RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (Platinum Edition) (PC, 2006)

I never played any of the Tycoon style games so for Tycoon addicts take my review with a grain of salt. But i have to say its very enjoyable to build your own coaster then be able to ride it!! I have only started playing and its very intuitive and fun. Highly Recommend!

Roller Coaster Tycoon (AKA: RCT) does it again... with keeping what was liked from previous RCT games and then adding more variety, rides, scenarios, thrills, challenges and fun... and making other rides, features, etc, better.

this game just keeps up the roller coaster tycoon tradition of more, more more... only in a good way.

more scenarios, more rides, more new additions that were never in the previous games. improvements and additions on what was already there, and much, much more.

and of course the bettering of some features of previous games was nice to.... such as "assigning staff" now instead of being able to assign only by 3X3 square areas at one time, like previous RCT games... one can now assigns staff a single square at a time.. it may seem like a lot of work, but it's not and the benefit is being able to make your staff patrol ONLY the area you want them to.

another addition is the standard ramp for foot paths (sidewalks) there is the small incline (to build above your park as always)and now there a steeper hill for paths as well for you to use, so one can get more height on their paths (to go over & under other rides/paths) without taking up as much space in your park.

i have only played RCT3 briefly, so far (half dozen hours or so) and i feel i've barely scratch the service of all the wonderful things to do. but i am very impressed with all the new features, rides, etc. and the improvements on old features, designs, etc. that i've seen thus far. i can't wait to play more

and the updated 3D graphics are really nice. (previous RCT games have 2D graphics) which are nice. but the 3D graphics are a nice improvement. for those who see pictures of the new 3D graphics... my first thought was "they look horrible" and to be honest, the promo pics, screen shots, etc. don't do the graphics justice.. they look great on my PC. so, do not go by the pictures of the game, imo.

BOTTOM LINE: roller coaster tycoon always delivers with fun, excitement, challenges and fun for the whole family from young to old.

Just like the RollerCoaster Tycoon games before this one, you spend your time building roller coasters and other rides, concession stands, managing staff, and managing your finances.

The controls have been improved, and this sequel adds a lot of new features as well. You can now buy animals, and set up viewing areas, you can set up live performances, and even your own custom fireworks displays!

The set-up does take a little while to get used to, and the tutorials are just annoying. It takes longer to load each very short tutorial than it does to complete it, and there are MANY to complete. (I recommend just learning the basic controls, then jumping in. You can always go back to learn something you cant figure out later.) You will spend some time before every game at the loading screen, but once it loads, it runs smoothly (depending on your system, always review the basic requirements before purchasing).

Overall. Great game. Worth buying. (Especially at eBay prices =D)

This game was great, by far the best rollercoaster tycoon game ever. Including the expansion packs Wild, and Soaked. Great graphics, and great gameplay maake this the best rollercoaster game EVER!
Ok so let me tell you why I believe that. The first thing you must notice when you play this game is all the new features. ITS 3D! plus you get to ride your rides. Yeah those crazy rides you make, that you know will never be made in real life so you make it! Also some new features is that you can interact with the guests, and also invite some celebs. RCT3 also has a great music feature where you can make your add your own music to YOUR rides. Also the awesomely designed fireworks display creats a nice effect at closing time. Do you remember the old roller coaster games where you said "Oh it would be so cool if this game had a night time." Say no more, RCT3 Has it!!!

Of course every game has its flaws, so here they are. The only problem with the game is that it isn't so easy to organize your park, HEY who said it would be easy!?!?

Anyways go get the game ITS GREAT!

this is a great game for any amusement or theme park fan. a lot to customize and hrs of fun. the career mode is fun and gives a good challenge. i love downloading parks and seeing what other people make and getting ideas to add to my future parks. this game is for every age group im 20 and love this game. for being made in 2006 this is a good game still, some say unrealistic but there is no newer or better games like this that are more updated so some stuff is out of date. graphics arent too bad but remember its from 06. over all this is one of my fav games ever.