LGR - Planet Coaster Review
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- Taking a look at Frontier Development's theme park management sim, Planet Coaster! Is it the spiritual successor to RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 fans wanted? Time to find out.
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As of today, Frontier have patched Planet Coaster with performance optimizations, more prebuilt rides/buildings to use, and an optional harder difficulty mode for challenge maps. That's three of my main complaints about the game talked about in my review, and they're already starting to address them. A promising future indeed :)
so its the usual wait a couple months and buy in a sale kind of deal
Great you can pin this, they do seem to be working on everything you pointed out.
The whole simulation still lacks in depth, so I hope they will go deeper into fixing the whole management issue. I agree this was a first step but I doubt the December update is going to bring a big fix (YET).
About challenge mode. Is that possible to play with only charging for the park entry and shops? Because I don't want to be an asshole park owner by charging money for rides and coasters, that's just not okey IMO. But last time I tried, I basically had to charge for everything, to even have enough money to do anything.
*****
in terms of creativity options definitely , in terms of the managment part it has still a long to go :-(
This is like a respond to the failure of Roller Coaster Tycoon like how Cities Skiline was a respond to the failure of Sim City.
Good luck playing this game. I checked his pc specs and he has a videocard of 650 USD (a GTX 980 ti) and he plays on low. 99% of the gamers have a videocard worse than this one.
@Robin Clarijs Don't know what you're on about, I'm running maxed out on a 980 TI + 4790K i7 and have experienced 0 issues or lag.
works on middle settings on a Nvidia 680GTX just fine
+Robin Clarijs wrong, a GTX 1070 which is better than the GTX 980ti is only 400
Ashley Johansson a 980ti was 650 USD at launch price if not more and a half year ago it would still retail for 600 USD. In terms of performance yes the 1070 outstrips the 980ti but not by more than 10%. Even now a 1070 can hardly be found for 400 USD and most are sold over 500 usd to be fair. Then again the point was to say that this game isn't optimized. It basically won't run well on a 1070 either which is what my friend has and he saw dips under 30 fps 1080p on low settings when the park was getting very crowded filled with attractions. It doesn't matter that much if it is 400 or 600 usd (over here it is 600 USD because we pay a lot of taxes). The fact remains that this game is trash performing and shouldn't get so much glory because most systems won't run it well at all.
I'm disproportionately mad that they took away my ability to drown patrons.
They already took that ability away in RCT3. (All your guests in that game did when they made contact with water outside of a pool complex was endlessly swim around until they either reached a shoreline they could walk on or you manually picked them up and dropped them back on land.)
lame :(
at least we can kill em with a coaster launcher ;3
I used to name guests after people I didn't like and then drown them XD
Kitty Kat I thought I was the only one 😂😂😂
These terrain tools and customization levels are what should be in The Sims 4.
Even 1 % of that would be welcome in the sims 4..
ramonypony And this should be The Sims - Theme Park EP we never got. Such amazing graphics!
+ramonypony That feeling when even a theme park game has full color customization and The Sims 4 does not...
Lazy Game Reviews Sims 4 😢 so very sad.
ramona lynn Just saw this comment and good news they added terrain tools
Yes but can you send a coaster car off the track then careening at 100 mph into the tormenting fires of Teacup Hell?
You certainly can.
Asking the important questions.
@@LGR Can you still send rollercoasters off the track?
7:56 I might pick this up...
This really got my attention as well. We are twisted individuals I guess haha.
3:26 yeah lol
Instantly reminded me of the Le Mans Disaster.
I'm not going to lie, I LOVE the new custom coaster interface. It lets you build your own coaster pieces, instead of selecting from a menu of predesigned track pieces. To me, that was the biggest thing holding the series back from being a true theme park simulator. That, combined with the new path interface, is making it so you can legitimately build versions of your favorite parks since you can build custom curves, lengths, and widths of the paths. It's honestly one of my favorite features, making things like queue lines asymmetrical so it feels more natural, with scenery that only doesn't place if you are directly touching the object you want to put it around.
