RollerCoaster Tycoon: Loopy Landscapes

"Want to combine Six Flags and Disneyland? Now you can, and do other things, too, in this must-have game!"

Strategy games are interesting. Some, like Chess, are tough, but not very exciting. Others, like Advance Wars for GBA, are exciting, but are as tough as other games. But my favorite strategy games are tough and exciting, like Roller Coaster Tycoon. But, as you know, I'm not just reveiwing RCT, I'm also reviewing the expansion pack, Loopy Landscapes. There was a earlier expansion pack released, called Corkscrew Follies, but don't beat yourself up if you didn't get it. Loopy Landscapes has Corkscrew Follies on it, so you get two add-ons for the price of one. (Almost the price of one, that is!) Let me tell you, if you don't have RCT:LL, you really haven't played RCT. There is so much stuff crammed into this game, it's scary! If you have played Sim Theme Park, good for you! It's a fun game, but since it was released after RCT, it isn't as good. Anyway, here's the review.
Graphics 10/10- Amazing! The track actually looks different from the angle you view it at, since light reflects off of it. The cars and landscapes are all 3-D. I can't even explain it! It must be seen to be believed!
Sound 10/10- What makes the sound so great is that all the screaming and voices were recorded at a real theme park in England. (Alton Towers, if I'm correct.) Plus, rides can play music! You can have techno, easy listening, rock, even jazzy techno!
Gameplay 10/10- The controls aren't deep, but very well designed, so this gets a ten. Also, since we're dealing with a PC here, it's pretty advanced. Simply move the mouse, click, click again, move the mouse, you're done! For the game itself, you can start with the RCT original parks, the CF parks, the LL parks, ''real'' parks, and extra parks. No matter where you start, there are a ton of scenarios to unlock. To do this, you might have to have 1,200 guests by Year 3 or build 10 coasters. The game also keeps you busy. Plus, if you make a good coaster, you can save it for other parks! Sweet!
Verdict- LL will work only if you have RCT, so go buy these two things right now! If you have these games, don't worry about sitting in front of a computer screen for hours. RCT will last for years, and is definetly a good buy. This is probably the best strategy game of all time!

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 11/20/01, Updated 05/11/02