Planet Coaster 2

Planet Coaster 2

November 6, 2024

PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

Create a splash with Planet Coaster 2 - sequel to the world’s best coaster park simulator! Pre-purchase Planet Coaster 2 now to receive the Bonus Ride collection, containing three thrilling rides designed to give your guests an extra boost of fun.

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Critic Reviews (36)

Aarón Márquez IGN Spain Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Planet Coaster 2 presents a clear evolution over its predecessor, led by the changes in the career mode and the additions in customization, but sometimes it feels that it is weighed down by being too continuist. Even so, it is …"

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Abdalrahman Al Ahmed ReGame It Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

60.0

"Planet Coaster 2 offers a solid theme park simulation experience with the addition of water attractions that add some freshness to the formula. While customization tools have expanded, the core gameplay remains similar to the first game. Management systems are …"

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Alfonso Cánovas Areajugones Nov 2024
82.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

35.0

"Planet Coaster 2 cements itself as a significant, if cautious, evolution of the genre. The game achieves that coveted state of "zen management" where watching your park run while planning the next big attraction is tremendously satisfying. Despite some limitations, …"

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Allisandra Reyes Game8 Nov 2024
76.0 /100

"Planet Coaster 2 offers an excellent creative playground for detail-oriented players, delivering an engaging experience with well-designed tools and customization. While it provides impressive depth, a few issues, such as buggy controls and a steep learning curve, keep it from …"

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Blaine Smith Gamers Heroes Nov 2024
65.0 /100

"Planet Coaster 2 harbors a level of creativity unmatched in this space. Its attention to detail is so intense, that its biggest challenge is forming a straight path without destroying half the planet. A wonderfully creative playground is available for …"

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Camille Allard Gameblog Nov 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Planet Coaster 2 truly earns its status as a sequel, with the water attractions alone making it worth a closer look. The game promises to be a genuine leap forward in the theme park management genre, refining every mechanic, every …"

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Claudio Magistrelli The Games Machine Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

35.0

"Planet Coaster 2 suffers from sequel syndrome: the original Planet Coaster eight years after its release is still a benchmark of the genre and it is difficult to do better. Planet Coaster 2 tries by adding water attractions that significantly …"

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Daniele Spelta Spaziogames Nov 2024
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"Planet Coaster 2 offers potentially endless gameplay. Frontier&s;s title is more than just a management simulator; it&s;s a dynamic, living diorama where players can invest countless hours purely to satisfy their aesthetic vision and showcase their creations to the community. …"

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Dashiell Reynaldo DualShockers Nov 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"As a deeply crafted and detailed sandbox, Planet Coaster 2 still shines in similar ways to the original, such as the coaster editor that allows you to create any coaster you could ever want. At its core, Planet Coaster will …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Frontier&s;s park-building sequel is a vibe, it is a mood, and it is sunshine wrapped in a very bright bow. Minor control frustrations aside, it&s;s the best theme park builder out there, with impressively deep customisation, beautifully detailed visuals and …"

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Dylan Pamintuan GameGrin Nov 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Planet Coaster 2 is one of the pinnacles of the theme park simulator genre and while it doesn&s;t have a smooth learning curve for newcomers, it&s;s safe to say that those who have already mastered its systems will enjoy it …"

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Fran J. Ruiz GameWatcher Nov 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

25.0

"Planet Coaster 2 offers a genre-best box of creative tools and community-driven features and expands on its predecessor on almost every level, but chances are you won&s;t be as enchanted by its management systems, which continue to be a thorn …"

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Helen Ashcroft TheGamer Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

75.0

"Planet Coaster 2 will take you on a new adventure that combines the charm and joy of the original with its own brand-new highs. While there are a couple of dips along the way, they are short-lived and simply part …"

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James Watson Push Square Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

70.0

"Planet Coaster 2 is a worthy sequel to the original and it seems Frontier has really listened to fan feedback and delivered what fans have been longing for. If you liked the original then you&s;ll love this follow-up, but genre …"

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Julio La Pine The Nerd Stash Nov 2024
70.0 /100

"Planet Coaster 2 has a lot of potential to become a great theme park sandbox. However, its many technical issues and bugs hold back what could be a smooth roller coaster ride."

