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''RollerCoaster Tycoon'' or '''''RCT''''' is a series of Computer Game s which simulate Amusement Park management. Each game in the series challenges players with open-ended amusement park management and development, and also allows players to construct and customise their own unique Rollercoaster s. The first game of the series was Developed by Designer and Programmer Chris Sawyer , artist Simon Foster and composer Allister Brimble . It was Published by Hasbro Interactive (which was sold to Infogrames , and is now known as Atari ). The game was a Sleeper Hit . It spawned two sequels and several expansion packs. GAMES IN THE SERIES Several games and expansion packs were released, as detailed below.
GAME DESCRIPTION The player is given control over an Amusement Park and is tasked with reaching particular goals, such as improving the park's value, popularity, or 'satisfaction rating'. Some scenarios in the game provide an empty plot of land and allow the player to build a park from scratch, while others provide a ready-built park which usually suffers from deterioration, bad planning, or underdevelopment. The player must wisely invest the limited amount of money provided. Most scenarios require that the goals be achieved for a specific in-game date, otherwise the scenario is not 'complete'. Completion of scenarios is a prerequisite for unlocking further scenarios. The game provides extensive customization for all rides, particularly rollercoasters, which can take any path the player wishes (subject to game logic). Other 'track'-based rides such as log-flumes can be similarly customized. The player is also responsible for building park infrastructure and beautification, such as paths, Landscaping and facilities such as Lamp s, Toilet s, rubbish bins, benches, food stalls and Fountain s. The guests, which are integral to the gameplay, are treated as separate entities which can each have particular characteristics and be tracked by the player around the park. Their characteristics include ride preferences and Nausea tolerance. Some scenarios are biased towards a specific guest demographic and require the player to take this into account in designing the park. Players may invest in 'research' which results in new rides, improvements, or booths being available for construction. Sequels have since improved on the limitations of the first game in the series, which include:
Additionally, sequels have continually upgraded the number of rides and amount of customization available to the player. CHEATS While there are many cheats available on the PC version of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (such as giving an unlimited lift hill speed to a coaster), the PC versions of RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 contain no cheats without hacking programs or "trainers," which are programs that alter the game's memory while running, for example, to give yourself extra money. However, as an Easter Egg , you can give guests certain names which, for example, makes them drive faster on Go Cart rides or appear to take pictures or paint, but these do not help at all with gameplay, or winning levels. You can do this by renaming a guest to a certain name. The RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 cheats are also entered this way. ISSUES WITH MODERN OPERATING SYSTEMS Some users of Windows 2000 and Windows XP may find trouble when running the first game. These and other issues are fixed by the official patches. Users of Windows 98 may not need to update their game, but it is recommended. The second game should work fine on computers running Windows 98 or higher, but should also download its official patch if they encounter problems starting the game; otherwise, the patch is not needed. The third game, with its increased reliance on DirectX 3D rendering, puts additional strain upon graphics cards and their drivers. Although the distribution CD-ROM comes with updated ATI Technologies drivers, it is possible that users may need to visit their graphics card manufacturer's web site to get the latest drivers and thus ensure maximum system stability. EXTERNAL LINKS
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