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[fluffydelusions]

I didn't see this posted but eurogamer just put up the article

The PC version of Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 will be released in "holiday 2014", publisher Atari has announced.

Described as a "multiplayer" version of the game that will offer co-operative gameplay, the PC build will also include "even more social features".

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-04-14-rollercoaster-tycoon-4-headed-to-pc-for-holiday-2014

 

[antitrop]

Sounds like a trainwreck.

 

[-MD-]

even more social features

Prepare for the worst, fellas.

 

[SgtCobra]

Even more social features?
That's all we asked for.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Even more social features.

Is that even possible.jpg

 

[fantomena]

Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft account, AIM, Yahoo, Myspace etc. integration confirmed.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft account, AIM, Yahoo, Myspace etc. integration confirmed.

You forgot ICQ tho

 

[clockpunk]

Atari is now truly dead to me...

 

[jabuseika]

Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 everyone..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtqBv0Yu9NE

 

[antitrop]

Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 everyone..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtqBv0Yu9NE

notlikethis.gif

Such fond memories of the original.

If Chris Sawyer was dead, he would be rolling in his grave.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 everyone..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtqBv0Yu9NE

wow. I heard it was pretty bad but now I see what everyone is talking about.

 

[Berordn]

...co-operative RCT?

How would that even work?

 

[serenewarfare]

...co-operative RCT?

How would that even work?

About as well as co-operative SimCity.

 

[Tregard]

Will it connect to my Bebo account though?

 

[Mrbob]

Unless these enhanced social features are full steam works support this game is already doa. Don't pawn that Facebook garbage on PC.

 

[OnionPowder]

Great, it's not going to be mobile only. Now we get a PC version that will manage to be even worse than the mobile version.

 

[Berordn]

About as well as co-operative SimCity.

 

[Jintor]

It can go the hell back where it came from.

 

[iceatcs]

PC seriously? keep away my RCT3 mods.

RCT3 still the one you should get.

RCT2 is for craze. That's sole reason RCT4 fucked up.

 

[Neuromancer]

I'm getting flashbacks of SimCity 2013.

 

[AstuteClass]

If it has Faceparty integration, I'm in!

 

[shiftplusone]

...co-operative RCT?

How would that even work?

5 parks in the region

I control park 1 and 2

we're told we dont have enough concessions?

park 2 is just for cotton candy machines and trash

park 1 is for hot dogs

you control park 3 and you get to actually play a video game but it probably still wont be very good


also see: sim city

 

[OldAsUrSock]

I expect another SimCity disaster, which is quite surprising because you would think they would try to avoid such a catastrophe.

 

[Tcbys]

Its probably going to be Always Online bullshit like Simcity 2013. It will probably be dumbed down for the casuals.

I still enjoy playing RCT 2 and 3.

 

[LuuKyK]

Spoiler

;___;

 

[Lumine]

Not like this.

 

[Komo]

They couldn't kill the series more even if they tried

 

[Phinor]

It's pretty sad how these new entries from new teams to existing franchises so often manage to be so bad compared to previous games. It's almost like game developers were more talented 10-15 years ago. Also those games had tons more content and features and thanks to the backwards compatibility of PC games, they are still playable today for a fraction of the price.

Obviously not saying the above is true with RCT4 because I haven't seen that game yet but I would be surprised if the same thing didn't happen to RCT4. The mobile version certainly went backwards from previous entries of the franchise.

 

[Tractopoulpe]

I know it's probably (surely, hm) going to suck but I still wonder what the PC version will look like.

 

[Haunted]

Described as a "multiplayer" version of the game that will offer co-operative gameplay, the PC build will also include "even more social features".

Shame.

 

[SJRB]

Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 everyone..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtqBv0Yu9NE

Jesus Christ.


Also, announcing the PC version with the phrase "even more social features" is like a punch in the face.

