Parkitect
| Parkitect | |
|---|---|
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| Studio | Texel raptor |
| Senior Developer | Garret Randell, Sebastian Mayer |
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
Early Access : May 5, 2016 Full version: November 29, 2018 |
| platform | Microsoft Windows , macOS , Linux |
| Game engine | Unity |
| genre | Economic simulation |
| Current version | 1.3a |
Parkitect is an economic simulation by the Texel Raptor development team , in which the player takes over the construction, operation and maintenance of an amusement park , similar to the RollerCoaster Tycoon series or Theme Park . The project, which began as Kickstarter in 2014 , was published in the alpha version on Steam Early Access in May 2016 . The full version was released on November 29, 2018.
Game flow
The content of the game is the creation of an amusement park. Various attractions, rides and decoration options are available to the player for this purpose. In addition, numerous stalls for drinks, food and souvenirs are available to satisfy the needs of park visitors on the one hand and to increase the park's income on the other. The player must also employ various personnel for technical maintenance, logistics, cleaning, maintenance and security within the park. In addition to the normal sidewalks, special paths that are reserved exclusively for staff can be created in order to optimize the logistical processes of the park.
development
The developer started a Kickstarter campaign under the title "Parkitect" on August 22, 2014. The goal was to raise CAD 50,000.00 by September 21, 2014. A total of CAD 63,730.00 had been raised by the end of the campaign . On May 5, 2016, the game was released in alpha version on Steam Early Access . The full version was released on November 29, 2018 on Steam.
reception
Parkitect received extensive preliminary reports in computer and video game magazines internationally .
"[Parkitect] does have gorgeous isometric rollercoasters [...] and I want it now."
The federal agency for the positive rating of computer and console games has issued a positive rating for Parkitect. From a pedagogical perspective, praise was given, among other things, to the fact that the game promotes creativity , encourages and stimulates economic thinking and helps players to identify and understand complex relationships.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Parkitect - Complex theme park simulation at Kickstarter - GameStar . In: GameStar.de . ( gamestar.de [accessed on February 15, 2017]).
- ^ Parkitect. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
- ↑ https://www.derstandard.de/story/2000092790169/rollercoaster-tycoon-nachhaben-parkitect-feiert-release-unter-viel-lob
- ↑ http://themeparkitect.com/presskit/sheet.php?p=parkitect#factsheet
- ↑ https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/06/23/devlog-watch-submerged-biome-theme-parkitect-more/
- ↑ http://kotaku.com/the-return-of-the-theme-park-simulator-1627233924
- ↑ http://www.gamona.de/games/parkitect,vielverssprechender-konkurrent-fuer-rollercoaster-tycoon:news.html
- ↑ http://www.4gamer.net/games/282/G028219/20160601147/
- ↑ http://www.gamestar.de/spiele/parkitect/news/parkitect,51683,3077957.html
- ↑ http://www.gamezone.com/news/parkitect-the-kickstarter-project-for-an-all-new-theme-park-simulator
- ↑ https://www.vg247.com/2017/01/04/the-theme-park-management-sim-is-having-a-renaissance-and-i-couldnt-be-happier/
- ↑ https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/06/20/parkitect-management-game/
- ↑ Evaluation of Parkitect. Federal agency for the positive rating of computer and console games , accessed on August 18, 2020 .