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RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic
Atari · 3,214 ratings · ★ 4.2
4.2
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Top complaints - extracted from 33 negative reviews
Recurring phrases mined from 1-2★ reviews. The bigger the percentage, the more users have the same problem. Fix the top 2-3 in your version and you have product-market fit on day one.
1
"game"
17 negative reviews mention this · 52% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Help. I love this game and it constantly keeps closing as soon as I open a park there must be a glitch or something wrong. Can someone please fix the bug!" - dcfutufvhjg Ugg ug
2
"update"
9 negative reviews mention this · 27% of all complaints
★★★★★ "IOS update broke this game. This game fails to open on IOS 26" - llSkyDragonll
3
"doesn"
5 negative reviews mention this · 15% of all complaints
★★★★★ "music and sound broken on ipad mini. not sure why it doesnt work after updates" - Bears taking notes
4
"sound"
4 negative reviews mention this · 12% of all complaints
★★★★★ "music and sound broken on ipad mini. not sure why it doesnt work after updates" - Bears taking notes
5
"broken"
4 negative reviews mention this · 12% of all complaints
★★★★★ "music and sound broken on ipad mini. not sure why it doesnt work after updates" - Bears taking notes
6
"work"
4 negative reviews mention this · 12% of all complaints
★★★★★ "music and sound broken on ipad mini. not sure why it doesnt work after updates" - Bears taking notes
7
"unplayable"
4 negative reviews mention this · 12% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Unplayable on Iphone XS. The latest update didn’t fix screen size issue for I phone XS. On custom built roller coasters the construction window is too small you cant delete sections of the ride nor can you move the window in order to get access to the" - Play Pau
8
"iphone"
4 negative reviews mention this · 12% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Unplayable on Iphone XS. The latest update didn’t fix screen size issue for I phone XS. On custom built roller coasters the construction window is too small you cant delete sections of the ride nor can you move the window in order to get access to the" - Play Pau
9
"screen"
4 negative reviews mention this · 12% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Unplayable on Iphone XS. The latest update didn’t fix screen size issue for I phone XS. On custom built roller coasters the construction window is too small you cant delete sections of the ride nor can you move the window in order to get access to the" - Play Pau
10
"fixed"
4 negative reviews mention this · 12% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Not working for days now.. Game still freezes at loading screen even though the update says they fixed that. This happens every time I try to start the game. They just did an update and it says they fixed that problem but now it does not work at all." - superraaad
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Stole my money
App won’t restore my purchases so I guess thanks for stealing my cash.
Help
I love this game and it constantly keeps closing as soon as I open a park there must be a glitch or something wrong. Can someone please fix the bug!
No longer able to import
The import button no longer pops up when I try to import custom scenarios. Help
Can’t scroll Coral onwards
The groups that you need to be able to scroll down through coral, ivory, etc cannot be completed because you can’t scroll down. Pleasssssee fix this. I’m gutted.
IOS update broke this game
This game fails to open on IOS 26
music and sound broken on ipad mini
not sure why it doesnt work after updates
Cabot pass coral group
The scenarios will not let me scroll down so I cannot play all of coral group. Please update
Unplayable on Iphone XS
The latest update didn’t fix screen size issue for I phone XS. On custom built roller coasters the construction window is too small you cant delete sections of the ride nor can you move the window in order to get access to the
Unplayable
If I'm not zoomed all the way in, I can't build where I tap. The tracks appear 3 or 4 spaces away from where I tap. Kind of insane.
Dynamite Dunes
There is three random tiles I can’t buy on this map. Fix it
Not working for days now.
Game still freezes at loading screen even though the update says they fixed that. This happens every time I try to start the game. They just did an update and it says they fixed that problem but now it does not work at all.
Impossible
Many of these are impossible to get past, due to the phone mechanics (all the levels that require building from scratch, basically). I will literally pay more to be able to skip to a new group.
My personal experience with the game
This game is extremely limited in this scenarios, it doesn’t have a sandbox mode and last night, I’m tried of the vandalism comment and tried everything and nothing. Never play this game again. Gonna buy the CD version.
