RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe

Do not botter, game does not work anymore on windows 11.

this game is not for everyone i grew up watching my father play this then i got into my teenage years and started playing this game along with some other games it brings back so many memories when i luanch this game i hope someone else can share the same experiance i do with this great title

I got this in a cereal box 20 years ago, still a fantastic game. I don't I'll ever get tired of this game. 10/10

RollerCoaster Tycoon is one of those timeless classics that never lose their charm. I remember playing it when I was around ten years old, and it was one of the first video games I ever played. Even today, it's incredibly addictive: you always tell yourself you'll build just one more ride, and before you know it, hours have gone by. I'm still amazed that the game was programmed almost entirely in assembly language, which helps explain why it's so exceptionally well optimized even decades later. It also runs flawlessly on Linux, proving that it has stood the test of time and adapted effortlessly to modern platforms. A true landmark in the management simulation genre and a perfect example of how great game design matters far more than cutting-edge graphics. 9/10.

I bought this game in PHYSICAL CD FORM (back when you could do that) when I was 11 years old in 2006 ish - needless to say, it's been a key part of my childhood, growing up, and more - the amount of nostalgia is immeasurable! I learned business, finances and a lot more playing RollerCoasterTycoon Deluxe - and 20 years later STILL have yet to beat EVERY scenario! - I fully plan to do so sometime - but imagine that - 300 hours and I still haven't beaten it! It's a challenge, it's fun, I love making coasters so convoluted and intensely epic that my guests don't always appreciate them - and yeah - definitely fun, highly recommend it if you're a theme park enthusiast like me ^^

It crashes daily so I'm paranoid about saving progress, most pre-made rollercoaster names are a string of random letters, and I can see my computer trying to fight to change the resolution back to normal while the game is playing. It's no better than finding your old beaten up CD. There's a free RCT app for iphones that i'll look into instead. What a bummer.

This game is a great example of how a simple idea can create an experience that stays enjoyable for years. Building and managing your own amusement park is surprisingly satisfying, whether you are carefully designing roller coasters, improving your park layout, or just watching guests enjoy what you created. The best part is the freedom it gives you. You can focus on creating huge, exciting rides, optimizing your finances, or making a park that is simply fun to explore. The management side adds a lot of depth, since every decision affects your guests, your income, and the overall success of the park. The visuals and interface are obviously old compared to modern games, but the charming style still holds up. The simple presentation lets the gameplay take center stage, and the attention to detail makes the parks feel alive. The biggest downside is that the game can feel dated in some areas. The controls and menus take some time to get used to, and newer players may find certain mechanics less convenient than modern management games. Some scenarios can also become challenging once the difficulty increases. Overall, this is a classic management game that proves great design does not need complicated graphics or systems. It is relaxing, creative, and rewarding, making it easy to lose hours building the perfect park.

I can see why people loved this game, however i is painfully in need of QOL improvements. I will spend 20minutes trying to build a ride, having to manually change each corner of each terrain square, having to delete each decoration with very innacurate clicks.... only for the ride to not attract anyone as people complain they want something more intense and refusing to go on the more intense rides. All of this while being forced to have time move to be able to build and each of everything in the park requiring constant readjustments to the ever changing tendencies of the costumers. It's too chaotic with very disfunctional mechanics when having to deal with so many systems manually at once. Not to mention the awkwardness of changing the resolution going in and out of the game, turning the pc almost unresponsive until I force the resolution adaptation by opening the task manager