Got this game the day it came out, and I'm so glad I did. This game is exactly the rollercoaster tycoon sequel I wanted it to be, even though it's not TECHNICALLY Rollercoaster Tycoon. I've already logged 17 hours on this game, and I'm just a casual gamer.
Brad Grimm I think it’s alright but I wish they did give you a setting in the options menu to have the piece by piece system but I bet they haven’t because it isn’t rct and it might be a licensing issue or trade marked or I dunno 😂
Same, I made a theme park on my old laptop but the more items I placed the more laggy the game got, but now I have a new desktop computer and I've logged +18 hours in 3 days
This is a very fair review of the game. I didn't have the difficulties you are having with paths or coaster creation (although, it can be daunting at times), but there certainly is a learning curve for which the game does not assist you with. Planet Coaster is a lot like other good Sim games, you have to be willing to make your own fun. It's basically a giant tool kit with about 90% of the tools working as intended.
I love this guys commentary, it's gotta be the voice dude.
courtney edwards yeah I like his voice too. It seems to suit this type of video if that makes sense.
LGR is awesome!!
The voice and logical thinking sir
Wow! Those graphics!
Those guy should make a game like The Sims with that engine.
Imagining graphics like those in a Sims game made me very happy. They are quite beautiful! What a great idea.
I think that engine would have no problem with showing a whole open-world with lots of sims (or should we call them Planeteers?)! :-)
I like the sound of Planeteers. Having wide open worlds would really add to the game experience. (Sigh, Sims 4 isn't open world.) I would spend so much time exploring in a Sims game if the world could look like that. I'd love to be able to make acres of parks. A travelling or hiking element would be something I'd really enjoy.
Amanda Lam oohhh an entirely new sims game and planet coaster should be an expansion pack lol.
The problem that everybody forgets is that open world and Create-A-Style were extremely taxing for most computers and it's one of the root causes of lag in The Sims 3. They were too ambitious for the time, should've waited until the 2020s to experiment with this kind of thing. They wanted The Sims 4 to run on low-end machines.
I really don't mind the fact that they went back to the lot system, the only thing is that worlds (cities) should be bigger and have more lots. Open world also caused issues with routing and regeneration of Sims, so much that even ten years after the release of the game, there are still glitches, freezing and lag even on the best of computers. The game is also programmed in a way that allows overheating of components. I literally fried a PC with the game and there was a guy that reported extreme temperatures when playing TS3.
Teacup hell is one hell of a ride.
no popping of balloons? well that sucks!
Buffy Racoon thats the first thing i discovered and the lack of birds to de-feather midflight
I would spend 5 extra bucks to pop peoples balloons.
I bet you don't even get to de-feather the seagulls and ducks, either.
Literally unplayable
Funfact: they add balloon popping back in Planet Zoo.
They made Thrillville? No wonder I like this game so much!
***** I only played the first. It came free with my PSP, I played it so much!
thillville is pretty much the worst theme park game ever made though
I had tons of games, and that was the problem. Why play a game both me and all my friends found boring as hell when I could go pull out something fun?
Yes, I have no soul for hating a generic cash in video game.
ultimatebman
"Thrillville is pretty much the worst theme park game ever made though"
BruH.
*RCTWorld intensifies*
1:26 : stealth rap thrown in for coolness
Salamihawk I think he enjoyed writing that.
Planet Coaster > RollerCoaster Tycoon. Cities Skylines > SimCity 2013. Now we just need someone to give the Sims 4 some competition. Clearly the new developers are willing to put in the work, time, effort, and passion that their predecessors are not.
I don't think it'll happen with The Sims 4, it seems stable enough, just lacking in content. The Sims 5, on the other hand...
i still think roller coaster tycoon 3 is better than planet coaster, as u have animals and water parks and had more rides as well, you just have less building potentinal on rct3.
I've been watching your videos for several years now, and I have to say, not only have you kept the quality of your videos up in all that time, but they've gotten progressively better. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, glad you think so!
