RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

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5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 401 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 193 out of 401
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 401
  3. Negative: 155 out of 401
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  1. Awesumo
    Jul 16, 2013
    3
    This game fails to capture the manic fun that was in the old 'Theme Park' game that kicked off this genre. Instead behind the initial wow of graphics showing roller coasters you are left with a rather soulless management game that utterly fails to excite.
  2. Falc
    Nov 29, 2013
    1
    My 5Ghz octocore PC with a 780 LAGS LIKE A MOFO in this game... Seriously Steam should reconsider having this game up for sale what a freaking joke! This game is 7 years old, and can't run smooth on a modern highend PC gimme a freaking break!
  3. lazatoy
    Mar 7, 2015
    4
    (0 out of 4 people found your review helpful. Thanks for the feedback)

    This game is fun if you leave out the fact that 1) you can't kill visitors, something that's been very fun in RCT 1 and 2, 2) Atari went overboard with the franchise but is now trying to patch up all the damage they've done by making a fun looking game by the name of roller coaster tycoon world, and 3) the game just    (0 out of 4 people found your review helpful. Thanks for the feedback)

    This game is fun if you leave out the fact that 1) you can't kill visitors, something that's been very fun in RCT 1 and 2, 2) Atari went overboard with the franchise but is now trying to patch up all the damage they've done by making a fun looking game by the name of roller coaster tycoon world, and 3) the game just gets boring after a while. I like to play sandbox because then I'm not limited to what I do but even then it gets boring, and 4) it kinda lags a bit. I had fun playing this in years that weren't 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010, because now the game shows its age and now that Atari realizes that the best choice was not to continue releasing crappy DS ports and pay2play iPhone games, they're trying hard to make a good game. Though this is all bad, I liked being able to see my coasters from the first person, something not capable in RCT 1 and 2, and there are tons of mods for this game. Other than that, if you are still interested in this game, buy it on steam when it's really cheap on something like a weekly deal or a seasonal sale.    … Expand
  4. GregM.
    Dec 5, 2004
    0
    This is bullsh!t. I wasted $40.00 on this game to only find out that you need a nVidia or ATI 3D game card....Why was that not listed on the system requirements on the INTERNET??? I knew when Atari bought this franchise that would be the end of this game. This version will never have the soul like the first 2 did, because they weren't worried about making the most state of the art This is bullsh!t. I wasted $40.00 on this game to only find out that you need a nVidia or ATI 3D game card....Why was that not listed on the system requirements on the INTERNET??? I knew when Atari bought this franchise that would be the end of this game. This version will never have the soul like the first 2 did, because they weren't worried about making the most state of the art game, which required HARDWARE that 85% of the country DOES NOT HAVE!!… Expand
  5. SamuelA.
    Jan 2, 2005
    2
    Bad GAme , too many bugs, this is not a game not even a beta, its junk....! I HATE TJHE GAME, but still its rather fun AND the graphics BEST EVER!
  6. HansiWalter
    Feb 15, 2007
    1
    The only score i give is for the box...lol...i bought this game from scollastic (its a schooll book order thingy) for $30.00 and it didnt run....i had been waiting for ever for the new release of this game but when i got it the only thing that worked was the box...it is oneof the best box designs EVER!!! But the game sucked!!! >-<
  7. KevinC.
    Nov 8, 2004
    2
    This game is great, if you can get it to work. Ride ratings change on a dime, people leave your rides and park on a dime, among other glitches. Atari admits the game was released too soon, to jump the gun on big releases coming in Nov. There are too many bugs and problems to mention. The game itself is highly addictive and fun, but it quickly turns to shear anger when you encounter all of This game is great, if you can get it to work. Ride ratings change on a dime, people leave your rides and park on a dime, among other glitches. Atari admits the game was released too soon, to jump the gun on big releases coming in Nov. There are too many bugs and problems to mention. The game itself is highly addictive and fun, but it quickly turns to shear anger when you encounter all of the problems. Atari is working on a patch, but until that time the game will sit on my shelf and collect dust.… Expand
  8. EthanU.
    Dec 24, 2004
    2
    The game is highly addictive, but a major issue is all the bugs. The game is fun, but the problems just lead to irritation. When I first bought the game, I was really excited about all the new features, but now as I play more of it, the bugs are really hampering the game play. Just recently, I stopped playing because of an issue with a coaster that meant that I would have to reset a ride The game is highly addictive, but a major issue is all the bugs. The game is fun, but the problems just lead to irritation. When I first bought the game, I was really excited about all the new features, but now as I play more of it, the bugs are really hampering the game play. Just recently, I stopped playing because of an issue with a coaster that meant that I would have to reset a ride every few minutes. I will start playing again once all the bugs are fixed, but till then I'll spend my time on other things. … Expand
  9. MikeL.
    Nov 16, 2004
    2
    Excellent game features but was released FAR too soon. It has hundreds of serious bugs, and is probably useless for more than 50% of the people that bought it at release. The quality of the game isn't even at "beta" yet, never mind gold. Three words, Atari/Frontier might hear soon: "Class action lawsuit" This is unacceptable.
  10. thefishslap
    Dec 1, 2016
    3
    A family of 3 to keep to playing on the rollercoaster tycoon 3 trade to ride on max overdrive/walk is driving my experience to keep this game to the brink! When i ha d a mass of the 2 child on board to try ride on rollercroaster flip my world upside-down in where the mere seconds comes down at the last to minute to control the ride shakes my world. I believe I wanted shine to keep onlineA family of 3 to keep to playing on the rollercoaster tycoon 3 trade to ride on max overdrive/walk is driving my experience to keep this game to the brink! When i ha d a mass of the 2 child on board to try ride on rollercroaster flip my world upside-down in where the mere seconds comes down at the last to minute to control the ride shakes my world. I believe I wanted shine to keep online features of onion try to building a ride for maximum community, to try the best, keep it, and play once more as if the sky just fell on our feet. Thansk, game.… Expand
  11. Broyax
    May 17, 2020
    0
    Oh putaing il a bien vieilli le truc, là... enfin "bien", je veux dire "beaucoup" pas "bien" genre "bien ou bien" comme disent les cassos de la banlieue morose et pas rose ! non, je reformule : il a mal vieilli sa race, le bâtard ! (et avec un peu d'accent marseillais, c'est encore mieux).

