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[[Image:Rct2 f.jpeg|thumb|The US box cover.]] |
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|title = RollerCoaster Tycoon |
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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 [[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 scenarii. These two add-ons were not worked on by [[Chris Sawyer]]. |
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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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'''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. |
''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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==New features== |
==New features== |
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*Scenario |
*[[Scenario Editor]] |
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*The ability to create a new scenario from a saved game |
*The ability to create a new scenario from a saved game |
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*Roller Coaster creator (sandbox mode) |
*Roller Coaster creator (sandbox mode) |
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*Ride track manager |
*Ride track manager |
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*Ability to use the Shift key to change the elevation of rides, paths and scenery |
*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 |
*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 |
*Automatic scenery removal during ride and path construction |
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*Custom scenery and |
*Custom scenery, rides, parks, scenarios and paths support |
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*General scenery removal function |
*General scenery removal function, along with path removal function |
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*Custom-made material support (rides, scenarii, parks, paths, scenery items)g |
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===Release dates=== |
===Release dates=== |
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*'''Australia''': October 18, 2002 |
*'''Australia''': October 18, 2002 |
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==Attractions== |
=={{Attractions 2D}}== |
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===Transport |
==={{Transport Rides 2D}}=== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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*[[Miniature Railway]] |
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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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*[[Suspended Monorail]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Ski-lift Chairs|RCT2}} |
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*[[Chairlift]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Lift|RCT2}} |
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**[[Chairlift Cars]] |
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</div> |
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**[[Ski-lift Chairs]] |
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*[[Elevator]] |
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*[[Monorail Cycles]] |
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*[[Raft Ride|River Rafts]] |
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==={{Gentle Rides 2D}}=== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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*[[Car Ride]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Monorail Cycles|RCT2}} |
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*[[Bumper Cars|Dodgems]] (formerly known as ''Bumper Cars'' in RCT1 US release) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Crooked House|RCT2}} |
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*[[Haunted House]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Haunted House|RCT2}} |
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*[[Ferris Wheel]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Ferris Wheel|RCT2}} |
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*[[Hedge Maze]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Maze|RCT2}} |
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*[[Observation Tower]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Merry-Go-Round|RCT2}} |
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*[[Spiral Slide]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Mini Golf|RCT2}} |
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*[[Space Rings]] |
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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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*[[Wooden Roller Coaster]] (includes elements of the Wooden Twister Roller Coaster from RCT1) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Air Powered Vertical Coaster|RCT2}} |
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**[[Wooden Roller Coaster Cars]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Bobsleigh Coaster|RCT2}} |
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**[[Wooden Roller Coaster Cars - 6 Seater]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Flying Turns|RCT2}} |
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**[[Wooden Roller Coaster Cars - 6 Seater (Reversed)]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Compact Inverted Coaster|RCT2}} |
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**[[Articulated Wooden Trains]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Inverted Shuttle Coaster|RCT2}} |
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*[[Wooden Crazy Rodent Roller Coaster|Wild Mouse Roller Coaster]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Inverted Vertical Shuttle|RCT2}} |
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*[[Steel Mini Roller Coaster|Junior Roller Coaster]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Corkscrew Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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*[[Looping Roller Coaster]] (formerly ''Steel Roller Coaster'' in RCT1) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Hypercoaster|RCT2}} |
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**[[Roller Coaster Trains]] |
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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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*[[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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{{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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**[[Inverted Coaster Cars]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Ladybird Trains|RCT2}} |
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*[[Corkscrew Roller Coaster]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Log Trains|RCT2}} |
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**[[Corkscrew Coaster Cars]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|LIM Launched Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Lay-down Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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*[[Giga Coaster]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Looping Roller Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Mine Ride|RCT2}} |
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*[[Air Powered Vertical Coaster]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Mine Train Coaster|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Automobile Cars|RCT2}} |
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*[[Bobsled Roller Coaster]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Rocket Cars|RCT2}} |
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*[[Wooden Reverser Roller Coaster|Reverser Roller Coaster]] |
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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 |
==={{Thrill Rides 2D}}=== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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*[[Twist]] (formerly ''Scrambled Eggs'' in RCT1 US release) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Snow Cups|RCT2}} |
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*[[Swinging Ship]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Twist|RCT2}} |
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*[[Swinging Inverter Ship]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Magic Carpet|RCT2}} |
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*[[Go Karts]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Launched Freefall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Motion Simulator]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Pirate Ship|RCT2}} |
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*[[Whoa Belly|Launched Freefall]] (formerly ''Whoa Belly'' in RCT1 US release) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Go Karts|RCT2}} |
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*[[Roto-Drop]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Swinging Inverter Ship|RCT2}} |
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*[[Enterprise]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Motion Simulator|RCT2}} |
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*[[Top Spin|Top Spin ]](Formerly ''Gravitron'' in RCT1 US release) |
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{{Ridebox2D|3D Cinema|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Top Spin|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Roto-Drop|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Enterprise|RCT2}} |
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</div> |
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===Water |
==={{Water Rides}}=== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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*[[Dinghy Slide]] (formerly ''[[Water Slide]]'' in RCT1) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Dinghy Slide|RCT2}} |
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*[[Log Flume]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Log Flume|RCT2}} |
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*[[Splash Boats]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|River Rapids|RCT2}} |
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*[[Rowing Boats]] (formerly a vehicle type of ''[[Boat Hire]]'' in RCT1) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Splash Boats|RCT2}} |
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*[[Jet Skis]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Submarine Ride|RCT2}} |
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*[[Swans]] (formerly a vehicle type of ''[[Boat Hire]]'' in RCT1) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Rowing Boats|RCT2}} |
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*[[Water Tricycles]] (formerly a vehicle type of ''[[Boat Hire]]'' in RCT1) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Swans|RCT2}} |
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*[[Canoes]] (formerly a vehicle type of ''[[Boat Hire]]'' in RCT1) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Canoes|RCT2}} |
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*[[Water Coaster]] (also classified as a roller coaster) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Bumper Boats|RCT2}} |
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*[[River Ride]] (also classified as a transport ride) |
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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 & |
==={{Shops & Stalls 2D}}=== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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{{stubsection}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Burger Bar|RCT2}} |