4:19 In the dead of a small factory town...dealing with your quirky dysfunctional family...is the easiest part of the journey!
City (comma) State has already won five Film of the Year awards, and it's not even out yet
Gotta love that indie-tronic soundtrack by She Likes Cloth!
🎵gets really good gas mileage
Man this game looks fantastic. I hope they improve it even more in the future with updates and DLC!
They should add a online mode where you and a rival compete to get the most people to come to your park etc..
*Cities Skylines* destroyed SimCity and now *Planet Coaster* destroyed RollerCoaster Tycoon World.
No.
@@MiguelBaptista1981 yes
No it didnt, both games are good in their own way.
This is just like that stupid PES vs Fifa comparison
Now who's getting rid of the Sims?
@@awake7586 rct world sucks though
This is probably the best review I've ever watched of a game. Hilarious, witty, and just overall extremely informative! Thanks man.
Glad you enjoyed, thanks!
But can you make MR BONES' WILD RIDE on it?
yep its on the workshop
steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=797295108
I WANT TO GET OFF MR. BONES' WILD RIDE
@@treetheenderhyena1880 THE RIDE NEVER ENDS
"MR. BONES' WILD RIDE looks too intense for me"
7:54 I LAUGHED SO HARD! LOL
I actually like that you're able to customise your coasters to that degree. It gives greater freedom. It doesn't take that long to get used to.
10:00 "I'm so glad Not Dying is free" lol
I love your reviews so much. They're honest, you're voice is soothing as hell, and these ultimately make me decide wether I buy the game or not. Thank you.
Glad you're enjoying!
Lazy Game Reviews :)
got this on steam after seeing the teacup hell teaser and thankfully with the steam architecture they can shoot updates very easy to users as they refine the game interface and polish the performance issues
Ever since RCT3 decided to become all but unplayable on any AMD card made after 2010, I've really been needing a good game that I can just make crazy 3D coasters in. To hell with managment and visual fluff, I just want to make a ride so dubious that not even a bootleg Chinese theme park would let you ride it. I'm a selfish player, sorry park guests. If this can do that for me, I think I'm all but sold. If only buying new games didn't feel like such a gamble, but what can you do. Great video as always!
Your reviews are so good and comfy!
I didn't really like RCT3 that much :| I only played for the graphics/physics.
RCT2 ftw.
This game looks nice though.
RCT2 was my favourite! Parkitecht is looking good so far, can't wait to see how it will turn out when it launches for real.
RCT 2 is my fave of the RCT games too, it was so great. I wish they could have somehow kept the feeling of that game when they moved to 3D.
Your reviews are always a well-rounded treat. Loved the quip about indie movie award music. xD
Thanks!
Wait they made Thrillville too? I LOVED that game!
I only played it for the mini-games :P
one thing they should add is make it so the people can die from rides breaking and crashing into them
that would add more to the game.
Brony 22 would it tho?
will never happen its a family friendly game :p but yeah could be cool lol
A year late, but then people would purposely make rides crash for their own amusement
@@jeffreymodesitt3345 WOULD BE FUNNY HAHAHAHAHAH
I remember when I first subbed to your channel Clint, you had a 4 digit subscriber base and would answer almost every single comment. It is good to see you enjoy your much deserved success, thanks for continuing to put out quality content. P.S. More Tech Tales please and Happy Holidays!!!
Thanks for sticking around!
Wow, this review was fantastic. Your camera work to go with the commentary was just great.
Awesome review, I played Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 a lot! Had to watch this review to see if it was worth it and it met my maker. I didn't even know of your channel until now. Happy to watch your newer reviews in my sub box.
The detail in this game is amazing, I can see myself watching those little people buying milkshakes and cleaning pads for hours
me personally I like the path system and coaster builder much better than RCTW.
Everything about planet coaster is better than RCTW.
Yeah. That's kind of a no brainer...
