It had been years since we’d had a new theme park builder to enjoy, and with RollerCoaster Tycoon in limbo, we were wondering where we’d get it from.

Planet Coaster is the spiritual successor to Theme Park and RollerCoaster Tycoon that, ahead of its release on PC a few years ago, fans were absolutely desperate for. Over on PlayStation 4, we were recently able to play colonial trading simulator, Port Royale 4, and now we have the port of the sublime Planet Coaster to indulge in. The Nintendo Switch has had ports of Jurassic Park: Evolution, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, Tropico 6 and even little indie projects like Mad Tower Tycoon. Inspire and be inspired: Visit the Frontier Workshop and download an unending source of incredible creations, or share your own designs with the world.It has been a good couple of months for the simulator genre on consoles.Craft your perfect coaster park with ease. Unleash your creativity: Sculpt landscapes, customise scenery, and flex your creative muscles with piece-by-piece construction.

Your park, your way: Take on a deep, rewarding career mode, tackle challenging scenarios, or construct your dream coaster park in an unrestricted sandbox.

From stunning firework displays to sprawling cruise ships, there’s no limit to the creativity. Download coasters, scenery, buildings, and entire parks, or grow a following by uploading your own creations.

Looking for inspiration? Discover the Frontier Workshop and harness the world’s best designs in your expanding empire. Keep them entertained so attendance figures – and profits – skyrocket. Guests react in realtime as you set prices, place scenery, and install exciting new attractions.

Take advantage of Blueprints to quickly place over 700 pre-made objects, including coasters, facilities and scenery build from the ground up with detailed piece-by-piece construction or transform the ground itself with terrain-altering tools. Whatever your skill level, bring your ideas to life.

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