Roller Coaster Tycoon
by Atari

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Product Summary

• 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

• PC Gamer [with CD] (1-year)

Description of Roller Coaster Tycoon

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

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