Planet Coaster 2 Review "Buy, Wait, Never Touch?"
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Man, you gotta check out The Redacted.. I know you ll love it too.. Looking forward to your review
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Good to see a review from someone who isn’t a planco content creator, been excited for this one for a while glad you are enjoying it
The hype died with the 6000 visitors a day limit for me
@@Bambeakz you must be mental thinking thats an issue
@@The1Scraf it is, especially when u see the frame freezing when u reach high visitor counts
@@Bambeakz It gonna be difficult to make a profit with only 6,000 visitors.
I played PC1 for 3 years. I prefered career mode because that's how i played RC1. I never once got the visitor count over 4k on pc. Never bothered me. People die on a hill for odd things.
The main thing that stops me with these games is that it feels a bit like a half game knowing a ton of DLC is coming down the pipe. Not entirely sure why that's a turnoff. Like not sure when the time is best to dive in to get the ideal experience.
@@QisforQadim Yeah you’re spot on. You just know that once you buy the base game it’s like opening the door. I do worry that paid mods will be coming too, as they’re using their own mod manager as opposed to Steam Workshop now. Wouldn’t be opposed to supporting mod creators but depends how much commission they actually get
@@QisforQadim Understandable. It actually has the opposite effect for me. I tend to buy these games from the start and gradually add DLCs because I know I could never buy at a later date when it will all total $300+. 😅
I get it, but as a long time consumer of theirs I can say that they are FULL Games. They are live service, so they simply keep piling stuff on. UNLIKE Paradox games, it doesn't feel like they're leaving our critical pieces to charge you for them later. Their DLCs are purely additive and they are high quality. They're one of the rare devs where this is true. Base game is good and robust and diverse, and the DLCs just continually expand the glory of the base game.
That was 1 of the issues I had with the first game. Base game was very bland without then spending more money on DLC.
Though I dont have much room to talk, since I've also given them a bunch of money for Planet Zoo DLC.
@@RHodges Planco 1 with all DLC's has been less than $40 for years now
Testing a roller coaster over and over and over again…
Takes me back to the old Roller Coaster Tycoon games.
Can't wait for Josh(Let's game it out) to completely break this game and continue to torment Grace.
@@phantasydragon696 right haha the video where he made the shotgun and the people slid in the fire looked like hell haha
@@nvvalhalla2097 What's the video title? I need to see this 😂
I subscribed because it was a good review. You have a very opinionated way of reviewing a game, delving into a game's mechanics rather than talking about surface level stuff. I wish more reviewers were like that.
Would have never thought RCT would fucking plummet after 3 and never recover, then get this series to be as great as it is. With the ability to add your own blender files (which I assume this sequel will get too) and importing custom music and video/image files I have so much fun making parks based on my favourite IP.
Nothing of this is possible in Planet Coaster 2....
Seriously? so you cant just put files in the media folders again? I assume the blender files etc. Would come later but I assume the media files would just be there @RagonTheHitman
@@JTsavage7577 This is not in the game yet, sadly. No custom Billboards (Image/Video), no custom music, no custom sounds.... But I would guess, it's one of the first things that should be patched into the game soon.
Have you played Parkitect?
@@kommentator1157 Yes, with every mod... for hundred of hours. Because it's multiplayer part was a blast :D
That pool needs two lifeguards 🤣 i saw more than 20 in the water i was like "you need a second guard" 🤣🤣
I’m so thrilled to see you cover this game. I put over 500 hours into the first title and preordered this one a long time ago. These games don’t get enough attention!
Gamers and Journalists having an absolute meltdown over Dragon Age....Meanwhile over at ACG!
Where is the DA review by Acg?
@AA-vf9jb Don't think he's ready to put it up yet. He didn't get early access so he needs to work through the game first. Plus his reviews require a lot of work so it would be a while. Not sure if he said he was going to review it or not. He probably talked about it on the podcast but I missed the last one
@markrobinson7975 Thanks for the reply
So grateful this is coming out for console on the release day.
Anyone else like me that just plays planet coaster with unlimited money and just build a beautiful looking park? lol
It's a whole demographic, since Rollercoaster Tycoon. That's why sandbox mode exists.
@@uasakura I build a Euthanasia suicide coaster.
Lol. Raises hand. Yeah, me too. I am so excited for this game and it's on sale in Steam but I see so many people complaining about it in the forums. Looks like people here are enjoying it just fine though. I am not sure whether to buy it or not.
