Planet Coaster

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 442 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 328 out of 442
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 442
  3. Negative: 72 out of 442
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  1. jamespaylor32
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    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!
  2. Nerghal
    Nov 17, 2016
    9
    Extreme fun to play and very versatile. Basically anything you can think of, you can build. Some nitpicks here and there regarding certain ways of constructing (e.g. struggling sometimes to build the exact path I want), but as the developers seemed to be very dedicated to addressing community concerns, I suspect most of these will be ironed out in due time.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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!
  10. wobblydoggy
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Incredibly impressed with this game, graphics, mechanics, gameplay all surpass expectations. It really is a sandbox that you can just go nuts with and with the tools provided it offers this in a concise navigable UI. I'm sure you will get your moneys worth, and all this with a responsive dev team making consistent tweaks through updates. How it should be done.
  11. stephanber
    Nov 17, 2016
    6
    The game have great graphics. You can build your own roller coaster and that's very very cool. It could be the best theme park game ever but they screwed the management part and that's a shame. This game is EASY. Too easy.
    I mean, money is never a problem (maybe the first 5 minutes of the game). They did a very cosmetic game but didn't put any "management" in it.
    So, when you have    The game have great graphics. You can build your own roller coaster and that's very very cool. It could be the best theme park game ever but they screwed the management part and that's a shame. This game is EASY. Too easy.
    I mean, money is never a problem (maybe the first 5 minutes of the game). They did a very cosmetic game but didn't put any "management" in it.
    So, when you have played 4-5 hours, built your park then...then..nothing. No problems to solve, no difficulties. So the game become boring..

    That's my opinion.

    Maybe a patch could add some management detail or difficulty but I highly doubt it.. Nowadays, everything is about cosmetic...    … Expand
  12. 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
  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. 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!
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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!
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#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#51 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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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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