Info about RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe:

Official game description:
Take a trip to fame and fortune by building the biggest, best, scariest, and most thrilling rides ever seen in any theme park. Can you make money in this volatile business? Can you become the ultimate Roller Coaster Tycoon?  
RollerCoaster Tycoon Deluxe takes you for a ride in the original RollerCoaster Tycoon and its expansion packs, Corkscrew Follies and Loopy Landscapes. Create the ultimate theme park using a variety of coaster types with giant loops and barrel rolls and in-park attractions like suspended monorails and water-soaked plume rides. Selectable themes for your park include Ice World, Medieval, and Martian. You'll need more than just rides and decoration to keep your guests happy, so find out what they are thinking and meet their needs to make your profits soar.  
One of the best games from acclaimed Tycoon series, with well designed gameplay mechanics, appealing graphics, and really high re-playability value. There’s no limit to what you can create so design and build the most thrilling roller coaster the world has ever seen - and buckle up for the ride of your life!  
*   Includes RollerCoaster Tycoon and its two expansions: Corkscrew Follies and Loopy Landscapes  
*   4 out of 5 scientists agree: this is one of the most enjoyable and addicting games in existence!  
*   Design and construct your own roller coaster rides or choose from fantastic pre-built designs, all with accurately simulated motion physics

Release date: May 21, 2014

Categories: Management Simulation, Theme Park Simulation, City Builder, Sandbox Creation, Customization, Economic Simulation, Nostalgia-driven Gameplay

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 10; verdict: Critical Bugs; summary: The primary issue identified in the user feedback is related to bugs associated with alt-tabbing out of the game. Users frequently encounter problems with mouse control and window focus, which significantly impacts their experience.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals several critical issues. Notably, users have reported difficulties with small text and functionality issues such as the inability to save game progress. These issues significantly impact the usability and overall user experience on the Steam Deck.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $4.00 - $6.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews consistently mention that the game is perceived as very cheap, with specific mentions of the full price being around $6. Additionally, users highlight that the game often goes on sale for even cheaper, reinforcing the idea that the base price is already considered low and good value for money.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 115.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 8.0h
  - Endgame: 115.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct and indirect references to playtime. The first quote mentions spending 8+ hours during summer days, indicating long session lengths. The second and third quotes both mention 115 hours of playtime, which suggests a high total playtime for game completion. The fourth quote mentions 'endless hours,' which supports the idea of extensive endgame content. However, there is no specific evidence provided for story completion time, so that field is marked as null.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is highly addictive and enjoyable, with a sustained fun factor that kicks in after players overcome the initial learning curve.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Building a successful park
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Initial learning curve; Daunting for new players
  - Unlock drivers: Tutorial; Community content
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Using cheats; Multiplayer mode; High difficulty challenges
- Player Archetypes:
  - Nostalgic Revisiter (buy)
    - Motivation: Nostalgia and reliving childhood memories.
    - Playstyle: Casual and relaxed, focusing on reliving past experiences.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: old-school player; childhood gamer
    - Reference games: Roller Coaster Tycoon; Theme Park
  - Creative Builder (buy)
    - Motivation: Creativity and building unique designs.
    - Playstyle: Focused on design and creativity, often spending long hours perfecting their parks.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: builder; creator
    - Reference games: Minecraft; Cities: Skylines
  - Casual Relaxer (sale)
    - Motivation: Relaxation and casual enjoyment.
    - Playstyle: Casual and relaxed, often playing the game in short sessions to unwind.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual gamer; relaxation seeker
    - Reference games: Stardew Valley; Animal Crossing


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Theme park building and management (weight 0.45): Players enjoy the freedom and satisfaction derived from building and managing their own theme parks, including designing roller coasters and other attractions from scratch.
- Fun and addictive gameplay (weight 0.26): The gameplay is described as fun, engaging, and addictive, making it enjoyable to play repeatedly without getting boring.
- Extensive customization options (weight 0.16): Players appreciate the extensive customization options available for rides and park designs, allowing for creative freedom and unique park layouts.
- Nostalgic and memorable (weight 0.13): The game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, bringing back fond memories of childhood and past gameplay experiences.
- Detailed scenarios and maps (weight 0.1): The game features a variety of detailed scenarios and maps with increasing difficulty, offering diverse challenges and management mechanics.
- Smooth performance and optimization (weight 0.08): The game runs smoothly on various systems without lags or glitches, showcasing excellent optimization and performance.
- Simple and easy to play (weight 0.07): The game is noted for its simple and addictive gameplay, making it easy to pick up and play for extended periods.
- Masterpiece among Tycoon games (weight 0.06): The game is considered a masterpiece in the Tycoon genre, setting a high standard for simulation and management games.
- Enhanced by OpenRCT2 (weight 0.06): The OpenRCT2 project enhances the gaming experience by expanding functionality and combining assets from different versions of the game.
- Deluxe edition with additional content (weight 0.05): The Deluxe edition of the game includes additional scenarios and maps, providing more content for players to enjoy.