@@sunnysday59 ya same, I'm extremely tempted. N I think steam has like a certain play time n get a full refund if u don't like it
@@uasakura Yes, they do but I just hate the thought of being disappointed if it starts crashing and becomes impossible to play. It's on sale until Jan 2. I hope they also come out with Planet Zoo 2 but with all the bad stuff like protesters removed. I just want to build stuff! Merry Christmas all.
"The Child Immolator" - also known as Wicker Man at Alton Towers.
Isn't really my type of game, but I'm always here for an honest review that isn't bought and paid for. Thank you for your hard work as always!
very humble
Nice to see a sequel game that is not a trainwreck like Cities: Skylines II
This game is a mess. Frontier needs to refund all money and start over. We got a water park (that doesn't work), a terrible UI, and they dropped about 1/2 of what was already in a 10 year old game called Planet Coaster 1. Roller Coaster Tycoon added water park functionality with just a DLC 20 years ago. And it works better. What a shame. Frontier is just Atari 2.0 at this point.
@@jmontgomry1 is it that bad, I see so many divided opinions. I'm still not sure wither to buy this on PS5 or not. I casually play part 1 sometimes. Dont know if it's worth the upgrade..
@@Sweaty-Pancakes Don't know about consoles. But on the PC, it is a mess.
@@Sweaty-Pancakeswhilst it is actually a playable game, unlike cities skylines 2, it is simply missing so many features from previous titles (i say titles because im 100% counting planet zoo as part of the 'planet' franchise) that its actually quite laughable. but some of the quality of life improvements are so amazing in comparison to previous titles that its worth it (for franchise vets) to simply buy it a wait it out for the game to eventually get "finished" as it were. there is also an incredible lack of rides/themes that can only suggest they will be sold to us as dlc, which really sucks and is pretty gross
I am not the audience for this style of game but it is awesome you are so well rounded and offer reviews like this that can help those of us who are curious about a new genre, or are already fans. Keep kicking @$$
My only experience with this entire genre was the demo of the original rollercoaster tycoon back in the late 90s, but the other day I got a very sudden urge to play something like this. I'll have to check it out.
Thank you for the fun review! I'm more into the park management side of these types of games but I still want the game to look good. I also want the option to plonk down pre-built rides, as well as to create my own. This looks like it strikes the right balance for me!
Thanks!
Damn I still play the first Rollercoaster Tycoon haha.
@@clementine2001 what? puking is the best part.
@@osskeet upgrade to the second one get the mod OpenRCT
@@clementine2001 oh god the ptsd
@@clementine2001 rachel
Calm down, it's not that funny
Any game with Day 1 DLC is destined to be a souless money grab
Really hope you can build mega parks on this game without crashing your pc like was really a problem on planet coaster. On the scenery was there enough to have different theme areas like a pirate theme, western theme,, and others that were in planet coaster.
@@chrisburger8794
The current scenery themes in PC2 are: Viking, Greek Mythology, Aquatic, Summer Resort, and Planet Coaster. Also a good variety of flora.
Each of these themes have hundreds of prices that can all be scaled and recolored.
I think a clever person can, with effort, go well beyond the current themes.
Given how they have approached scenery pieces in the sequel, I understand why most themes from Planco 1 are not present. They will need to be recreated from scratch and that will be a lot of work, taking time and money so I accept their being sold back better as DLC.
Assuming the dlc themes are as good as the base ones, and are priced reasonably.
1:56 "while it's called Coaster Planet..." Well, I mean, it's not. But fair enough.
Thanks great review. I'm excited for this one but seems like they might need to squash a few bugs and improve the water slide physics.
My perfect game would be a mashup of these Tycoon-Style games, City-building sims, and an RTS. I dream of a game where you can run a country, engaging in international trade and even war that allows you to zoom down to a local level and manage each zone like a SimCity, and down even further to where you can manage each part like Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, Railroad Tycoon, etc. If I ever get rich I'll make this game, even if I'm the only one who would enjoy it.
Can we make water slides that let's the guest ride as long as they land in water? I like launching guest from different angles into a tiny pool. RCT series was so awesome
nice review i played the first game i remember spending so much time setting drink prices and making flatland rides with decoration at the loading areas
COSMIC COW is back!
I'm so happy!
