of your Android even if you’re half a world apart. It also allows you to execute commands, do an instant GPS track, automatically respond to messages with calls and complete more than a dozen other convenient functions. For that reason, we think Touch my Life is the ultimate remote control for Android. Check out our Android app review to find out more. Features Touch my Life executes commands on your Android when it is triggered by incoming SMS messages. Each command is customizable,...

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Ship With Confidence With FedEx Mobile for Android

Written Android App Review Just in time for the holidays, FedEx finally released an Android version of their mobile app, FedEx Mobile. Now you can ship with confidence and complete shipping maintenance right on your favorite Android device. What’s not to love? Features In its most basic form, the FedEx Mobile app is a package tracker. It allows you to access information about a shipment without even logging in. No more need to fight the group’s mobile site. Just tap in that tracking number and go. You’re done. Of course, the app does more than that. By logging in to your FedEx account you can view your address book, create shipping labels, find locations, view your shipping history, receive...

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Make Santa’s Village Your Very Own Winter Wonder Land

Written Android App Review Have you ever had the urge to teach reindeer how to fly? How about decide who’s been naughty or nice? Get into the spirit of this most wonderful time of year with Santa’s Village, a civilization builder where you make your very own dream elf village, complete with your very own merry Saint Nick. Gameplay If you love civilization builders the Santa’s Village Android app has all the hallmarks of a great one. The game is quest driven, although they do get a bit heavy handed sometimes. You’ll do quests for a friendly snow man and even Santa himself. It’s quite the holly jolly builder, but there’s also a fun comic strip style story going...

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Battle On in A Knights Dawn

Written Android App Review A Knights Dawn is a dressed up tower defense with some serious fantasy themes. This title has been quite popular over on that other operating system, so it’s about time A Knights Dawn made the leap to Android. And how, you may be wondering, is the app doing on our most illustrious of systems? You’ll have to read our Android app review to find out. Gameplay There’s an element of RPG in this tower defense game, like a lot of titles that are out there. Unlike other titles, this game is seriously tough from the get go. Even the second level made me work (and fail a few times). So here’s the deal, you man...

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Mafia Farm: They’re Gonna Make You an Offer You Cannot Refuse

Mafia Farm: Written Android App Review Capitalizing on the popular trends in mafia and farming games, the new Mafia Farm Android app combines the genres to hilarious results. Now not only do your hardened criminals shoot it out with rival gangs and complete a shady job or two, they can also be found out in the field hoeing carrots. So stick em up see, your wheat stalks that is. Get ready to fall in love with this odd couple of gaming styles all over again in our Android app review of Mafia Farm. Gameplay Like any good civilization or farming game, you will work a homestead, planting and harvesting crops, building shops and decorating your grounds however you please....

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Scope Out the Best Black Friday Deals

Best Black Friday Deals: Written Android App Review For serious shoppers it’s hard to mention Black Friday without feeling a sudden surge of excitement. If you’re one of the thousands of people who plan on shopping the Friday after Thanksgiving, you might want to do a little prep work with the Best Black Friday Deals Android app. This app puts the power of sales right in your hand, and even has some handy suggestions if you aren’t sure what the top deals are. So before you get in line outside a store at 4 a.m. for the latest flat screen TV, check out our Android app review of Best Black Friday Deals. Who knows, you might even get to...

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Snappy Dragons: You Won’t Like Them When They’re Angry…

Snappy Dragons: Written Android App Review If you’re one of the Android users still lusting after Angry Birds style gameplay, you’ll be a big fan of Snappy Dragons, a game that takes the gaming style on with unique fire breathing characters, beautiful settings and an evil set of wizards who are going to be sorry they made this bunch angry. Gameplay You might be familiar with this style of game. The idea is to take aim, launch a flaming projectile, destroy evil red cloaked wizards, and free baby dragons from their cages. A few new game elements dress up the app, including the destroyable terrain, the baby dragons who must be freed but not burnt to a crisp and...

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You’ll Go Bananas for Zoo Club

Zoo Club: Video Android App Review   Fans of Farmville and animal lovers will fall hard for Zoo Club, an Android app from Chroma Club where you curate your very own zoo full of fun animals, decorations, buildings, visitors and more. There’s no shoot-em-up gore or zombie apocalypse violence here. This app is pure fun. Next time you reach for an all-ages app with a lot of character, you’ll be happy you took a minute to read our Android app review of Zoo Club. Concept & Gameplay In Zoo Club you build exhibits, populate your zoo with adorable animals, play mini games to earn extra cash and otherwise create the perfect zoo for visitors to enjoy. Variety is one...

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