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Rollercoaster Tycoon 2




  developer Chris Sawyer
  publisher Infogrames Interactive, later Atari
  designer Chris Sawyer
  released October 15 , 2002 ( NA )
  genre Strategy
  modes Single Player
  ratings ESRB : E (Everyone)
  platforms Windows
  media CD


''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2'' is the sequel to the '' RollerCoaster Tycoon '' game. Initially, ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2'' wasn't entirely popular with fans as the game engine and interface was the same, with no improvement on graphics either. Nevertheless the game proved successful and attracted more people to the series, revitalizing the older fan base. The game even sold more copies than any other PC Game for the year it was released.

One feature that proved to be quite popular was the addition of the ability to import and use user-created scenery items. Players could now create anything their imaginations could come up with. Another popular feature was a scenario editor. Players could select a goal with no time restraints, creating a primitive Sandbox mode. The game is also licensed by Six Flags to include scenarios based on five of their real parks. Furthermore, many popular rides in Six Flags theme parks can be used in ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2''. The game also contained a variety of new themes and music for attractions.

As with the previous game, players can upload their saved track designs and put them on the official ride exchange as well as unofficial ones. Later, in '' RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 '' these track designs could be imported so that they would come out 3D .

''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2'', as of 2005, has been the most successful RollerCoaster Tycoon series game. This game would be the last game of its series with strict viewpoints. In the next game, ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3'', the whole interface was redesigned and it is in 3D.


EXPANSIONS

Two expansion packs were released for ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2''. The first was ''Wacky Worlds'' and second was ''Time Twister''.

''Wacky Worlds'' is a world-themed expansion. All seven continents of the world are featured; each has a unique park entrance, large scenery group, and several attractions themed to it. ''Time Twister'' is based on time. It is somewhat similar to Wacky Worlds in that the new scenarios are presented as additions to the existing ''RCT2'' ones, and that there are several major new themes, each with plenty of rides, scenery and a park entrance. Both of these expansion packs are now available in a ''Triple Thrill Pack'' with ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2''.

An unofficial expansion set for ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2'', called the UCES (User Created Expansion Set), featuring custom scenery, rides, and scenarios made by fans, was released in 2003 as a free download.


  Image:Rct2 Magicmountainjpg "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/encyclopedia/entry/Six_Flags_Magic_Mountain" class="copylinks">Six Flags Magic Mountain scenario