Common complaints:
- Game crashes and unplayable (weight 0.22): Many players report that the game frequently crashes or is completely unplayable on their systems. This includes issues with the game not running at all or crashing frequently during gameplay.
- Lacks full screen support (weight 0.22): Several users have noted that the game does not support full screen mode, which significantly impacts the gaming experience. This issue is particularly prevalent on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Outdated graphics and visuals (weight 0.14): The graphics and visuals in the game are considered outdated by many players. This includes complaints about the interface, animations, and overall visual design not meeting modern standards.
- Compatibility issues with Windows 11 (weight 0.11): There are significant compatibility issues with Windows 11, including the game not running at all, crashing, or having cursor alignment problems.
- No fast-forward or speed control (weight 0.06): Players have noted the absence of a fast-forward button or in-game speed control, which affects the pacing and enjoyment of the game.
- Save system problems (weight 0.06): There are issues with the game's save system, where players report problems with saving their progress or save files not working correctly.
- Limited language support (weight 0.05): The game has limited language support, with notable absences including Chinese and Portuguese (Brazil).
- Long scenario completion times (weight 0.04): Scenarios in the game take a long time to complete, with some players noting that it takes about an hour to finish a scenario.
- Limited scenery and space (weight 0.04): Players have noted limitations in the scenery and space available within the game, which can restrict creativity and gameplay options.
- Low difficulty and challenge (weight 0.04): The game is perceived as having very low difficulty and not offering much challenge to players.
- Missing sandbox mode (weight 0.04): There is no sandbox mode or similar creative modes like cheat or scenario editor, which players feel is a significant omission.
- Poor sound design (weight 0.03): The game's sound design and audio quality have been criticized as poor by players.
- Mechanics issues with attractions (weight 0.03): There are specific issues with game mechanics, such as mechanics bouncing off damaged attractions and people not entering queues properly.
- Considered a waste of money (weight 0.03): Some players feel that the game is a waste of money and time, indicating low satisfaction with their purchase.

Gameplay feedback:
- Park management and customization (weight 0.38): Players enjoy managing and customizing their own theme parks, including financial management, visitor satisfaction, and park facilities. This aspect includes building and managing attractions, as well as pre-made and custom park creation.
- Roller coaster construction (weight 0.36): A significant part of the gameplay involves building and designing roller coasters from scratch. Players appreciate the simplicity and creativity involved in constructing roller coasters and other rides.
- Scenario challenges (weight 0.16): The game offers various scenarios with different objectives and increasing difficulty. Players find these scenarios engaging and enjoy the challenges they present.
- Dark humor elements (weight 0.1): Some players mention darker, humorous elements like dangerous rides and drowning guests. These aspects add a unique, albeit morbid, twist to the gameplay.
- Visitor satisfaction (weight 0.09): Ensuring visitor satisfaction is crucial. Players focus on attracting more visitors, understanding their behaviors and preferences, and making them happy with different attractions.
- Staff and ride limits (weight 0.06): There are specific limits within the game, such as staff limits, ride/attraction limits, and sprite limits. These limits add a layer of strategy and management to the gameplay.
- Classic version features (weight 0.04): The classic version of the game integrates previous versions and includes additional features like a map and level editor. This adds value for players who enjoy the nostalgia and additional content.
- Hiring staff (weight 0.04): Players can hire staff and workers to manage their parks. This adds a layer of realism and management to the gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Smooth performance on various systems (weight 0.21): The game runs smoothly on a range of systems, including older and cheaper non-gaming laptops, as well as modern systems without significant issues.
- Compatibility mode required (weight 0.11): The game often requires compatibility mode to run properly on modern operating systems such as Windows 10 and Windows 8.
- Mouse and control issues (weight 0.09): There are reports of issues with mouse control and cursor alignment, particularly on Windows 11.
- Specific platform performance (weight 0.06): The game performs well on specific platforms like the Steam Deck but may require adjustments such as switching to window mode.
- Specific setup instructions (weight 0.05): Users provide specific instructions for running the game, such as running as administrator or using Open Roller Coaster Tycoon 2.
- Hardware upgrades needed (weight 0.04): Some users report needing to upgrade their hardware, such as buying new RAM, to run the game smoothly.
- Legacy components and coding (weight 0.04): The game uses legacy components and is coded in Assembly, which can affect its performance and compatibility on modern systems.

