Paired with a comprehensive settings menu that allows you to enable a colorblind mode, change measurement systems from metric to imperial, alter text size, and more, players can truly customize their experience.Īltogether, I enjoyed what I was able to play and found myself wanting to jump back in and work on new projects days after the demo.
Regardless, none of these minor setbacks lessened my enjoyment as I quickly found myself immersed in the simulation games I used to love.įor a title that offers as much personalization and interaction with creating your ideal park as Planet Coaster does, the controls are ultimately manageable and mapped efficiently for controller use. Altering an object’s axis, then switching to a different placement mode to finesse it, will reset the positioning you’ve already established. Pathways have defined lengths and can be imprecise to place at times. Much of this is simply the nature of moving away from the finesse of mouse and keyboard controls.Īttraction menus have to be fully exited before another building can be selected. Movement about the map feels intuitive using the controller, but the variety of menus, submenus, and available interactions for the wide array of objects you can place does prove to be clunky at times. Planet Coaster’s polished graphics and colorful world help realize this in more detail than ever thanks to modern PC and console capabilities. The choice to zoom out for an eagle-eye view or get eye-level with your guests has always been a novel part of the series. With the upcoming release of Planet Coaster Console Edition, players across all platforms, including next-gen consoles, will finally be able to realize the coaster parks of their dreams. While PC players have been constructing and sharing their parks for the past four years, those playing on consoles have been unable to join in on the fun.
Initially released in 2016, Planet Coaster aims to offer an experience tapping into the nostalgia of players like myself while introducing newcomers to a polished, contemporary management simulator. When it comes to managing an iconic property that inspires a sense of fun and entertainment among players, there’s no better setting than that of an amusement park. “Inspire and be inspired as you create, manage, and share the world’s greatest coaster parks with friends and content creators around the world.”Īs a player who was indeed inspired by games such as RollerCoaster Tycoon and Zoo Tycoon, I’ve been keeping a curious eye on the revival of the franchise by Frontier Developments.
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