Planet Coaster

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 442 Ratings

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  1. G4MR
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    I've been waiting for a game like this since the original roller-coaster tycoon, nothing has come close, until now! This really is the best Theme Park sim ever!
  2. LAKottke
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    This is a really fun game! and once your sick or average play, you turn on noclip mode and make the worst coasters in the planet! win-win!
  3. cameron920
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Frontier have pulled it off. Seriously, there had been a major drought in the Tycoon series and that awful game Atari put out recently was just an embarrassment to the series. This game is great because you can access user creations through the Steam Workshop. The customization is vast. Very happy with this game.
  4. Kerrash
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    An exciting start already with many cool features, dark rides, water rides, object triggers and many more things planned in future updates. The developer has vowed to continuously support the game with updates of content for the foreseeable future.

    Theme park creation a core feature supported by ground breaking tools, literally. Voxel based terrain editing, intuitive and flexible    An exciting start already with many cool features, dark rides, water rides, object triggers and many more things planned in future updates. The developer has vowed to continuously support the game with updates of content for the foreseeable future.

    Theme park creation a core feature supported by ground breaking tools, literally. Voxel based terrain editing, intuitive and flexible editing of objects from giant rides down to individual planks of wood; flexi-paint colouring of objects just to name a few. The existing community creations have been mind blowing even at the beta stage

    Management of the park is in-depth from the overall work rosters of staff down to the amount of ketchup on the burgers. Balancing the books is actually an interesting challenge in the scenario mode. I look forward to the challenges of the release scenarios.

    Sharing via the workshop is simply fantastic and the community already has already created an awesome collection of objects, rides and parks to let you easily jump right in and make a great park of your own in minutes; or edit to your liking if you wish.

    The true next generation game of the theme park simulation genre. Every aspect of this game has been meticulously crafted by a passionate development team who has repeatedly shown respect to the community by listening to and acting on feedback.    … Expand
  5. laracroftonline
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    It's a really good game lot's of management options and although the guests are cartoonish looking they behave like humans. This game feels like real life job, countless of management options. Realistic looking rides and great building tools. Don't look any further and purchase this awesome game. cannot wait for future DLC or free updates.
  6. Chrunox
    Nov 17, 2016
    8
    Planet Coaster is a very deep, detailed, polished, and immersive theme park construction game that pretty much carried the genre to a whole new level all on its own. One can spend weeks playing this game and find every second spent playing it to be of pure bliss. A wide array of beautifully crafted objects/scenery items, passionately designed rides and coasters, and relatable NPCs willPlanet Coaster is a very deep, detailed, polished, and immersive theme park construction game that pretty much carried the genre to a whole new level all on its own. One can spend weeks playing this game and find every second spent playing it to be of pure bliss. A wide array of beautifully crafted objects/scenery items, passionately designed rides and coasters, and relatable NPCs will keep you glued to this game for significant portions of your day.

    That being said, while it is a fantastic theme park builder, it lacks a bit in being a theme park manager simulator. I'm not saying its management aspects are bad. I just really wished a little more depth was added in that aspect of the game. I personally found the campaigns very straightforward. There may be a degree of difficulty, but nonetheless the solutions are very straightforward. And with a lack of failure scenarios, there is little to no incentive in actually paying attention to all aspects of managing your own park.

    Then again, this is all my personal preference. And I hope - and believe - that these features might be added in future updates/DLCs.

    After all is said and done, Planet Coaster is hands down the current best theme park simulator of the last decade, if not of all of history.    … Expand
  7. threepm
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    I have played theme park / amusement park simulation games since the first one... Bullfrog's Theme Park. I was instantly obsessed with the idea of creating this magical place of fun and enjoyment and virtual escapism. I then got to experience Rollercoaster Tycoon in 1999 and found out very quickly what obsession / addiction looks like. I spent hours, nights, mornings, days, weekendsI have played theme park / amusement park simulation games since the first one... Bullfrog's Theme Park. I was instantly obsessed with the idea of creating this magical place of fun and enjoyment and virtual escapism. I then got to experience Rollercoaster Tycoon in 1999 and found out very quickly what obsession / addiction looks like. I spent hours, nights, mornings, days, weekends playing this game. Then the sequel and eventually Rollercoaster Tycoon 3. RCT3 was the first time that series went 3D and of course by todays standards it looks a little rough and obviously dated in the graphics department but it was still highly enjoyable and very fun to play.

    15ish years have passed and we have had a few attemps to revisit the genre. Thrillville, theme park world and a few others.... all failed to capture the magic that Rollercoaster Tycoon had. It was missing a special sauce and special ingredient.

