Theme parks have a special place in the hearts of PC gamers beyond a certain age. For many of us, Bullfrog's Theme Park was the entry point, letting us plonk down ready-made rides in that grainy green field then watch the rudimentary simulation unfold. I remember being as eager to see guests flying off rollercoasters and slipping around in comical vomit as I was to see a fully-functioning theme park . Then we grew up, and Rollercoaster Tycoon took over, presenting us with more elaborate challenges to build lifelike rides, and micromanaging the park to make it as profitable as possible.
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