RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack

Having played the original RCT back before the expansions, I performed quite a bit of research before settling on this version. There are caveats to number 2 spelled out in a few of the other reviews, but the additional rides and themes ended up winning me over in the end. There is also a pseudo-sandbox mode available via manual manipulation in the scenario editor (as opposed to something like an automatic random map generator in a strategy game, which would have vaulted this sequel beyond its predessor in a heartbeat - what were they thinking??). It takes some extra effort to squeeze every drop of value from this game, and therein lies the crux: to go with 1 or 2. For $4 less (standard GOG price right now) the first game with its expansions is an instant pleaser, but the second game with its expansions allows me to custom-craft a huge blank park canvas with no monetary restrictions. I still recommend you do your own research, however, such as looking up old reviews on both games and each expansion. If you played RCT1 to death and ended up skipping RCT2 when it was new, you might find it more enjoyable to continue skipping it today and save yourself $4. But if you are like me and want to expand your experience with this awesome franchise, get thee to the scenario editor! (As a side note, I found it better to run the game executable as an administrator on Win7, just like every other game I play. Remember, most Good Ol' Games were written for versions of Windows that had no concept of non-administrators!)

I loive this game.. Is it not possible to make it avaliable to play on newer pcS?

Hellishly annoying because the rest of the game is stable and works well. But when I try and load the game or save it, it's a 50:50 coin toss as to if it will crash. Doubly annoying as this is usually the time you don't want it to crash - so the very act of saving the game jeopardises losing all game progress. I hate to leave a crappy review on one of my all time favourite games but there's no getting round it - it plays like absolute s**t on Windows 11 because of this problem. It's unplayable on this OS. I've tried running it as administrator and it makes zero difference.

This game was great. Lots of graphical improvements (mostly animation-wise), and lots of new content. Some things removed. Still, lots of fun. But honestly, it isn't worth $10. I'd say $5 at most.

Don't waste your money if you run Windows 10. It doesn't work, despite trying every option I could find on the internet. Wish I could get a refund.