I hate the path system in planet coaster. My OCD is is triggered
Analytic31 you guys can align it to a grid and also adjust the sizes of the paths!
The spline system in RCTW looks pretty handy. I was always a noob in RCT and couldn't build a working rollercoaster to save my life.
Your created character will appear randomly in people's parks but you need to purchase a VIP ticket on Frontier's site to do so.
So, you have to pay extra to use the avatars like that? Dang, that's disappointing...
My avatar is appearing in my park, and possibly in my friends'. I seem to remember the VIP ticket is only to make it appear in random people's parks.
Oooh, I need this.
I can only imagine the insane amount of laughter that came at the expense of those poor digital souls being murdered by a rollercoaster hurtling toward them at 200 mph. I hope we get a LGR Plays.
"still better than Rollercoaster Tycoon world"
Analytic31 lol okay. I just quoted from the video.
You should do reviews of all the updates! This game has grown so much in the two years since it's been released. Love your videos man!
:D
Ah, the humor of LGR... I looked at the part at 7:35, and once it dawned on me what I was looking at, I laughed for a good half a minute at it. I like how this guy doesn't rub the funny stuff in your face, but in a way allows you to find it for yourself.
I would've preferred Slayer in the background as I broke the Roller-coasters and killed everyone at the park.
...I might be playing this wrong.
That is a legit playstyle in my experience.
Thrillville was the shit.
I want more. :c
(Yes I know there was another. We have it.)
omg yes!
xbox 360... remember the cringy arcade games.. I fave has the west shooter one lol nostalgia
This has made me want to play the original Theme Park again. Like right now
I really appreciate you a lot by posting about your PC specs man, thanks I really needed someone to tell me what I need to build a great gaming computer. Thanks buddy keep up the good work. :)
Who do I have to kill to get a new Sim Golf style game with this level of detail?
Holammer
Nobody. Just ask somebody working for Frontier. :)
As soon as I saw you write 'Annoying' on that kiosk to embellish your point I knew it was time to subscribe.
adequate length for a review and not super-hyped about everything. well done I subbed.
I wish you’d come back to this for dlc and stuff like city skylines. I always love your dlc presentations
"I'm soo glad 'Not Dying' is free!" -Random Peep
That Indie Movie joke was so spot-on it hurt. Great review, man.
This is probably the newest game i've seen you review in your usual LGR style, keep up the great work!
Might pick this up soon, seems like just the kind of theme park game I've been craving.
I actually bought the soundtrack last night. Some of the tracks are really good!
And it's a billion times better than Roller Coaster Tycoon World's soundtrack, which sounds like... Elevator music, or something.
I'm subscribing to you! An honest outlook at games and the review leaves me thinking "this is looking good, I'll get it!" rather than "8/10?! Boo!"
Thank you! Hope you continue to enjoy :)
I had no idea they worked on RCT2 and RCT3 and Thrillville, those games made my childhood! Awesome research and awesome video LGR.
I really love that you're using fires on visitors, yeah!
Very nice review style! subscribed!
Thank you, I hope you continue to enjoy :)
"MANBUN doc/fest" made me laugh until I ached. :D
Just subscribed because of this video. Well thought out review. Thanks for the input, will be picking this up soon.
Thanks, I hope you continue to enjoy!
Been waiting for this review with passion!
I've been comparing this game to one of my childhood favs Thrillville ever since I started seeing gameplay of it, so its funny to realize that they made that game.
Love the “taken” reference haha!
Thanks for the review. What I love about them is that you're unbiased and say things like they are. I've got RCT3 running on my M17X-R2 that thinks it's not capable of running properly so I'm going to look at the other Roller Coaster games you mentioned :)
Been waiting for your review of this ever since the game released. Thank you.
The staff of Planet Coaster said in one of there live streams that there gonna add Rides that are not actually in the game. like they mentioned, Go Karts, Bumper karts, ect.
OMG The name of the coaster at 7:35. I had such high hopes for RCTWorld, and after watching some of the first videos - could not have been more disappointed.
