How about one that dives into the middle of a moat-like water surround? Check! When you combine this with the absolute freedom given to you when placing scenery and other decorative objects, Planet Coaster truly becomes a theme park designers dream. You want to build one that dips in and out of the side of a mountain? Fine, do it. Whilst I do love the original grid-based setup of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 / 2, when it comes to coasters in a 3D space being able to move the track freely - applying exact levels of rotation and elevation allows for the creation of true-to-life masterpieces.īut that’s not all, you can terraform the land with a whole host of tools, allowing you to perfect the setting for your coasters.

The ability to modify the track in any way shape or form you feel really opens up the creative abilities when it comes to making roller coasters. Now, I’m thinking that Screamride was something of a precursor allowing them to get any criticisms sorted for their building mechanics before announcing this title. And well, wouldn’t you know it, here is exactly that. I recall playing the demo of Screamride when it launched and thinking “Damn, Frontier have a truly excellent coaster creation model here and I’d love to see it used in a fully fledged RollerCoaster Tycoon title”. Thankfully, this is where Planet Coaster truly shines. The tooltip for the challenge mode suggests that it may well change, as it’s labeled as a “work-in-progress” mode.īut a theme park management game is for nothing if it doesn’t play well, or the actual construction tools aren’t up to par. The main difference between the two modes that are available is that in sandbox you have unlimited funds and can do what you please, whereas in challenge you have a finite amount of cash and a park to build, without any particular goal.

That game is Planet Coaster.Ĭurrently in alpha, Planet Coaster allows you to play either a sandbox or challenge modes, with career mode currently locked away for now. One not bound by the directions of a third-party publisher. Previews // 16th Sep 2016 - 6 years ago // By Steven John Dawson Planet Coaster Alpha Previewįrontier Developments, probably best known for creating RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 and Elite: Dangerous are creating their very own theme park management game.

Is there a planet coaster demo