Like most Frontier Developments’ video games, together with Planet Zoo, Planet Coaster 2 retains a lot of the attraction and freedom that permit many gamers—although not me—to creatively assemble a park that digital guests truly need to spend money and time exploring. Fortunately, alongside the freeform constructing mechanics, the sport does function a relatively massive suite of blueprints you’ll be able to plop down simply. Even higher is the slew of latest mechanics, like procedural climate, waterparks, and extra streamlined park administration instruments that will help you run a bustling amusement park extra effectively.
On launch, Planet Coaster 2 managed to settle someplace in the midst of the highway, with “Combined” critiques on Steam. Total, the park administration and simulation sport is simply shy of acquiring a “Largely Optimistic” rating, however there are a couple of hang-ups stopping gamers from leaning that means. At the start, it seems the sport’s efficiency was missing on launch. I’ve encountered a couple of points firsthand, primarily with visitor AI refusing to queue up for a trip and as an alternative forming a large blockade.
Even amongst the sport’s extra optimistic critiques, nevertheless, most don’t try to cover the sport’s varied points. The optimistic critiques level out efficiency troubles, UI points are one other drawback and, above all else, AI woes. However for probably the most half, gamers appear pleased with the depth and extra content material over the past sport. The waterparks, particularly, show entertaining. After spending a bit of time constructing a flume, I can see why. It’s a complete new layer to think about when designing your dream park!
As for the detrimental critiques, there are numerous. Most level to a half-finished expertise rushed to launch, the upcoming DLC practices that Frontier is understood for, and irritating efficiency. However most significantly, they point out lacking options, like Steam Workshop assist and the shortage of safety and vandalism mechanics which had been prevalent within the earlier sport.
In case you’re on the fence about choosing up Planet Coaster 2, right here’s a have a look at the sport’s Steam consumer critiques for extra perception!
