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Review of RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures on Nintendo Switch

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Dec 2018
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Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 13 Dec 2018
Genre: Construction and management simulation
Developer: n-Space
Publisher: Atari

Introduction

If you ever dreamed of becoming the ruler of an amusement park, this game is basically pirate ship battles but with roller coasters and cotton candy. RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures is exactly as it sounds-an adventure into the wild world of theme park management, where your job is to create the most exhilarating coaster experiences or watch in horror as your guests vomit their way into the sunset. The real challenge? Surviving the chaos you create, all while keeping your park alive and thriving. Grab your blueprint and pure insanity: here's what you'll need to survive in this pixelated fun fair of stress and shenanigans.

Gameplay

Let's dive into the meat and potatoes of the game-what makes you the go-to hype master of roller coasters! The gameplay is a sweet mix of fulfilling quests, like attracting guests, constructing jaw-dropping rides, and sprucing up your park to make it Instagram-worthy. Each scenario throws you into the deep end, with varying levels of difficulty. Goals require brains, strategy, and the foresight of someone who can predict the future while on a tilt-a-whirl. You'll need to tackle factors like managing your budget (spoiler: it's never enough), dealing with disgruntled guests and their whims, and keeping everything clean so it doesn't turn into a trashy disaster-much like my last birthday party. Now let's talk about skills! If you're hoping to win the title of Mega Theme Park Tycoon Extraordinaire, you need to polish your multitasking prowess. You have to juggle construction, hiring staff, upgrading rides, and keeping up with maintenance-all while managing to not let your excitement-driven visitors become too nauseous (sorry, folks!). Check your park's ratings-if they plummet faster than a poorly designed free fall ride, you're in serious trouble, young padawan. And let's not forget about research and development! This isn't just about building rides; it's about leveling up to unlock new attractions and enhancements. More fun rides, better park services... yes please! You'll need to allocate funds wisely for research; investing in the right attractions can make or break your park's success. It's as thrilling as riding your own coaster, except the stakes involve your imaginary empire going up in a puff of pixelated frustration and tears. The challenge here lies in your ability to adapt and strategize while engaging in a continuous battle of making the right choices. Time pressure lurks like a sneaky clown behind the cotton candy stand; hit your deadlines and objectives or risk losing guests faster than you can say "Dizzy Dragon Ride"!

Graphics

On the visual side, RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures looks like a childhood daydream. Bright colors fill the screen, with shiny rides popping up like mushrooms after a rainstorm. The graphics are cartoony and charming; think less high-definition reality and more vibrant funhouse chaos. The zoom feature allows you to get up close with your guests-an intimate experience best avoided if your park is in the midst of a massive cleaning operation. Visual performance is relatively smooth on the Switch, making it easy on the eyes as you work tirelessly to turn your park into the most thrilling wonderland ever. Just watch out for that one ride; you know, the one everyone keeps getting off with green faces-#PriorityParkProblems.

Conclusion

In summary, RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures packs a lot of fun into its cartoony chaos of constructions. The challenge revolves around strategic planning and quick decision-making to keep your amusement park afloat (and your guests from losing their lunches). While the graphics may not break any records, they do a good job of capturing the whimsical spirit of the franchise. So, prepare your spreadsheets, put on your manager's hat, and unleash your wildest coaster designs in this delightful tycoon sim. Just remember, as you create thrill-inducing masterpieces: make them great, or prepare for a boatload of angry guests and excessive cleaning bills. Either way, you're in for a ride!

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