RollerCoaster Tycoon
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RollerCoaster Tycoon (or RCT) is a series of computer games where you can make your own theme park. Each game in the series allows players to construct their own theme parks in an objective-based level. Players can also build their own roller coasters.
The first game was made by three people: designer and programmer Chris Sawyer, artist Simon Foster and composer Alistar Brimble. It was published by Hasbro Interactive.
The game was very popular. It was released for the PC.
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[edit] Games in the series
These are the games which have been released:
[edit] RollerCoaster Tycoon
This is the original game, for the PC. It was released in 1999 You have a long list of scenarios (levels) which you can do. You can download famous theme parks from the internet. A large amount of rides and shops are included with the game.
[edit] Added Attractions Pack
Also named 'Corkscrew Follies'. It was released in 1999 This game includes many more levels and some more rides and shops are added. The original game MUST be installed to be able to play this one.
[edit] Loopy Landscapes
This addon also includes the Added Attractions Pack. It was released in 2000 for the PC. It includes three famous theme parks: Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Alton Towers and Heide Park. It adds many more levels and rides to the game.
[edit] RollerCoaster Tycoon 2
The sequel to RCT was made because of the success of the first game. It had the same interface but it added a few new features:
- RollerCoaster Designer
- Building Designer
- Scenario Maker
The game also added support for buildings to be made using walls to make ride entrances. It included famous Six Flags theme parks and their rides.
[edit] Expansion Packs
There are two expansion packs released for RCT2. These are:
- Wacky Worlds (2003)
- Time Twister (2003)
[edit] RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
RCT3 is the first game in the series to use full 3D graphics. It was released in 2004. Players can ride their rides and rollercoasters for the first time. Night and day is a new feature. Firework displays can now be made to custom music.
RCT3 now has a sandbox mode. This is where you can build a park with all items available and unlimited money. It is a good way to build parks in practise for the 'Career Mode'. There are many Scenarios packaged with the game. Each one can be completed on three difficulty levels. More are added with the expansion packs.
[edit] Soaked!
This is the first expansion pack to be released for RCT3. It was released in 2005. You can build water parks with different types of waterslides. You can also build swimming pools. A few water-themes attractions have been added as well as new shops. The amount of scenarios are doubled when you install this expansion pack. You also get some new music.
[edit] Wild!
This expansion pack was released in 2005. You can now add animals to your park. A new set of animal-themed rides have been added, like the 'Insect House' and 'Elephant Ride'. The game has new music and new scenery. Also some new shops have been added. There are a lot of scenarios added as well as some jungle themed music.
