No Limits 2
- August 21, 2014
- Ole Lange
- 9h median play time
Get on SteamNo Limits 2 is a roller coaster simulation game that allows players to build and ride their own coaster designs. With realistic physics and graphics, the game offers a wide range of tools and elements to create custom coasters, including various track types, support structures, and scenery options. Players can test their creations in various environments and share them with the community, making it a great choice for both enthusiasts and creators.
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Reviews
- Incredibly realistic roller coaster simulation with detailed physics and graphics.
- Offers extensive customization and creativity for designing coasters, making it a dream for roller coaster enthusiasts.
- Strong community support with a variety of user-generated content available through the Steam Workshop.
- Steep learning curve that can be overwhelming for new users, requiring time and patience to master the editor.
- Not suitable for casual gamers looking for a traditional game experience, as it lacks park management features.
- VR support can be hit or miss, with some users experiencing performance issues and motion sickness.
- graphics74 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game are widely praised for their realism and stunning quality, making it a standout choice for roller coaster enthusiasts. Many users highlight the impressive detail in coaster designs and environments, although some mention performance issues on lower-end systems or in VR settings. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the immersive experience, with a strong recommendation for those who appreciate high-quality graphics in simulation games.
“The graphics are beautiful and the different coaster types are identical to their real-life counterparts.”
“This game absolutely blows me away every time I launch it with the sheer quality of the graphics and textures.”
“The graphics are stunning!”
“My only qualm is the graphics.”
“Absolutely awful in VR, suffers from extremely bad graphics and stuttering.”
“Cheap graphics, is not controllable from VR only, completely unrealistic, garbage.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this coaster simulation game is highly detailed and realistic, requiring significant time and effort to master the complex building mechanics. While it offers a rich experience for those interested in coaster design, it may disappoint players seeking traditional theme park management gameplay. Overall, it is recommended for fans of advanced simulation who appreciate intricate design features.
“It has helped me become a coaster technician/mechanic.”
“If you want an advanced program to bring your dream coaster to life and don't mind getting used to a few difficult design mechanics.”
“Planet Coaster but no park mechanics, and it takes 10 times longer to make the coaster.”
“It's awesome if you want to use it as a simulator and put a lot of effort into learning how to create coasters, but you will be disappointed if you want RCT/Planco gameplay.”
“The coaster building mechanics take a really long time to get used to and lots of practice, but it's a very good game.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report smooth performance even on low-end hardware, others experience significant stuttering and graphical issues, particularly in VR. Recent updates have improved performance for many, but high-end systems still face challenges maintaining consistent frame rates. The game is generally considered fairly optimized, but there are notable areas for improvement.
“The graphics are not stunning, but the upside is that you can open this on a toaster and it'll still run smoothly.”
“It runs pretty well on less-than-optimal hardware (AMD Phenom II X4 955, no issues at all), and it even got a multi-core optimization update recently.”
“The performance was much, much better than before (my system is somewhere between minimum and recommended) and the editor was also easy to get started with, thanks to a short but great tutorial.”
“Absolutely awful in VR, suffers from extremely bad graphics and stuttering.”
“Great game, not really hard; you just have to get used to it, but it needs to be optimized for all that stuttering on high-end PCs.”
“- not always at 60fps, resulting in some stuttering (and I have a 1070).”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a traditional story, featuring no narrative elements, missions, or characters. It is primarily focused on the VR coaster experience rather than a structured gameplay story.
“There is nothing 'gamey' about it; no levels, no missions, no power-ups, no lives, no easter eggs, no NPCs... nothing.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as a highlight, with some users finding it genuinely funny, particularly in the context of the roller coaster experience. However, the overall enjoyment is marred by frustrations with the user interface and controls, which detracts from the comedic elements.
“Funny game.”
“The funny roller coaster goes zoom!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an almost unrealistic commitment, akin to needing a second life to manage it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues, particularly a glitch in the Oculus Rift runtime that causes the right eye to occasionally display a black screen. While there are some minor glitches in the menus, the overall experience, especially in roller coasters, is enhanced by the 3D effect.
“My only complaint is a glitch with the latest Oculus Rift runtime; the right eye glitches black sometimes.”
“Even though it glitches a bit in the menus, the roller coasters benefit from 3D.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its impressive physics and immersive simulation elements, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
“The simulation side has great physics and atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances the immersive experience, with users noting that it complements the various attractions, such as coasters and boat rides, creating a lively theme park atmosphere.
“People have built full-size theme parks with dozens of rides - coasters, boat rides, monorails, free drops, etc. They even have theme music playing.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more immersive and intuitive experience, indicating that the current interaction methods detract from their emotional engagement with the game. They anticipate a more meaningful review once these issues are addressed.
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features a straightforward monetization model with no microtransactions for additional content, meaning players only need to pay the upfront price without worrying about extra costs for tracks or trains.
“There's no microtransactions for tracks or trains or anything, so that upfront price is all you ever have to pay.”
“The game feels like a cash grab with constant prompts to spend more money on in-game items.”
“I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra.”
“The monetization model is frustrating, as it encourages players to spend real money to progress instead of earning rewards through gameplay.”
