RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is the third release of the famous economic strategy games created by Frontier Development. The series has become a global success with over 7 million copies sold worldwide. RCT 3 is all about building the theme park of your dreams and the thrills of extreme rides! Despite the fact that every game in the series is about building and managing roller coaster parks, the third release was the one where developers introduced fully three-dimensional graphics which was a huge breakthrough.

Gameplay mechanics

The main part of the RCT 3 gameplay remains the same as in its predecessors. Our job is to create unique, magnificent and of course fun amusement parks, where huge roller coaster rides play the main role. The player can design the park as he likes, and the only thing that can be an obstacle is imagination (or maybe lack of it). Thanks to new, 3-D graphics engine players are able to test the attractions by themselves, by hopping into the seat and enjoying the ride. It is worth to mention that in RCT 3 the player has full control over the camera which enables him to watch over the park from any angle. In addition to that, the whole process of creating the park is now much easier and more intuitive thanks to implementing simple point-and-click mechanics.

General Reception

The series of RCT have successfully gathered masses of fans and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is not an exception. The game was well-received among the gaming community and was able to get generally favorable reviews among critics. According to players, the new graphic engine has breathed new life into the series and provided a lot of new possibilities.

Key features:

• Totally new graphic engine. Now you can enjoy Rollercoaster Tycoon in three dimensions!
• Hop into the cart of one of your rollercoasters and enjoy the ride!
• New camera control mechanics allow you to see your park from every angle.
• Thanks to intuitive mechanics, creating the park is very enjoyable and simple! Your imagination is the limit!
• RCT 3 Platinum includes two expansion packs: Soaked and Wild!