Mandrill Remaster and New Variant (1.17)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #65 of 182 Animals - Modified mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod includes improvements for Adult and Juvenile Mandrill. Model changes include more muscular male and more realistic female head shape, most textures have been upscaled and fur is now more defined.
One variant has been added, its another common color that mandrills can get, so basically the default color has been divided in 2, base is now a more light olive tone with more color in body but duller colors on face, while the new variant is a darker olive tone with more colorful face.
This mod requires ACSE to work, it includes UI.
It's recommended to use the Planet Zoo Plus mod for a better experience.
Special thanks to Mike for supporting me to make this mod, and also thanks to robustus for the showcase and zoopedia pics.
Variant Translations:
Spanish - Gabboi
German - Dacki1990
Czech - Papyrus
Dutch - MrSmeagol1994
Swedish - Stalagmite
Russian - Tanooki_Leaf
Portuguese - Masora157
Polish - evil
French - Tora
Installation
To install this remaster extract and place the folder in ovldata like a New Species mod, no file replacement needed! Requires ACSE.
This mod enhances the appearance of the base game Mandrill and introduces a new variant. It's a straightforward visual upgrade for players who want more variety in their animal encounters. With 157 endorsements and recent updates, it's a modest but appreciated addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and focused: does exactly what it says, improving the Mandrill's look and adding a new variant.
- Community-approved with 157 endorsements and over 7,400 downloads.
- Recently updated (April 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the Mandrill, so if you're looking for broader animal overhauls, this won't cover it.
- No detailed description of the new variant's appearance or how it spawns, so you're going in blind.
- Potential compatibility risk with other mods that alter Mandrill textures or spawns.
For players who want a quick visual refresh for the Mandrill and a bit of extra variety. If you're a completionist or just enjoy seeing new animal variants, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're expecting major gameplay changes or a comprehensive animal overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a visual mod, make sure to place it after any other mods that affect Mandrill textures in your load order to ensure it takes priority.
- If you're using a mod manager, preview the new variant in-game to see if it fits your aesthetic before committing.
- Check the mod's page for any notes on whether the new variant spawns naturally or requires specific conditions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Gabboi
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 7,447
- Endorsements
- 157
- Category
- Animals - Modified
- Created
- 5/26/2024
- Updated
- 4/10/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
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