Roller Coaster Tycoon is a wonderful addition to the classic Tycoon genre. It gives us the formula that we're used to: start with an open plot of land, meet your objectives, become filthy rich. Gameplay is pretty good. There's nothing confusing or new, but there is a bit of a pain when it comes to placing structures. You must hand-clear the plot of any existing scenery before placing rides and attractions. That includes native flora, and it can sometimes be a bit hard to see what's blocking you. Otherwise, no complaints on that front. Graphics are also good. Passably decent, nothing to write home about, but also not hideous. Everything is bright and cheerful, and the 3D "Coaster Cam" is just awesome. It actually does a great job of replicating the roller coaster experience. Sound I was also happy with. Again, nothing great, but serviceable. It would have been nice to have had some more tunes available for the different rides, but what they do have is pretty good, for the most part. Overall, I'd say if you like Tycoon games, snag RCT3. It's fun, and it's a great example of the genre. Coaster Cam is lots of fun, and overall you'll get many, many hours of fun out of the game.
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