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|title = RollerCoaster Tycoon |
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|image = <gallery> |
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RCT2_US_boxart.jpg|NA boxart |
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Rct2 f.jpeg|Tycoon Challenge promo NA boxart |
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RCT2_UK_boxart.jpg|EU boxart |
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|developer = Chris Sawyer Productions |
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|publisher = Infogrames |
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|producer= [[Chris Sawyer]] |
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|designer = Chris Sawyer |
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|programmer = Chris Sawyer |
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|artist = [[Simon Foster]] |
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|composer = [[Allister Brimble]] |
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|released = NA: October 15, 2002<br/> |
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EU: October 18, 2002<br/> |
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AU: October 25, 2002 |
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|genre = Construction and management simulation |
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|modes = Single-player |
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|platforms = Microsoft Windows |
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}} |
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'''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2''' (or '''RCT2''' for short) is the second installment in the [[RollerCoaster Tycoon (series)|RollerCoaster Tycoon series]]. Like in its predecessor, the player must build successful theme parks to fulfill a set of objectives in various [[Scenario|scenarios]]. The game was further expanded with two expansion packs, ''[[Wacky Worlds]]'' and ''[[Time Twister]]'', which brought more themes and theme-inspired derivatives of existing rides, as well as new scenarios. These two add-ons were not worked on by [[Chris Sawyer]]. |
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''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2'' uses the same game engine as the [[RCT1|first game]], but somewhat optimized to sport more polished graphics, higher resolutions, a more intelligent guest AI and the ability to stack scenery items, enabling the creations of wonders of architecture. |
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[[Image:Rct2 f.jpeg|thumb|The US box cover.]]RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 (or RCT2 for short) is the second installment in the [[RollerCoaster Tycoon series]]. The player must build successful theme parks to fulfill a set of objectives in various [[Scenarios|scenarios]]. The player can build custom [[Roller coaster|roller coasters]] and [[Tracked rides|tracked rides]], [[Pre-designed rides|pre-designed rides]], [[Shops and Stalls|shops and stalls]], [[Footpath|path systems]], and [[Scenery|scenery]]. |
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==New features== |
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RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 uses the same game engine as the [[RCT1|first game]], but includes many more capabilities, such as more rides, the construction of custom buildings, extra rides, enhanced graphics, a scenario editor, and many rides and parks from Six Flags. |
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*[[Scenario Editor]] |
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*The ability to create a new scenario from a saved game |
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*Roller Coaster creator (sandbox mode) |
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*Ride track manager |
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*Ability to use the Shift key to change the elevation of rides, paths and scenery |
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*Ability to use the Ctrl key to set an automatic height, making it easy to place several times a scenery item at the same height |
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*Automatic scenery removal during ride and path construction |
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*Custom scenery, rides, parks, scenarios and paths support |
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*General scenery removal function, along with path removal function |
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===Release dates=== |
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*'''North America''': October 14, 2002 |
*'''North America''': October 14, 2002 |
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*'''Europe''': October 24, 2002 |
*'''Europe''': October 24, 2002 |
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*'''Australia''': October 18, 2002 |
*'''Australia''': October 18, 2002 |
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=={{Attractions 2D}}== |
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== History == |
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==={{Transport Rides 2D}}=== |
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In 1999, after the sucess of Transport Tycoon, [[Chris Sawyer]] created the game [[RollerCoaster Tycoon]], where players can make their very own amusment park, the objectives of the game was to complete objectives from scenarios. |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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{{Ridebox2D|Steam Trains|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Steam Trains with Covered Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|American Style Steam Trains|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Trams|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Small Monorail Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Streamlined Monorail Trains|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Retro-style Monorail Trains|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Suspended Monorail|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Chairlift Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Ski-lift Chairs|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Lift|RCT2}} |
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</div> |
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==={{Gentle Rides 2D}}=== |
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== Attractions == |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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{{Ridebox2D|Monorail Cycles|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Crooked House|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Haunted House|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Ferris Wheel|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Maze|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Merry-Go-Round|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Mini Golf|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Observation Tower|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Double-deck Observation Tower|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Sportscars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Racing Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Pickup Trucks|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Cheshire Cats|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Vintage Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Monster Trucks|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Mini Helicopters|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Spiral Slide|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Dodgems|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Space Rings|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Circus|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Ghost Train|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Haunted Mansion Ride|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Flying Saucers|RCT2}} |
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</div> |
