RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch

About

"RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch" is a strategy game with delightful gameplay and phenomenal graphics, where you manage all aspects of a theme park, from rides and shops to staff and Marketing. Design your own roller coasters and attractions, customize and upgrade your park, and complete time-based challenges for rewards. Visit friends' parks, trade items, and enjoy year-long events in this modern take on the classic Roller Coaster Tycoon. Watch out for grinding, annoying ads, and bugs that may impair the experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics163 positive mentions

stability553 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, reminiscent of the original RollerCoaster Tycoon.
Great graphics and a variety of customization options for parks and rides.
Customer service is responsive and helpful when issues arise.

The game frequently crashes and has numerous bugs, especially after updates.
Progress is often not saved, leading to lost rides, coins, and cards.
The card system is frustrating, with many duplicates and difficulty in obtaining necessary cards for upgrades.

stability
558 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezes that disrupt gameplay. While some players have experienced minor issues, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is plagued by major bugs, particularly during editing functions and special events, leading to lost progress and frustration. Despite ongoing updates aimed at addressing these issues, many players express hope for more effective fixes to enhance overall stability.
- “Overall an awesome game, I've had no glitches or bugs.”
- “Runs smooth, no glitches for me and keeps me coming back.”
- “No glitches yet and I am having so much fun playing it!”
- “Really buggy, can't exit out of the build menu without actually placing something.”
- “The game freezes every time I try to edit a coaster or complete the summer mini game.”
- “Every time I try to get the last bunny performer for the Easter event, the game freezes or crashes.”
monetization
355 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequent and often malfunctioning ads that are necessary for progression. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses without being forced into them, others feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of ads and the reliance on in-app purchases to advance. Technical issues, such as ads not loading or crashing the game, further exacerbate the negative sentiment surrounding the monetization approach, leading to claims of it being a cash grab.
- “No need to make any in-game purchases, easily a free-to-play game.”
- “Fun and so far the free-to-play elements are well balanced, I achieved level 10 in 2 days without any in-app purchases.”
- “Great game, makes it even better because there's no need for in-game purchases!”
- “The monetization schemes within are steep, but would be better if their ad system worked at all right now.”
- “You need to watch ads to get anywhere, but most of the time they won't load or do load and you don't get the bonus.”
- “I spent more time watching ads than playing the game.”
graphics
273 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and visual appeal, particularly in comparison to older titles in the genre. However, numerous users report issues such as lag, inability to adjust graphics settings, and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some find the graphics to be fantastic and reminiscent of classic tycoon games, others express disappointment, citing poor performance and a lack of detail in character models.
- “The graphics are fantastic and there are a lot of rides and games to place in your park!”
- “The graphics are great, everything is flawless, and it's so similar to the old tycoon games from my childhood.”
- “The graphics are amazing, very easy to learn and doesn't force you to spend money which is an option and prices are very reasonable.”
- “Very dull, graphics are not good, it doesn't show the people interacting with the rides.”
- “The game is decent but I can't keep playing it due to the locked high graphics (I don't know if it is just me, the button doesn't work) I have performance issues and low FPS.”
- “Graphics are very bad and the game is very slow.”
gameplay
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the nostalgic elements and overall fun of building parks, but expressing frustration over numerous bugs, clunky mechanics, and a reliance on pay-to-win and card systems that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the graphics and simple controls, others find the gameplay slow, complicated, and hindered by frequent crashes and poor tutorial guidance. Overall, the game shows potential but suffers from significant issues that impact player enjoyment and progression.
- “Pretty great gameplay, makes me really nostalgic!”
- “The gameplay is fun and smooth, however around level 20 everything becomes way too expensive and you barely unlock any new buildings for your park.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay but the problem is it takes way too long to load for me it takes about 15 to 20 minutes and I'm pretty disappointed with this.”
- “Last update broke the mechanics; you can't click on the entry gate for playing mini-games or see ads, it just closes. In edit mode, it's not allowing you to select buildings; you only have the option to remove them, and the drag option is gone.”
- “The pay-to-win scheme and loot box/trading card mechanics hurt the gameplay severely.”
- “Gameplay was slow as it took forever to earn money and new rides.”
story
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is heavily centered around completing repetitive missions, which many players find tedious and lacking in variety. Users report frequent bugs and glitches that hinder mission completion, such as crashes and unregistered progress, leading to frustration. While some enjoy the quest-driven gameplay and rewards, the overall sentiment indicates that the mission structure needs significant improvement to maintain player interest.
