RollerCoaster Tycoon NETFLIX

RollerCoaster Tycoon on Netflix is a theme park simulation game where you can build and customize your own dream park. Create and design thrilling roller coasters, manage park finances, and ensure visitor satisfaction. With endless possibilities, test your creativity and strategy skills in this immersive and addictive game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 279 reviews

monetization7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories and has great graphics.
It's refreshing to play a mobile game without ads or microtransactions, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.
The gameplay is fun and engaging, with various options for building and upgrading attractions.

Progression is slow and requires excessive waiting, making it feel grindy and tedious.
The controls for building and editing roller coasters on a phone can be frustrating and imprecise.
There are issues with acquiring necessary service cards, leading to maintenance problems in the park.

monetization
13 mentions
54 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's monetization model, highlighting the absence of ads and microtransactions, which enhances their overall experience. Many users express satisfaction with the one-time payment structure that allows full access to the game without additional costs. Overall, the removal of intrusive monetization practices has significantly improved player enjoyment.
- “I like games that have no microtransactions, either a monthly fee or one-time pay and have the whole game.”
- “No ads, no videos to watch, no additional money to spend.”
- “Awesome game, very fun and best of all 100% no in-app purchases.”
- “Forget the version that's been in the Play Store for so long, with all of the ads and microtransactions it was littered with.”
- “The game was obviously centered around in-app purchases prior to the rework by Netflix.”
- “I really like this game and like that in-game purchases aren't required to progress, but earning tickets is a nightmare.”
story
10 mentions
10 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being overly linear and restrictive, with players feeling pressured by constant waiting for resources and repetitive tasks. Many users express frustration with the lack of pacing and autonomy in story mode, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and engagement with the narrative. Additionally, the balance between mission rewards and the need for microtransactions has led to dissatisfaction with the progression system.
- “You have to go into story mode.”
- “When in story mode, the game bosses you around too much; I want to be able to do stuff at my own pace.”
- “It's also 90% waiting: waiting for activities to generate hearts and coins, waiting for tickets, landmarks, rewards and mini games to reset, waiting for countdowns to finish, waiting to unlock new cards and park expansions... the other 10% is mindlessly repeating the same actions and missions every day, several times a day.”
- “Only issue I have is it used to be a microtransaction game and it is balanced for that, making completing some daily quests and the event hard without a rebalance for the removed microtransactions.”
graphics
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and appeal, with many users appreciating the modern aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles like Roller Coaster Tycoon. However, some players have noted that the highest quality settings are not supported on high-end devices, suggesting that the game may not fully utilize the capabilities of powerful hardware. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, enhancing the fun and engagement.
- “I absolutely love the graphics and the way Netflix mapped the game for a smartphone.”
- “Largely, a nicer graphic version of the old Roller Coaster Tycoon, which is what I wanted.”
- “Challenging, graphics are well made; play games, build coasters, have fun.”
- “But the highest quality graphics in this game are not supported on a phone with literally the most powerful Snapdragon chip currently available in the market, and it's not like the game is graphically intensive; it can probably run on my grandma's phone.”
gameplay
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and well-designed, but it suffers from excessive waiting times and interruptions, which detract from the overall experience. While the mechanics are polished, they often feel mechanical and lack a personal touch, leading to a sense of repetitiveness. Additionally, bugs and glitches impact the enjoyment, resulting in mixed feelings about the game's depth and engagement.
- “Overall fun, but feels like much of the gameplay amounts to gambling and there are some frustrating glitches.”
- “Everything is really slick and the gameplay is good for what it is.”
- “Good little port aside from the usual mobile game waiting mechanics; I'm enjoying it.”
- “Though it's not pay to play, this was obviously the original intention of the game, and as such, there is a lot of waiting to build new parts of the park. There is too much waiting; the game still has the mechanic that you have to log in to collect the money your rides produce. With pay to play, you can automate this, but that has not been removed, so you just have to periodically log in, collect cash, and wait again.”
- “This game is mostly fun, but the thing I don't really like about it is that after a while it feels very mechanical. It has no personal touch, and the customers don't feel 'human'.”
- “I hate how the game keeps interrupting the actual gameplay to give you cards.”
stability
7 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users report that while the gameplay is enjoyable and nostalgic, it is marred by frequent glitches and bugs, leading to frustration. Many have noted an increase in issues, particularly since the holiday season update, which detracts from the overall experience and affects stability. Overall, the stability of the game is seen as a significant drawback, impacting user satisfaction.
- “Overall fun, but feels like much of the gameplay amounts to gambling and there are some frustrating glitches.”
- “I love RTC; it's very nostalgic and relaxing. However, I've noticed an increase in glitches and game crashes since the holiday season theme, such as buildings not saving color changes.”
- “The gameplay itself is 5 stars; however, the bugs and glitches make it 3 stars.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, as it requires extensive tapping over long periods to collect necessary cards and earn coins for building and leveling up. While the game is enjoyable, the slow progression and high costs contribute to a sense of excessive grind.
- “I have complaints about the lack of rides and the rubbish problem, but I can't hire more janitors or build additional rides. To do so, I would have to tediously keep tapping for days and weeks to collect cards, and even when I finally get the cards I need, the cost to build is absurd.”
- “The game is fun, but it is very slow to level up and extremely grindy to earn coins for building and leveling up.”
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with the music feature, noting that turning off the music does not function properly, as the sound resets whenever the app is minimized.
- “Turning off the music doesn't work - any time I minimize the app, the sound resets.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be quite humorous, highlighting its comedic elements as a standout feature.
- “This game is pretty funny.”