Product Description

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 takes the series to new heights with brand new features including 3-D graphics, giving players complete control of views around the park, and a front seat to the action with a new Coaster Cam feature that allows players to ride the roller coasters.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #189 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Atari
• Released on: 2004-11-05
• Platforms: Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows XP
• Number of items: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review
Retaining the same aims and objectives that have underpinned the series to date, Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 nonetheless is a solid evolution for the franchise. And it doesn't hurt that it happens to be one of the most friendly, open and accessible management games on the PC platform.

The aim remains to build up a winning theme park, with a special emphasis on building and designing its premium rides. And this is where the game's most obvious improvement kicks in. Whilst its predecessors were undoubtedly engrossing and enjoyable strategy games in their own right, neither was graphically anything special. Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 however features significantly improved visuals, that make a surprising difference to the game itself. That's because you're now able to get virtual first-hand experience of your creations, and can zoom in on any part of your park, and the overall effect is one of added depth.

Elsewhere, the challenges have been tweaked and refined, and are just as much fun as they always were. Whilst you can play at different levels, the long-term test lies with the career mode, where you must beat the numerous scenarios the game has to offer. Suffice to say, to succeed at that you need to be fully versed in resource management, park design and, crucially, keeping your customers happy. It's not easy, but it is tremendously immersive, and given the game's steady and cultured learning curve, you never feel out of your depth.

Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 is ultimately a steady evolution of a formula that works exceptionally well, and it does so here again. Sure, the mechanics have evolved at a slower rate than the visuals, but that doesn't stop the game being that rarest of things--a strategy game that the whole family can enjoy.--Simon Brew

Customer Reviews

Brilliant Game
This is a really good game, its even better with the expansion pack soaked! I would recommend it.

Great fun BUT...
This game is amazing and addictive. The graphics are incredible and the game is by far the best rollercoaster/themepark game I have ever played.

HOWEVER, it is flooded with faults. They are not just on my computers, as the internet is full of listings of the many glitches and problems with the game. You will probably encouter at least one problem or glitch with the game if you do purchase it. I have tried things to prevent the problems, and the Atari support for the game is always the same: 'update graphics cards, etc', as if they are too scared to admit that it is the game's fault.

An excellent game but beware of the extensive support and long lasting bored filled hours you will have.

Rollercoaster Heaven!
Once again this hits the mark. On its own there is lots to do but with the addition of the two add ons designing coasters has never been so much fun.