- “I love that you can delete everything and build from scratch and that the missions will change with your park.”
- “Truly an amazing game that really brings back my childhood with a pretty cool mission twist; you don't always get the cards you want, but with time you can have a truly amazing park.”
- “Awesome game, great time killer, and I especially like how you give tickets for missions completed, not forcing the player to spend money to upgrade. Highly recommend this game.”
- “The game's missions are too repetitive to the point that it is now making me bored; within 10 missions, it will restart again.”
- “After two months and nearing level 60, I got bored as the quests are repetitive, always the same, just a bit more difficult.”
- “The missions are horribly repetitive; I have more scenery than rides, and I still get the scenery mission.”
grinding
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to boredom within a short time frame. While some appreciate the game's relaxing nature and the opportunity for creativity, many express frustration over slow progress, high costs for upgrades, and the lack of meaningful rewards as they advance. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable for those who are patient and willing to engage in grinding, but it can become a chore for others.
- “However, this game has succeeded in becoming nothing but tedious within the first 20 minutes.”
- “Most of what you can buy is too expensive and combined with the slow money gain, it's too tedious to waste your time on.”
- “As you get to higher levels, the game doesn't scale its rewards high enough to keep up, so it becomes tedious as you wait for cards you need to expand your facilities.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including low frame rates, lag, and crashes on various devices, particularly on newer models like the S10+ and Samsung Tab S6. While some users report smooth performance and minimal bugs, the general consensus indicates a pressing need for improvements in optimization to enhance gameplay experience across all devices.
- “Great optimization!”
- “Really fun and solid performance.”
- “Great game, runs smoothly more than enough to do.”
- “The game is decent but I can't keep playing it due to the locked high graphics (I don't know if it is just me, the button doesn't work). I have performance issues and low FPS.”
- “In horrible need of optimization; I could run this beautifully on my old XS Max on high graphics.”
- “So I've been having the Note 10 Plus and I've been enjoying this game ever since I got my phone. I bought a Samsung Tab S6 and when I copied this game onto my tablet, it says that it's not optimized for this device.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the nostalgic carousel tunes reminiscent of the original RollerCoaster Tycoon. However, there are calls for a more diverse soundtrack, including additional classic pieces and the ability to customize or add personal music. While the background music is enjoyable, some users find certain tracks, like the holiday music, to be less appealing.
- “The carousel music is nostalgic, though I would feel more nostalgic if it weren't just a loop of one piece, but had all the randomized playlist of classic pieces from the original RCT.”
- “My favorite thing about this game is the nostalgia of hearing the merry-go-round song play. If you played RCT when you were a kid, you'll notice a few nostalgic things like this!”
- “The music is so good and nostalgic, and it sounds like the Disneyland Paris music from when I was there.”
- “The carousel music is just a loop of one piece; I would feel more nostalgic if it included a randomized playlist of classic pieces from the original RCT.”
- “The developers don't listen to the players, which is a real shame as this game could be unique. More music is needed beyond just the carousel.”
- “Holiday background music is annoying!!!”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players finding it entertaining and funny, particularly in the context of building rides and customizing them. However, many users also express frustration with technical issues, such as glitches and long loading times, which detract from the overall experience and humor. Overall, while the game has its comedic moments, the technical problems may overshadow the fun for some players.
- “That's hilarious.”
- “This game is so funny because you can build your own rides that look so cool, and you can even paint them your favorite color.”
- “It's a funny game.”
- “This game keeps kicking me out of the loading screen, and it's not funny at all!”
- “The jokes in this game fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected humor, but the attempts at comedy just made me cringe.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of emotional responses, highlighting both frustration and nostalgia. While some feel disheartened by technical issues and repetitive gameplay, others cherish the game's charm and wholesome fun, indicating a deep emotional connection to the franchise.
- “It said it stopped working; it made me cry.”
- “Always loved RCT, and this one has a lot of the charm and wholesome fun.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have mixed opinions on replayability; while some find the game definitely re-playable with imaginative ideas, others feel it loses its playability and replay value quickly.
- “Definitely replayable.”
- “Game lost playability and replay value really quick.”
- “Along with more imaginative ideas for replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the atmosphere feature, noting that it fails to save their creations, leading to repeated reloads and a sense of wasted effort. This has resulted in a negative experience, particularly for those concerned about data usage.
- “Creating your atmosphere is frustrating because it doesn't save, and then it freezes, forcing you to reload. What a waste of internet; lucky I have unlimited or it would be costing me a lot.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich atmosphere, the execution falls flat, leaving the environment feeling empty and uninviting.”