RollerCoaster Tycoon

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2003
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. TotalGames.net
    80
    This is a very deep simulation and it’s this kind of detail that makes it so addictive, showing up other wannabes like "Jurassic Park: Project Genesis."
  2. Deeko
    80
    With over 90 levels of park building fun, tons of rides (building rollercoasters is fun), and thousands of little things to do, Rollercoaster Tycoon is a must have title for any sim lover... or any game lover!!
  3. GameSpot
    70
    Armchair tycoons who haven't already played RollerCoaster Tycoon to death on their PCs should find a lot to like here.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    70
    The Xbox version is as close to the original as possible but the sloppy execution of accessing the interface is hampered by the limited control system.
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  6. Official Xbox Magazine
    65
    Only PC-less coaster fanatics should even think about purchasing. This is still fun, but anti-enhanced. [July 2003, p.84]
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  7. Xbox Nation Magazine
    60
    A mediocre-looking strategy game with amazing depth and gameplay value - a decent enough ride to be sure, and maybe even worth the $30 price of admission. [Aug 2003, p.89]
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  8. IGN
    60
    I can't recommend this version of this game. Infogrames has offered gamers absolutely no reason to choose the console iteration over the PC original.
  9. Game Informer
    20
    One of the most pathetic jobs of porting a PC game to the console I have ever seen in this horrid little life of mine. [June 2003, p.114]
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Awards & Rankings

96
#96 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
66
#66 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. anthonyd
    Nov 28, 2009
    6
    this game is fun and addicting but the graphics are adequate. the rollercoasters lack options and the guests are identified by numbers.
  2. BlueFalcon
    Aug 16, 2005
    9
    If this came out on the xbox originally, I believe the metacritic score would be in the 85-90 range. It's an exact port of the pc If this came out on the xbox originally, I believe the metacritic score would be in the 85-90 range. It's an exact port of the pc original but with console (no mouse) controls - it works well. I haven't been this addicted to an xbox game in a really long time.… Full Review »
  3. TarryD.
    Jan 9, 2004
    10
    Love it!
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