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Line 1: {{Info Box RCT \|title = RollerCoaster Tycoon \|image = <gallery> RCT2_US_boxart.jpg\|NA boxart Rct2 f.jpeg\|Tycoon Challenge promo NA boxart RCT2_UK_boxart.jpg\|EU boxart </gallery> \|developer = Chris Sawyer Productions \|publisher = Infogrames \|producer= [[Chris Sawyer]] \|designer = Chris Sawyer \|programmer = Chris Sawyer \|artist = [[Simon Foster]] \|composer = [[Allister Brimble]] \|released = NA: October 15, 2002<br/> EU: October 18, 2002<br/> AU: October 25, 2002 \|genre = Construction and management simulation \|modes = Single-player \|platforms = Microsoft Windows }} '''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]]. ''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. ==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 2D}}== ==={{Transport Rides 2D}}=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Ridebox2D\|Steam Trains\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Steam Trains with Covered Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|American Style Steam Trains\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Trams\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Small Monorail Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Streamlined Monorail Trains\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Retro-style Monorail Trains\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Suspended Monorail\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Chairlift Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Ski-lift Chairs\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Lift\|RCT2}} </div> ==={{Gentle Rides 2D}}=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Ridebox2D\|Monorail Cycles\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Crooked House\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Haunted House\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Ferris Wheel\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Maze\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Merry-Go-Round\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Mini Golf\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Observation Tower\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Double-deck Observation Tower\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Sportscars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Racing Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Pickup Trucks\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Cheshire Cats\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Vintage Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Monster Trucks\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Mini Helicopters\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Spiral Slide\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Dodgems\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Space Rings\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Circus\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Ghost Train\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Haunted Mansion Ride\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Flying Saucers\|RCT2}} </div> ==={{Roller Coasters 2D}}=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Ridebox2D\|Air Powered Vertical Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Bobsleigh Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Flying Turns\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Compact Inverted Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Inverted Shuttle Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Inverted Vertical Shuttle\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Corkscrew Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Hypercoaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Flying Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Giga Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Heartline Twister Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Heartline Twister Coaster (starting reversed)\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Inverted Hairpin Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Inverted Impulse Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|4-Across Inverted Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Ladybird Trains\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Log Trains\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|LIM Launched Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Lay-down Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Looping Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Mine Ride\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Mine Train Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Automobile Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Rocket Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Toboggan Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Mini Suspended Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Mini Suspended Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Multi-Dimension Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Reverse Freefall Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Reverser Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Side-Friction Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Spiral Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Stand-up Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Twister Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Stand-up Twister Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Floorless Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Hyper-Twister\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Hyper-Twister (wide cars)\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Steeplechase\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Motorbike Races\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Soap Box Derby Racers\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Suspended Swinging Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Suspended Swinging Airplane Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Swinging Floorless Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Vertical Drop Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Virginia Reel\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Water Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Mouse Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Mine Cars\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Spinning Wild Mouse\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Wooden Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Articulated Roller Coaster\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Wooden Roller Coaster (6 seater)\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Wooden Roller Coaster (6 seater, Reversed)\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Wooden Wild Mouse\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Wooden Wild Mine Ride\|RCT2}} </div> ==={{Thrill Rides 2D}}=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Ridebox2D\|Snow Cups\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Twist\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Magic Carpet\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Launched Freefall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Pirate Ship\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Go Karts\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Swinging Inverter Ship\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Motion Simulator\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|3D Cinema\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Top Spin\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Roto-Drop\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Enterprise\|RCT2}} </div> ==={{Water Rides}}=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Ridebox2D\|Dinghy Slide\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Log Flume\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|River Rapids\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Splash Boats\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Submarine Ride\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Rowing