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*[[Beef Noodle Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Candyfloss Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Burger Bar]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Doughnut Shop|RCT2}} |
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*[[Candy Apple Stand|Candy/Toffee Apple Stand]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Cookie Shop|RCT2}} |
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*[[Cotton Candy Stall|Candyfloss / Cotton Candy Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Ice Cream Cone Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Cash Machine]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Chips Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Cookie Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Fruity Ices Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Coffee Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Hot Dog Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Drink Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Pizza Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Doughnut Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Popcorn Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[First Aid Room]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Sea Food Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Fried Chicken Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Toffee Apple Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Fried Rice Noodles Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Fried Chicken Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Fries Stall]] and [[Fries Stall|Fries Shop]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Pretzel Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Funnel Cake Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Sub Sandwich Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Hat Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Beef Noodles Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Hot Dog Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Chicken Nuggets Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Hot Chocolate Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Chip Shop|RCT2}} |
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*[[Ice Cream Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Fried Rice Noodles Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Ice Cream Cone Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Funnel Cake Shop|RCT2}} |
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*[[Iced Tea Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Meatball Soup Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Information Kiosk]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Roast Sausage Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Lemonade Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Wonton Soup Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Drinks Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Pizza Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Coffee Shop|RCT2}} |
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*[[Popcorn Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Hot Chocolate Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Pretzel stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Lemonade Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Bathroom|Restroom]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Iced Tea Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Roast Sausage Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Soybean Milk Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Exotic Seafood Stall|Sea Food Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Star Fruit Drink Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Souvenir Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Sujeonggwa Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Soybean Milk Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Balloon Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Starfruit Juice Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Hat Stall|RCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Souvenir Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Sunglasses Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|T-Shirt Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[Sujonkwa Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Sunglasses Stall|RCT2}} |
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*[[T-Shirt Stall]] |
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{{Ridebox2D|Information Kiosk|RCT2}} |
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*[[Wonton Soup Stall]] |
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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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==={{Footpaths 2D}}=== |
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{{stubsection}} |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Ash Footpath}} |
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*[[Walls and Roofs]] |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Brown Tarmac Footpath}} |
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*[[Classical/Roman Theming]] |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Crazy Paving Footpath}} |
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*[[Egyptian Theming]] |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Dirt Footpath}} |
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*[[Giant Candy Theming]] |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Road}} |
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*[[Giant Garden Theming]] |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Green Tarmac Footpath}} |
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*[[Mechanical Theming]] |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Space Style Footpath}} |
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*[[Medieval Theming]] |
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{{Footpathbox2D|Tarmac Footpath}} |
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*[[Panda Theming]] |
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*[[Pirate Theming]] |
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*[[Six Flags Theming]] |
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*[[Sports Theming]] |
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*[[Water Feature Theming]] |
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*[[Wild West Theming]] |
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==={{Scenery 2D}}=== |
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==Scenarios== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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===Beginner=== |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Abstract Themeing}} |
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*[[Crazy Castle]] |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Classical/Roman Themeing}} |
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*[[Electric Fields]] |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Creepy Themeing}} |
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*[[Factory Capers]] |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Egyptian Themeing}} |
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===Challenging=== |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Fences and Walls}} |
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*[[Amity Airfield]] |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Gardens}} |
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*[[Botany Breakers]] |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Giant Candy Themeing}} |
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*[[Bumbly Bazaar]] |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Giant Garden Themeing}} |
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*[[Dusty Greens]] |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Jungle Themeing}} |
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*[[Fungus Woods]] |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Jurassic Themeing}} |
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*[[Gravity Gardens]] |
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{{Scenerybox2D|Martian Themeing}} |
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*[[Infernal Views]] |
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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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==={{Park Entrance 2D}}=== |
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*[[Alpine Adventures]] |
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{{ParkEntrancebox2D|Park Entrance Building}} |
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*[[Extreme Heights]] |
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{{ParkEntrancebox2D|Park Entrance Gates}} |
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*[[Ghost Town (RCT2)|Ghost Town]] |
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{{ParkEntrancebox2D|Traditional Park Entrance}} |
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*[[Lucky Lake]] |
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*[[Rainbow Summit]] |
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*[[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] |
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=={{Scenarios 2D}}== |
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===Challenging Parks=== |
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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|Alpine Adventures RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Extreme Heights RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Ghost Town RCT2}} |
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==="Real" Parks=== |
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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 Magic Mountain RCT2}} |
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{{Scenariobox|Six Flags Over Texas RCT2}} |
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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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{{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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{{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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'''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== |
==Criticism== |
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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. This felt overwhelming to players and reduced the feeling of 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 Coaster]] is incompatible with the [[Junior Coaster]]), which made long-time players from the first game disappointed with the sequel. |
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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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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
Attractions
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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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Classical/Roman Themeing (12 objects) RollerCoaster Tycoon |
Creepy Themeing (17 objects) Loopy Landscapes |
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Giant Garden Themeing (10 objects) RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 |
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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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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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Natural Water RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 |
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Expansion Packs
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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.