Frontier Developments PLC has been one of the forerunners in the tycoon management genre since they introduced players with critically acclaimed games like Zoo Tycoon and Roller Coaster Tycoon. So when Frontier Developments PLC released Planet Coaster, fans knew that the game would not let them down.
Due to its immense popularity, Frontier Developments PLC released Planet Coaster: Console Edition, which Metacritic praised and ranked as one of the best PS5 games in the market. But, building and managing a theme park isn't as easy as before, so players will need to choose which thrill rides to include in their park carefully.
10 360 Power, The Revolving Pendulum
Stats:
- Excitement - 4.5
- Fear - 5.1
- Nausea - 5.6
Inspired by the Zierer Star Shape, the 360 power is a cheap but effective thrill ride to add to a theme park. The 360 Power is 98 feet (or 30 meters) tall and goes around in a circle with flipping seats, which is why it has high nausea and fear levels.
So, new players should prepare well (by looking at some essential beginners tips that'll make managing a park easier) before adding this thrill ride since it'll make many of the guests throw up after getting off.
9 Round The World, Appearances Are Deceiving
Stats:
- Excitement - 3.36
- Fear - 3.59
- Nausea - 3.84
Most players assume that Round The World is just another Ferris Wheel-type attraction, but in reality, this thrill ride has an unexpected twist. Round The World starts as a calm ride, but the enclosed seats start to spin wildly shortly after starting, similar to the real-life thrill ride Rock-O-Plane.
This ride is a great addition to any crazy-themed amusement park, especially if a player enjoys creating Mario-themed rollercoasters! But, as with the previous entry, players will want to make sure to have plenty of restroom facilities nearby.
8 Gears of Fear, A Steam Punk Adventure
Stats:
- Excitement - 4.75
- Fear - 4.94
- Nausea - 4.99
The perfect addition to any Fallout-styled theme park, Gears of Fears is an unpredictable thrill ride that'll increase a player's popularity by quite a lot. This thrill ride not only swings guests but also rotates 360, which makes it a ride for those seeking excitement.
Its real-life counterpart is the Backflash, but as players can expect, Frontier Developments PLC pumped the thrill levels to the max on the Planet Coaster's version. Unfortunately, this thrill ride requires high maintenance, so players should make sure they have enough mechanics.
7 Insanity, The Looping Ride
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Stats:
- Excitement - 4.36
- Fear - 4.52
- Nausea - 4.61
This attraction is one of the cheapest thrill rides players can purchase in Planet Coaster: Console Edition since it's only $2,680. Insanity offers players a good balance between excitement and fear, which is great since it draws in attendants that enjoy a little of both.
Frontier Developments PLC did a great job recreating Insanity from the original 1932 concept dubbed Skymaster. Additionally, fans of the 90's Roller Coaster Tycoon may also find Insanity similar to Double Swinging Inverter, but with a little more kick to it.
6 Zozo, Soar Through The Sky
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Stats:
- Excitement - 4.08
- Fear - 2.99
- Nausea - 2.57
Frontier Developments PLC combined the classic real-life rides Roll-O-Plane and Loop-O-Plane to design the thrill ride Zozo. And despite Zozo having lower than average fear and nausea levels, its excitement level makes up for it. On top of that, Zozo is a compact thrill ride, meaning it can easily fit anywhere in the theme park.
One of the major downsides of Zozo is that it can only carry four people at a time, which means guests will need to wait a long time before getting on.
5 The Screaminator, Endless Drop
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Stats:
- Excitement - 5.0
- Fear - 5.6
- Nausea - 5.3
As players can expect, The Screaminator thrill ride is one of the best attractions for thrill-seeking guests. The Screaminator also has one of the highest all-around stats in Planet Coaster: Console Edition. There are several real-life counterparts of The Screaminator, but the most notable ones are Acrophobia (Six Flags), Scream (Heide Park), and Atmos Fear (Liseberg Park).
Hopefully, the rumored Ubisoft theme park will also have a version of The Screaminator, but in the form of a Leap of Faith from the Assassin's Creed series.
4 Sundial, Swing And Spin Fun
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Stats:
- Excitement - 3.48
- Fear - 3.57
- Nausea - 5.06
If players want to make their guests cause a mess of vomit (yuck!) throughout the park, then they'll want to add the Sundial thrill ride. As players will see, the Sundial is a revamped version of the famous Frisbee-type rides found at most amusement parks.
But, players should be careful using this thrill ride since it has a high-maintenance cost, so it would be best to add it once the theme park has a good monthly revenue. Fortunately, it's a popular ride among thrill-loving guests, so it'll pay for itself in no time.
3 Scizzer, Simple But Fun
Stats:
- Excitement - 2.98
- Fear - 3.33
- Nausea - 2.58
This simple yet fun thrill ride is great for the younger guests in a theme park and those wanting to taste a little excitement without sacrificing their stomachs. On top of that, it's one of the cheapest thrill rides to have, which is great for new players still learning how to manage an amusement park.
Scizzer is also highly-customizable, allowing players to change the color scheme and car design. So, players planning to create a Destiny-themed rollercoaster and theme park should use Scizzer in their layout.
2 Test Flight, Get Ready For Lift-Off
Stats:
- Excitement - 4.00
- Fear - 3.70
- Nausea - 3.30
Despite being categorized as a thrill ride, Test Flight has low levels of fear and nausea, making it more of a gentle-type ride. This unique thrill ride comes from the 1948 Eyerly Aircraft Company version Fly-O-Plane, but they mostly used it to train pilots back then.
But, players who want to add Test Flight to their parks should make sure they have plenty of space since the ride's mechanical arms stretch and perform aerobatic maneuvers. Another cool perk of adding this thrill ride is that players can customize the color scheme of the planes.
1 Kick-Flip, Don't Look Down!
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Stats:
- Excitement - 4.45
- Fear - 5.70
- Nausea - 5.34
The real-life version of Kick-Flip was called Zippers, and they were notorious for being dangerous (and even causing fatalities) due to their rough riding mechanics. Fortunately, Frontier Developments PLC's version of Zippers is a lot safer, so players won't have to worry about getting a guest killed or injured.
This thrill ride has one of the highest combinations of fear and nausea, which makes it a great thrill ride to add if a player wants their theme park's thrill levels to increase by a lot.
Planet Coaster is now available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.