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{{Info Box RCT
[[Image:Rct2 f.jpeg|thumb|The US box cover.]]
|title = RollerCoaster Tycoon
'''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 scenarios. These two add-ons were not worked on by [[Chris Sawyer]].
|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.
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*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 ridespaths support.
*General scenery removal function, along with path removal function
*Custom-made material support (rides, scenarios, parks, paths, scenery items)g
 
===Release dates===
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*'''Australia''': October 18, 2002
 
=={{Attractions [[File:Attractions_RCT2_Icon.png]]2D}}==
==={{Transport Rides [[File:Transport_Rides_RCT1_Icon.png]]2D}}===
<div class="ridebox-list">
{{Ridebox2D|Chairlift Cars|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Ski-lift Chairs|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Elevator|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Steam Trains|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Steam Trains with Covered Cars|RCT2}}
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{{Ridebox2D|Retro-style Monorail Trains|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Suspended Monorail|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Chairlift Cars|RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{Ridebox2D|Ski-lift Chairs|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Lift|RCT2}}
</div>
 
==={{Gentle Rides [[File:Gentle_Rides_RCT1_Icon.png]]2D}}===
<div class="ridebox-list">
{{Ridebox2D|Sportcars|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|RacingMonorail CarsCycles|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Pickup Trucks|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Cheshire Cats|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Vintage Cars|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Monster Trucks|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Dodgems|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Merry-Go-Round|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Circus|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Crooked House|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Haunted House|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Ferris Wheel|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Flying Saucers|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Haunted House|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Maze|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Merry-Go-Round|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Mini Golf|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Mini Helicopters|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Monorail Cycles|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Observation Tower|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Double-deck Observation Tower|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Space RingsSportscars|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}}
<br clear="all" />
</div>
 
==={{Roller Coasters [[File:Roller_Coasters_RCT1_Icon.png]]2D}}===
<div class="ridebox-list">
{{Ridebox2D|Air Powered Vertical Coaster|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Bobsleigh Coaster|RCT2}}
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{{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}}
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{{Ridebox2D|Rocket Cars|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Toboggan Cars|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Mini Suspended Flying Coaster|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|SwingingMini CarsSuspended Coaster|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Multi-Dimension Roller Coaster|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Reverse Freefall Coaster|RCT2}}
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{{Ridebox2D|Spiral Roller Coaster|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Stand-up Roller Coaster|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Floorless Roller Coaster|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Steel Twister Roller Coaster|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Steel Twister Roller Coaster (wide cars)|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Stand-up Twister 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|Steeplechase|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Suspended Swinging Airplane Cars|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|Mine Cars|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Mouse Cars|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Mine Cars|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Spinning Wild Mouse|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|ArticulatedWooden Roller Coaster Trains|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Articulated Roller Coaster|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Wooden Roller Coaster (6 seater)|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Wooden Roller Coaster (6 seater, Reversed)|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Wooden RollerWild CoasterMouse|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Wooden Wild Mine Ride|RCT2}}
</div>
{{Ridebox2D|Wooden Wild Mouse|RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
 
==={{Thrill Rides [[File:Thrill_Rides_RCT1_Icon.png]]2D}}===
<div class="ridebox-list">
{{Ridebox2D|3D Cinema|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|EnterpriseSnow Cups|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Go KartsTwist|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Magic Carpet|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Launched Freefall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Magic Carpet|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Motion Simulator|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Pirate Ship|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Roto-DropGo Karts|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Swinging Inverter Ship|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Motion Simulator|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|3D Cinema|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Top Spin|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Snow CupsRoto-Drop|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|TwistEnterprise|RCT2}}
</div>
<br clear="all" />
 
==={{Water Rides [[File:Water_Rides_RCT1_Icon.png]]}}===
<div class="ridebox-list">
{{Ridebox2D|Bumper Boats|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Canoes|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Jet Skis|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Rowing Boats|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Swans|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Water Tricycles|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Dinghy Slide|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Log Flume|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|River Rafts|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|River Rapids|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Splash Boats|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Submarine Ride|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Rowing Boats|RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{Ridebox2D|Swans|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Canoes|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Bumper Boats|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Water Tricycles|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Jet Skis|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|River Rafts|RCT2}}
</div>
 
