The Jaguar version was noted by critics as having problems such as slowdown and lack of a save option, although some liked the graphics and gameplay. The four reviewers of "Electronic Gaming Monthly" commented that the game itself is great fun, but that the Jaguar conversion had confusing menus and dithered text which is excessively difficult to read. "GamePro" echoed these criticisms and further stated that the Jaguar version suffers from frustrating slowdown. They summarised that "Ocean didn't work hard enough to make "Theme Park" look and sound good on the Jaguar". A reviewer for "Next Generation" took the reverse position, saying that the Jaguar conversion "is seamless" and the game itself was mediocre. Their elaboration was that "slow gameplay and confusing layouts keep it from ever achieving the addictiveness of the other 'god' games, and most players will find themselves bored before they've even run through all of the options". German magazine "Atari Inside"s reviewer complimented the addictiveness, but the lack of save opportunities was criticised, and a reviewer from "ST Computer" believed the game's complexity and colourful graphics assured it of being long and attractive. "Mega Fun"s main criticism of the Jaguar version was its inability to save in-game.