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Review of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Dec 2024
Cover image of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 05 Dec 2024
Genre: Construction and management simulation
Developer: Origin8 Technologies
Publisher: Atari

Introduction

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is a game that took the original roller coaster dream and merged it with modern technology. Think of it like a love story between two floppy disks, but this time, they produce adrenaline instead of data. As we dive into the world of amusement park management on the Nissan Switch (okay, that's a typo-we meant Nintendo), get ready to build a kingdom of thrills or a disaster zone of vomit. Neither is particularly rare in this game.

Gameplay

If you've ever wondered what it's like to manage a roller coaster park while nervously biting your nails, this game is for you. Players take control of the park by managing finances, building rides, and optionally watching terrified guests vomit as they exit a ride that's decidedly not up to code. Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic takes the gameplay from the first two titles in the franchise, shoving them together with the grace of a game show contestant trying to catch a falling pie.

Graphics

Graphically, it's a pixelated delight. Picture a world where every pixel is like a little Lego block waiting to be arranged into thrilling rides or be flung at the local youths by disgruntled parents. The isometric view brings a nice touch, allowing you to see your entire park-chaos and all. The graphics may not satisfy today's standards of hyper-realistic visual ecstasy, but they do deliver a nostalgia kick that'll make you question why the last time you even thought about a floppy disk was when your friend suggested you check out the 'updated' internet from 2005.

Conclusion

In conclusion, RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic on the Switch successfully offers a portable dose of amusement park nostalgia. Round up your friends, strap in, and prepare for the rollercoaster of management simulation. Just be prepared-like any real-world roller coaster, there's bound to be some ups and downs. And remember, nothing says fun like watching digital guests suffer from motion sickness while you sip on your drink and scroll your social media feed. After all, what's a little chaos in the name of entertainment?

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