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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

Finally the day is near

Written by MG from Archbold

Oct 27, 2005

Been waiting for a long time fot RCT to come out for Macs. Price seems a little high but can't wait to experiance this great game on my IMAC.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Been Waitin Sooooo Looooong

Written by JG from Valley Stream

Oct 30, 2005

This game is serious..I keep updated with IGN.com and the editors gave it a [8.5]. In my opinion, I'd give it a [8.8/8.9]. I didn't really care for the first two games, being that they were in 2D. Seeing this game in 3D, I was anxious to play it. Never got a hold of it, but I look at the review at least once a week, anticipating its release. Many of the features of this Mac build has been updated (bug and gameplay fixes mostly), which is a plus. I'm lookin foward to November 14 to head right into the Apple Store to purchase my copy.

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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

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!

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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

#1 Fan

Written by JP from San Diego

Nov 19, 2005

I am Roller Coaster Tycoon's Biggest Fan. I swithched to Macintosh from PC about a month ago and read on their (Atari's) Website that they were not making a version for mac. A few weeks later I found out they were. I was so exited because I had already had Roller Coaster Tycoon 1,2, and 3 for windows and was happy to hear they were making the greatest game ever for mac.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

The World's Best Roller Coaster Simulator

Written by DC from Great Falls

Nov 25, 2005

A week after the game was released for the PC I bought it. I own all of them, and this one has to be the best.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Amazing but Pricy

Written by FM from Carlisle

Nov 25, 2005

This RCT3 for the Mac is a little pricy but I've been using it on a PC and from what I can see, RCT3 for the Mac will be even better than what it was for the PC (being that Mac is better and all..........) Anyways, it is definitely worth the price, but I'd recommend waiting a few weeks-months to let the price go down for ya's. The 3D IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

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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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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Good game.. Bad when broken

Written by EV from Palo Alto

Nov 25, 2005

I bought this game today at the local apple store. When I brought it home and installed it, it worked fine, and I enjoyed the game. But when I attempted to play it for the second time, it refused to load. I could hear the sounds of the main menu and I could see my cursor, but the rest of the screen was completely black. To be sure of the error, I tried this on my mac mini, and the results were identical.

Whether or not this was because the disk that I recieved was flawed, or something was wrong with both my ibook and my mac mini (both met the system requirements), it didn't work.

I am extremely dissapointed with this, as it was a extremely entertaining game.

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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

Great Game...but....

Written by EG from Lake Forest

Dec 8, 2005

I purchased this game the day it was released and have been playing it for the past few weeks now... my only complaint is that the game can run slow at times. I have the newest powerbook with the 1.67 processor and 1 gig of memory... and after about 30min of play the game starts to run slow... great game though!

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

rockin!

Written by AH from La Crescent

Dec 13, 2005

the best amusement park game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

This Game ROCKS!!

Written by JB

Dec 20, 2005

i have had this game for a year now and it has the best graphics and rides than any other of there games. it has tons of scenarios and works great if you have a good computer. Everything is realistic, the people can talk too you and can rgink what they want. the booklet that comes with it explaines how to use it easily and there are tons of cool new features. its worth the price!!!

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Great Game- Hilarious Cheats

Written by NT from Charlotte

Dec 22, 2005

Awesome Game. Cool rides, but even better- try naming one of the park guests "James Hunt". This will enable a buggy (car-like vehicle) to fall from the sky in which you can ride in (via coaster cam). Also name a guest "Make Me Sick". This makes everybody instantly stop- and hurl. Experiment with this, it's loads of fun.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

VERY disappointing!

Written by MB from Englewood

Dec 23, 2005

I have never, in all my years of computing, been this let down by a game. I was an avid RCT 1 & 2 player when i owned a PC. I bought my iMac G5 4 months ago, and was thrilled to recently hear that the new RTC3 would be put out for mac. I bought it TONIGHT, and after fooling around with it for about three hours, i have these three words...DO NOT PURCHASE! It has crashed twice, and when it stays working it feels like I'm running it on a computer from the stone-age. I'm sick to my stomach. $50 lost! I have a brand new Mac that WELL, and i mean WELL exceeds the requirements to run the game, yet it is unplayable. Do NOT take your chances!

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Beware of buying this Item

Written by KL from Pasadena

Jan 8, 2006

Ok. Let me start by saying this game looks awesome and could be awesome. I, however, have had nothing but annoying glitches and crashes. I am running a brand new iMac 20 inch with 1.5gb of ram. I don't know if it is an issue with Aspyr or with the video card apple chooses to use, but this is ridiculous. I would wait until the bugs are fixed. If the game worked smoothly, I would give it five stars. Unfortunately, it is impossible to play the game for more than twenty minutes. Save your game often!!!

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