RollerCoaster Tycoon (series)

RollerCoaster Tycoon (aka " RCT " ) is a technology developed by Chris Sawyer 1999 economic simulation in 2D and 3D graphics, in which the player takes on the role of a Park Director and build an amusement park and / or expand to. The focus of the game is (unlike NoLimits ) primarily on management of a leisure park. Since the third part, published in 2004 contains the game 3D graphics. RCT is one next to Transport Tycoon and Tycoon 's most successful " tycoon " games.

• 2.1 RollerCoaster Tycoon 2.1.1 scenarios
• 2.1.2 extensions 2.1.2.1 Official Extensions
• 2.1.2.2 Other Enhancements

• 2.2.1 extensions

• 2.3.1 extensions 2.3.1.1 Official Extensions
• 2.3.1.2 Unofficial extensions

Game play

The goal of each scenario, depending on the type usually is to achieve a combination of certain number of visits, Park assessment and / or market value or some sales. Sometimes you have to build different types of roller coaster with a specific value ( thrill / excitement rate, G - force, etc.). In the park there is a large range of attractions, finished or self-built roller coasters rides to bumper cars, water rides and pedal boats. In addition, catering and other stalls to supply the visitors, as well as several souvenir stalls, are erected. Paths, planting and the like. are subject to be created and removed, the terrain can be raised, lowered and texture are changed. In designing the amusement parks there is essentially boils down to, to keep the balance between moderately exciting attractions such as carousels, intense roller coasters, neat and aesthetic recreation areas and the different consumption and other items to keep a wide audience permanently in the park until it has spent all his available money. Also helpful is a simple way system, since visitors can get lost otherwise. Without carefully employed mechanics, security guards and assistants to the park can also be quickly unattractive and less visited.

The simulated by the computer park visitors all have an individual preference when it comes to adrenaline needs, wallet and stomach strength. The player can query the thoughts and values ​​such as hunger, satisfaction and nausea of any visitor at any time and draw conclusions on possible improvements. Many highly satisfied visitors who have spent everything on leaving the park, are a sign of a well-thought, demand-oriented park.

An appeal of the game is that game progresses always explored new attractions and thus are available, the research budget and the priorities can be set.

In all this, the player should his account not ignore, accidents or bad weather can negate him a spanner in the works and its plans.

Attractions

In RCT, there are seven different attraction groups (shops do not count, they are in the game its own group ):

• Transport rides are for example attractions such as the miniature railway or road cars to take visitors from A to B. There are also some transport pathways that drive on water.

• Moderate attractions for visitors rather boring, meaningful only at the beginning of the scenario attractions. They include the slip spiral or the bumper cars.

• Children tracks are designed primarily for underage visitors who do not yet dare to extreme attractions in or webs. Here you will find, for example, slower rides.

• Rollercoasters, there are at Rollercoaster Tycoon in many different variants. The variety ranges from wood Raging on mouse up to the steel frame roller coaster. Roller coasters bring a lot of money, but it should be ensured that the coasters not be " too exciting ". There are also certain water rides, how to find tree trunk slide or inflatables.

• Exciting rides are next to Twister and swing boat and Space gyroscope or top-spin. The rides also prepare not hardy visitors always a lot of fun and a reason to leave money there.

• Water rides: In addition to boat rentals, which yields the most profit without predetermined distance, there is, for example, swan boats.

• Other tracks: Here attractions are summarized, which can be clearly assigned to any other group. These are for example Towers or go-karts.

• Shops and stalls not only ensure the physical well-being of visitors. In addition to various stalls for food and drinks and toilets, information stands or gift shops can be built.

The following attractions are only available on RCT3 with the " Soaked! " available.

• Swimming pools are, when they are built exciting, a true source of money, as it makes it much easier to attract a few hundred visitors. Optional extras for swimming pools or hot tubs include diving boards. Similarly, among the pools indirectly the water slides to it ( see below). To ensure the provision of bathing facilities, it is recommended that the appropriate shops near the changing rooms ( hereby visitors can reach the bathing facility ) to build.

• Water slides are like roller coasters managed and built, but can only be reached by swimming pools and the use is for park visitors always free. Water slides can be both built open, that is the final piece ends in a swimming pool or as a closed path like roller coasters. Regardless of the design is to make sure that the slide is not too extreme.

The following attractions are only available on RCT3 with the " Wild! " available.

• Animals belong to the Zooelementen. These are fenced areas where, for example, elephants, tigers, ... live and can be admired by the viewers on viewing platforms. In addition, there are special transport paths by which the park visitors can directly enter the Zoobereiche.

Versions

RollerCoaster Tycoon

RollerCoaster Tycoon was developed by Chris Sawyer while the graphics by Simon Foster, a freelance artist, were contributed in 1999. The game engine is based on pre-rendered 3D models that are heavily scaled down in an isometric 2D environment with inserted 4 page views. Therefore mere roller coaster carriages consist of thousands of individual images. The density of detail in the animation is high. There are numerous sequences for fountains. The rides provide along with visitors in a developed park for the " Wuselfaktor " which is striking when building strategy games.

Scenarios

RollerCoaster Tycoon features 21 scenarios, five of which are available from the beginning. When you have mastered a scenario, another is released. In addition, the scenario " Mega Park " will be released when all others were overcome. This scenario has no goal. There are also two official scenarios available for download.