===Shop{{Shops & Stalls [[File:Shop & Stalls RCT1 Icon.png]]2D}}===
<div class="ridebox-list">
{{Ridebox2D|Balloon Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Beef Noodles Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Burger Bar|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Candy AppleCandyfloss Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|CashDoughnut MachineShop|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Chicken Nuggets Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Coffee Shop|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Cookie Shop|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|CottonIce CandyCream Cone Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|DonutChips ShopStall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Drinks Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|First Aid Room|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Fried Chicken Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Fried Rice Noodles Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Fries Shop|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Fries Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Fruity Ices Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Funnel Cake Shop|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Hat Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Hot Chocolate Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Hot Dog Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Ice Cream Cone Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Iced Tea Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Information Kiosk|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Lemonade Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Meatball Soup 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|RestroomSub 2Sandwich Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|RestroomBeef 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|SeaWonton FoodSoup Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|SouvenirDrinks 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|Sub SandwichSujeonggwa Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|SujongkwaBalloon Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|SunglassesHat Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Souvenir Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|T-Shirt Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Wonton SoupSunglasses Stall|RCT2}}
{{Ridebox2D|Information Kiosk|RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{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>
<br clear="all" />
 
===Challenging Parks===
<div class="ridebox-list">
{{Scenariobox|Amity Airfield RCT2}}
{{Scenariobox|Botany Breakers RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{Scenariobox|Bumbly Bazaar RCT2}}
{{Scenariobox|Dusty Greens RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{Scenariobox|Fungus Woods RCT2}}
{{Scenariobox|Gravity Gardens RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{Scenariobox|Infernal Views RCT2}}
</div>
<br clear="all" />
 
===Expert Parks===
<div class="ridebox-list">
{{Scenariobox|Alpine Adventures RCT2}}
{{Scenariobox|Extreme Heights RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{Scenariobox|Ghost Town RCT2}}
{{Scenariobox|Lucky Lake RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{Scenariobox|Rainbow Summit RCT2}}
</div>
<br clear="all" />
 
==="Real" Parks===
<div class="ridebox-list">
{{Scenariobox|Six Flags Belgium RCT2}}
{{Scenariobox|Six Flags Great Adventure RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{Scenariobox|Six Flags Holland RCT2}}
{{Scenariobox|Six Flags Magic Mountain RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{Scenariobox|Six Flags Over Texas RCT2}}
</div>
<br clear="all" />
 
===Other Parks===
<div class="ridebox-list">
{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Belgium RCT2}}
{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Great Adventure RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Holland RCT2}}
{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Magic Mountain RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Over Texas RCT2}}
{{Scenariobox|Build Your Own Six Flags Park RCT2}}
</div>
<br clear="all" />
 
==Footpaths [[File:Footpaths_RCT2_Icon.png]]==
{{Footpathbox|Ash Footpath RCT2}}
{{Footpathbox|Brown Tarmac Footpath RCT2}}
{{Footpathbox|Crazy Paving Footpath RCT2}}
{{Footpathbox|Dirt Footpath RCT2}}
{{Footpathbox|Road RCT2}}
{{Footpathbox|Green Tarmac Footpath RCT2}}
{{Footpathbox|Space Style Footpath RCT2}}
{{Footpathbox|Tarmac Footpath RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
 
==Scenery [[File:Scenery_RCT2_Icon.png]]==
{{Scenerybox|Abstract Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Classical/Roman Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Creepy Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Egyptian Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Fences and Walls RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Gardens RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Giant Candy Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Giant Garden Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Jungle Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Jurassic Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Martian Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Mechanical Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Medieval Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Mine Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Pagoda Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Pirates Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Shrubs and Ornaments RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Signs and Items for Footpaths RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Six Flags Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Snow and Ice Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Space Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Spooky Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Sports Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Trees RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Urban Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Walls and Roofs RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Water Feature Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Wild West Themeing RCT2}}
{{Scenerybox|Wonderland Themeing RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
 
==Park Entrance [[File:Park_Entrance_RCT2_Icon.png]]==
{{ParkEntrancebox|Park Entrance Building RCT2}}
{{ParkEntrancebox|Park Entrance Gates RCT2}}
{{ParkEntrancebox|Traditional Park Entrance RCT2}}
<br clear="all" />
 
==Water [[File:Water_RCT2_Icon.png]]==
{{Waterbox|Acid Green Water RCT2}}
{{Waterbox|Green Water RCT2}}
{{Waterbox|Natural Water RCT2}}
{{Waterbox|Orange Water RCT2}}
<br clear="all"/>
 
== Expansion Packs ==
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* [[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 s[https://web.archive.org/web/20030822041139/http://rollercoastertycoon2.com/index.asp ixsix 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 portlookalike, 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]].
The add-ons had different critics : Most players & reviewers were satisfied with the first addon, ''Wacky Worlds'', but many were disappointed with the second add-on ''Time Twister'' as it felt incomplete, simply being new objects & scenarios thrown on a CD. The add-on theming & objects were also too numerous & 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 & scenery objects...
 
==System requirements ==
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^Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX® version 8.1 (included) or higher.
 
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