According to Metacritic, the Windows and Xbox versions received 'Mixed or average' reviews, while the PlayStation 2 version received 'Generally favorable' reviews. Ultimately, the game was released in North America and the PAL region in March 2003, followed by a Japanese release later that year.
The game was announced in February 2002, with its release initially scheduled for late 2002. The game's primary goal is to construct a five-star rated dinosaur theme park named Jurassic Park on custom-generated islands by hatching dinosaurs, building attractions, keeping visitors entertained, and ensuring the park's safety.ĭevelopment began in 2001, and lasted 22 months. It was released for Windows, Xbox, and PlayStation 2. Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis is a construction and management simulation video game based on the Jurassic Park series developed by Blue Tongue Entertainment and co-published by Vivendi Universal Games under their Universal Interactive label and Konami.