The hardest working mascot in Planet Coaster. Imagine just how sore your legs would be at the end of your shift having to bounce all day 😆
Life is strange double exposure....hope I can hear your comment on it one day... I value your opinion
This game feel like a reboot instead of a sequel. A chance to resell recycled content as dlc from the 1st
I love Planet Coaster! this looks like it will be great too. Also: looking forwards to your Veilguard review more than any other reviewer's.
I got the original on Playstation Plus for free a few years ago and got lost for a few days. It's so relaxing. I'll definitely be purchasing this.
I remember playing planet coaster 1 and seeing there are like 5000 options for trees and i was like yep... imma head out.
Are the assets from the first game in this game? Like the spooky and Halloween themes?
Is the Veilguard review coming?
I got so hyped up listening to you talk about managing the employees schedules and my girlfrend looked at me like i was a psychopath 😂
Got this, I love franchise mode but having issues with the simulation. Mechanics are not repairing rides when Expected even with setting up staff zones and I have a very small park with 3,000 people in and it seems empty with small queues and empty shops.
Really enjoyed this review, was looking for how it’d be using controller as I’ll be playing on console, glad you talked about that. Excited to get my hands on this.
Wish they would do a crossover with their planet zoo and Jurassic park games. I guess a planet zoo and Jurassic world evolution would be same thing in ways but dinosaurs and coasters sounds fun. There were some basic rides in operation genesis.
Pleasant surprise as I was unaware this was even coming so soon
regardless, what with my love of the original roller coaster tycoon, planet coaster, and planet zoo, im gonna pick it up on sale and pray it gets fleshed out 😂
I haven’t played a game like this since roller coaster tycoon which I loved back in the day. I may just have to check this one out
Love your take. Too funny. I love the "accidents" that can happen like the test dummy roasting his balls lol. Theme Park first introduced the accidents. If I wasn't careful, the peeps went flying high out of control.
Everything else aside, this is a gorgeous looking park game! Nice to hear performance is good too.
This and two point museum coming and crusader kings it’s overwhelming fun.
I wonder why Desert biome isn't present in this one.
Because it's coming this winter for only 9.99$
The knowledge that most of the content will be upcoming DLC puts me off the whole thing. I will grab it in 5 years at 75% off in a bundle.
Dayum... really do wonder if this can rekindle that Theme Park World nostalgia I got :P
Needs to be silly enough to be fun but also actually feel like you manage a park and that you profit when building it well so you can earn the money for better and better attractions
Honestly, the only games like this I ever enjoyed were the two Thrillville games on PSP. I might try this someday on sale.
I absolutely had a blast playing the first one,it was so much fun but the biggest turn off for me was stuttering and slowing down after your park got bigger and bigger...I should imagine it's the same engine so probably will see the same crap in this one...anyone experiencing slows and stutters?
You mean lag? Its usually your hardware that have limits when there's a lot of objects and guests. Its a common cause for building tycoon games like Planet Coaster, Cities Skylines, etc.
@omicron5128 whatever you wanna call it,it was a common issue within the game,loads of people had stutters and slows the longer into the game.And it's not a hardware issue as I had a beast of a PC at the time of playing Coaster 1 or Zoo Tycoon.
While I'd like to be excited for this long-awaited sequel, so much of it feels rushed, and it worries me.
The developers also ignore feedback, questions, or concerns from fans of the first game, and that's pretty disappointing.
I really wish I was sincerely hyped for this games, but I feel like they should've pushed it for a Summer 2025 release.
Feels rushed how exactly? They've hit a pretty significant amount of player requests from the 1st game.
What features in your mind were you wishing for that they missed?
Didn’t even know they were making a second one. Just saw it on an upcoming games list of 2024. Might have to pick it up.
This game does have some issues I noticed, like crashing issues, so hopefully they fix that, but expect that from a new game, I would personally wait a few months before getting this game as well till a lot of the issues are gone, I would rather play the original planet coaster till these bugs are fixed
Looks awesome!
It is!
Your review makes me want to play the game, but my brain is telling me that I just put another $10 into Planet Zoo and that I should probably finish at least 1 full zoo before PZ2 comes out.
The menus seem like the same from PC1. I kind of wished they simplified them but alas, it isn't easy when it comes to something that has a lot of moving parts to handle so I can't blame them for the lack of UI decluttering- it would just end up being menu nesting all the way down and that's worse.
Otherwise, the game looks great and I'll def buy it once I have the chance too
I love the "Planet" games! Looking forward to this one for sure.
