I will admit, playing the original and going through the starter maps to unlock more maps and options on rides was one of the best experiences i've had in gaming (even if it was a bit tedious for a 7-year-old me that couldnt understand loans). Originally posted by jensj12:The biggest change was psychological, it just feels much better to complete all scenario's in RCT1 than in RCT2, just because there's literally nothing left to unlock in RCT2 (and they said it was a brand new feature). Buy RCT1 if you want to play scenario's, RCT2 if you want sandbox (however you may never have everything enabled at the same time). The expansions of RCT1 also added a lot of themes and a lot of new rollercoaster types, however it might feel like you've always had those as in RCT2/3, those are the 'classic' ride types. I only completed 3 scenario's before I returned to RCT1 (which I still play, even after 12 years). As the scenarios never challenged you to continue playing, extra scenario's didn't bother me. They added some train types for multiple coasters and instead of adding it to the trains list, they made a 'new' rollercoaster type and they didn't share track layouts, making it harder to change train types if both were available. Nothing too extreme, but it does add a lot more flavor.Personally I'd say the expansions for RCT2 barely added anything. The two, Wacky Worlds and Time Twister, add a lot more interesting scenarios and alternate versions of the existing rides and stalls to match various themes. The Soaked and Wild Expansions also add elements of water parks and wildlife parks to the mix.Д¬onclusion: either 2 Deluxe (1 Deluxe if it's cheaper) or 3 Platinum.That, as stated above, comes down to wether or not you like 3.Д«ut what RCT 2 lacked in released, it made up for in expansions. It is definately more far-out and experimental in UI and display, which can either be good or bad, but it is also the only one I know of thus far to include an actual complete sandbox and the ability to ride the roller coasters. If that isnt the case, then just stick with the classic.ДЄs far as 3 goes, if comes down to your choice. Nothing too extreme, but it does add a lot more flavor.Д«etween the two, if you can get RCT2 and the expansions for around the same price as RCT Deluxe, then definately buy 2. You wouldn't be getting anything new from buying regular 2 over Deluxe 1 except for less scenarios.Д«ut what RCT 2 lacked in released, it made up for in expansions. This RCT (Deluxe version) is basically the same as vanilla RCT2 (with a few minor tweaks and fine tuning).

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