Update Adds Touch Controls to RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic

Atari has just brought some thrilling news for RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic fans on the Nintendo Switch. The game has undergone a major update, enhancing the way you build and manage your parks.

Now, with the new touch-screen controls, diving into the menus and setting up those perfect pathways and scenery elements has never been smoother. Crafting your roller coasters just got more intuitive, too. Plus, you can tweak cursor speeds and other visualization settings to suit your style. The update even includes expanded tutorials, ensuring a seamless transition from the traditional mouse and keyboard setup to the Switch’s gamepad controls.

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic really packs a punch, melting together the charms of the original RollerCoaster Tycoon and its sequel. You’re in for a treat, with endless opportunities to construct coasters, design parks, and manage every detail to create the ultimate amusement experience.

Here are some standout features, as highlighted by Atari:

• The Original RollerCoaster Sim: Dive back into the nostalgic world of the original RollerCoaster Tycoon games, now blended into one stellar experience.

• Coaster Construction: Whether you’re picking from pre-made designs or letting your creativity run wild with build-it-yourself options, crafting unique and themed rides is at your fingertips.

• Park Designer: Your guests’ happiness is paramount. Build anything from gentle merry-go-rounds to thrilling water rides. Customization is key—sculpt the landscape, lay down footpaths, and create the scenery of your dreams.

• Park Management: Want a packed park full of paying customers? Manage marketing, finances, and staff to keep things running smoothly.

• Exciting Environments: Every park presents new challenges. Whether you’re developing in the serene Forest Frontiers or the bustling horizons of Megaworld Park, designing in diverse environments keeps things fresh.

• Park Scenarios: Work your way through 95 scenarios pulled from the archives of RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2.

• Authentic Gameplay: Enjoy the nostalgic isometric graphics and listen to the classic amusement park soundtrack and effects.

• Packed with Content: From roller coasters of every variety to a wide array of shops and facilities, there’s always something new to explore.

You can grab RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic right now, either in stores or through the Nintendo eShop. Check it out and relive the excitement of building your own theme park empire on the go!