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==={{Roller Coasters 2D}}=== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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{{Ridebox2D|Air Powered Vertical Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Bobsleigh Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Flying Turns|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Compact Inverted Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Inverted Shuttle Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Inverted Vertical Shuttle|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Corkscrew Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Hypercoaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Flying Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Giga Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Heartline Twister Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Heartline Twister Coaster (starting reversed)|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Inverted Hairpin Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Inverted Impulse Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|4-Across Inverted Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Ladybird Trains|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Log Trains|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|LIM Launched Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Lay-down Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Looping Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Mine Ride|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Mine Train Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Automobile Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Rocket Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Toboggan Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Mini Suspended Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Mini Suspended Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Multi-Dimension Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Reverse Freefall Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Reverser Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Side-Friction Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Spiral Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Stand-up Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Twister Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Stand-up Twister Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Floorless Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Hyper-Twister|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Hyper-Twister (wide cars)|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Steeplechase|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Motorbike Races|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Soap Box Derby Racers|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Suspended Swinging Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Suspended Swinging Airplane Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Swinging Floorless Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Vertical Drop Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Virginia Reel|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Water Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Mouse Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Mine Cars|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Spinning Wild Mouse|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Wooden Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Articulated Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Wooden Roller Coaster (6 seater)|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Wooden Roller Coaster (6 seater, Reversed)|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Wooden Wild Mouse|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Wooden Wild Mine Ride|RCT2}} |
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</div> |
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==={{Thrill Rides 2D}}=== |
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*[[Miniature Railway]] |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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**[[American Style Steam Trains]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Snow Cups|RCT2}} |
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**[[Steam Trains with Covered Cars]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Twist|RCT2}} |
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**[[Steam Trains]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Magic Carpet|RCT2}} |
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*[[Trams]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Launched Freefall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Monorail]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Pirate Ship|RCT2}} |
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**[[Streamlined Monorail Trains]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Go Karts|RCT2}} |
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**[[Retro-Styled Monorail|Retro-style Monorail Trains]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Swinging Inverter Ship|RCT2}} |
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**[[Small Monorail Cars]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Motion Simulator|RCT2}} |
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*[[Suspended Monorail]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|3D Cinema|RCT2}} |
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*[[Chairlift]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Top Spin|RCT2}} |
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**[[Chairlift Cars]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Roto-Drop|RCT2}} |
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**[[Ski-lift Chairs]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Enterprise|RCT2}} |
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*[[Elevator]] |
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</div> |
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*[[Monorail Cycles]] |
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*[[Raft Ride|River Rafts]] |
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==={{Water Rides}}=== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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*[[Car Ride]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Dinghy Slide|RCT2}} |
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*[[Bumper Cars|Dodgems]] (formerly known as ''Bumper Cars'' in RCT1 US release) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Log Flume|RCT2}} |
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*[[Haunted House]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|River Rapids|RCT2}} |
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*[[Ferris Wheel]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Splash Boats|RCT2}} |
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*[[Hedge Maze]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Submarine Ride|RCT2}} |
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*[[Observation Tower]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Rowing Boats|RCT2}} |
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*[[Spiral Slide]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Swans|RCT2}} |
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*[[Space Rings]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Canoes|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Bumper Boats|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Water Tricycles|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Jet Skis|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|River Rafts|RCT2}} |
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</div> |
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==={{Shops & Stalls 2D}}=== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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*[[Wooden Roller Coaster]] (includes elements of the Wooden Twister Roller Coaster from RCT1) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Burger Bar|RCT2}} |
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**[[Wooden Roller Coaster Cars]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Candyfloss Stall|RCT2}} |
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**[[Wooden Roller Coaster Cars - 6 Seater]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Doughnut Shop|RCT2}} |
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**[[Wooden Roller Coaster Cars - 6 Seater (Reversed)]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Cookie Shop|RCT2}} |
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**[[Articulated Wooden Trains]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Ice Cream Cone Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Chips Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Fruity Ices Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Hot Dog Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Pizza Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Popcorn Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Sea Food Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Toffee Apple Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Fried Chicken Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Pretzel Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Sub Sandwich Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Beef Noodles Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Chicken Nuggets Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Chip Shop|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Fried Rice Noodles Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Funnel Cake Shop|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Meatball Soup Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Roast Sausage Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Wonton Soup Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Drinks Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Coffee Shop|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Hot Chocolate Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Lemonade Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Iced Tea Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Soybean Milk Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Star Fruit Drink Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Sujeonggwa Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Balloon Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Hat Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Souvenir Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|T-Shirt Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Sunglasses Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Information Kiosk|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|First Aid Room|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Cash Machine|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Toilets|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Toilets 2|RCT2}} |