    This brings us to Planet Coaster. I first heard about this game while searching Frontier's corporate website and mentioning it in a paragraph for their earnings statement on the success of their other self published game Elite Dangerous. I instantly was intrigued and not soon after I read that there was a trailer, a pre-rendered trailer with a really catchy song and dripping with charm. I felt those feelings that RCT gave me, I felt my face get flushed with excitement but I know better because pre-rendered trailers are typically not what we get in the "final game". This might very well be the first time, ever that the final game looks BETTER than the pre-rendered CG trailer.

    Planet coaster makes it very easy (once you learn the controls) to create anything you want. Using a wide array of props and building objects. I must say I am terrible at games like Minecraft or other games where I have to build stuff. It just always looks... bad. In Planet coaster that is almost impossible. Every piece/prop/item you use can be used in so many different and unique ways (look at the steam workshop for examples).

    The rides feel real, they exist they have physics and weight and aren't just "animated". They feel like machines, big huge machines that I fell in love with as a kid dreaming of one day being able to design a theme park where it felt real and also far from reality.

    I often compare this game to that of a PIXAR movie... the character like Chief Beef and Coaster King and many others within the game all have charm, personality and are very very lovable and very "cartoon" based. But in that magical PIXAR way. Like Woody and Buzzlightyear. But those characters exist in a real world with machines, and physics and trees and water and light...oh the lighting in this game is breath taking.

    I can ramble and go on for days about this game but I must tell you... this is hands down the best game I have ever played and easily the best game of the year and of the decade. I hope you love it as much as I do.    … Expand
  8. KimJongilLover
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    There is extremely little not to like about this game. Fantastic gameplay, great performance and the details are incredible. If you are even remotely interested in the genre of theme parks, city building, etc. Plane Coaster is a must buy without any doubt.
  9. Versao
    Nov 20, 2016
    10
    Great Game. I very patiently followed this game from the start, it has been an incredible development to watch, they listened to the fans and gave us almost everything we cried out for, and holy cosmic cow they have nailed it! Beautiful visuals, incredibly detail, customisable rides, scenery and shops and an inspiring soundtrack. No regrets!
  10. highgarden
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Simulation has truly evolved! One of the best simulation games ever made, and the attention to detail is just wonderful. I'm building the park I dreamt of as a kid, and I'm have a fantastic time doing it. It's pure creation.
  11. Shiblumi
    Nov 17, 2016
    9
    Frontier really do not give us much to complain about. The absurd level of detail and customization given to the hands of the player makes it easier than ever to create your dream park. This game will stick with you wherever you may go; not only with you humming to its incredibly catchy and beautiful music while at work, but also with the bajillion ideas of things what you want to add toFrontier really do not give us much to complain about. The absurd level of detail and customization given to the hands of the player makes it easier than ever to create your dream park. This game will stick with you wherever you may go; not only with you humming to its incredibly catchy and beautiful music while at work, but also with the bajillion ideas of things what you want to add to your park, making you eager to come back home and begin playing it again.… Expand
  12. Tagi3d
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    This game is literally the game of my dreams and MORE ever since I first played Roller Coaster Tycoon 1 & 2 where my childhood imagination was captured by the pure possibilities of the creative freedom. While RCT 3 filled that gap there were many aspects of that title that felt never closed the visual in my mind.

    So... Planet Coaster, fulfills that visual gap, and allows you to make    This game is literally the game of my dreams and MORE ever since I first played Roller Coaster Tycoon 1 & 2 where my childhood imagination was captured by the pure possibilities of the creative freedom. While RCT 3 filled that gap there were many aspects of that title that felt never closed the visual in my mind.

    So... Planet Coaster, fulfills that visual gap, and allows you to make truly stunning parks, down to every bolt and detail. You get lost in the detail for hours on hours. People talk of civ being "just one more turn". Planet coaster, manages to pull the same feeling, "just one more tweak" and the day quickly fades away. While some of the content is currently light on, it is all of the HIGHEST quality, there is more than enough to be creative with out feeling limited. In fact it is really endless, and the way the lighting captures my creations just fills me with smiles.

    Frontier have done an AMAZING job producing a game that ticks almost all boxes. I have never been so hyped for a PC game as this in the last 10 years! I'm excited for the possibilities of ongoing add-ons and releases.

    Buy this game.    … Expand
  13. TheTrickmaster
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Everything the community wanted from a Coaster game since its predecessor.

