Dive into the Suspended Roller Coaster in RollerCoaster Tycoon! Learn its strengths, weaknesses, and how to build a thrilling ride that keeps guests coming back for more.
Alright, let's talk about some of the more unique coasters in the game, starting with the Steel Wild Mouse. This one's a real gem if you're short on cash or space. It's not just about saving money, though; this coaster can actually pull in a good profit once it gets going. Plus, it's great at weaving through your park's scenery and other rides, which is a nice little bonus for both the Wild Mouse and your other attractions. Just be super careful with those tight turns – too much speed there and your intensity ratings will take a nosedive.
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Next up is the Suspended Roller Coaster. This is one you'll see a lot in parks, and it's all about those lateral G-forces. The cars are designed to swing out on the turns instead of banking, which makes for a unique ride experience. Because of this swinging action, you'll want to avoid super tight turns, as they can get pretty intense for your riders. A big downside here is the lack of loops, which really limits your design options. Still, the swinging cars and decent capacity make it a solid choice for a park.
Suspended Roller Coaster Details:
- Type: Roller Coaster
- Vehicles: Suspended Swinging Cars (4 passengers/car, up to 7 cars/train) or Suspended Swinging Airplane Cars (4 passengers/car, up to 6 cars/train)
- Maximum Track Slope: 60 degrees
- Lift Hill Maximum Slope: 25 Degrees
- Maximum Height Above Ground: 105 feet
- Special Track Elements: Helix
- Description: Track has a tubular steel spine with tubular steel running rails. Trains hang underneath, swinging freely.
- Cost: $3,550 and upwards
Overall Rating: 7.3/10
Now, let's look at the Suspended Looping Roller Coaster. It's pretty similar to the Inverted Coaster, but with a couple of key differences. Instead of a powered launch, it has a reverse-incline launch. The really cool part is the "Face-Off" train option, where two seats face forward and two face backward. This lets riders see each other's reactions, making for a potentially wilder ride! Just a heads-up, these cars are a bit bulky and can lead to a seriously intense experience.
Suspended Looping Roller Coaster Details:
- Type: Roller Coaster
- Vehicles: Inverted Coaster Train (2 people/car, up to 8 cars/train) or Face-Off Cars (4 people/car, up to 7 cars/train)
- Maximum Track Slope: 60 degrees
- Lift Hill Maximum Slope: 25 degrees
- Banked Curves: 50 degrees
- Maximum Height Above Ground: 118 feet
- Special Track Elements: Banked Curves, Vertical Loop, Steep Twist, In Line Twist, Half Loop, Corkscrew, Banked Helix, On Ride Photo
- Description: Track has a tubular steel spine with tubular steel running rails. Trains hang underneath.
- Cost: $3,750 and upwards
Overall Rating: 8.2/10
The Suspended Single Rail Roller Coaster is a smaller coaster, but don't underestimate it! The swinging cars, whether they're the standing or lying-down type, can really make the ride exciting. While it can't go super high, it's great for looping through scenery and tunnels, which you should definitely incorporate to make it more thrilling. Tunnels, in particular, can transform a basic layout into something really engaging.
Suspended Single Rail Roller Coaster Details:
- Type: Roller Coaster
- Vehicles: Single Person Swinging Chairs (1 person/car, up to 3 cars/train) or Lying Down Swinging Cars (1 person/car, up to 2 cars/train)
- Maximum Track Slope: 25 Degrees
- Lift Hill Maximum Slope: 25 Degrees
- Maximum Height Above Ground: 42 Feet
- Description: Track is a single tubular steel rail. Cars hang from the rail, swinging freely.
- Cost: $1,800 and upwards
Overall Rating: 7.0/10
For the Vertical Roller Coaster, the main draw is that incredible drop. If it weren't for the steep price of the vertical track sections, this would easily be a top pick. Adding on-ride photos and holding brakes for those big drops can make it a real thrill. And if you're playing with the expansion packs, you can even add vertical loops for an extra kick!
Vertical Roller Coaster Details:
- Type: Roller Coaster
- Vehicles: Vertical Roller Coaster Cars (6 passengers/car, up to 3 cars/train)
- Maximum Track Slope: 90 degrees
- Lift Hill Maximum Slope: 60 degrees
- Banked Curves: 50 degrees
- Maximum Height Above Ground: 239 feet
- Special Track Elements: Banked Curves, Steep Twist, Banked Helix, On-Ride Photo, Vertical Drop, Vertical Loop (Loopy Landscapes only)
- Description: Track has a square section steel spine. Trains are held on the track from above, below, and outside the rails.
- Cost: $3,780 and upwards
Overall Rating: 8.9/10
Finally, we have the Virginia Reel. This coaster uses tubs that run along a flat-bottomed wooden trough, spinning as they go. It has a maximum height of 59 feet and a maximum track slope of 25 degrees.
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