Rollercoaster Tycoon World / Planet Coaster / Parkitect

[neonebis]

Hey gamerzzzzzzz!!!!

A very big debate going across the simulation gaming-verse right now is RCTW, Planet Coaster, and Parkitect!

Are you playing any, and which is your favourite?

My favourite of the three is PLANET COASTER.
It's an alpha, so not due for release until Q4 2016. They're rolling out the simulation in stages, with this first stage looking at modular building and flat rides. So far - it's AWESOME! Graphics are greet, peeps look good, rides look phenomenal and the modular building tools offer so many options, for just two themes released so far!

PARKITECT I have bought but not given much time to yet. It's still in alpha too I believe, and is very retro style in graphics. Think of RCT2 - with a bit of an upgrade! Nice!

The worst by far in my opinion is RCTW. Successor for RCT3 only by name. Atari have taken this title from the original developers, Frontier (now working on Planet Coaster). They released a less than impressive BETA in October and have delayed the game many times. It's worth noting that Beta should be SUPERIOR to games in alpha stage, but not so much. Last week they launched into Early Access saying the game is 80% complete. I'd recommend Youtubing "5 WTF moments in RCTW" to see why this isn't true. The recent update two days ago has helped, but I'm still not a fan.

Any Roller Coaster Sim fans here. What are you playing and why??

[Chris]

I've never played any of those, which is weird considering how much I loved Theme Park World which I imagine is quite similar.

[GoldenMerc]

None on the Mac :/ Roller coaster tycoon used to be my world but haven't played since the second one


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[Lucy]

To me out of all of the games, the one that is most likely to come out on top is Planet Coaster. I have played the Alpha and it was just fantastic! Take a look at the NerdCubed YouTube video covering the game, he is a big fan of the RollerCoaster Tycoons of old.

[neonebis]

I've never played any of those, which is weird considering how much I loved Theme Park World which I imagine is quite similar.

They absolutely are Chris! Lots more customisation options now than there ever has been!! You should check them out!!

None on the Mac :/ Roller coaster tycoon used to be my world but haven't played since the second one


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I know! Annoying GoldenMerc! I do have my Mac setup with bootcamp but prefer to game on my Windows machine!!

[scottish]

Never seen the appeal in any and I'm a big sim fan.

[GoldenMerc]

Just watched the nerdcubed video of Planet Coaster, I am amazed

[neonebis]

Never seen the appeal in any and I'm a big sim fan.

Really? I love simulation games - getting back into Cities Skylines. But I do love theme parks too! That helps!

Just watched the nerdcubed video of Planet Coaster, I am amazed

Absolutely right?!?!? The stuff you're seeing there is with TWO THEMES! Just two!! Imagine the possibilities when they release the rest. It's such a powerful tool. The coaster editor is still in major developement and there is no management yet but it's shaping up to be an AMAZING game!!!!!

[GoldenMerc]

Bought Parkitect as im on a 10 hour flight tomorrow so thought it'd be good to play (plus its the only one that currently supports mac!)

[neonebis]

Bought Parkitect as im on a 10 hour flight tomorrow so thought it'd be good to play (plus its the only one that currently supports mac!)

I didn't realise they had Mac support too! I imagine it'll run beautifully on Mac with it's lower (but still very fun!) graphics! It's a pretty cool game let me know how you get on!
(I wonder if I should get commission from their sales team?? haha!!)