RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is a construction and management simulation video game developed by Origin8 Technologies and published by Atari.The game combines features that were first seen in RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, which were both amusement park management simulators created by Chris Sawyer for the PC. The game was released worldwide for iOS and Android. Jan 22, 2017 My favorite game of all time is Roller Coaster Tycoon. Chris Sawyer has now ported the game to mobile platforms and it is perfect. Subscribe to.
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By Mike Wuerthele
Friday, December 30, 2016, 10:55 am PT (01:55 pm ET)
Just What is 'RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic'?
The game itself is well known to many kids who grew up in the 1990s and the early 2000s, but we're going to give a little bit of an explanation to those who haven't played it. 'RollerCoaster Tycoon' is a construction, strategy and management game that flourished in 1999, and is one of the more well known 'Tycoon' games.
In 'RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic', you assume the role of the owner of a theme park, in control of everything from ride placement to to landscaping to staffing the park. You can start a brand new park or choose to modify a few different existing scenarios. You'll place rides and food stalls, staff your park with mascots, janitors, security guards, and ride attendants.
You'll monitor guest approval and attempt to pay back massive loans. It's great for people who love to be in games for the long run, as many scenarios often require fairly lengthy play sessions, and sandbox modes can be played indefinitely.
Faithful to the Original
If you played the original 'RollerCoaster Tycoon,' you'll see the game plays almost identical to the original version, and the switch to a touch interface doesn't hinder the gameplay in any way. We played the game on an iPhone 6s and thought the space of the screen was more than enough to enjoy the game fully, but have a hard time recommending it on a smaller screen.
We think that a fair amount of people who may just find this game a little better than the original. It transfers over to a mobile platform so well, that that that we think the portability of this game coupled with the ease of building thanks to the touch interface makes this game edge out the original by just a bit.
However, as a result of the pedigree of the port, zooming in can be incredibly pixellated.
Pay Once, Play Forever —mostly
In the first attempt at migrating the series to iOS, 'RollerCoaster Tycoon 4' was profoundly hampered by intrusive in-app purchases, alienated fans of the series, and for some reason still exists on the app store. Fortunately, RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic has no such problems.
The new version isn't not quite 'pay once, play forever' but is very close. You pay $5.99 for the base game and have the option to buy full expansion packs for $1.99 a pop. You can also purchase the toolkit that allows you to create your own scenarios and share them with other players to the tune of $5.99.
This is far less annoying than traditional free-to-play inspired IAP, like in the first swing at the franchise on iOS, and we think it's entirely reasonable for what the developer is providing.
Reports of Game Breaking Bugs
Currently there's an issue with 'Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic' in that after you finish one of the scenarios, the game crashes and cannot be reopened, even if you uninstall it and reinstall it.
The problem stems from a poor implementation of iCloud backup. However, this can be turned off in settings by accessing iCloud Drive and then turning off the toggle next to RTC Classic. This will fix broken saved games as well as prevent the problem for those who haven't encountered it.
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We suggest watching patch notes in future updates to see when this issue is fixed, as you'll be able to save your game to iCloud Drive once it is.The Verdict
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We don't think this game is for everyone, but there is a significant overlap between the management-strategy gamers crowd and the 'nostalgic for games of the 1990s' crowd. However, is is just a solid play all around, and we're happy to see it make its way to iOS.
It is not well suited for a mobile-oriented three minute play session, but if you're looking for something to really dive into, this is a good choice.
If you played the original game growing up, or if you love the micro-management simulation genre, we think buying the base game isn't too much of a financial risk. For a reasonable price of $5.99, you can score 'Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic,' but the blissfully optional in-app purchases can quickly add up.
It’s not often that a mobile game reads like a mea cupla for an earlier title, but it’s hard not to think of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic that way. Even the use of the word ‘Classic’ in its name hints at something else, something that was anything but.
That something was RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile, which Atari used to demonstrate that while it understood the landscape of free-to-play monetization of well-known IPs very well, it was shakier on what would make a great RollerCoaster Tycoon game for touchscreen devices.
Happily, the company went all the way back to the originals with RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic. While not an exact port of either the RollerCoaster Tycoon or RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 PC games — indeed, it’s a Frankenstein’s monster-esque amalgamation of the two — it is faithful to both and delivers on its vow to combine “the best elements of both classic titles.”
If you’re a gamer of a certain age, you already know what that entails. RCT Classic challenges you with dozens of scenarios that test your amusement park building and management skills. As the boss, it’s your job to construct the right mix of rides, food outlets and other amenities to keep guests happy while having revenue roll in. You also need to hire employees to keep your park clean, ensure angry guests don’t turn to vandalism and keep the rides inspected or fix them when they break.
Sims of this type tend to translate well to touchscreens, and this one is no exception. While a little bit more hand-holding for newcomers would be welcome, particularly when it comes to things like lowering and raising land, anyone who has previous experience with an RCT game will be building away in no time. It’s simple to zoom in and out, rotate the park and inspect just about anything with a simple tap or gesture. Designing longer rides from scratch is a tad trickier, and sometimes placing large pre-fabricated attractions is hard to do with precision, but those are minor annoyances at worst.
The graphics are just as you remember them, which is something of a mixed bag. On one hand, retro visuals continue to be popular. On the other, it’s fair to say that the RCT PC games were simply dealing with the constraints of their time, and expecting that what you see would be a tad nicer looking after a few decades (the original computer game came out in 1999) doesn’t seem like too much to ask. Upside: digital vomit from guests who got sick on your rides is still plenty pixelated and thus not that gross.
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Avoiding in-app purchases was a real point of emphasis for Atari given its previous experience, and the only thing you’ll need to pay for after the initial download price are a pair of optional expansions and a scenario editor. They’re not necessary since successfully completing challenges helps you unlock even more, and there are almost 100 included in the base game. The lone component that feels lacking due to its absence is a true sandbox mode, where you could simply begin a park from scratch on a blank piece of land and let your imagination run wild.
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One especially great part of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is how it can introduce younger gamers to the series, and indeed, both my kids were clamoring for some time with it over their holiday break. Think of it as something of a combination love letter to the originals and apology note for the series’ previous foray into mobile, one that proves successful on both fronts.