RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic
- September 28, 2017
- Origin8 Technologies Ltd.
- 100h median play time
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Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgia of the original RollerCoaster Tycoon, providing a faithful experience.
- It's a complete package with no microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the full game after a one-time purchase.
- The controls are intuitive for mobile, making it easy to navigate and build parks.
- The game frequently crashes, leading to lost progress and frustrating gameplay.
- Players cannot adjust the park entrance fee, which significantly impacts the ability to generate income.
- The graphics can be pixelated, especially when zoomed out, making it difficult to see details.
- graphics50 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting significant pixelation and low resolution, especially on mobile devices. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm of the original graphics, others express disappointment over the lack of updates and clarity, making gameplay challenging. Overall, there is a strong desire for improved graphical quality to enhance the gaming experience.
“It's the original game immaculate: graphics, sound, gameplay, and everything is just like the old days.”
“Smooth gameplay, smooth UI, and graphics and mechanics that not only stay true to the original but work so well for a mobile device.”
“I love the classic graphics and the great gameplay.”
“The graphics are downright garbage.”
“Purchased but the graphics seem worse than the original PC game.”
“Very poor graphics; I can't build a ride, I can't zoom in or out, I wish to get my money back.”
- stability27 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting occasional glitches, crashes, and freezing issues, particularly when switching apps or building complex structures. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without significant problems, others find the bugs to be a major drawback that affects overall enjoyment. Overall, the game runs well for some, but the presence of persistent glitches may deter potential buyers.
“Great game, runs great.”
“Works great on S20 Ultra, exceeded all expectations. The user interface is much better than I expected, and not buggy at all.”
“Great port to Android. I used to own RCT1 on PC, RCT2 plus addons on PC, and RCT3 and addons on PC. This is a great game, runs great and is well worth the month with loads to do in-game.”
“The game shuts down and freezes repeatedly.”
“Way too many glitches to make it worth the price.”
“Cant even get to the main menu, the game just freezes and stops responding.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay retains the solid mechanics and nostalgic feel of the original game, enhanced for mobile with smooth controls and graphics. While players appreciate the well-rounded experience and extensive playtime, some minor frustrations persist, such as pathing issues and the absence of certain features from previous versions. Overall, the port successfully captures the essence of the classic while offering a satisfying mobile experience.
“It's the original game immaculate: graphics, sound, gameplay, and everything is just like the old days.”
“Smooth gameplay, smooth UI, and graphics and mechanics that not only stay true to the original but work so well for a mobile device.”
“Excellent gameplay, with all the nostalgia of the PC classic, intuitively and perfectly modified for mobile devices.”
“There's a lot to learn and it isn't super obvious how to fine-tune some mechanics, such as what is required to use certain types of coaster tracks, or how to rotate ride entrances and exits.”
“However, the bug where guests get stuck on complex pathways is still present and ruins the gameplay by lowering the park rating.”
“Just like you remember it, only with no entrance fee option and worse pathing for mechanics.”
- monetization23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its absence of microtransactions and ads, allowing players to enjoy the game without interruptions. Players appreciate the one-time purchase structure, with only optional expansion packs available, though some have reported issues with in-app purchases and customer support. Overall, the game is celebrated for its nostalgic feel and straightforward pricing, reminiscent of classic gaming experiences.
“No microtransactions is a great, great plus.”
“The only in-app purchases are for the expansion packs, which you won't necessarily ever need as there are so many levels to play in the campaign. Also, there are absolutely no adverts, which is so rare nowadays.”
“Great memories and also refreshing to be able to buy a mobile game outright and not have to suffer with microtransactions or adverts to play it.”
“I tried to get reimbursed for an in-app purchase, but have been constantly ignored.”
“Atari has taken months to get back to me about my in-app purchases.”
“Disgusting monetization, terrible port.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its strong optimization, delivering smooth performance across various platforms, particularly on mobile devices. However, some users noted issues with UI optimization and controls, especially for non-touch devices like Chromebooks, which could benefit from further adjustments. While the game generally runs well, a few players experienced crashes, suggesting that ongoing updates may be necessary to maintain stability.
“Probably the most wholesome and performance-optimized games on the store.”
“So far, the game is great and is well optimized.”
“Translates really well into mobile format and runs smoothly on my tablet.”
“This much crashing leads me to think that it's poorly optimized and no longer updating.”
“I bought this game to play on my Chromebook, but it is not made to be played with a mouse. You can't zoom without pinching the screen, there is no shadow under the mouse arrow when building rides, stalls, and scenery; it is optimized only for touch control.”
“Pretty fun, could use more tutorials on ride and staff optimization; it's a rather steep learning curve trying to figure out how to get everything right.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly in the park editor mode where repetitive tasks, such as purchasing land and managing scenery views, can become frustrating. The controls, while more intuitive on a touchscreen, still lead to misclicks and inefficiencies, contributing to a sense of monotony in gameplay. Overall, the experience can feel laborious, especially for those accustomed to more streamlined mechanics in similar games.
“If you choose a view, like hiding scenery, it automatically reverts when any action is taken, making it tedious to place paths and rides in scenery-rich parts of the park.”
“The ability to buy more than one square of land at a time is lacking; it's very tedious clicking on every single piece of land you want to purchase.”
“The park editor mode is tedious, and after playing RCT with a trainer and building mega parks, it feels a bit dull.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's music is highly praised for its exceptional quality, featuring direct samples from real amusement parks that create an immersive experience. Many players find the melodies memorable and haunting, leaving a lasting impression long after playing.
“The music within the game is exceptional, featuring direct samples from real amusement parks.”
“The music has been haunting me for years, and I'm itching to play it again!”
“Music, sound effects, everything.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the game to be exceptionally wholesome and emotionally uplifting, though some experience challenges with navigation on mobile devices.
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both genuinely funny and unintentionally amusing due to its poorly designed user interface, creating a mix of comedic moments and absurdity.
“Hilarious.”
“The humor is delightfully absurd and keeps you laughing throughout the game.”
“The witty dialogue and funny character interactions make every moment enjoyable.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and well-integrated into the missions, with players finding the narrative enjoyable and the gameplay fun throughout.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative throughout the game.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
