• Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Oct 15, 2002
User Score
8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 54
  2. Negative: 5 out of 54

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  1. EganA.
    Oct 12, 2009
    10
    I remember playing the first RCT when i was very young. It was one of my favorite games to play. RCT 2 took one of the best games of all time, and made it even better! It added new rides, better animations, etc. With the exception of RCT 3, i loved all of the Roller Coaster Tycoon games.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. AlejandroP.
    Oct 27, 2002
    5
    After playing the original "rollercoastertycoon" I really enjoyed it, and the other 2 expansion packs did nothing but get better. But rollercoaster tycoon 2 does not impress me that much. It is so much slower! Overall I give it a 5.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. BobG.
    Jan 5, 2003
    5
    The game's pretty cool but there not nearly enough cheats for it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. WilliamT.
    Oct 20, 2002
    7
    I think the roller coasters go faster in this game so i think it's sometimes better. sometimes the people go to the stores and sometimes i cry. who knows why you are here. i can only tell you when i am away.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. DanM.
    Mar 8, 2003
    9
    Very good game, with great scenery add ons, but was looking for a little more.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. Rebecca
    Aug 12, 2004
    10
    People are saying this is nothing different to the first one. Well, it is. It has some of the same rides, plus a lot more, you don't have to progress through the various difficulty levels-you can play them straight off and the best thing: you get a sandbox mode. Create your own park and play to your goals. Try creating a park with 'no money'-meaning that whatever you build, money is not used! It gives you hours of enjoyment just playing with the sandbox mode. Unfourtunately, it doesn't even mention this on the game box, meaning most people don't even know about it! Also included is the rollercoaster designer (in tools, the fourth option on the main menu, near to where the sandbox option is) where you can build and test rollercoasters without the hassle of your park getting in the way-you can even post your coasters on the RCT2 site! Fantastic. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. BorremansR.
    Mar 6, 2005
    10
    It was great.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. IsabellaP.
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    I think rollercoaster tycoon2 is fun because you get to build your own rides and parks to earn cash from people that is coming to have fun
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. LyenL.
    Jun 6, 2006
    9
    The six flags scenarios were great but the others were too basic.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. SimonJ.
    Nov 1, 2002
    8
    The graphics are slightly better and it is good that you can create your own senario, but i have found the game a bit disappointing. I did not know that you can ride the rides.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. KendallT.
    Dec 10, 2002
    10
    The all new rides and attrations are way cool. The scenario and coaster designers add to the amount of fun you can have with this game. There is so much to do that you cant help but play for hours. If i could change anything It would probably be the guests. I would make them more interactive with the player. And may being able to ride your rides would be nice!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. JoshW.
    Oct 23, 2002
    10
    This game is the best you should try it if you like to build theme parks. Also its pretty cool because its better than the first and you get to ride the rides after your done building them.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. AdamW.
    Oct 24, 2002
    5
    Unfortunatley, this game falls in the middle with everything. Graphics, Gameplay and overall presentation let it down. Its a shame that Infogrammes has released this title. All it has done is tarnished the previously perfect "Rollercoaster Tycoon" franchise. Shame.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. RickeS.
    Oct 26, 2002
    10
    This game is so fun! Buy it!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. Eric
    Dec 8, 2002
    10
    I found this game good and bad. The Six Flags aspect was what I was most stoked about. But the other scenarios were disappointing...too simple and not enough to them. The designer and scenario editor are cool. Although it takes a ridiculous amount of time making the scenario halfway decent. But im a loyal RCT fan and i back this game up all the way.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. JackM.O.
    Oct 8, 2002
    10
    This game is really fun and you get to ride the rollercoasters after ur done..jsut like being at the park.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. BrianE.
    Jan 11, 2003
    10
    I love this game.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. Tyler
    Jan 10, 2003
    8
    Its a excellent game I think Chris Sawyer lied to the fans about RCT2.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. Carl
    Mar 8, 2003
    8
    I played the first game to death, and yes, this time round is very similar in many aspects, but there are also many new features, which mean that you can do the things that weren't possible first time round.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. AndyE
    Sep 30, 2008
    10
    When I first got this game I was ecstatic. My love for it still hasn't died nearly six years later, and even though it may seem nothing new, the sheer customizing ability has been exploited very much by third parties, allowing for titanic parks and down-to-the-bone recreations of some parks. Almost everybody I introduce the game to has loved it and gotten it for themselves, so I would recommend this game pretty much to anybody. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  21. NicolaJ
    Nov 22, 2002
    10
    What a fab game. Even better then the first version. Well worth playing. Great value for money. Hours and hours of great fun.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. SeanC.
