RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile

 iOS
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35

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 11 out of 13
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  1. DarkStation
    Apr 28, 2014
    40
    At this point you would be far better off picking up a copy of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 then dishing any money out for this one.
  2. AppSpy
    Apr 16, 2014
    40
    Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile mighthave been a reasonable free-to-play title, as a premium game, its greed is too much to stomach.
  3. 148Apps
    Apr 16, 2014
    40
    The RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise finally comes to iOS, but it's a rather disappointing affair.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    Apr 15, 2014
    40
    At $2.99, RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile isn’t a smart purchase, especially considering it’s an extension of a series as robust as RollerCoaster Tycoon. There are plenty of similar tapping games out there that are absolutely free.
  6. TouchArcade
    Apr 11, 2014
    40
    Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile is a fun diversion if you’re willing to spend money, or if you have no issue waiting hours for a timer to expire.
  7. NowGamer
    Apr 17, 2014
    30
    There was no need to sully the name of Rollercoaster Tycoon with this release, but nostalgia aside this is still a sub-par social game with minimal gameplay and a heavy-handed focus on in-app purchases.
  8. Pocket Gamer UK
    Apr 25, 2014
    20
    Little more than an abject demonstration of how micro-transaction abuse can completely destroy the amusement value of a game.
  9. Digital Spy
    Apr 16, 2014
    20
    RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile employs business practices that would come across as underhanded even in a free-to-play game. The fact that Atari expects players to pay up front for it is shameful.
  10. Gamer.nl
    Apr 14, 2014
    20
    The hellish micro transactions, unfriendly interface, the lack of any challenge whatsoever, let alone freedom and the horrendous techniques make Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile a sum of disappointments.
  11. Eurogamer
    Apr 18, 2014
    10
    About the only thing I can say in favour of Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile is that it accurately captures the experience of visiting a theme park: it costs too much to get in, the stalls are all overpriced, you have to wait ages for all the rides and the whole experience will leave you feeling decidedly nauseous.
  12. Eurogamer Germany
    May 2, 2014
    0
    I never would have thought I'd say this about a video game, but Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile is just absolutely sickening.

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#8 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2014
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#34 Most Shared iOS Game of 2014

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User Score
0.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 96
  3. Negative: 92 out of 96
  1. KDBlues10
    Apr 13, 2014
    0
    I am telling you right now, DO NOT buy this game. It is just a continuation of a trend in mobile gaming, developers adding in disgustingI am telling you right now, DO NOT buy this game. It is just a continuation of a trend in mobile gaming, developers adding in disgusting in-app purchases to try and suck money out of you.

    In case you haven't heard, Atari recently (kind of) filed for bankruptcy. They need any money they can get at this point, but this game has no similarity to previous RCT games, and only bears the name of RollerCoaster Tycoon to try and suck you into a game that really is just timers and paywalls. Atari has pretty much stomped all over what we've grown up on, and after 10 years, this is what we get?

    And even worse, this game is $2.99 (at least in Canada, may be different in other countries). There are tons of games like this that are FREE. Atari is, quite obviously, using the RCT name to try and make you pay $2.99 for a game that is pushing you to pay even more in IAP. I'm telling you, don't waste your time and money on this terrible excuse of a game, if you want to even call it that, because you'll be waiting more than you'll be playing (unless you buy tickets with real, hard-earned money).    … Full Review »
  2. BadTowers1990
    Apr 17, 2014
    0
    So not only does this crap excuse for a game rob you of $3.99, but then on top of it, they filled the game to the brim with microtransactions.So not only does this crap excuse for a game rob you of $3.99, but then on top of it, they filled the game to the brim with microtransactions. It's another prime example of game developers trying to milk their customers out of as much money as possible. If you want to play RollerCoaster Tycoon, go back and play the original two, but not this atrocity.… Full Review »
  3. TheBaconWalrus
    Apr 16, 2014
    0
    Whatever you do, don't buy this pile or garbage. What's worse, is that it still has MICRO F**KING TRANSACTIONS. 2 types as well. Don't giveWhatever you do, don't buy this pile or garbage. What's worse, is that it still has MICRO F**KING TRANSACTIONS. 2 types as well. Don't give Atari your money at the moment, they have gone half-bankrupt, and have absolutely trashed the RCT series with this "game". Don't buy it even if your life depended on it.… Full Review »
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