Recommendations:
- OpenRCT2 enhances gameplay (weight 0.14): Many players recommend using OpenRCT2 for additional game options and an improved experience. It is often suggested to use this alongside the original game.
- Highly recommended for everyone (weight 0.1): Many players strongly recommend this game to anyone, highlighting its broad appeal and fun factor.
- Essential for management fans (weight 0.1): The game is highly recommended for fans of simulation, management, and tycoon games. It is seen as a must-have for enthusiasts of these genres.
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.09): Several reviews mention that the game is worth purchasing, especially if it is on sale or if you have spare cash.
- Positive reviews in other languages (weight 0.04): There are positive reviews in other languages, indicating the game's international appeal and lasting value.
- Creative gaming experience (weight 0.03): The game is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys being creative in their gaming, offering a lot of creative freedom.
- Play before the sequel (weight 0.02): It is recommended to play this game before playing the second game in the franchise to understand the series better.
- Read the manual first (weight 0.02): Some players suggest reading the manual before starting the game to get the most out of the experience.
- Try OpenTTD as well (weight 0.02): Players recommend trying OpenTTD, another game that uses the same engine, suggesting it might offer a similar enjoyable experience.
- Buy the Double Pack (weight 0.02): Some reviews suggest buying the RollerCoaster Tycoon Double Pack for a comprehensive experience.
- Consider physical copies (weight 0.02): Some players recommend getting the physical copy of older games for a different experience.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Nostalgia (weight 0.48): Players experience nostalgia due to childhood memories associated with the game, including playing it as kids, enjoying it with family, and the music bringing back memories. The classic status of the game and its timeless charm also contribute to this feeling.
- Frustration (weight 0.14): Frustration stems from technical issues such as the game not running on modern systems like Windows 11, performance issues, and bugs that prevent gameplay. Additionally, some scenarios are difficult and time-consuming, adding to the frustration.
- Joy (weight 0.14): Joy is derived from the positive memories and enjoyment of the game, including its fun and relaxing gameplay, creative freedom, and the ability to build and manage a park. The game's music and the ability to revisit it after many years also contribute to this emotion.
- Amusement (weight 0.06): Amusement comes from the humorous and creative aspects of the game, such as launching trains, strategic placement of food stalls, and funny ride naming. The diverse scenarios and management mechanics also add to the amusement.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): Excitement is generated by the addictive gameplay, creative freedom in building roller coasters, and the extensive content provided by the game. The OpenRCT project expanding functionality and the game's immersive possibilities also contribute to this feeling.
- Disappointment (weight 0.03): Disappointment arises from the game not meeting expectations, performance issues, and crashes. The lack of language support and technical problems that prevent the game from running also contribute to this emotion.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.03): Enjoyment is derived from the game being fun and providing a timeless experience. The flexibility and variety in game mechanics, along with the ability to set new high scores, add to the enjoyment.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Happiness comes from being able to play the game again and managing happy park visitors. Nostalgia and the ability to cause accidents in the game also contribute to this emotion.
- Relaxation (weight 0.01): Relaxation is derived from the game being a comfort game and providing a relaxing experience. Players find it soothing and enjoyable to play.
- Love (weight 0.01): Love for the game is driven by its status as an old PC game and the nostalgia associated with family fun. The game's classic status and timeless appeal also contribute to this emotion.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Admiration comes from the game's technical and creative achievements, as well as the depth of the game as an adult. Chris Sawyer's programming skills and the game's complexity are also admired.
- Anger (weight 0): Anger is caused by the game not running properly and being sold on platforms like Steam despite these issues. Players feel frustrated and angry about wasting money on a non-functional game.
- Surprise (weight 0): Surprise comes from the game costing significantly less than other games in the saga. Players are pleasantly surprised by the game's affordability.
- Appreciation (weight 0): Appreciation is derived from the game being a classic. Players appreciate the game's timeless nature and its status as a beloved classic.
- Happy (weight 0): Happiness comes from the game being excellent and providing a great experience. Players are happy with the game's quality and enjoyment.
- Interest (weight 0): Interest is generated by the game being written in Assembly. Players are intrigued by the technical aspects and programming of the game.
- Engrossment (weight 0): Engrossment comes from building and watching the roller coasters in the game. Players are deeply engaged in the creative and management aspects of the game.}