Utilizing the same environment as Panda Chase, arguably one of the buggiest Atari 2600 games, Zoo Fun lives up to its name (pun intended), positioning itself as one of the least comprehensible titles for the Atari system.
The objective seems to involve collecting zoo animals that have fled their cages across various settings. Among these creatures are a kangaroo, a monkey, and a perplexing hybrid - resembling a mix between a pony, a lamb, and a dog. Any clarifications or attempts to guess this peculiar critter are welcome.
Collecting the animals isn't notably challenging, yet at some point, the game abruptly declares "game over." I might have lost a couple of lives during gameplay (noted by typical 'losing-life' sounds in the video), but the exact count remains uncertain. There appears to be a time limit, yet it never felt like I was on my last life or had run out of time. The game lacks clear indicators or cues to convey these critical aspects.
Ultimately, Zoo Fun stands as an abysmal title without question or debate. It's a game you play once, solely to ensure you never have to play it again due to its lack of clarity, meandering gameplay structure, absence of engagement, and β adding insult to injury β an intensely annoying tune.