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</div> |
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==={{Footpaths 2D}}=== |
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*[[Wooden Crazy Rodent Roller Coaster|Wild Mouse Roller Coaster]] |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Ash Footpath}} |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Brown Tarmac Footpath}} |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Crazy Paving Footpath}} |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Dirt Footpath}} |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Road}} |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Green Tarmac Footpath}} |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Space Style Footpath}} |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Tarmac Footpath}} |
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</div> |
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==={{Scenery 2D}}=== |
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*[[Steel Mini Roller Coaster|Junior Roller Coaster]] |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Abstract Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Classical/Roman Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Creepy Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Egyptian Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Fences and Walls}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Gardens}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Giant Candy Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Giant Garden Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Jungle Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Jurassic Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Martian Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Mechanical Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Medieval Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Mine Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Pagoda Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Pirates Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Shrubs and Ornaments}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Signs and Items for Footpaths}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Six Flags Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Snow and Ice Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Space Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Spooky Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Sports Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Trees}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Urban Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Walls and Roofs}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Water Feature Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Wild West Themeing}} |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Wonderland Themeing}} |
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</div> |
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==={{Park Entrance 2D}}=== |
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*[[Looping Roller Coaster]] (formerly ''Steel Roller Coaster'' in RCT1) |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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**[[Roller Coaster Trains]] |
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{{ParkEntrancebox2D|Park Entrance Building}} |
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{{ParkEntrancebox2D|Park Entrance Gates}} |
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{{ParkEntrancebox2D|Traditional Park Entrance}} |
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</div> |
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==={{Water 2D}}=== |
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*[[Twister Roller Coaster]] |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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**[[Twister Coaster Cars]] |
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{{Waterbox2D|Acid Green Water}} |
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{{Waterbox2D|Green Water}} |
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{{Waterbox2D|Natural Water}} |
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{{Waterbox2D|Orange Water}} |
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</div> |
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=={{Scenarios 2D}}== |
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*[[Hyper-Twister Roller Coaster]] |
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===Beginner Parks=== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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{{Scenariobox|Crazy Castle RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Electric Fields RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Factory Capers RCT2}} |
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</div> |
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===Challenging Parks=== |
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*[[Reverse Whoa Belly Roller Coaster|Reverse Freefall Roller Coaster]] (formerly known as ''Reverse Whoa Belly Roller Coaster'' in RCT1 US release) |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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{{Scenariobox|Amity Airfield RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Botany Breakers RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Bumbly Bazaar RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Dusty Greens RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Fungus Woods RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Gravity Gardens RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Infernal Views RCT2}} |
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</div> |
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===Expert Parks=== |
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*[[Compact Inverted Coaster]] |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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{{Scenariobox|Alpine Adventures RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Extreme Heights RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Ghost Town RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Lucky Lake RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Rainbow Summit RCT2}} |
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</div> |
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==="Real" Parks=== |
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*[[Inverted Roller Coaster]] |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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**[[Inverted Coaster Cars]] |
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{{Scenariobox|Six Flags Belgium RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Six Flags Great Adventure RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Six Flags Holland RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Six Flags Magic Mountain RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Six Flags Over Texas RCT2}} |
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</div> |
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===Other Parks=== |
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*[[Corkscrew Roller Coaster]] |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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**[[Corkscrew Coaster Cars]] |
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{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Belgium RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Great Adventure RCT2}} |
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*[[Side-Friction Roller Coaster]] |
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{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Holland RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Magic Mountain RCT2}} |
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*[[Giga Coaster]] |
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{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Over Texas RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Park RCT2}} |
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*[[Limousine Roller Coaster]] |
