Theme Park World (PS2)

• A new fully rotatable 3D engine for Theme Park World
• The game features a fun, cartoon visual style
• A whole host of imaginative rides
• The interface has been streamlined and simplified
• A game that is more accessible to all players

Product Description Theme Park World aims to deliver a complete amusement-park experience. Players can build the coaster of their dreams, then ride it from a first-person perspective. From the same perspective, explore eight environments across four themes: Lost World, Halloween World, Space Zone and Wonder Land. There are hidden mini-games to discover, a new physics system and complete weather systems. Of course, you don't want to have all of the fun; watch how visitors react (both ecstatic and wobbly) to your rides. The 3-D characters are enhanced by a new skeletal animation system, complete with full facial animations. The interface was designed specifically for the Dual Shock 2 controller, and an interactive help system is there to help you get, uh, rolling. Amazon.co.uk Review Ever fancied being the owner of an Alton Towers or Disney World from the comfort of your own home? Well here's your chance thanks to those wonderful people at BullFrog software and the PlayStation 2. Based on the PC title of the same name, the aim of the game is to build your dream park and keep it running, dealing with the day-to-day trials and tribulations of keeping the rides working and the punters happy. Strategy is all important here--place your burger stand too close to a rollercoaster entrance and the riders will stagger off the attraction and become "unwell" all over the floor. Too much salt on your chips and not enough fizzy pop results in parched visitors who vote with their feet and don't come back--this is not a game for those who like action fast and furious and pick up a game for a quick five minutes now and again. The user interface is a joy to use, making Theme Park World easy to play; in tutorial mode an interesting park advisor pops up to give tips on what needs to happen, where and when. But it's in the rollercoaster design phase that things get interesting. Lay out the track for your ride in full 3D, then alter it in differing ways to produce a killer ride--corners can be banked, straights raised and lowered and sections can be added and removed to create the kind of white knuckle ride Walt and Mickey would be proud of, then, using the game's first-person mode check it out from the front seat for that impression of being there. Successful park management results in golden tickets being awarded. Collect enough tickets and the player can progress to bigger and more challenging themed parks, each of which presents its own unique challenge. The long-term attraction of this game is doubtful, and only significant playing will reveal whether the whole procedure will become a little samey, but for a break from the traditional arcade-style fare usually associated with the consoles, Theme Park World holds bags of promise and is a worthwhile investment for the more thoughtful PS2 owner. Manufacturer's Description In Theme Park World you'll place every pylon, tighten every turn, and lay out every loop as you build the roller-coaster of your dreams in your very own theme park. Then hop on board and feel the rush as you race along the rails of your spine-tingling creations. Ride the attractions, play the mini-games and even explore your park from the first-person point of view. Sure, you've got a business to run but there is always time for a little fun and games. So buckle up, hang on tight, and get ready for the ride of your life--Theme Park World is your ticket to fun!