Planet Coaster

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 150 reviews sampled · 123 total reviews in window · weighted 97.8 up / 13.9 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

• 85
  TheReviewGeek

  trust 79Nov 27, 2018

  “At the end of the 90’s, Frontier released one of the best theme park titles of all time in Rollercoaster Tycoon, a game that felt like a natural successor to what Bullfrog had produced in 1994’s Theme Park. With many titles since Rollercoaster Tycoon failing to strike the right balance between creativity and theme park management, Frontier’s newest addition to the sim line-up is probably as close to a natural step forward for this genre of games as we’re likely to get. Planet Coaster is an accessible and creative title but also relatively basic when it comes to its management sim elements. Still, there’s an incredible amount of customization here that truly lets you go wild and create the theme park of your dreams.”

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• 80
  Gadgets 360

  trust 76Nov 24, 2016

  “If what you want is to plonk down a bunch of rides, be creative with your layouts and create a happy mini-universe for guests and yourself (you can go on the rides too, in first-person view), which brings out and caters to your imagineering side, then Planet Coaster is the game for you.”

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• 85
  GRYOnline.pl

  trust 75Nov 28, 2016

  “Planet Coaster is a game that not only matches classic tycoon games in quality - it surpasses them in many ways. If you have a designer's soul or a crazy architect's touch and like to create beautiful, detailed amusement parks, you couldn't have found a better game. Planet Coaster really is one of the best. It would be perfect if only it had a better, more complicated economy mechanism.”

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• 70
  Kinglink Reviews

  trust 71Aug 3, 2018

  “An excellent roller coaster builders. Build theme parks or amusement parks, share your creations online, explore other’s and have fun. However, the career mode is brought down by micromanagement.”

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• 90
  Cubed3

  trust 70Dec 24, 2016

  “Without a doubt, Planet Coaster is the definitive theme park simulator. The customisability is key; it's so in-depth and detailed that hours can be spent just crafting the scenery! With intuitive controls and expansive modes, the potential for time sinking is huge for both old-time fans of the genre and those who are willing to venture into this new territory. Polished visuals, as superb soundtrack, and immaculate systems in place, are just the icing on the top. Frontier has excelled itself in almost every way possible, making this not just an easy game to heartily recommend, but one that demands your attention.”

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• 80
  PC Invasion

  trust 69Nov 21, 2016

  “A cracking sim for coaster fans that embraces creativity and a passion for theme parks.”

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• 85
  LevelUp

  trust 69Nov 25, 2016

  “Although Planet Coaster belongs to a niche genre, it is a well-crafted product that we hope will keep being polished. Despite imperfections that certainly affect the experience, its achievements and potential are worthy of admiration and it is a game worth playing.”

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• 92
  R

  RageQuit.GR

  trust 69Nov 17, 2016

  “Planet Coaster is the best and the most complete RollerCoaster Tycoon we have ever seen. Simple as that.”

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• 90
  GameWatcher

  trust 69Nov 17, 2016

  “As someone who started playing Planet Coaster without any real expectations, I can safely say that the game is well worth your time if you are the least bit interested in a game reminiscent of the classic Rollercoaster Tycoon games. Frontier have created one of the best games in the genre, and judging by their support of Elite Dangerous post-launch, it seems that there's still more to come from the developers.”

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• 85
  ZTGD

  trust 68Dec 8, 2016

  “Overall, this game is a complete pleasure to play. It's evocative of older generations of theme park management sims in all the right ways, whilst having plenty of style and appeal in its own right. It's a game that can be both a source of relaxation and a challenge, depending on the player's mood. Planet Coaster is also poised to offer some excellent longevity via integration with the Steam Workshop. The possibilities are endless, and this reviewer is definitely on-board for the ride.”

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• 86
  Gamerheadquarters

  trust 67Nov 21, 2016

  “Planet Coaster is a beautiful and special experience allowing players the ability to create an amusement park however they'd like.”

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• 85
  Worth Playing

  trust 67Dec 13, 2016

  “Your opinion of Planet Coaster will be completely dependent on what you're seeking. As a management simulator, it hits the basics but doesn't introduce anything revolutionary. As a creation game, it shines because the design tools are powerful and the amount of structures that can be used is almost limitless thanks to a vibrant and active community. Ultimately, the game is fun once you get a grasp of the tools, and it's an excellent title to jumpstart a revival in theme park simulators.”

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1. Update from Frontier about the COVID-19 Situation

   Mar 17, 2020significant · resets scoring window
2. Planet Coaster - Update 1.13.2

   Nov 28, 2019
3. Planet Coaster - Update 1.13.1

   Nov 20, 2019
4. Planet Coaster - 1.13 Update

   Nov 19, 2019significant · resets scoring window
5. Planet Coaster - 1.12.5 Update

   Jul 9, 2019
6. Planet Coaster - 1.12.4 Update

   Jun 19, 2019
7. Planet Coaster - 1.12.3 Update

   Jun 11, 2019significant · resets scoring window
8. Planet Coaster - Update 1.12.2

   Jun 7, 2019
9. Planet Coaster - 1.12.1 Update

   Jun 6, 2019
10. Planet Coaster: Ghostbusters Coming Soon!

    May 22, 2019
11. Planet Coaster - 1.11.1 Update

    Apr 25, 2019
12. Planet Coaster - Update 1.11 and the Classic Rides Collection Out Now!

    Apr 16, 2019significant · resets scoring window
13. Planet Coaster - Update 1.10.2

    Mar 5, 2019significant · resets scoring window
14. Update 1.10.1

    Jan 31, 2019
15. Planet Coaster - Magnificent Rides Collection Now Live!

    Dec 20, 2018significant · resets scoring window
16. Planet Coaster - Thememakers Toolkit Now Live!

    Nov 20, 2018significant · resets scoring window
17. Planet Coaster Update 1.8.2

    Oct 25, 2018
18. Planet Coaster - Update 1.8.1

    Oct 18, 2018
19. Planet Coaster World's Fair Pack Out Now!

    Oct 16, 2018significant · resets scoring window
20. Planet Coaster Update 1.8 Coming Soon!

    Sep 26, 2018
21. Update 1.7.3 (13 August 2018)

    Aug 15, 2018
22. Update 1.7.2

    Jul 12, 2018
23. Update 1.7.1

    Jul 11, 2018
24. Update 1.7 - Vintage Pack LIVE now!

    Jul 10, 2018significant · resets scoring window
25. Update 1.6.2

    Apr 19, 2018
26. Update 1.6.1

    Apr 3, 2018
27. Update 1.6.1

    Apr 3, 2018
28. Update 1.6 - Studios Pack LIVE now!

    Mar 27, 2018
29. Update 1.6 - Studios Pack LIVE now!

    Mar 27, 2018
30. Livestream Update 29/01

    Jan 29, 2018
31. Livestream Update 29/01

    Jan 29, 2018
32. Update 1.5.4

    Jan 16, 2018
33. Update 1.5.4

    Jan 16, 2018
34. Update 1.5.3

    Dec 21, 2017
35. Update 1.5.3

    Dec 21, 2017
36. Update 1.5.2

    Dec 19, 2017
37. Update 1.5.2

    Dec 19, 2017
38. Update 1.5.1

    Dec 19, 2017
39. Update 1.5.1

    Dec 19, 2017
40. Update 1.5 - Adventure Pack LIVE now!

    Dec 18, 2017significant · resets scoring window

…and 13 earlier patch announcements.