• The 21 original scenarios: Forest Frontiers
• Dynamite Dunes
• Leafy Lake
• Diamond Heights
• Evergreen Gardens
• Bumbly Beach
• Trinity Islands
• Katie 's World ( Katie 's Dreamland )
• Dinky Park ( Pokey Park )
• Aqua Park ( Whitewater Park )
• Millennium Mines
• Karts and Coasters
• Mel's World
• Mothball Mountain ( Magic Mountain)
• Pacific Pyramids
• Crumbly Woods
• Big Pier ( Paradise Pier)
• Lightning peaks
• Ivory Towers
• Rainbow Valley
• Thunder rock
• Mega Park ( unlocks after you have mastered all scenarios )

• There are two official scenarios are downloaded from the official website. Fort Anachronism
• Alton Towers

Extensions

Official extensions

For RCT1 the add-ons "Added Attractions Pack" and " Loopy Landscapes" are published, each offering new attractions and parks. In America, the extension "Added Attractions" under the name " Corkscrew Follies " will be sold. The add -on " Loopy Landscapes" includes all parks and attractions from "Added Attractions".

Other Enhancements

• One of the most popular patches for RCT1 is the Drexler patch. It can be used with coaches altered savegames ( Scores ) call, which is not possible with the original version. The patch works, according to the author, with all extensions for RCT1. Thus new Scores and a secret path can be discovered.
• When XP Patch is an unofficial patch that is not from the developers themselves. The patch, however, allows RCT1 to play on Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 was launched in Europe on 16 October 2002 on the market. The game features over its predecessor alongside new attractions, stalls, building opportunities and the slightly improved graphics engine, a scenario editor and improved menus. This release also contains a " roller coaster kit". In addition, the second version contains according to the graphical capabilities replicas of five Six Flags parks and standing in them roller coasters from the year 2002.

Extensions

The add-on " Wacky Worlds" and "Time Twister" have appeared for the second part of the game. They include a scenario editor and improved menus in addition to new attractions, stalls, building opportunities and the slightly improved graphics engine.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 has been released in Europe on 5 November 2004 and was developed by the development studio Frontier Developments. In the third part came, among others, a 3D engine, which now provides a clearly visible day and night cycles, and the opportunity to experience the attractions of visitors view added. In addition, one Character Editor was installed with, with which you can create your own park visitors.

The gameplay of RCT3 was in contrast to its predecessors in some places changed significantly. The control changed completely during the 3D appearance and the system for creating the paths was renewed. RCT3 sat heavily on building scenery object and contained an editor for creating your own fireworks and laser shows.

Many RCT3 player, most self- amusement park enthusiasts, but complained over the years about the fact that there are not enough creative material in the game, to make the park even more detailed and real-life. Therefore, some players own elements, so-called Custom Scenery Objects ( CSO) began to develop the game and to offer as free downloads. Meanwhile, the fans are so far that they can create their own attractions ( CFR ) and own car ( CTR cars). It is also possible to combine rail parts of several different tracks together and on tracks to put on other cars ( CTR). Also own shops and stalls and equipment have already been realized.

Extensions

Official extensions

The first expansion to the third part was originally " splash wet! " Hot, but according to a survey in various German- RCT ( 3) communities to Atari ( the company developing the game) decided, the add -on in Germany under the English name to publish " Soaked ". Soaked! brings many elements of a water park and laser shows in the game and includes two new themes.

In the second add-on " Wild! " The game for zoo and safari and general landscape elements is extended. It was also the RCT MixMaster, with the fireworks, water and laser shows are developed, expanded. " Wild! " Also includes more features such as the placement of billboards, which can even be updated over the Internet. Furthermore you can use with " Wild! " Certain functions, such as creating waterfalls, even without the expansion pack " Soaked ".

Unofficial extensions

• Since 2007, from the creators of Adventure Worlds (RCT -Net) also a fan add-on to Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 with the name NetOn. This has no special theme and includes, among other things, already published elements. Contents are mainly CSOs and new music for attractions as well as new scenarios and train designs. The continuation NetOn2 was published on 14 November 2008.
• Since 2007, the Community Rct-Lounge/UCEP World, which also takes care of extensions for Roller Coaster Tycoon 3. The first fan add-on Winter Wonderland was published on 22 December 2008 and deals with the theme of Winter / Christmas. On 11 July 2009, the second fan add-on appeared Crazy pleasure for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 In addition to new CSO, CTR and CFRs the new fan add-on also includes the Winter Wonderland.
• Due to incompatibilities of copy protection with multi-core processors SecuROM offers for the same copy of a patch, so the game can also run on newer PCs. This patch is also compatible with Windows Vista.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D

On 28 August 2011, the developer n- Space confirmed that currently RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D is in development. The game was released exclusively on 26 October 2012 for Nintendo 3DS. However, this time the publisher is Namco Bandai Partners Germany GmbH.

Roller Coaster Tycoon 4

On March 17, 2014 Atari via Twitter announced the fourth installment of the series. This was planned for iOS so iPhone and iPad, but is also a PC version planned, which is supposed to be released in fall 2014. That it could be the latter but merely a online game and does not like the forerunner to a full-price title, Atari did not yet look so far. For mobile version of Atari also published a trailer, but what was on YouTube a very negative review.

Developer

Author of RollerCoaster Tycoon is Chris Sawyer, who developed the game almost single-handedly. The game was written by his statement to 99 % in assembler, only the interfaces to Windows / DirectX to have been realized by C. In spring 1999, it was then published by MicroProse and Hasbro Interactive.

The sequel to RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, developed by Chris Sawyer, the end of 2002 came on the market and was released by Atari. The development of add- ons to RCT2 took over the company Frontier Developments.

2004 was followed by RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is the first game of the series in 3D graphics. It was also published by Atari, but this time fully developed by Frontier Developments. Chris Sawyer took a while only an advisory position.