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Thrillville: Off the Rails

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Game Info

Publisher: LucasArts

Developer: Frontier Developments

Genre(s): Simulation, Tycoon

Players: Multi

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: October 9, 2007

Summary

Off the Rails lives up to its name with 20 death-defying rides so outrageous, they inspire the same word from every park visitor who sees them: "WHOA!" Players build these incredible "WHOA Coasters" to leap from one track to another, launch through the air like cannonballs, blast through a burning rings of fire and more. A new lighthearted story ties together more than 100 missions, complete with 34 playable multiplayer theme-park games and social interaction with park guests that's better than ever. The in-depth conversations both advance the plot and suggest better ways to manage the park. But is every guest to be trusted? [LucasArts]

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What The Critics Said

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NGamer UK

Longevity is questionable and some will find it too bitty, but there are few titles on Wii so full of childish glee. If this is Frontier off the rails, we can't wait to see them on track. [Christmas 2007, p.54]

IGN

If the game's structure sounds like it would appeal to you, consider giving it a try because (for the most part) the pros outweigh the cons.

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GameSpot

Thrillville: Off the Rails makes every part of building and running a theme park great fun.

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Jolt Online Gaming UK

Thrillville: Off the Rails is aimed squarely at mid-teens and under, which is no bad thing. The management side can be toyed around with, but it otherwise practically runs itself while you’re off planting rides, indulging in mini-games and trying to turn teenaged guests into your love slaves.

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Official Nintendo Magazine UK

It might be too complicated for a younger audience to enjoy on their own. [Christmas 2007, p.86]

VideoGamer

You shouldn't buy Thrillville Off the Rails for the mini-games - there are much better social video games out there. But as a theme park creator it's not bad, and has literally hundreds of options to tweak and manage.

NZGamer

It takes the theme park building and injects it with mini-games that enable a more hands on approach to building and maintaining your park, rather than just moving the mouse and clicking a bit of dirt.

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PALGN

If you’ve played the original, Thrillville: Off the Rails is very similar and only features a few basic improvements. That said, it’s definitely the superior version.

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GameSpy

If you can put up with some repetition and the simplicity of the management system, you'll enjoy yourself. Most of the mini-games are quite a bit of fun, too, and they make for some good multiplayer sessions.

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Eurogamer

It's not complex, it's not challenging, but it's not trying to be. It's an enjoyable family game which also has appeal for retro gaming fans and drunk people. If that sounds like you, put Off the Rails on your list.

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Game Informer

Like last year’s Thrillville, Off the Rails, requires some research on the part of the player to discover which things are fun (designing faulty rides) and which are a waste of time (talking to guests). Unfortunately, even the content that survives the cull isn’t enough to make the whole experience more than a diversion.

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Games Radar (in-house)

It's perfect for children, for whom things don't have to "be integrated" or "logical". A series of semi-amusing, unconnected activities: sounds a lot like a sandbox, which, once you graduate middle school, loses its charm unless you can bring your gat.

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NintendoWorldReport

Unfortunately, if you're outside the targeted demographic, the game will most likely make you feel old, or at least bored, or probably both.

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The Wiire

A very average game with limited appeal.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 7.0 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

[Anonymous] gave it a7:
The game is pretty hard, yet very fun becauce you can make rollercoasters, you can design your own characters, and play mini-games. (by my daugher, 8 years)

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