 

[dwells]

Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 everyone..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtqBv0Yu9NE

I had no idea that this was even a thing until just now. Now I'm sad. It's as if the current gaming industry actively sets out to crap on my childhood memories.

I wonder how the guy who designed the original games feels about this. He was a pretty hardcore/dedicated game developer - I mean he wrote the things by hand in assembly, for god's sake. I can't see him being pleased with this awful, web 2.0 cutesied up garbage jam packed full of microtransactions and social spam.

Sigh.

 

[Daffy Duck]

This just seems like those times you build a theme park and have no handymen about to fix things when they go wrong.

 

[The Albatross]

Why even bother using this franchise if they're going to turn it into a social game? It's like releasing MARIO PUZZOS GODFATHER 2: The Choose Your Own Adventure Vampire Spy Thriller.

 

[serenewarfare]

The saddest part of the whole thing is that the game will probably succeed in spite of its quality because the brand has value.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Jesus Christ.


Also, announcing the PC version with the phrase "even more social features" is like a punch in the face.

This seems more fitting with atari on the receiving end

 

[iceatcs]

Spoiler

;___;

Love that game so much.

Why's that so many like RCT1 or 2 more?

 

[Zalman]

This doesn't sound like the Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 I wanted.

 

[LurkerPrime]

Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 everyone..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtqBv0Yu9NE

Oh my goodness... that video is so tragic.

 

[Bricky]

PC seriously? keep away my RCT3 mods.

RCT3 still the one you should get.

RCT2 is for craze. That's sole reason RCT4 fucked up.

Your post makes no sense, but let me try to decipher it; not only are you saying RCT2 is worse than RCT3 (okay, opinions), not only are you saying RCT2 is the reason RCT4 turned out to be a microtransaction filled piece of mobile crap (wait, wut), but you are actually indirectly stating RCT2 was a BAD game?

...

No.

(Also, how in the world is a PC release of this going to ruin your RCT3 mods, lol)

 

[br0ken_shad0w]

Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 everyone..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtqBv0Yu9NE

Oh god why did I have to see this. Chris Sawyer must be rolling in his grave right now.

 

[iceatcs]

Your post makes no sense, but let me try to decipher it; not only are you saying RCT2 is worse than RCT3 (okay, opinions), not only are you saying RCT2 is the reason RCT4 turned out to be a microtransaction filled piece of mobile crap (wait, wut), but you are actually indirectly stating RCT2 was a BAD game?

...

No.

Yep. very sole reason. RCT1&2 sold more and they want go back to this style because it's so popular and made for microtransaction city builder gaming.


I'm just pro pro 3D rendered.

 

[Falcs]

Man... Fucking hell.
Yet another franchise fucked up thanks to stupid casual/mobile gaming.

 

[Daedardus]

Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft account, AIM, Yahoo, Myspace etc. integration confirmed.

LinkedIn integration for aspiring Rollercoaster Engineers.

 

[TIMtationX]

Just freaking give me RT3 with fresher graphics and more rides.....SIMPLE....I HATE it when these developers try to outthink themselves with all these so called innovative always connected idiotic multiplayer features.

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" has never meant more than it does right now in this era of gaming.

 

[zashga]

Hey, at least RCT1 is on GOG.com. It is kinda sad how much worse the latest incarnation is, 15 years later.

 

[Sir Blaming]

 

[Krakle]

"even more social features" doesn't fill me with confidence at all.

 

[AlexMogil]

It's pretty sad how these new entries from new teams to existing franchises so often manage to be so bad compared to previous games. It's almost like game developers were more talented 10-15 years ago.

The tools have gotten stronger so I don't know if it a measure of talent. I think the real issue is the people lodged between the game designers/creators and the end user.

This just seems like those times you build a theme park and have no handymen about to fix things when they go wrong.

You're in luck! Use a ticket to repair this ride immediately!

 

[doctorblurg]

Your rollercoaster is down for maintenance ask your friends on facebook to speed up the process!