Variety, customization, nostalgia: what more can you ask of a game?

User Rating: 8 | RollerCoaster Tycoon 2: Triple Thrill Pack PC

Pros:

  • Lots of areas to manage
  • Customization
  • Lots of different ways to make money
  • Challenging levels
  • Lots of variety *
    • Maps, challenges, rides, scenery
    • Different items available on different challenges
  • Timeless graphics (Glad its not 3D)
  • Building rides and paths
    • Challenging, but limits are fair and explicit

Cons:

  • Employees get stuck *
    • Most frequently, mechanics are unable to find their way to the ride they are supposed to fix
    • Employees are sometimes unable to wander their entire area
  • Hard to see things
    • Sometimes things aren’t accessible regardless of angle
  • Making money can be a waiting game

Rating:

  • Story N/A
  • Gameplay ********* 9/10
  • Atmosphere ******** 8/10
  • Overall ******** 8/10

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  • Story (characters, narrative, depth, pace, role playing)
  • Gameplay (mechanics, fun factor, customization, level design)
  • Atmosphere (graphics, environment, mood)