    Remarquez, je ne sais pas pourquoi je digresse d'entrée parce qu'il ne s'agit certainement pas    Oh putaing il a bien vieilli le truc, là... enfin "bien", je veux dire "beaucoup" pas "bien" genre "bien ou bien" comme disent les cassos de la banlieue morose et pas rose ! non, je reformule : il a mal vieilli sa race, le bâtard ! (et avec un peu d'accent marseillais, c'est encore mieux).

    Remarquez, je ne sais pas pourquoi je digresse d'entrée parce qu'il ne s'agit certainement pas d'un jeu de cailleras ou assimilés puisqu'on doit gérer un parc d'attractions et des montagnes russes (pourquoi, on appelle ça "russes" au fait, encore une énigme...!). Mais je digresse encore, pardonnez-moi.

    D'ailleurs, je pense qu'on va se vouvoyer, c'est mieux. Donc, je voulais vous dire que Roller machin 3ème du nom a très mal vieilli et qu'il est tout.. verdâtre ! et qu'en plus, par dessus le marché, il trouve le moyen de ramer volontiers ! bah dis donc, mon salaud, tu te fais pas chier pour un vieux machin de 2004 ! eh ho, on a dit qu'on ne se tutoyait pas, bordel !

    Veuillez me pardonner, j'ai bien le droit de meubler un peu, quand même. Car non seulement vilain, Roller machin est victime d'une interface obscure et ratée, peu intuitive et tout le contraire de l'ergonomie la plus élémentaire. Notez qu'il marche, pardon, qu'il rame très bien sur Win7-64, ce qui n'est pas rien pour un vieux machin !

    Donc, nous avons décidé d'un commun accord (avec nous-même, le nous royal, qu'est-ce que vous croyez... oh pardon, on cause surtout angliche de nos jours, sinon ils comprennent pas... donc : what did you expect ?... bah je vais te le dire : Nicole sans botox !)... Bon, donc fin de la parenthèse, nous avons décidé de désinstaller Roller machin 3 à l'unanimité. Roller de mes burnes, levez-vous, prenez votre fourbis de montagnes et votre barda d'attractions et allez voir ailleurs si on y est... du côté de... oui voilà, juste dans la poubelle !    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#38 Best PC Game of 2004
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#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. IGN
    85
    This is an addictive game with a great playful and positive premise, something you don't usually find in games these days. I just wish the developers had been allowed a little more time to iron out the last few wrinkles.
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  2. AceGamez
    90
    Every bit as addictive, creative and as easy to play as its predecessor but with new looks and additions bringing it bang up to date. And if the Coaster Cam alone doesn't convince you that this is a worthy purchase, then quite frankly nothing ever will!
  3. GameSpy
    60
    A surprising number of serious bugs damage what is otherwise a highly addictive game.
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