Planet Coaster: Console Edition

 Xbox One
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Generación Xbox
    Nov 27, 2020
    92
    Planet Coaster Console Edition is a must-have title for all fans of management titles. Without a doubt, is the Best game of this type that we can find currently available.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Dec 10, 2020
    90
    I've always enjoyed games that enable you to build things from the ground up, and Planet Coaster is no exception. Frontier's commitment to detail is not lost. You could spend days designing, constructing, and expanding the theme park of your dreams. At a time when visiting actual theme parks isn't the most appealing, this simulation scratches the itch.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Nov 10, 2020
    90
    Joy, wonder and engrossing park management come together to spectacular effect in Planet Coaster: Console Edition. Frontier are masters of the park building art, and as we enter a new console generation that's never been clearer.
  5. SomosXbox
    Nov 30, 2020
    83
    Planet Coaster Console Edition is a great adaptation to consoles in terms of control and performance. On the other hand, it is a very challenging management game, and although it has modes for all types of players, maybe newcomers will enjoy better another Frontier game like Jurassic World Evolution.
  6. TheGamer
    Nov 14, 2020
    80
    Saving and uploading is easy and the system is simple to navigate. For a game so complex great care really has gone into making every aspect of it as easy as possible. Planet Coaster Console Edition will bring you as close to running a real theme park as you'll ever get without leaving the comfort of your sofa.
  7. Screen Rant
    Nov 10, 2020
    80
    Planet Coaster on consoles is a game defined by its PC counterpart. It's slightly reduced in content but almost equal in complexity, for better or worse. We live in an age beyond console-specific PC ports like Civilization Revolution and Battlefield: Bad Company, but it still would have been great to see some console optimization for those looking for a plug-and-play experience in the living room. However, if players really want to dig into a huge sandbox of theme park creation, Planet Coaster is a deep and joyous rabbit hole that's worth an Annual Pass.
  8. Shacknews
    Nov 10, 2020
    80
    Frontier Developments’ Planet Coaster: Console Edition brings a celebrated PC title to both modern and next-gen consoles. New content makes the game feel a refreshed experience, rather than just an old game ported to run on new hardware. I ran into some tech hiccups while playing on console, but it didn’t rain on my parade hard enough to make me wanna close down the park.

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best Xbox One Game of 2020
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#58 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    Planet Coaster is a simulation game developed and published by Frontier Developments. In career mode you try to save a half-built park. CareerPlanet Coaster is a simulation game developed and published by Frontier Developments. In career mode you try to save a half-built park. Career mode might not be the best choice for some players because some players may feel like playing in another players world. But most importantly is that it feels fun to saving a park in trouble. In sandbox mode you can do basically anything you want. Funds are unlimited, terrain deformation is on, and you don't need to research to unlock the good ones and almost everything can be customized. Designing a park in sandbox mode with unlimited resource is the best thing about Planet Coaster.Watching your guests enjoy the park gives you a euphoric feeling. Variety of themes and being able to mix them up also makes for a good time. Finding new strategies to keep your guests happy is challenging just as I imagine it would be in a real life scenario. One of the best things about Planet Coaster is the game is deep in mechanics, but overall easy to learn and doesn't over complicate your experience. Visually solid and the career scenarios I also found to be quite fun and enjoyable with the freedom to do just about anything you want. If you enjoy business management simulations you should try Planet Coaster. This is one definitely not to miss out on a great title to enjoy on your new Series X console or your exiting Xbox One.… Full Review »
  2. Boaby
    Nov 16, 2020
    8
    Literally playable, just buy it because its works on console and they know it. That why there's no ratings on the microsoft store.
  3. BradMorgan
    Oct 28, 2021
    8
    Planet Coaster is one of the better games of its genre. The game has a nice and suitable art style, there are plenty of options to set up yourPlanet Coaster is one of the better games of its genre. The game has a nice and suitable art style, there are plenty of options to set up your park as desired and a simple and a clear user interface design makes it possible to build fast.

    Still, you occasionally run into the limits of the game. For example, there are not many themes available and sometimes the game only provides a couple of options for elements the park can’t miss. Think about the staff buildings or decorations to really make your park your own. The choice in attractions, on the other hand, is very well done. There is enough choice to make lots of different types of coasters.

    Finally, the game offers fun modes. The free mode, career mode or seperate challenges makes it a game for many types of players.    … Full Review »
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