RollerCoaster Tycoon overview
Type:Strategy
ESRB Rating:Everyone
Release Date: 03/31/1999
Developer: Chris Sawyer Productions
Publisher:MicroProse
RollerCoaster Tycoon is a dream come true for individuals who enjoy theme parks or the idea of building one.
I realized that the system requirements on the Steam site says it will be necessary to have DirectX 11 to run game. Would there be no possibility to have support for both DX10 and for the 11? Includes RollerCoaster Tycoon and its two expansions: Corkscrew Follies and Loopy Landscapes 4 out of 5 scientists agree: this is one of the most enjoyable and addicting games in existence! Design and construct your own roller coaster rides or choose from fantastic pre-built designs, all with accurately simulated motion physics.
In RollerCoaster Tycoon, the player needs to build, maintain, and keep their parks profitable to succeed in the game. While it may sound easy, you are faced with such difficulties as managing lines, keeping the park clean, keeping visitors entertained by adding new rides, and much more.
Users of all ages will enjoy this game, as they will find themselves building larger parks, their own rides and tweaking each of the rides in their own unique way.
Two expansion packs were released for this game:
- Corkscrew Follies (released in 1999)
- Loopy Landscapes (released in 2000)
Two special editions of the game were also released:
- RollerCoaster Tycoon Gold (released in 2002)
- Contained original game, plus both expansion packs
- RollerCoaster Tycoon Deluxe (released in 2003)
- Contained original game, plus both expansion packs
- Included additional designs for the customizable rides
System Requirements:Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux
Windows System Requirements | |
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Operating System: | Windows 95, Windows 98 |
Processor: | Intel Pentium 90 MHz |
Memory: | 16 MB RAM |
Graphics Card: | SVGA graphics, 1 MB Video RAM |
DirectX: | DirectX 5.0 |
Sound Card: | Recommended 100% Sound Blaster compatible sound card |
Hard Drive Space: | 50 MB |
CD/DVD Drive: | 4X CD-ROM |
Controls: | Keyboard & Mouse |
Multiplayer: | n/a |
This game is not available for Apple. Consider using Windows under Bootcamp.
NoteThis game is not available for Linux. Consider using Wine to run Windows programs and games.
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Cheats
Rename your park to one of the below names to activate the appropriate cheat:
- Chris Sawyer
- Takes Pictures of Rides
- Simon Foster
- Pains Pictures of Rides
- Melanie Warn
- Increases Guests' Happiness
- Katie Brayshaw
- Waving Guests
Game Hints & Tips
- When building thrilling rides, such as large roller coasters, place small rides to help build the confidence of your park visitors.
- Manage your staff crews to zones (patrol areas). If your staff is not managed ,you will find several staff members in one area and not in areas where they may be needed.
- Place park benches at the exit of large or dizzy rides, which allows visitors in the park to rest if they are sick.
- When creating a cleaning staff member, it is recommended that you order that staff member NOT to mow. If ordered to mow, you will find your cleaning staff mowing more than they are cleaning.
- Always place an 'Info and Souvenir' store towards the entrance of your park. You will notice that, as most visitors enter the park, they will purchase maps and umbrellas from this store, adding quick additional revenue.
- It is a good idea to always have bathrooms, even if your park does not have any food or drink stands. Opening a bathroom in your park allows your visitors to relieve themselves, as well as use the bathroom after an intense ride.
- When needing to increase your park's happiness to achieve an objective, use the Pincers and pick up visitors that are unhappy and place them in the water. Doing this will drown the visitor, but also increases your happiness objective.
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RollerCoaster Tycoon is the game that started it all — the game that built the foundation for the huge RCT community. It's the game that started this fansite. People have spent hours on end enjoying this game, and it started an entire dynasty of tycoon games. RollerCoaster Tycoon opened up many possibilities in the time since it began. We thank you, Chris Sawyer, for creating the game of our dreams, one that has created a community like no other.
Step right up and find out why millions of people worldwide are so addicted to the thrills, fun, and creative freedom found in RollerCoaster Tycoon. Experience the excitement of and running incredible parks complete with the most outrageous thrill rides imaginable. Watch as thousands of guests flood your park and rides, fulfilling the true destiny you covet - becoming a roller coaster tycoon! As proven time and time again, once you start playing, you won't want to stop!
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Features Top
Easy!
Begin building awesome rides right away! It doesn't take long to create a thriving theme park that your peeps will enjoy!
Fun!
Choose from a wide variety of rides, shops, and theme options, to make your theme park thrive!
Addictive!
Expand and improve your parks to make your profits soar! Build amazing coasters or flat rides.
System Requirements Top
Operating System:
Windows® 95/98/2000/XP
Processor:
Pentium® 90 MHz or higher (Pentium® 200 MHz recommended)
Memory:
16 MB RAM (32 MB RAM recommended)
Hard Disk Space:
200 MB Free
CD-Rom Drive:
4X Speed or faster
Video:
Free Rollercoaster Tycoon 1 Download
1 MB Windows®-compatible video card *
Sound:
Windows®-compatible sound card *
DriectX®:
DirectX® version 5.0 (included) or higher
* Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX® version 5.0 or higher