    Oct 15, 2002
    6
    Infogrames should have called this "RollerCoaster Tycoon Gold". There are not sufficient enhancements to the original game to warrant the '2'. For those who never played the original, this is a great game to try. For those who have, wait until Chris Sawyer and company develop a sequel worthy of your money.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  23. Firestarter
    Dec 23, 2002
    7
    Not much has changed since the last game, but its still fun.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. Kyle
    Feb 26, 2003
    8
    Good, but not great.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. NickR.
    Aug 25, 2004
    10
    Rct 2 is so brilliant. I have had it 4 days and have been playing it for for more than 48 hours. The rides are great and i love the fact that you can use real parks. The only dislike i have about this game is i can't keep out of the red. But thanks to the RCT2 Website owner i can now spend loads of money without using cheats or loans. all i needed to do was put my ride's price up to the excitement rating which is easy and so i now have no complaints about the game. If anyone want's to buy who sosen't have it I tell them to buy it. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  26. IlluSionS667Dinky
    Nov 13, 2002
    3
    Outdated.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  27. MasterMan
    Nov 16, 2002
    10
    I Love It!!!!! GET IT!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  28. Debate
    Nov 25, 2002
    0
    The original Rollercoaster Tycoon was a huge 10/10, unfortunately, this is exactly the same game. The rides are exactly the same, the graphics are exactly the same, the interface is exactly the same... additions are limited to a couple of new rollercoaster types and a cash machine. It is hard to imagine that this could even justify a patch, let alone a whole new game. Take my advice and stay away. If you're really into a three year old game go out and buy the original. You won?t be able to notice the difference and you?ll save a packet. Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  29. Debate
    Nov 25, 2002
    0
    The original Rollercoaster Tycoon was a huge 10/10, unfortunately, this is exactly the same game. The rides are exactly the same, the graphics are exactly the same, the interface is exactly the same... additions are limited to a couple of new rollercoaster types and a cash machine. It is hard to imagine that this could even justify a patch, let alone a whole new game. Take my advice and stay away. If you're really into a three year old game go out and buy the original. You won?t be able to notice the difference and you?ll save a packet. Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  30. BavP.
    Nov 27, 2002
    10
    This game kicks bum great fun much better than the first you can build wicked rides and shops like giga coaster and multi diemension coaster you can make rides just like in real parks and make up cool one of your own its the best theme park game in the world so go and get it now what you waiting for . if you think its expensive get a copied version or download it off Kazza or imesh. get it now.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  31. MC
    Dec 31, 2002
    5
    I was truly disappointed by this game, after waiting so long for its release. It seems to be a carbon copy of the first, making it seem more like the add-ons Loopy Landscapes and Corkscrew Follies. My biggest complaint is the lack of feedback from park guests. In the first version, you could easily detect why guests were dissatisfied, for example, not enough restrooms, too much walking, etc. In this version, when guests are unhappy, their only thought is "I want to go home" making it virtually impossible to figure out what changes you must make to increase their satisfaction with your park. This is especially difficult on scenarios with a goal of 700 park rating or higher. When they are dissatisfied, they leave in droves. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  32. WilliamWright
    Dec 19, 2003
    10
    This game deserves a 10. If you don't rate it nine or ten you simply have a problem. In this game you get to build parks with whatever you want. If your in the mood you can drown, trap underground, or blow people up in a roller coaster accident. What's not cool about that?So buy it! (I'm watching you all)
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  33. WilliamW.
    Dec 19, 2003
    10
    This game deserves a 10. If you don't rate it nine or ten you simply have a problem. In this game you get to build parks with whatever you want. If your in the mood you can drown, trap underground, or blow people up in a roller coaster accident. What's not cool about that?So buy it! (I'm watching you all)
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  34. BigAl
    Dec 12, 2004
    10
    I love this game so much! grafics r great. highly recommend this game.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  35. Nov 26, 2010
    1
    PLEAS E DO NOT BUY IT, graphicas are sad... The rest is worst. Definetly if you see it in a store do not pickit up not even to read the box... Not RECOMENDED to say the least
  36. May 7, 2011
    9
    RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 is less "brand new", and more of an improvement. Pros: Addictive; less bugs, more amusement rides, shops, and sceneries; real park scenarios. Cons: Doesn't add any new innovation to the series; no sandbox mode.
Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. If this were a movie, it would be the same plot with perhaps an extra character or an added fifteen minutes thrown in.
  2. 60
    The scenario editor and coaster designer are nice, but don't expect an experience that looks or feels at all different from the first game because you won't find it here.
  3. Long story short, if you own the first RCT and its two expansions, then you already own about 80 percent of RCT 2. [Holiday 2002, p.97]