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construction and management simulation
RollerCoaster Tycoon
By Frontier Developments, released 1 Jan 1999
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
RollerCoaster Tycoon is a construction and management simulation from Frontier Developments, released in 1999. Build a theme park, design roller coasters or choose pre-built rides, and manage the needs of its guests. The game includes the original RollerCoaster Tycoon and two expansions, Corkscrew Follies and Loopy Landscapes. Ride options include different coaster types with loops and barrel rolls, plus attractions such as suspended monorails and water rides. Parks can use themes including Ice World, Medieval and Martian. Guest feedback matters: you need to work out what visitors want and respond to their needs as you run the business. The Steam version lists single-player and Family Sharing, and is available for Windows. Its Steam release date is May 21, 2014. The listed maker and developer is Frontier Developments, and Atari is the publisher.
What players like, and what they don't
- Build custom coasters or use pre-built designs
- Includes Corkscrew Follies and Loopy Landscapes
- Park themes include Ice World and Medieval
- Single-player and Family Sharing are listed
- Listed platform is Windows only
- The Steam release date is May 21, 2014
Who it suits
It suits players who want to build and manage a theme park, design coaster layouts, and keep guests happy.
RollerCoaster Tycoon combines ride design with the day-to-day work of running a park. Its two included expansions add more rides and park themes to the original game.
