RollerCoaster Tycoon

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Published by

Hasbro Interactive Ltd.

Developed by

Chris Sawyer Productions

Released

Platforms

Genre

Perspective

Non-Sport

Managerial, Real-Time

	MobyRank	MobyScore
Windows	82	4.0

Xbox	56	2.9

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Description

Ever had the urge to open an amusement park and create some wicked rollercoasters? Here is your chance! Rollercoaster Tycoon is an real-time isometric amusement park simulation. Create rollercoasters from over 50 designs, from classic wooden coasters to modern steel coasters in/around/through your park, as well as plenty of other attractions like miniature railways, boat hires, maze, slides, and more. Don't swing the guests too hard or they will become nauseus, but if you don't swing them enough it's not exciting. You need to tread the fine balance in your coaster design. For those who can't handle coasters, a set of less-intense rides like swinging ship or scrambled eggs may suit their needs. Or for the the truly timid, try slides and ferris wheel. Serve the customers' needs with restrooms, food (many different types from pizza to burger, fries to ice cream) and drink stalls, info kiosks, even balloon stands. Design the paths so customers don't get lost. Hire the staff to keep things running (engineers), clean (custodians) and safe (security guards). Beautify the place with flowers and plants, fountains and bench seats, lamps and signs, and more. Design how long you want to wait queue to be for a ride. Track EACH guest's feeling throughout the park and take surveys to find areas of improvement. Set prices for admission and/or for each and every ride. Remember, a happy customer spends more money! Can you build your park without going into bankruptcy? Comes with many scenarios. Winning each gains you access to tougher scenarios. Some have very little land, others have existing structures you must renovate. All are challenging.

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Alternate Titles

"过山车大亨" -- Chinese title (Simplified)
"White Knuckle" -- Working title
"RCT" -- Common abbreviation
"Guoshanche Daheng" -- Chinese title

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Merchant	Title	Platform	Price
	RollerCoaster Tycoon	Xbox	$2.50
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User Reviews

Please someone pull me away from this game. I cant stop playing!	Windows	William Shawn McDonie (1163)
If it were up to me, it would be game of the year for at least three years!	Windows	Meg C (7)
Addictive, brillant, fun, better than most of the $@%# out today...	Windows	The Imperial Darkhorse (131)
Simple, elegant, and (most importantly) fun!	Windows	Afterburner (478)
(One part Bullfrog's Theme Park + One part Disney's Coaster ) over Micrpose's Transport Tycoon's Interface = Rollar Coaster Tycoon and a lot of fun	Windows	Andrew Grasmeder (206)
Everything one could want in a theme-park simulation	Windows	Null McNull (29)
Greatness takes time.	Windows	Horny-Bullant (59)
A great way to kill time	Windows	Jennifer Johnson (15)
A terrific, classic game any gamer will be addicted to	Windows	Rick Jones (108)
One of the best games ever!!	Windows	Wolfang (136)

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The Press Says

Game Revolution	Windows	Mar 01, 1999	A	100
Game industry News (GiN)	Windows	2000		100
GameGenie	Windows	1999		100
PC Player (Denmark)	Windows	1999	9 out of 10	90
PC Gameplay (Benelux)	Windows	May, 1999	85 out of 100	85
IGN	Windows	Apr 02, 1999	8.5 out of 10	85
Boomtown	Xbox	Apr 22, 2003	6 out of 10	60
IGN	Xbox	Apr 01, 2003	6 out of 10	60
All Game Guide	Windows	1999		60
WomenGamers.com	Windows	Jun 02, 2000	3 out of 10	30