Thrillville

 PSP
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. TotalPlayStation
    85
    It also represents one of the first games I've played in a long time that's truly something for both kid and adult, and I'll be giving a copy to my nephew this Christmas in the hopes that it'll help bridge the gap between the business side of his father's day-to-day operations and the passion that my nephew has for games.
  2. Worth Playing
    81
    Thrillville is a worthwhile game if taken at face value, and it's the closest you could get to having an actual amusement park held in your PSP.
  3. GameZone
    79
    The amount of options in the simulation piece is amazing for a portable game. The lack of originality in the mini games is sort of disappointing.
  5. GameSpot
    77
    Thanks to its rock-solid execution, Thrillville delivers an enjoyable batch of minigames in a lighthearted theme park environment.
  6. IGN
    75
    Greatness is within Thrillville's grasp, but it doesn't push it all the way through.
  7. GameSpy
    70
    One big advantage that the PSP version has over its console big brothers is that it allows you to use Ad Hoc to trade your custom coasters and racecar tracks.
  8. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    As with any game that crams a ton of different types of games, the selection is pretty uneven--the racing games, for example, well and truly suck--but there are enough standouts to keep you coming back to the minigames once you've beaten the main game. [Jan. 2007, p.78]
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  9. PSM Magazine
    70
    Despite being nearly identical games, Thrillville on the PSP is coming out a little ahead of its PS2 brother. [Jan. 2007, p.85]
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  10. Pure Magazine UK
    70
    A decent theme park sim with some great interactivity, but lacks the depth needed to be great. [Feb 2007, p.76]
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  11. AceGamez
    70
    It feels very much like a collection of lots of mini-games pretending to be an immersing simulation.
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  12. GamesRadar+
    60
    Offers a metric ton of activities for you to engage in. The sheer variety is unheard of for this genre (on a console anyway), and it all works. That said, little of it is outstanding, and while all the pieces are in place, there isn't a single aspect of this game that will blow you away.
  13. Times Online
    60
    There is plenty to do in the management of the park and great rewards for success. However, all this is undermined because it is much more fun to play one of the driving, mini-golf, shooting or football games than do all the menial things.
  14. Pocket Gamer UK
    60
    Despite biting off far more than it can chew, Thrillville provides an enjoyable – if somewhat limited – ride.

Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best PSP Game of 2006
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#48 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
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#32 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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User Score
3.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 42
  3. Negative: 28 out of 42
  1. ZeRo_Bahamut
    Sep 5, 2013
    7
    Thrillville tries to simulate a theme park builder and succeeds at that, yet it fails to hit the high note that RollerCoaster Tycoon hasThrillville tries to simulate a theme park builder and succeeds at that, yet it fails to hit the high note that RollerCoaster Tycoon has set...

    Story:
    The story is fairly simple, you'll need to help Mortimer (a crazy inventor) best a company called Globo-Joy by creating the best theme park there is.

    Gameplay:
    You start off by creating and customizing your own avatar, which you'll explore/ride/build your park with. After that you'll start at your first park, each park has 3 "zones" which are all themed towards something (e.g. Incavilla, Frontierville, Horrorville, etc...).
    The game has a power meter which goes down as you place more attractions, this is essentially to not overbuild and overload the PSP system, I have not played the PS2 version yet, so I'm not sure if it is present there aswell, still it fills up quickly if you build a roller coaster, and you can have 2 in each zone, effectively blocking you from filling the zone with too much rides.

    You have a lot of freedom over what you're building, which color you want it to be and where the entrance/exit needs to be, you'll also be able to build pre-designed roller coasters, or create your own from scratch, the nice thing about this game is that you can ride/view/play ANY attraction that you build, you're also able to socialise with other guests in the park, this could've been worked out better tho.

    Controls:
    The controls are hit and miss, some minigames have you pulling your hair out, while others go butter smooth, the in-game controls are quite simple, perfect for a console/handheld.

    Graphics:
    The graphics are a downgraded version of the PS2 game, also I felt that everything looked kinda blurry, the coasters and rides do feel like they're unique tho, with every ride looking diffrent (even if it's essentially the same ride placed in a diffrent "zone").

    Music:
    The music wasn't that good for me personally, it's set up to emulate a radio station with a host and Mortimer talking from time to time, yet it loops around 3 4 minutes, making you hear the same thing over and over again, this is probably made because you switch zones a lot and every zone has a diffrent radio station, still if you hang about too long in one zone, you'll notice the radio is on repeat.

    Positives:
    + Fun on the go, a lot of theme park fun.
    + Varied and unique rides which you can all ride and customize yourself!
    + Varied themed zones in which you can place your rides in.
    + Total control of your park, staff, finances, etc...

    Negatives:
    - No replayablity whatsoever
    - The minigames get stale quickly
    - Blurry filter
    - The power meter which will stop you from building the park of your dreams

    Conclusion:
    Thrillville on PSP is a theme park builder on the go with some minor flaws, still if you enjoy RollerCoaster Tycoon or Theme Park World, there will be something here for you.    … Full Review »
  2. emrektlc
    Aug 28, 2012
    8
    This game has many mini games. You can build and play different types of games. And there is one more think i want to say about this game;This game has many mini games. You can build and play different types of games. And there is one more think i want to say about this game; building roller coaster is very good. You can build your roller coaster with own design and imagination.… Full Review »
  3. BlueNuke
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    I am a huge fan of thrillville: Off the rails and and after playing the original i can say OTR is better, But this game is also great, it hasI am a huge fan of thrillville: Off the rails and and after playing the original i can say OTR is better, But this game is also great, it has a good plot/story which other tycoon games don't have, you can create cool rollercoasters, and very fun minigames. it may not be as in depth as other theme park tycoon games but its not trying to be. its a fun and simple theme park game… Full Review »
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