Roller Coaster Tycoon

by Atari

Product Features

• The rest is up to you
• Construct, demolish, design, test and tinker
• Along the way, you'll encounter bad weather that keeps attendance down, roller coasters that prove to be menaces to society, and guests that get lost or complain because you haven't put in enough restaurants or rest rooms
• Running an amusement park isn't all fun and games, but when you get it right - it's sweet success
• Features 14 fantastic roller coaster styles which can be constructed in unlimited configurations

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000K4MC
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: May 18, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (605 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,449 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #29 in Video Games > PC Games > Strategy
  • #31 in Video Games > PC Games > Simulation
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PC

Amazon.com Review

Want to build an empire without all the usual bloodshed? Try RollerCoaster Tycoon, which puts you in total control of a theme park, managing every detail from ride development to rescuing lost guests.

A simulator in the style of SimCity, this game has a simple enough concept: build a park attractive enough to draw in hoards of tourists and then separate them from their hard-earned money. This is accomplished by researching and building rides, along with amenities, gardens and decorations. Once you have your infrastructure, and the staff to maintain it, it's time to sit back and watch the funds roll in...all in hopes of building an even bigger rollercoaster somewhere else!

The big draws in a theme park, the coasters are expensive and flashy. They lure in thrill-seeking guests prepared to pay top dollar for a wild ride. RollerCoaster Tycoon even allows you to design the coasters yourself, a finicky but ultimately rewarding operation.

Despite a clunky interface and the usual simulator drawbacks--such as long waits while you acquire funds for the next ride--RollerCoaster Tycoon is an utter gem of a game. Its soundtrack, a mix of calliope music and ride machinery, is mixed with the sound of guests squealing with delight and terror as the coasters hurl them around. The sound mix is joyfully evocative, and you can almost smell the cotton candy and the popcorn.

Best of all, you can play in this theme park for hours without once losing your children or friends, getting sore feet or experiencing motion sickness. --Alyx Dellamonica

Product Description

Experience the challenges and pulse-pounding excitement of creating and running the ultimate amusement park. Start with an undeveloped tract of land, a modest bank account and your wildest dreams. Accurate motion dynamics/physics produce thrilling rides - or the ultimate disaster Excitement/Nausea ratings let you design attractions for guests of all stomach strengths Track your financial performance For Windows 95/98+

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even an old man loves this game, November 30, 1999

By 

Barry Hall (San Marino, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roller Coaster Tycoon (CD-ROM)

I've been a gamer for years, but lately I've found that a lot of new games are just retread of old games with better graphics and sound. Or they simply just suck -- e.g. Mech Warrior 3. Roller Coaster Tycoon (RCT) certainly isn't that. I found the game, addictive, exciting and fun. The first time I booted it up I was planning on just figuring it out for a couple of minutes. To my surprise, I played for about 4 hours straight. I was so immersed that I completely lost track of time and space.

I think that the most interesting part of the game is how deep the game is and how many different variable one has to keep track of while building and running an amusement park. Also, I found it very challanging as I tried to update my park from kiddie rides to the more exciting rollercoasters. Finally, you can monitor the thoughts and actions of your customers and modify your park to respond to their needs.

This game is a blast!

110 of 116 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best sim game ever has finally come to PC!, December 9, 1999

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"eaglez13" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roller Coaster Tycoon (CD-ROM)

This addicting game is a best seller and for a good reason. This fun (and sometimes funny) game requires a lot of free time, a strategic brain, and a good imagination.

RCT has a very user-friendly interface. It is easy to roam around your park, create and maintain rides, hire staff (janitors, mechanics, security guards, and entertainers), keep the park clean, and much more. Even if you're new to this game, a quick overlook at the game's features will get you going. But even a quick look won't satisfy you with this very addicting game. I can guarantee that you'll want to play this all day and night.

Creating your own ride is very fun. Make all the drops, vertical loops, etc. you want. But be careful to keep within the budget range! Sounds hard? It gets harder as it unlocks more parks as you complete scenarios. But no matter how hard or frustrating it is, it will get more fun as you research more rides and attractions as time passes.

So if you're trying to beat the park objective, keep within budget range, create the best roller coaster, keep your guests happy, or just play for fun, you'll agree from the minute you get into the game that the best sim game ever has finally come to PC!

The expansion pack is a great addition to a great game. Be sure to include the Corkscrew Follies addition with your order.

96 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Addicting It Should Be Illegal!, November 29, 1999

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Ryan Costantino (Nowhere, Special) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roller Coaster Tycoon (CD-ROM)

Have you ever gone to an amusement park and thought you could make the rides just a little bit better, at least in your imagination? Well folks, here's your chance. Especially if you have any love for rollercoasters. A little warning though, when I first bought the game I stayed up until 5:00 in the morning playing it so if you buy this game for your kids you might want to monitor how long they play. You are set up as the budding Theme Park tycoon and your initial goal is to attract a certain amount of guests to your park with a certain level of customer satisfaction (your park is rated by each guest and the computer keeps track). If you start from scratch (the funnest way to play, hands down) you will get frustrated. Your rollercoasters that you design most likely won't work exactly as you plan, but it's ok you can fix it. If you are looking for a family oriented, non-stop fun PC game look no further than Roller Coaster Tycoon!

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