Roller Coaster Tycoon expansion hits store shelves
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The second expansion pack for Chris Sawyer's Roller Coaster Tycoon, called Loopy Landscapes, has shipped to retailers. The game has held a position in PC Data's charts almost since its initial release in March of 1999. The first expansion pack, Corkscrew Follies, has enjoyed similar success.
The new package includes thirty new scenarios, including simulations of real-life parks like Alton Towers and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. New rides include a Huss Enterprise, Vekoma-style suspended looping coasters, a flume-coaster hybrid, an S&S-style "Thrust Air" coaster, four-across inverted coasters, and more. The most expansive additions come in the form of new theme options.
While the expansion does not include a "sandbox" mode, where players may freely build until they drop, several scenarios facilitate nearly the same thing.
Other RCT stories this year:
Sawyer Loopy for Gamecenter
Website features 38 screenshots of Loopy Landscapes
Official Loopy Landscapes screen shots released
Danimation posts screenshots of Roller Coaster Tycoon add-on
Roller Coaster Tycoon creator talks about the future
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Go full force, Millennium Force!
Personally, I don't think it's worth the $30 (retail) price. The "sandbox" mode would have been an incredible addition, but it wasn't included. I guess we'll have to wait for the next expansion pack, or possibly RCT II, for that feature.
The Enterprise, as far as I know, is the only new thrill ride. That's upsetting, as thrill rides really add to the park experience.
I like to create themed areas to my parks, so in my opinion, the best addition in Loopy Landscapes is the theming. Winter, Oriental, Creepy, and Abstract theming, among others, are available now.
If you get a kick out of the scenarios, I recommend Loopy Landscapes. If not, wait for a trainer to come out and get the game then, or buy it now, check it out, and *then* wait for the trainer... that's how I'm doin' it.
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How dare you vanquish the Steel Phantom without his consent? Fear the Phantom's Revenge.
The SLC/Invertigo track and trains are cool, and it makes a great alternative to the standard boomerang. The liquid coaster is very cool, as it the Thrust Air. Inverted coasters finally look as they were intended (four seats across).
The theme objects are astounding. They've changed the look and feel of the game completely.
As I said, there isn't a true sandbox mode, but some of the scenarios get you very close. I'll send in my rebate and be pleased with the net $20 purchase.
By the way, if you ordered the game online, keep in mind that the real release date is actually Tuesday, so don't freak out if it's not in your mailbox.
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How dare you vanquish the Steel Phantom without his consent? Fear the Phantom's Revenge.
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Perfect lawyer material,
~Bring the FORCE!~
-Hendo
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