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**[[Limo Cars]] |
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*[[LIM Launched Roller Coaster]] |
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*[[Air Powered Vertical Coaster]] |
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*[[Wooden Side-Friction Roller Coaster|Side-Friction Roller Coaster]] |
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*[[Bobsled Roller Coaster]] |
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*[[Wooden Reverser Roller Coaster|Reverser Roller Coaster]] |
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=== Thrill Rides === |
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*[[Twist]] (formerly ''Scrambled Eggs'' in RCT1 US release) |
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*[[Swinging Ship]] |
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*[[Swinging Inverter Ship]] |
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*[[Go Karts]] |
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*[[Motion Simulator]] |
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*[[Whoa Belly|Launched Freefall]] (formerly ''Whoa Belly'' in RCT1 US release) |
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*[[Roto-Drop]] |
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*[[Enterprise]] |
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=== Water Rides === |
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*[[Dinghy Slide]] (formerly ''[[Water Slide]]'' in RCT1) |
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*[[Log Flume]] |
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*[[Splash Boats]] |
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*[[Rowing Boats]] (formerly a vehicle type of ''[[Boat Hire]]'' in RCT1) |
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*[[Jet Skis]] |
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*[[Swans]] (formerly a vehicle type of ''[[Boat Hire]]'' in RCT1) |
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*[[Canoes]] (formerly a vehicle type of ''[[Boat Hire]]'' in RCT1) |
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=== Shops & Stalls === |
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==Scenery List== |
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== Scenarios == |
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===Beginner=== |
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===Challenging=== |
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*[[Bumbly Bazaar]] |
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*[[Dusty Greens]] |
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*[[Gravity Gardens]] |
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*[[Infernal Views]] |
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===Expert=== |
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*[[Extreme Heights]] |
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*[[Lucky Lake]] |
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*[[Rainbow Summit]] |
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===<nowiki>'Real'</nowiki>=== |
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*[[Six Flags Great Adventure]] |
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*[[Six Flags Holland]] |
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*[[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] |
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*[[Six Flags Over Texas]] |
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===Other=== |
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*[[Build Your Own Six Flags Great Adventure]] |
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*[[Build Your Own Six Flags Holland]] |
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*[[Build Your Own Six Flags Magic Mountain]] |
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*[[Build Your Own Six Flags Over Texas]] |
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*[[Build Your Own Six Flags Park]] |
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== Expansion Packs == |
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* [[VJ's scenario pack]] |
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'''See Also:''' |
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[[Amazing Earl]] |
[[The Amazing Earl]] |
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== [[Downloadable Content|Additional content]] == |
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In addition to the scenarios and rides included in the base game and expansion packs, there were [https://web.archive.org/web/20040630040804/http://www.rollercoastertycoon2.com/scenarios.asp 16 "classic" scenarios] from the original RollerCoaster Tycoon, [https://web.archive.org/web/20040630040804/http://www.rollercoastertycoon2.com/scenarios.asp a panda themed scenario] called "[[Panda World]]" with "[[Panda Theming]]", a [https://web.archive.org/web/20040626113856/http://www.rollercoastertycoon2.com/patches.asp "Pink Water" add-on] created by Chris Sawyer that could be used with the scenario editor, and [https://web.archive.org/web/20030822041139/http://rollercoastertycoon2.com/index.asp six winning coaster designs] from the Ultimate Tycoon Challenge made available to download from the game's official website and are preserved by the Internet Archive. |
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==Criticism== |
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RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 has received criticism for not being a true 'sequel' to [[RollerCoaster Tycoon]], and being more of a RCT 1.5. This is due to the game being very similar in both graphics and gameplay. Really the only thing that changes is the amount of rides and attractions is greatly increased, and scenery is improved upon. Unlike the first, all the scenarios were unlocked from the start. This felt overwhelming to players and removing the feeling of being rewarded. |
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RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 has received criticism for not being a true 'sequel' to [[RollerCoaster Tycoon]], and being more of an "RCT 1.5". This is due to the game using the same engine as the first one, although being massively upgraded. It made the two games very similar in both graphics and gameplay. For the critics, the only thing that truly changes is the greatly increased amount of rides and attractions, and massive scenery improvement thanks to the new features. Unlike the first game, the "scenario indexes concept" was scrapped, unlocking all the scenarios from the start. Although obviously due because of the new "Scenario Editor" feature, this reduced the feeling for players of actually being rewarded. The largest negative point arises with the lack of backward compatibility from RCT and its expansions in certain rides (e.g. the [[Steel Mini Roller Coaster]] of RCT1 is incompatible with its RCT2 lookalike, the [[Junior Roller Coaster]]), which made long-time first-game players disappointed with the sequel. |
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== System Requirements == |
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*Operating System: Windows 98/Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 |
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The add-ons had mixed criticisms: Most players and reviewers were satisfied with the first add-on, ''[[Wacky Worlds]]'', but many were disappointed with the second add-on ''[[Time Twister]]'' as it felt incomplete, simply being new objects and scenarios thrown on a CD. The add-on's theming and objects were also too numerous and massive to be imported in new parks, drastically reducing their use on the game and most often reducing their usage to the official scenarios on which they were used. They, therefore, never became vitally needed on the parks, making the addon discs nearly unnecessary. Most custom & downloaded parks actually only require the addons for a couple rides and scenery objects. |
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Many of the bugs and criticized features RCT2 included were improved or removed by the developers of the game's open-source recreation [[OpenRCT2]]. |
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==System requirements == |
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[[Category:Rollercoaster Tycoon 2]] |
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RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 (or RCT2 for short) is the second installment in the RollerCoaster Tycoon series. Like in its predecessor, the player must build successful theme parks to fulfill a set of objectives in various scenarios. The game was further expanded with two expansion packs, Wacky Worlds and Time Twister, which brought more themes and theme-inspired derivatives of existing rides, as well as new scenarios. These two add-ons were not worked on by Chris Sawyer.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 uses the same game engine as the first game, but somewhat optimized to sport more polished graphics, higher resolutions, a more intelligent guest AI and the ability to stack scenery items, enabling the creations of wonders of architecture.
