RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 PC
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Oct 26, 2004
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Metascore
81 out of 100

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User Score
8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 96 Ratings

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  • Summary: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 takes the series to new heights with brand new features including 3-D graphics, giving players complete control of views around the park, and a front seat to the action with a new Coaster Cam feature that allows players to ride the roller coasters. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 also features new gameplay elements that fans have been asking for - including diversity of guests, added group behavior and improved guest AI - and many other new features which build upon the fun and addictive nature of the original game. [Atari]… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Thunderbolt
    100
    This game is all about customization. You get everything you need to create a park right out of the box, but you can design your own scenarios, park guests, fireworks shows, and buildings. Incredibly, none of this is particularly challenging to figure out as long as you put five to ten minutes into tinkering, with the only exception being the fireworks creator.
  2. 3DAvenue
    86
    Whilst it delves into reasonably technical gameplay as far as profit and loss management goes, it still offers very addictive and fun gameplay at the same time, and this should appeal to PC gamers abroad.
  3. IGN
    85
    This is an addictive game with a great playful and positive premise, something you don't usually find in games these days. I just wish the developers had been allowed a little more time to iron out the last few wrinkles.
  4. Game Over Online
    74
    There’s also something terribly wrong with the sound in RollerCoaster Tycoon 3.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 6 out of 38
  1. GabeW.
    10
    Best game of the series so far - Game of the Year!
  2. Blahguy126
    8
    Although the lanscaping is much better and there's lots of CS to find and use, this series didn't make nearly as smooth of a transition from 2.5D to 3D than it could have because they wanted RCT2/1 tracks to work in this game too. It hinders the gameplay, but the graphics, scenerio system, community, and customization have all been improved. Nevertheless, the first two games didn't really need these improvements, so it only gets an 8, whereas RCT2 got a 10 from me.… Expand
  3. KendylKlownfish
    7
    RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 certainly gives the series a boost, but that excitement is shut down by far too many bugs. Pros: A lot of new features, such as sandbox mode; excellent graphics; ride your rides; funny characters; still addictive as ever. Cons: Too many bugs and epically long loading screens.… Expand
  4. SamuelA.
    2
    Bad GAme , too many bugs, this is not a game not even a beta, its junk....! I HATE TJHE GAME, but still its rather fun AND the graphics BEST EVER!

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