Very cool.
I was just watching some OG Theme Park amiga videos and this popped up.
Wow 😍
I LOVED Theme Park on the amigo mate.
Iirc it was first mgmt/strategy game i played as a kid (well, might have been championship manager 93 actually. Now known as football manager... my desert island game, and in a league of its own, if you like football (soccer
...)).
Amount of hours i sunk into it. Opened my world to strategy games after that. Settlers, Civilization, colonisation. My gaming time naturally moved to favouring this kind of genre, whereas most my friends preferred games where you 'actually contro/movel the characters/people'.
Recent years got back into gaming (covid years...) after 10 year hiatus, with all the current consoles. Just bought 4070 super, and selection of quality strategy games (particularly on pc), is unreal. Anno, planet coaster/zoo, crusader kings, medieval game, soviet game etc.
Shame real life and adukt responsibilities gets in way of indulging all these games :D
Just noticed bullfrog made syndicate too. Another one of my favourite games as a kid, during my amiga 500, then 1200 years.
Good times, Thanks for reminder and taking me down memory lane :D
@B80283 @B80283 Two jump out at me from that. Settlers and ofc Syndicate yes. Loved them both. I tried Satellite reign (tryed that?) couldn't quite get into it but might be for you!
There is many good memories yes :D
Dreamweb & Sensible soccer spring to mind also.
My mates played Championship manager when we were at my mates but I never quite got into it. I'd be playing his Snes in the meantime lol
Now I'm literally waiting on Baldur's gate 3 to install. Looks confusing a bit lol but I'll take my time with it.
@Chp82
Hello mate, no not heard/played that. I'll look it up. Re satellite game.
Tbh it's time factor. Given 10 year hiatus, I've been catching up on big hitters released in thst period. Many of which now on subscription. Finalky got into rdr2. Tried it 2 times before, found it slow, clunky... plus think other games came out, so didn't give it a go beyond opening snow chapter. Now I'm loving it, can totally appreciate the hype. Level of care, detail, Polish and immersiveness is top tier. Only done a few main story missions in chapter 2, as keep doing side stuff such grinding/hunting for unlimited satchel. It's phenemenol game and glad I persisted now.
I play gt7 in vr2 daily fir 30 mins, plus trying to keep football manager save going to! First workd problems, to say the least 😂.
Championship/football manager is special game/series. League of its own. But not for everyone. Heard maby people who aren't into gaming, play just that. Quite niche in many respects.
I too loved SWOS.before that it was Kick off. Good times. Much simpler/purer than fifa/ea fc. Speedball of course too. Played so much back then, maybe due to xcopy pro ;)
Do yku recall syndicate sequel? Fell flat. Much more polished than original, but lost its charm, enjoyment... fell disappointingly flat overall snd i barely played it in the end.
Later, didn't get into command abd conquer, but loved age of empires. I hace them downloaded via gamepass on series x, but may now install on pc for k/m. But may shelve it and comsider it one of those things best left in past!
Think I'll give planet coaster 2 a go. My daughter abd i love theme parks irl, and water parks too. So I'm tempted to try it and see if she likes it. But she didn't like sims due to not controlling people fully, and only 8 so maybe a bit esrly. well see..
Also planet zoo as she loves animals/zoo's
Ballders gate meant ti be tip tier isn't it, how decisions/choices impact outcomes. Its on my bloated list as well. I loved skyrim, witcher 3... fantasy rpgs. But baldurs gate more d&g rule orientated, point and click, turn based iirc, and a bit more learning curve and element of not for everyone despite rave reviews when I browse shouldibuy this game reddit sub.
But I think we'll enjoy, if give it few hours, to get used to it and the plot to drag us in. Turn based i like, as loved ff7 and played several after... but not modern ones snd ff7 remakes... yet.
Took me many hours to get into witcher 3, skyrim and now rdr2. Despite hype. But i fully expect rdr2 to enter my top 10 or 5 ganes of all time, like witcher 3 and skyrim. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see baldurs gate 3 in that bracket too, im sure it will be.
So i fully intend to give 5, 10 hours before moving on, if it doesn't initially grab me.
I have a question, I’m hoping to get pc2 for Christmas but in the sandbox do u autimaticly have every ride unlocked?
@@Aidan_minotti yes just like the first game which was beautiful
Great review! So excited to play at launch 🚀
Hope you enjoy it!