No controller support
See above
Six dollars for this????
It’s a really fun game don’t doubt about that but the only bad thing is I paid 6$ for this step it up and make it free
Broken Game
I have had this game for years and have enjoyed it thoroughly. Unfortunately, the game has become unplayable as it crashes every time I try to save a park now. Saving progress has become impossible and, in turn, playing the game has become such as well. Very disappointing.
Won’t let me save
This was PERFECT for a while. Loved it. Exactly what I was wanting. Now it’s too buggy to purchase. I hope it gets fixed soon.
App Not Working
Paid for it, but it won’t even open.
NO HELP!
IM TRYING TO MAKE MY ROLLER Coaster and I’m making the path it doesn’t allow me to connect to the coaster
the zoom is awful!!!!
the zoom distorts the whole image after 3 zoom outs, awful !!! wth is going on ☹️ bad update
2025 Update Ruins Game For Me
They don’t update this for what seems like years and we finally get one. And now I have black bars on the side of the game. Like how they cropped the picture like they used to on movies back in the day.
Not really sure how or why this decision was made. But it’s absolutely ridiculous to have had a full screen game for YEARS with no issue and now all of a sudden the game is “optimized.”
Not really sure how or why this decision was made. But it’s absolutely ridiculous to have had a full screen game for YEARS with no issue and now all of a sudden the game is “optimized.”
No sound
Another reviewer reported this and I am sorry to confirm that the sound in this game is completely broken. The game is silent. The sounds and music are so nostalgic. I honestly don’t have much interested in playing a silent RTC game and subsequently requested a refund.
Please update!!!
The game does not work on modern iPad screens and is not optimized to run at 120 FPS for ProMotion displays. With the upcoming Arcade version I hope this gets fixed
APP BROKEN ON MODERN IPHONE
When building a roller coaster, the build menu’s X is behind the top toolbar, so you can never press it. This prevents you from doing anything in the game after building a ride. Considering the app was developed 7 years ago, it’s likely that the publishers just don’t care about this any more and are leaving it to rot. Don’t purchase this unplayable port. It’s literally burning cash if you do.
Sound glitching
The sound will start on and then suddenly turn off and all of the sound functions are on. I rebooted my device and still doesn’t work well and will stop working again. The sound makes the game fun, like we are there.
Love the game.
Love the game still play it , but dang it make it to where you can purchase all the parks !
Frozen Out by Apple Arcade Version
Since the release of the Apple Arcade version, the game has been experiencing frequent freezing issues. As someone who has purchased both the game and additional content, I feel it is unfair to long-time players that these problems have not been addressed. I respectfully request that these issues be prioritized and resolved to ensure a fair experience for all players.
Won’t let you charge admission fee to park
Please fix this!!!
Glitch
When I delete a coaster it leaves behind railing that floats in air. I am unable to build over that area due to this.
iPhone Optimizations for Apple Arcade Ruined the UI
With the new update to add the game to Apple Arcade, the notes claimed the game was optimized for modern devices. And while the game doesn't interfere with the notch on my phone anymore, it's clear the parks graphics were just "squished" rather than be properly scaled. All the buildings and elements look wrong and the animations are off-putting. The UI windows and other elements were scaled correctly, but not the main gameplay graphics. Please address this.
UPDATE, NOW
I have ADHD and never like anything for more than a year. I’ve been obsessed with RCT since it came out. Why is this game dead?!?!? Do a massive update with new rides & decor, charge $5.99, and get even more rich. Games aren’t what they use to be because the market is so saturated. This game has the advantage of being an OG. I don’t understand this new tech age, apparently. RIP, RCT.
Great game, never updates
They’re leaving this game to rot. It doesn’t even use the whole screen on an 11” iPad. For shame!
Need to fix sound issue
I tried to find support on this but cant. I have an iPhone 16 Pro and just bought this game. Very rarely I get a short clip of sound but 99% of the time, there is no sound, no music… nothing. This needs to be fixed.
Sentiment summary
80%
Positive (4-5★)
7%
Neutral (3★)
13%
Negative (1-2★)