New features
- Scenario Editor
- The ability to create a new scenario from a saved game
- Roller Coaster creator (sandbox mode)
- Ride track manager
- Ability to use the Shift key to change the elevation of rides, paths and scenery
- Ability to use the Ctrl key to set an automatic height, making it easy to place several times a scenery item at the same height
- Automatic scenery removal during ride and path construction
- Custom scenery, rides, parks, scenarios and paths support
- General scenery removal function, along with path removal function
Release dates
- North America: October 14, 2002
- Europe: October 24, 2002
- Australia: October 18, 2002
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Thrill Rides
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Water Rides
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Footpaths
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Space Style Footpath RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 |
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Scenery
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Jurassic Themeing (12 objects) Added Attractions |
Martian Themeing (9 objects) RollerCoaster Tycoon |
Mechanical Themeing (22 objects) RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 |
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Mine Themeing (21 objects) RollerCoaster Tycoon |
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Sports Themeing (12 objects) RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 |
Urban Themeing (10 objects) Loopy Landscapes |
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Water Feature Themeing (6 objects) RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 |
Wild West Themeing (10 objects) RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 |
Wonderland Themeing (27 objects) RollerCoaster Tycoon |
Park Entrance
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Water
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See Also: The Amazing Earl
Additional content
In addition to the scenarios and rides included in the base game and expansion packs, there were 16 "classic" scenarios from the original RollerCoaster Tycoon, a panda themed scenario called "Panda World" with "Panda Theming", a "Pink Water" add-on created by Chris Sawyer that could be used with the scenario editor, and six winning coaster designs from the Ultimate Tycoon Challenge made available to download from the game's official website and are preserved by the Internet Archive.
Criticism
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 has received criticism for not being a true 'sequel' to RollerCoaster Tycoon, and being more of an "RCT 1.5". This is due to the game using the same engine as the first one, although being massively upgraded. It made the two games very similar in both graphics and gameplay. For the critics, the only thing that truly changes is the greatly increased amount of rides and attractions, and massive scenery improvement thanks to the new features. Unlike the first game, the "scenario indexes concept" was scrapped, unlocking all the scenarios from the start. Although obviously due because of the new "Scenario Editor" feature, this reduced the feeling for players of actually being rewarded. The largest negative point arises with the lack of backward compatibility from RCT and its expansions in certain rides (e.g. the Steel Mini Roller Coaster of RCT1 is incompatible with its RCT2 lookalike, the Junior Roller Coaster), which made long-time first-game players disappointed with the sequel.
The add-ons had mixed criticisms: Most players and reviewers were satisfied with the first add-on, Wacky Worlds, but many were disappointed with the second add-on Time Twister as it felt incomplete, simply being new objects and scenarios thrown on a CD. The add-on's theming and objects were also too numerous and massive to be imported in new parks, drastically reducing their use on the game and most often reducing their usage to the official scenarios on which they were used. They, therefore, never became vitally needed on the parks, making the addon discs nearly unnecessary. Most custom & downloaded parks actually only require the addons for a couple rides and scenery objects.
Many of the bugs and criticized features RCT2 included were improved or removed by the developers of the game's open-source recreation OpenRCT2.
System requirements
- Operating System: Windows 98/Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10
- Processor: Pentium® II 300 MHz or equivalent
- Memory: 64 MB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 100 MB free
- CD-ROM Drive: 4X or higher
- Video: 4MB Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP-compatible video card^
- Sound: Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP-compatible sound card^
^Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX® version 8.1 (included) or higher.