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Ken McKown ZTGD Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Planet Coaster 2 is a bigger, badder version of the original. I spent countless hours building parks in that as well as their other titles such as Jurassic World. These types of games just resonate with me, at least the …"

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Leana Hafer IGN Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"Planet Coaster 2 may share the same problems as its predecessor, but it&s;s even better at all of the things it was good at, with water attractions alone being reason enough to dive in."

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Luca Saati Console-Tribe Nov 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Planet Coaster 2 builds on its predecessor, expanding the formula with the addition of water parks, offering fans of the genre something extra to enjoy. It could have been perfect if not for a few issues, such as lackluster AI …"

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Lucas de Azevedo Soares Pizza Fria Nov 2024
83.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"For those looking for a construction simulator with a focus on customization, Planet Coaster 2 is recommended. However, less experienced or patient players may feel unmotivated by the challenges posed by the interface and controls on consoles."

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Marco Aurélio Couto PSX Brasil Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Planet Coaster 2 is a natural evolution of the theme park-building simulation game in many ways. With endless possibilities to spark your creativity and the addition of water parks, it is the best alternative to create your own fun experience. …"

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Nov 2024
78.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"I’ve loved and played Planet Coaster for years, and I really wanted the sequel to be the ultimate coaster-building experience. The potential is there. The water features are great, and the new coasters are exciting. Many of the tweaks and …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Nov 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"To be frank, here, I don’t think enough was done to make Planet Coaster 2 enough of a sequel. Adding water parks and slides, and more rides in general, were all perfectly rational ways to expand on the Planet Coaster …"

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Matt Wales Eurogamer Nov 2024
40.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"Planet Coaster 2&s;s flexible creation tools are as compulsive as ever, but the fun butts up against an exhausting UI, uninspired management gameplay, and conspicuous content gaps that feel like cynical spaces for DLC."

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Nov 2024
80.0 /100

"Planet Coaster 2 is a genuinely lovely and likeable way to kill a few hours and flex your creative muscles."

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Oliver Stogden SteamDeckHQ Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

65.0

"Planet Coaster 2 isn&s;t revolutionary, but it builds upon the success of Planet Coaster 1, with some neat additions such as Water Parks and some extra variety to what you can build. For what you get, I would say the …"

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Nov 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"While the original is an incredible spiritual successor to Rollercoaster Tycoon, Planet Coaster 2 has its work cut out. Even with the new additions and features, it doesn&s;t feel anywhere near as intuitive or enjoyable."

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Rick Lane Guardian Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"Planet Coaster 2 may not be the deepest management sim you can buy, but its powerful creation tools and newly added water attractions make a sufficiently satisfying splash."

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Ron Burke GamingTrend Nov 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

25.0

"Even with a handful of last minute bugs to iron out, Planet Coaster 2 lets me build the park of my dreams. More than a water park expansion, it takes everything the first game did well and makes it better. …"

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Rory Mellon Tom&s;s Guide Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Planet Coaster 2 successfully builds on the formula laid out by its excellent predecessor. Being able to construct water parks is a delightful addition, and the new career mode is even more engaging. But you&s;ll have to tolerate a few …"

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Samuel Ramírez Comunidad Xbox Nov 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"In conclusion, Planet Coaster 2 is a management game that leaves nothing to chance. Its depth is increasing with each new release. If you are a lover of these titles, you will love the amount of areas that you must …"

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Sandy Kirchner-Wilson Cubed3 Nov 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Bigger can indeed be better. Planet Coaster 2 successfully iterates on the first instalment by adding interesting new concepts and gameplay systems that enhance the experience. Anyone who enjoys a management sim, tycoon, or just wants a fun park builder …"

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Serena Cherry GamesRadar+ Nov 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

""If exhaustiveness is the barometer of a worthy management simulator, then Planet Coaster 2 certainly hits the mark.""

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Stace Mayhem MKAU Gaming Nov 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Planet Coaster 2 is a sound addition to the theme park running sim genre. With fantastic customisation and unique rides, this was one great ride."

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Steve Boxer VGC Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"Everything you could want from a theme park simulator, with a near endless collection of modes and options, and an endearingly cheerful tone and sense of humour."

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Timo Reinecke Shacknews Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Planet Coaster 2 is a fantastic second entry to Frontier Developments’ spiritual successor to one of gaming&s;s greatest titles. I might be a little disappointed that the core behind these games&s; formula hasn’t changed in 25 years, but if it …"

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