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Roller Coaster Tycoon is all about managing a theme park. It was released for both PC (Mircrosoft Windows) and Xbox. The game was developed by the Transport Tycoon fame Chris Sawyer who was expected to earn more than 30 million US dollars for this game.

The goal of the game is to create and manage a theme park and achieve the objectives set for each goals. Challenges include achieving a considerable visitors rate in a short time, achieve a higher park rating, win awards and build different quality rides.

The more diversified the rides, higher is the park rating and hence more visitors. Some parks start with a small budget and it’s the players skill to rise money with the rides. The ticket prices can be adjusted based on the public interest. However if it raised above par price we may lose our guests.

The game also contains various scenarios to complete. Once we complete a scenario, the next one gets unlocked. Also some of the scenarios are based on real time theme parks. The game simulates to a greater extent a real life theme park and also reflects the mood of the visitors and their thoughts.

Each ride has its own excitement rating, nausea rating and an intensity rating. Rides should be built such a way to satisfy all kinds of guests. Majority of the guests prefer exciting rides than intense ones. Also its possible to earn by installing food stalls, drink stalls, shopping centres in your park. Loans can be lent from the bank incase the budget is not sufficient. Rides need to be managed properly by hiring staff for servicing them and also the clean the park. Once a ride malfunctions the service engineer needs to be called to service them. Make sure to hire sufficient cleaners else the park would become dirty.

Roller Coaster Tycoon offers a completely new dimension to gameplay and gifts the players with plenty of challenges to think and work on. Its in-depth analysis of roller coasters and other rides are a treat to gamers. The game is a must for theme park and roller coaster lovers!

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