This looks like the type of game I'd play for shits and giggles if I had a spare day and nothing to do. Nice video. Interesting and informative as always. I always enjoy your videos. They're informative without being too overwhelming.
I LOVE YOUR REVIEWS!!
HOLY SHIT I LOVED THRILLVILLE! I had no idea they developed that.
"Does not require always-on internet connection"
Oi, EA! *clap*
Listen up, you shitheels.
Oh my! This game is stunning! Another awesome review Clint!
Fantastic review once again lgr!!
they really need to make their own zootycoon on this engine. looks great.
Your wish is my command!
IF they release it on GOG and doesn't require go online at all, then yes, I will probably get it.
Great review.
Love the honest reviews. I just need my that park sim itch scratched thanks!
I was never a big coaster tycoon type game fan buut i love your videos brother. Still very interesting. And you did get me back playing SimCity with your other videos. Thats how i ended up on this vid.
I've been going back and forth about purchasing this game. The same complaint across the board is the lagginess, but this may be exactly the chance I need as I've been in gaming A.D.D. mode due to boredom.
Ok, I had this super long reply bc goddamn this game gives me so many emotions, but I won't subject you to my impossibly long repliea. Ahem, basically, everything that was lined out in the video is 100% true. This game is fun and immensely creative but can be tedious, and easily gets bogged down by its own greatness once a park gets reasonably complex (somewhere around 5 rides and 500 is when I have to lower the settings from ultra). Even so, when the graphics are on ultra (and even medium settings, actually), this game is absolutely breathtaking to look at, imo. And the only thing LGR didn't seem to mention is that even on ultra settings, the loading screen takea all of ten seconds. Coming from a recent Sims-binge, thats seems fucking miraculous for how robust the game itself is. But then again, you have to add each individual path tile yourself... :/ Honestlt, I would suggest waiting for a steam sale (the holidays are coming up, after all), and getting it then. Even if it doesn't entertain you as much as it did me, at least you won't have spent full price!
Rose Cortes Thank you! Your response was perfect! I loved the Sim City games and this would be my first Tycoon-esque game. I think I'll definitely wait for the Steam sale. I'll save my $44 plus for Mass Effect Andromeda.
A Moth Lol! That could be an option.
Just in case you were serious, don't do that. Steam checks your returns, and if you get too many "tried for a demo" returns they'll stop giving 'em to you.
FungusTrooper Thanks for the heads up. Most likely I wouldn't work the system like that. =) I'll just sit back and wait patiently for the Steam sale.
Is it as good as RT3?
I have rt3 platinum edition
But im just wondering how this stacks up in terms of gameplay
(Obviously not graphics)
So which do the people who have played both prefer?
Rt3 or planet coaster??
(In gameplay and creation)
An exceptional builder, nothing else really comes close. Management though is seriously lacking.
(Obviously, in terms of graphics, you know...)
But in terms of gameplay, in terms of creativeness, it's absolutely wonderful as it's at least as good, if not much better, than RCT3 in terms of small details. You should watch OfficialNerdCubed's play through of Planet Coaster to see how much effort you can put into a small part of a park.
In terms of management, I don't think Planet Coaster really is good in that regards. Just put a bunch of staff down and call it a day.
It's basically RT3 but better I think, except for the lack of balloon popping
I would love if PC has pool expansion pack too like RCT3 :D
Silvarret is your explanation. AeroHydra is a terrible person for not acknowledging the king of Coaster.
Love this review and looking forward to the Planet Zoo review!
Potato Birb i dont think he wil ever do a planet zoo review i dont know why but
Thanks for the honest review, I was really glad you also pointed out everything you did not like / could be better, because that's what I really needed to know!
Can anyone tell me what song he uses at 5:07?
That's my LGR theme song, as remixed by Andrew Hulshult. Download it here:
bit.ly/29gwlQh
Can you do a Roller coaster tycoon world review and compare it to planet coaster? both games are sold for almost the same price..
