Meanwhile, updated pathing and scenery tools help to smooth some of its predecessors rougher edges.
There are still some wrinkles and quirks to ride design but Planet Coaster 2 is definitely a step forward.
In fact, in terms of new content, they are the only substantial addition the game brings.
Do pools and flumesreallyoffer enough to justify sinking hours of my time into a new Planet game?
In a word: yes.
Yes, they do.
First of all,Planet Coaster 2allows you to create a wide array of pools.
Want to create a classy resort vibe, complete with cabanas, palm trees, and juice shacks?
Or maybe you want to create a shallow kiddy pool, replete with donut-shaped swim rings and wave machines?
Flumes also add a lot of fun to your water park.
Speaking of pipes, the utilities inPlanet Coaster 2have had an overhaul as well.
In comparison to the water parks, traditional rides inPlanet Coaster 2have had much less of an overhaul.
Terrain textures too have received some love.
I was expecting this graphical boost to have a noticeable impact on performance but I was pleasantly surprised.
Paths and scenery placement in particular have drawn ire for being unnecessarily convoluted.
To its credit, Frontier Developments has tackled some of these complaints head-on inPlanet Coaster 2. you’re able to also easily create your own presets by adding a selection of scenery items.
And you could add paths around the edges automatically using the Customize Brush.
All in all, these features go a long way to reducing the slog involved in perfecting your park.
Designing rollercoasters is still that same combination of childlike delight and frustratingly finicky refinement.
Ride testing has also maintained some of its irksome habits from the original.
And there are still some glitches here.
Ultimately: with great flexibility, comes great errors.
Should I play Planet Coaster 2?
If you felt the original was a little on the dry side, the sequel should whet your appetite.
How I reviewed Planet Coaster 2
I sank over 23 hours into playingPlanet Coaster 2.
I tried the game out on Low, High, and Ultra graphics options.
During this testing, I used the laptops built-in keyboard and an externalLogitechB100 mouse.
I also played the game for hours on my LCDSteamDeck.
