Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | (PC) 87.00% (Xbox) 63.31% |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| GamePro | 9/10 |
| GameSpot | 8.6/10 |
| IGN | 8.5/10 |
| PC Gamer (UK) | 91/100 |
The original PC version was wildly popular for its originality and success in simulating an amusement park. GameSpot rated the game 8.6/10, while IGN scored the game an 8.5/10. Common complaints about the game were that it lacked a sandbox mode (which was added in RollerCoaster Tycoon 3) and that there were sometimes awkward building situations caused by the isometric camera angle. It was also widely criticized for having no fast forward option.
The Xbox port received mixed ratings due to very little improvement. The only exclusive features are no menu buttons (they were accessed by holding the X and B buttons) and a magnifying glass cursor that can be toggled by clicking the left thumbstick.
Within the amusement park industry and roller coaster enthusiast community, the game received high praise for its extremely accurate representation of real-life roller coasters, including easily identifiable characteristics of various manufacturers' products.
Read more about this topic: Roller Coaster Tycoon
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