    Building aspect: 10/10
    Managing aspect: 10/10
    Sharing on Steam aspect: 10/10

    Final verdict: 10/10
  14. Raulprieto96
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Yes, its here, best simulation game for 2017.
    All perfect, grapichs, audio, ui, gameplay...
    Thats the new RCT, thaks Frontier for lisen the comunity, this game its perfect.
    Now its time to create! And wait expansions packs!
  15. Tatey
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    One of the greatest Theme Park Simulator, Management Game of this decade. The amazing gameplay plus the soundtrack is one of best gaming experience of my life!
  16. Dumbellion
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Planet Coaster is simply a magnificent game a true successor to roller coaster tycoon 3 developed by the same developers Frontier although this time with out atari publishing the game hence the game's title

    I've been playing the beta since it was made available in november 2016 its a terrific game made by a terrific company after a few hours of launched me and many other players    Planet Coaster is simply a magnificent game a true successor to roller coaster tycoon 3 developed by the same developers Frontier although this time with out atari publishing the game hence the game's title

    I've been playing the beta since it was made available in november 2016 its a terrific game made by a terrific company after a few hours of launched me and many other players suffered issues this was promptly sorted with two updates pushed out the same night with continuing improvements and features added throughout the week

    Sandbox Mode
    I mainly use sandbox mode to create my parks this is a great way for people who know exactly what they want as they have unlimited funds to build the craziest theme parks known to man it is also a great way to test the game and push its boundaries whether thats mastering the build and coaster controls or creating death coasters which send crowds soaring for miles like a huge set of bowling pins it really is the best way for the creative mind to play the game

    I haven't looked to greatly in to the other modes but if your the more planning kinda of builder a do recommend the challenge mode this is a great mode as you have a small amount of money to build your park in doing this you have to plan every plant path shop or ride to ensure you don't go bankrupt
    And if you are to lazy or simply don't feel like building a park i recommend the career mode this comes with prebuilt parks where you will be given set tasks to achieve each park you can choose a easy to hard task mode which you complete in three stages

    All in all this is a great game for any creative or planning mind and i highly recommend it if you play any sort of simulation game whether it be the rct series parkitect cites skylines or even minecraft

    I Wish frontier well in the future post release development and i am very excited at the possibility of coming dlc and updates which will be filled to the brim with accurate rides and hundreds of goodies    … Expand
  17. Shaggs77
    Nov 17, 2016
    9
    Frontier has developed a game that us 'coaster nuts' have only dreamed of having. They have put together the best theme park simulator game since Rollercoaster Tycoon 2. We can now truly let our imagination run wild. Everything from the piece by piece building to the coaster editor is great and fun to use. I've played thru the alphas and betas, Frontier has put allot of passion into PlanetFrontier has developed a game that us 'coaster nuts' have only dreamed of having. They have put together the best theme park simulator game since Rollercoaster Tycoon 2. We can now truly let our imagination run wild. Everything from the piece by piece building to the coaster editor is great and fun to use. I've played thru the alphas and betas, Frontier has put allot of passion into Planet Coaster, with every update, the game got bigger and better.… Expand
  18. Kaos909
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    I've been in the Beta for the last few days and this game is just brilliant! It is everything any fan of the Roller Coaster Tycoon games could want. This truly is the best theme park simulator ever. Well done Frontier!
  19. Orcansee
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Planet Coaster is everything theme park builders have been dreaming about for the last ten years. The sound design has to be my favorite part of the game too, so much detail has gone into it. An overall amazing game.
  20. PSPfreaky
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    This is RollerCoaster Tycoon 4! I like everything in Planet Coaster. You can build your dream park in Planet Coaster. The building tool is soo good. Everything is of high quality! Maybe Game Of The Year 2016!
  21. TsuTeyy
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Absolutely wonderful game. Made with love and care for the desires of the community :D It maybe doesn't have as much rides as RTC3 but it's so much more powerful in every way! Must have!
  22. Sweedio
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    I've been playing games like this ever since the original Theme Park by Bullfrog, and this is the best I have played so far. The things you can do with the rollercoaster track editing alone make it worth buying. The terrain terraforming, the scenery, the lighting and, of course, the guests in your park are so well done. The management system could do with a few changes, but nothing'sI've been playing games like this ever since the original Theme Park by Bullfrog, and this is the best I have played so far. The things you can do with the rollercoaster track editing alone make it worth buying. The terrain terraforming, the scenery, the lighting and, of course, the guests in your park are so well done. The management system could do with a few changes, but nothing's perfect I guess.

    I would highly recommend this game for anyone into theme parks or building sims. It is truly excellent.    … Expand
  23. andreef19
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    I've been waiting for a Park Sim Game since RCT3 in 2003. Well, it's finally here and the only thing I can say is... Planet Coaster is by far the best park management game ever made.
  24. Dante800
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    The good

    Terrific building tools, and customization options. Terrific terrain editing engine. Top notch sound design and soundtrack. Very good graphics, good customization options. Good UI design, and plenty of editable shortcuts. Workshop integrates seamlessly to the game. Sharing options are pretty good. Addicting as well as relaxing gameplay. The game also has    The good

    Terrific building tools, and customization options.

