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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

have on PC, may buy for Mac

Written by LG from Round Lake Park

Oct 20, 2005

I own this game for my PC, and I find it to be a lot of fun to play. It appeals both to adults and children. Versions 1 and 2 were simple 2-D games, but this one is fully 3D. And, for the first time in this franchise, you can 'ride' the coasters you build.

The game play permits a career mode, where you progress through various exercises in building theme parks consisting of various thrill rides, including of course signature roller coasters. You have limited time, money, area, and have specific goals that you have to meet.

However, I find the sandbox mode more interesting, where you are freed from the constraints of money and time and can just design anything you want, to your heart's content. This is also the simplest mode for children to enjoy it.

I'm not sure why the list price is TWICE that of the PC version. For the same money, you can get the PC version, plus their "Soaked" add-on that adds waterpark features, and still have money left over for a fast food meal. If this release by Aspyr includes "Soaked", then it seems a reasonable deal.

Note that this game requires substantial performance to be playable on a PC, and I expect the Mac version will be similar in that respect. Running on a computer without a high-end video card and CPU will be disappointing.

Even though I might already have a PC game, I generally consider supporting software development for Mac OS by buying another copy for my Mac. But in this case, the list price might be way out of line.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Yeah Woo Hoo!

Written by MB from Ruther Glen

Mar 16, 2006

This game is great! I'm using a dual g4 with plenty of ram and have never had any problems running it. It has all the fun of earlier RCTs plus the added excitement of 3D and other great new features when you want it. I would recomment this game to any who have the system requirements to play. The only downfall is how addicting it can be.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

LOVE IT!!

Written by CW from La Crescenta

May 31, 2008

I have a mac mini, and it works FINE!!! I LOVE IT!! What you need to do if it is sluggish is get the universal patch for it. You can just download it for free on the apple website. You may need to uninstall rct3, but it is so worth it!

65 of 83 people found this useful

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!

Written by IH from Murrieta

Dec 2, 2007

I love this game and i am so glad that they brought it to mac. I used to play it on the old pc that i have and the pc would always freeze up, kick me out, and be very slow...Ever since i played it on my mac i have enjoyed it alot more. The Graphics are so much better, it is very fast and rarely freezes, I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

The Bomb!

Written by CL

Nov 12, 2005

This is the greatest Roller Coaster Tycoon game yet. I played it on my friend's PC and it was great. I've waited so long for the mac version (because of it's better graphics). I am a mac fan and finally i can play my favorite game on my mac mini. I highly reccomend this game for anyone who has played Sim Theme Park (which doesn't compare to RCT 3).

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

great

Written by IB from Fullerton

Jul 5, 2006

this game runs surprisingly great on my iBook G4. everything is just about perfect except when i try to import songs from my itunes playlist, it quits the game. other than that this game is worth your money.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Simply The Best

Written by IS from Westminster

Nov 14, 2005

I have played all 3 in the trilogy.
RCT 3 is simply amazing.

RCT 3’s producer at Frontier, Johnny Watts stated in an August '05 interview that "if RCT3 is going to be as popular on MAC as it was PC that the expansion packs Soaked & Wild will defiantly be available for future released."

As a RCT franchise fan and MAC lover, can I be the first to say…
You can count on it!

33 of 44 people found this useful

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Great But need the right mac

Written by AW from Mahwah

Aug 26, 2009

I just got a macbook pro 13inch 1 mouth ago (2.25Ghz, 2 GB ram) this game worked great after i downloaded the patch. Also you have to turn off the shadows in the game menu. If you dont it will freeze up. Also i fixed the random quits of the game by downloading a fan control on my macbook and turning the fans up high, which helps it alot. Over all this game is awesome and i recommend this to anyone who has the same mac.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Great Game!

Written by JL from Maywood

Apr 1, 2009

This game is great and have not looked back. Infinite choices when it comes to making roller coasters, many choices for just regular rides and all-around just a great game. Many people have a problem running this game, i found that out too, but through minor tweaks it works great. Just turn off shadows in the game options.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

GREAT!!!!!!!!

Written by SS from Saint Paul

Jul 1, 2006

Crashed once, then I re-imported it and have had no trouble since. I really enjoy riding the rides and having Clint Bushton come into my park. This game is so great!

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

I Love it

Written by FM from Hoganas

Oct 11, 2005

This is a Really nice Game i have tried it on a PC at a freind.
I like the Game so much.

If You Like Theme parks, Rollercoasters and atractions this would be a Game for You

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

New Patch

Written by CS

Nov 18, 2007

I've read a lot of complaints about bugs in the program. People that have trouble, there is a new patch up download for the program. Visit the asper website to download it. I tried it and it worked. Check it out!

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Almost perfect

Written by KP

Jun 5, 2006

I cannot think of a better game...on mac, unfortunatly not all good games are for mac, but i tried this, and i thought, if only they had the expansion packs it would be perfect.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Addictive as can be

Written by CE from Sydney

Mar 8, 2006

I bought this game yesterday and am hooked. Mind you, the game crashed on me twice so hopefully I can sort that out.. but the game play is great, there is alot going on so you have to be on top of it. I'd recommend it.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

What a game!!

Written by PV from Grand Rapids

Nov 29, 2005

This game is much better than the previous version of RCT. The 3D graphics are amazing on my ibook. It can run a bit slow sometimes, but my RAM and Hard Drive are loaded with music. So overall no complaints with the performance and graphics.

The price seemed a bit steep at first, but it is worth it after playing it for a while now.

Go out and get this game, it is loads of fun.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

It was about Time.

Written by PR from Guadalajara

Nov 18, 2005

I was a PC user and enjoying very much this game...
When i bough my mac i looked at the games availebel and i found it disapoiting not to find this game amongst the Mac Catalogue.
Now it s finnnaly here! We, in Europe have to be patience 1 more month!
Was worth the wait.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

AWESME!

Written by ZB from VALENCIA

Feb 17, 2006

Ive been playing this one and its the best. The only thing about it is, when you first play this game after playing the origenal RollerCoaster Tycoon2 it makes you a little sick with all the 3D but goes away fast

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Coaster Cam is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Written by KB from Pittstown

Nov 25, 2005

This game is really awesome altogether but Coaster Cam is the best! You get ride the rides! It's an awesome game

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