just like the first two RCT games this ones is all about building theme parks just with a new coat of paint
User Rating: 8.5 | RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 PC
Frankly I was lukewarm when I heard about the new RCT. I'd seen the first and the "all new" RCT2, which wasn't (no offense Chris). And when news of a 3rd started circulating, I was all "yawn, ho hum." But when the first screenshots hit the net, then the videos, my interest was piqued. Well let me tell you, after playing the demo and then a bit of the full game, IMHO we have a candidate for game of the year. Look at what's been accomplished with RCT3! Hundreds of AI controlled characters all on the screen at the same time. What game has ever done that? All of the principle game play from the original series is there but now I can take my time to reach the objectives - finally a game for core gamers that can actually be played by non-gamers! Who has had the ballz to take this kind of risk? And look, we've got 18 scenarios, but wait, each has three levels of difficulty you can play at your option - this means the game has three times the game play as the others! These days, games are offering less game playtime, not more! Finally, look at all the new features us peeps have been screaming for! Sandbox, Day & Night, Peeps of all ages, Ride all the Rides (not just the coasters). And then all the stuff we didn't even THINK to ask! Family groups, Fireworks, importing my music and importing RCT1 RCT2 coasters. If you are a fan of the series, over all you will not be disappointed just so long as you keep an open mind and consider that the developer changed some key features to improve the game. If you are new to RCT, you may be a bit overwhelmed with the depth the game offers - but be patient and check out all the options. Soon you'll be building coasters in no time.