"Let nature take it's course" 🤔
Welp, time to make Action Park!
I'll wait a good few years when the DLC is out and I can get it around 60% off.
I have seen a lot of the reviews on Steam and it confuses me as I was speaking with a friend who plays it, about Planet Coaster 2, and he says while it has issues it's still a lot of fun to play, and you have to figure given what Frontier did with the first Planet Coaster that there will be regular fixes and free updates along with the DLC which will give it longevity and also (you'd hope) resolve any underlying issues the game has.
I recommend waiting, they hardly update the game and the game is full of bugs.
Definitely getting this later when it’s on sale.
U need to create work zones so your employees work more efficiently but it looks like it more complicated than planet coaster 1 and planet zoo
They removed the snow maps, that's a real bummer...
Don't worry, they'll sell it back later.
Man, I love games that are based on true stories. Can't wait for this one! (Also, Taiga is not tropical - think Canada or Siberia)
Looks easier than the first one and adds more feels from RCT3
This is a very well put together video
barely different to the first one, looks more like the update we never got and some dlc, very disappointing.
Wait...Is there an ocean map?! The 4 options for Sand box mode doesn't have it. Yet some of the footage here I see an ocean background.
I love Planco but there's nothing in it that makes me want to buy it outside of a deal, so I'll wait
ive bought the original with some dlcs but in the end never played it super much. mostly the fault of games with vanishing content though (mmos, gachas). Just a minute into the review so far the 2nd game looks pretty much the same. i wonder what will actually justify buying this. one thing i know that is a huge pain in both planet coaster and planet zoo, is pathing. if that is still annoying to work with, im defo not buying a sequel.
Also I hope its optimized well. Cause im pretty sure the first one has some issues with lag and such once your park gets a bit bigger.
ill check the rest of the video tomorrow. i really need some sleep.
ea not giving ACG a code is an act of war
I want it, but way too many games in my recent backlog. I will pick up an ultimate edition down the road with the 90 dlc packs it will have.
I want it but I'll probably wait till they patch some things first
I've never played planet coaster, but I have planet zoo and i am really interested in getting this game. I am just wondering if the game builds and works the same since it took me a long time to properly learn how to do things in planet zoo and if its similar i should be fine but if its really different then idk how well i would do.
I'm guessing so, as Planet Coaster 1 came out before Planet Zoo, and that Planet Zoo was built on the same, but modified game engine.
you guys go ahead... I'll be waiting for the game+dlc bundle of the first. been a looooong wait. hee hee!
I would love to see your take on Dragon Age: Veil Guard.
Hope everything is okay bud, been looking out for your dragon age review
Thanks! Doing great
One channel that i really trust.
New to your channel, liked and subscribed! You are a fantastic reviewer!!!
Looks like a ton of fun, good in depth analysis, as always.
Solid review as always! Thanks, Karak! God bless and stay safe!
The pathing in the game is annoying so far, there is random height differences and for some reason when I put in a custom park entrance people just stop showing up or gather at the entrance but don’t actually enter. Other than those major issues the game is good so far.
When you think how many games Frontier developments has made in the same time frame as how long Star Citizen has been in development lol
This game is increadible and runs well on my more modest 3050ti laptop.. I love it! very beautiful, very clunk ui, very fun game that is the best them park gamr I've ever played.
Yes, great review. Just tried to fire up City Sky Lines 2 its till broken. Uninstalled - and will be buying this !
Is it any good for someone who loves the sim and management of rct and does not give a hoot about making things pretty?
Seems very nice !!!
Love your wordplay as always.
Leaving a comment to help the channel.
I LOVE YOUR REVIEW! Had me rolling :] Thank you!
Nice video. I'll be buying this now on the 6th. thanks.
@@StopANDgoFAST I would preorder it since it’s no more expensive but you do get some bonus things. If you’re sure you’re gonna get it anyways I don’t see why you wouldn’t by it now with these bonuses
This game is more like a lazy DLC or half assed copy. Besides the bugs and lack of content, the issue is knowing they're keeping content away to sell it as 10 DLC's
Excellent job. Got me thinking about a game in a genre I tend to avoid 👍
Such a violent review for a cozy relaxing game. Love it 🤣
As a game, theme parks are not something that interests me but I love seeing folks use the sandbox mode and seeing what they can do with the tools. Cheers Karak.
Also, Karakland is an invalid name?
Great review thanks!