The latest installment in the Jurassic World Evolution series, a simulation franchise that lets you build a park where prehistoric beasts from various eras coexist, has just achieved its highest critical acclaim yet.

Frontier Developments has released the Metacritic scores for its new title, Jurassic World Evolution 3. As of 11:00 AM on the 22nd, the game holds an 82 on Metacritic across both the PC version (from 15 outlets) and the PS5 version (from 5 outlets).

The consensus among critics is that the game successfully builds upon and refines the foundation laid by its predecessors. Previously lacking features have been improved, resulting in a positive reception from both the press and players. In particular, the addition of juvenile dinosaurs has significantly expanded the visual spectacle, and the enhanced automation systems have made the process of designing and observing your dinosaur park much more satisfying.

On the other hand, critics pointed out that the economic system lacks depth, making it feel somewhat incomplete as a management simulation. Additionally, despite capturing the essence of the Jurassic World IP, some noted that it lacks the tactical depth found in rival simulation games. Frequent bugs encountered during gameplay were also mentioned as a drawback.

Meanwhile, Jurassic World Evolution 3 is a flagship title from Frontier Developments that offers players the experience of designing and managing a park while observing dinosaur ecosystems. Players can enjoy the series' signature immersion by building their own parks, placing structures, and managing the daily patterns of the dinosaurs.