RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D traded the series' isometric perspective for a clunky, first-person viewpoint that stripped away much of the strategic depth. The core loop of designing and managing a theme park remained, but the transition to 3D highlighted the game's shortcomings. While the series' core of building intricate rollercoasters and managing park finances was present, the shift to a new perspective hampered the experience, making it a step backward for the franchise.
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