Oct 28, 2019 Atari Showcase Rollercoaster Tycoon Joyride On PlayStation VR VRFocus got a chance to check out and talk to Atari about the upcoming VR title. Dec 15, 2018 The beloved series' first foray into console and VR! Atari Flashback Classic - Roller Coaster Tycoon: JOYRIDE for PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR. Players are challenged to build and ride breathtaking roller coasters in thrilling environments with an easy-to-use coaster builder.
Earlier today, the PEGI Rating System released a new rating for a brand new entry in the RollerCoaster Tycoon series. The title of the game, RollerCoaster Tycoon Joyride, has been given an age rating of 3, which is fairly unsurprising given how non-controversial the titles are.
Alongside the release of the rating, a recent investors briefing from Atari (via Reddit) revealed that the game will also be coming to consoles in the first half of 2018. While no concrete release information has been revealed yet, Atari did reveal that a virtual reality module would be coming to the console versions of the game, meaning that PlayStation VR owners will be able to craft some coasters in virtual reality. For more on the upcoming title, read a brief description of the game from Atari:
Experience the thrill of your life with a new roller coaster manufacturer offering an entirely immersive attraction thanks to a virtual reality module for the first time in the series. Expected release in the first half of 2018.
Of course, this isn’t the only RollerCoaster Tycoon game that’s out, and you can take a look at some of the other titles below (via Reddit):
RCTT: Released at the beginning of the year 2017, RCT Touch was very successful in generating more of 10 million downloads in six months. The next update to RCT Touch will be an event developed on the basis of a game Mattel. Within the framework of the with Mattel® and StartApp®, Atari has created content adapted to one of the gaming brands Mattel, allowing players to create rides, stores, decorations and many other elements of their park to the colors and image of this game known worldwide. The detailed presentation and release of this add-on, directly to millions of fans of this Mattel franchise. [Coming] for this autumn.
RCTC (PC): RCT fans can rejoice in a new experience of RCT, produced by creator Chris Sawyer, which combines the best features of RCT1 and RCT2, two of the most successful and most recognized RCT games worldwide in the history of the series. The mobile version of RCT Classic has sold more than 650,000 units. Soon on Steam.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Joyride is set to launch sometime in 2018.
[Source: Reddit]
The latest entry in the long-running RollerCoaster Tycoon series is now available exclusively on the PlayStation 4. RollerCoaster Tycoon Joyride promises an incredibly immersive experience for fans as the series delves for the first time into virtual reality. That’s right! Be afraid, because now you can build and experience your own insane RollerCoaster Tycoon monstrosities first-hand with the PlayStation VR. Check out the campy new trailer above.
Planet Coaster
For the bravest among you—those of you who have strong, sturdy VR legs and aren’t prone to motion sickness—this is going to be the most intense PlayStation VR experience since WipEout Omega Collection’s VR mode. You’re going to feel your stomach lurch as you crest giant, metallic mountains and begin your descent. You’re going to feel your head swim as you dart through corkscrews and launch through loops. You’re going to puke on your dock as you whiz down sharply-angled spirals.
If you’re not one for building, you’ll be happy to know that RollerCoaster Tycoon Joyride offers a sharing feature, so you can download other players’ creations right from the PlayStation Network. Do be careful, because people are going to go nuts with this thing.
Here, have some game features:
- Freeform Coaster Builder: For the first time, players can experience a roller coaster builder optimized for console and PSVR allowing them to build any roller coaster they can imagine in minutes.
- Single Player and Multiplayer: Play through the progression system and sandbox modes or challenge friends to a build and ride in a couch multiplayer party to compete for the title of “RCT Build Master.”
- Stunning Environments: Explore and ride through the wild and hot desert of the Canyon for a daytime thrill-ride or the captivating skyline and streets of the City as you embark on your adventure at dusk.
- Ride and Shoot: Shoot down the highest number of targets as you ride to reach the top of the leaderboards.
- Realistic Physics: Experience a thrilling coaster adventure with realistic physics built into the game to make you feel adrenaline-pumping excitement.
- Pre-Built Coasters: Jump straight into the immersive experience with pre-built coasters.
- Social Features: Share your incredible roller coaster creations via PlayStationNetwork.
If you’ve yet to make the leap into VR, take the plunge! We think it’s more than worth it, and right now GameStop has some pretty attractive deals on PSVR bundles. If a virtual roller-coaster sounds too intense, don’t forget that you have a free Kingdom Hearts VR experience right around the corner.
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