Already in the works.
twitter.com/lazygamereviews/status/800196113970135041
Salim El Yabouri consensus seems to be that there really is no comparison, planet coaster beats out RCTW
Lazy Game Reviews looking forward to see how you will mess with that broken game XD
Kyle Scheffler I know it's just for shits and giggles XD
Also a Simtheme Park review that would be great! :)
I love how you snuck "you're winner!!!" in there lol. Good ol' Big Rigs.
Great review Clint!
Hrm... a bit disappointed in how everyone else who plays the game seems to have no problem with pathing or laying coaster tracks, but you seem to be not even trying. Is there a bit of a learning curve? Yes. Will there be 5000 TH-cam video tutorials? Assuredly. But the fact remains, unlike a lot of games, the game does have the ability to pull off amazing things once you know how it works.
Personally I bought a copy for my father's Christmas present... knowing full well I would need the month playing it behind his back just to learn how everything works. So don't let the few annoyances get you down, the game does reward those who take their time learning the nuances.
its still really annoying to build anything quickly. why is it not possible to draw for example a 5x4 rectangle with path tool to create small square for my food shops? why I need to click: select grid and then build that 1 by 1? Also why they didnt include more neutral themed prefab buildings and shops? I dont want to spend 10 minutes designing nearly every shop from scratch. There is steam workshop but downloaded blueprints are all in "my blueprints" not in regular building/shop/scenery menu. I always feel like I need to make too many clicks to do anything - like I am always fighting with the UI. Also when they said "steam workshop is integrated" I thought users will be able to upload their own 3D models, textures, rides etc.
Oh, I definitely agree that there's room for improvement. My point was mainly that the pathing and tracks weren't nearly as bad as LGR made it look in the review.
As for the Steam Workshop stuff being in "my blueprints", that's actually a good thing. It's hard enough to keep track of the hundreds of included items with the UI... piling user content in there would be a disaster.
Well you can always download from the workshop or save your own blueprints which makes it much quicker. It does take a while to setup though.
Flabaliki also had issues, but that guy has crippling OCD and will literally spend 5 minutes picking a wallpaper for his kitchen in the sims.
Very objective, thanks for this video. it was great.
Oh my god the part where you talked about the soundtrack sounding like an award winning film made me laugh my butt off 😂😂😂
Aww yeah, I was hoping you'd review this one!
I really dislike the management part in this game, it's basically non-existant and it's just too easy to make money. Less a game and more a sandbox rollercoaster creator. Also a lot is missing (flatrides, scenery) and right now it feels more like a beta version than a finished release. Had to refund it because of that but I hope they'll fix those issues in the future.
havent played it myself but arent there things you need to unlock first?
Whilst I agree, I'm also confident that it will get better, especially with modding and expansion packs. I'm just loving what there is so far and can't wait for more!
Don't worry
DLC will fix that whole
Because who ships a game complete anymore?
Quite ... quite a few people.
No weather, no events, no disasters, no deaths or injuries, every ride/coaster just safely "fails" - no different fail states like jammed restraints or brake failure. Crime and vandalism is not in game, no go carts, bumper cars, boats, mazes. Small amount of prefab coasters, shops and buildings. Annoying UI - worker wage/ training management is a chore because of bad UI. you need to adjust every worker separately. Research is linear, so every time you star a new park, its always the same and it gets boring quickly.
At times I feel overwhelmed; seems like this game is less about building a theme park and more about building/designing. When I see what people create; I feel useless lol. I'm hoping for an improvement to the management side of this game as well.
Great review, I bought it earlier this week and am having a lot of fun with it despite a few problems (mostly stuff you have mentioned with placing items, lag, camera controls, etc) but otherwise am really glad I purchased it.
Fabulous review! Thank you for being so thorough
Did you name that ride 'Human Barbacue'?
I want a zoo tycoon that works like this. not the new one they came out with.
Oh boy, I haven’t been around your channel for so long and so far I’ve only watched the sims 4 reviews. It’s almost weird to watch a positive review from you 😂