OpenRCT2 is a

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that simulates

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management. It is a

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re-implementation and expansion of the 2002 video game ''

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''. In order to create an accurate clone of ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2'', the game was incrementally written in the

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. In addition to various gameplay changes, the developers fixed a number of bugs and issues that were in the original game.

Gameplay

The gameplay of OpenRCT2 is, by nature of the project, very similar to the original ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2'' game upon which it is based. However, the re-implementation features a number of changes: *Fast-forward mode *Multiplayer support *Support for high-definition resolutions. *Support for content from the original ''

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'', such as scenarios. *Increased previous software limits on parks, such as scenery availability. *Options to exceed or tweak restrictions such as height clearance. *Optional early victory conditions, should goals be met before time runs out. *Improvements to pathfinding AI *Cheats

Development

Development of the game was started on April 2, 2014, by Ted "IntelOrca" John, and was continued by 250 other contributors. In 2019, the game was brought to

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support. A major update in 2022 allowed the game to use ''

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'' (an official port of the original games) as a base install path.

Reception

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'' praised the increased scope for creativity with the new toolset, adding: "you can build the park of your dreams with coasters that no sane person who values their intestines would think about riding. It’s a great way to return to such a wonderful classic PC game." ''

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'' noted that ''OpenRCT2'' "allows players much greater freedom in what they are able to build." ''

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Australia'' pointed out that ''OpenRCT2'' allows ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2'' to run on modern systems "just fine", and features multiplayer support, weakening the incentive to purchase the later released ''

''. In 2020, ''

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'' suggested ''OpenRCT2'' among other stress-relieving games to play during the

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