Boats\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Swans\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Canoes\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Bumper Boats\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Water Tricycles\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Jet Skis\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|River Rafts\|RCT2}} </div> ==={{Shops & Stalls 2D}}=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Ridebox2D\|Burger Bar\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Candyfloss Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Doughnut Shop\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Cookie Shop\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Ice Cream Cone Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Chips Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Fruity Ices Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Hot Dog Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Pizza Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Popcorn Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Sea Food Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Toffee Apple Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Fried Chicken Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Pretzel Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Sub Sandwich Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Beef Noodles Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Chicken Nuggets Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Chip Shop\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Fried Rice Noodles Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Funnel Cake Shop\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Meatball Soup Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Roast Sausage Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Wonton Soup Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Drinks Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Coffee Shop\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Hot Chocolate Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Lemonade Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Iced Tea Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Soybean Milk Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Star Fruit Drink Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Sujeonggwa Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Balloon Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Hat Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Souvenir Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|T-Shirt Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Sunglasses Stall\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Information Kiosk\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|First Aid Room\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Cash Machine\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Toilets\|RCT2}} {{Ridebox2D\|Toilets 2\|RCT2}} </div> ==={{Footpaths 2D}}=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Footpathbox2D\|Ash Footpath}} {{Footpathbox2D\|Brown Tarmac Footpath}} {{Footpathbox2D\|Crazy Paving Footpath}} {{Footpathbox2D\|Dirt Footpath}} {{Footpathbox2D\|Road}} {{Footpathbox2D\|Green Tarmac Footpath}} {{Footpathbox2D\|Space Style Footpath}} {{Footpathbox2D\|Tarmac Footpath}} </div> ==={{Scenery 2D}}=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Scenerybox2D\|Abstract Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Classical/Roman Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Creepy Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Egyptian Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Fences and Walls}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Gardens}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Giant Candy Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Giant Garden Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Jungle Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Jurassic Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Martian Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Mechanical Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Medieval Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Mine Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Pagoda Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Pirates Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Shrubs and Ornaments}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Signs and Items for Footpaths}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Six Flags Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Snow and Ice Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Space Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Spooky Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Sports Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Trees}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Urban Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Walls and Roofs}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Water Feature Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Wild West Themeing}} {{Scenerybox2D\|Wonderland Themeing}} </div> ==={{Park Entrance 2D}}=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{ParkEntrancebox2D\|Park Entrance Building}} {{ParkEntrancebox2D\|Park Entrance Gates}} {{ParkEntrancebox2D\|Traditional Park Entrance}} </div> ==={{Water 2D}}=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Waterbox2D\|Acid Green Water}} {{Waterbox2D\|Green Water}} {{Waterbox2D\|Natural Water}} {{Waterbox2D\|Orange Water}} </div> =={{Scenarios 2D}}== ===Beginner Parks=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Scenariobox\|Crazy Castle RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Electric Fields RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Factory Capers RCT2}} </div> ===Challenging Parks=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Scenariobox\|Amity Airfield RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Botany Breakers RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Bumbly Bazaar RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Dusty Greens RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Fungus Woods RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Gravity Gardens RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Infernal Views RCT2}} </div> ===Expert Parks=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Scenariobox\|Alpine Adventures RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Extreme Heights RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Ghost Town RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Lucky Lake RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Rainbow Summit RCT2}} </div> ==="Real" Parks=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Scenariobox\|Six Flags Belgium RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Six Flags Great Adventure RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Six Flags Holland RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Six Flags Magic Mountain RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Six Flags Over Texas RCT2}} </div> ===Other Parks=== <div class="ridebox-list"> {{Scenariobox\|Build Your Own Six Flags Belgium RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Build Your Own Six Flags Great Adventure RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Build Your Own Six Flags Holland RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Build Your Own Six Flags Magic Mountain RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Build Your Own Six Flags Over Texas RCT2}} {{Scenariobox\|Build Your Own Six Flags Park RCT2}} </div> == Expansion Packs == ===Official=== * [[Wacky Worlds]] * [[Time Twister]] ===User-created=== * [[UCES]] * [[VJ's scenario pack]] '''See Also:''' [[The Amazing Earl]] == [[Downloadable Content\|Additional content]] == 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. ==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. {{RollerCoaster Tycoon Games}} [[Category:RollerCoaster Tycoon Games]] [[Category:PC Game]] [[Category:RollerCoaster Tycoon Series]] [[Category:Chris Sawyer]] [[Category:Rollercoaster Tycoon 2]]