    Terrific terrain editing engine.

    Top notch sound design and soundtrack.

    Very good graphics, good customization options.

    Good UI design, and plenty of editable shortcuts.

    Workshop integrates seamlessly to the game. Sharing options are pretty good.

    Addicting as well as relaxing gameplay. The game also has character and charm.

    The bad

    Some bugs and optimization issues at launch.

    No proper in-game tutorial affects the NPE (new player experience).

    The games' systems need some time for the casual player to get used to them. From the camera to the path system to the building tools.

    The management simulation (especially its micro options) has not moved as far as the other aspects of the game, when comparing it to past games in the genre.

    More campaign scenarios needed (as well as a custom scenario editor).

    More content in general would be welcome.

    No proper modding support at this point in time. Also, the inclusion of Denuvo to the game may thwart modding.

    Some weird building and customization restrictions are in.

    The ugly

    The game is giving me a serious inferiority complex each time I browse the workshop.

    Time is passing by too fast when I play this, and at the end of each playing session I've made...jack ****

    10/10, would spend 23 hours on making a rustic toilet again...    … Expand
  25. Nolfy
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    The details in this game are awesome like music track that changes according to your coaster track, every bolt on a coaster track, guests that watch your attractions when they walk by, etc..
    Building is easy and even something simple can looks great. Sure you need to get used with the shortcuts, but these games are made to sink some time in. Plopping down stuff can be realised with    The details in this game are awesome like music track that changes according to your coaster track, every bolt on a coaster track, guests that watch your attractions when they walk by, etc..
    Building is easy and even something simple can looks great. Sure you need to get used with the shortcuts, but these games are made to sink some time in. Plopping down stuff can be realised with blueprints from the Steam Workshop. Audio (sound effects and soundtrack) are 10/10 and you can play your own custom music on a speaker or ride.
    Hopefully this game does well enough and can get expanded in the near future. There are a little bit less rides compared to older games (not counting expansions), but the animation and looks of these rides got a lot more attention. In older games there were at least 5 rides that were horrible. With these you find yourself just watching it over and over.    … Expand
  26. Quinninator
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. Everything about this game is on point and a ton of fun to play. The developers listened to the player's feedback through the entire process and have created an amazing piece of art.
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  27. PCole
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Amazing music, amazing graphics, amazing gameplay. Had to force myself to stop playing this the first day I bought it...You cannot go wrong with this one!
  28. hockeyninja
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    The real spiritual to RCT3. Aside from a few small bugs that will no doubt be fixed shortly after release, this game is perfect. I cannot wait to see what insane creations will be made in the years to come. You can really see the care that has gone into this game and the devs have listened to community feedback every step of the way. Well done Frontier! Best theme park sim hands down.
  29. pooloop88
    Nov 20, 2016
    8
    It's a decent game! It doesn't feel completely finished, as there are few rides so far. Although it feels like roller coaster tycoon 3 remastered, I'm exited to see where the devs take this.
  30. Sh4rk82
    May 1, 2017
    8
    I gave this game 8 on 10 so for me it's a quite nice game. Biggest issue for me regard its performance. They are pretty bad also on a medium-high system. More your park grew up more pfs go down. I know that Planet Coaster provide good quality graphic and nice phisycs. but I believe developers could optimyzed better the game make it more stable. Also if you set your graphic lower theI gave this game 8 on 10 so for me it's a quite nice game. Biggest issue for me regard its performance. They are pretty bad also on a medium-high system. More your park grew up more pfs go down. I know that Planet Coaster provide good quality graphic and nice phisycs. but I believe developers could optimyzed better the game make it more stable. Also if you set your graphic lower the problem still there.
    Even though the game is exspandable with infinite possibility the poverty of building already made make place a shop or facility frustrating because you have to build everything by your own. For this reason I would have preferred a more consistent choice of default buildings.    … Expand
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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 29, 2017
    100
    Finally, a new amusement park tycoon king appeared. Playability is a brilliant game that lets you try every corner of your imagination. [Issue#277]
  2. Games.cz
    Jul 12, 2017
    90
    A maniacally detailed and complex system of scenery and rollercoaster construction ensures that if there is at least a piece of handyman in you, then you will spend hundreds of hours in Planet Coaster easily. And you will have fun. Players who are looking for dynamic playability or challenge will leave without a buck, but for the builders the game is a paradise.
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  3. BaziCenter
    Feb 10, 2017
    70
    You’ll rarely face a situation where you have an idea that the game wouldn’t let you expand on. Planet Coaster is just the most complete theme-park simulation game available.
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