Planet Coaster 2

GamingTrendRon Burke

90/100

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. Don’t wait, get your ticket now – heck, this one is even worthy of a fast pass.

Steam Deck HQNoah Kupetsky

8/10

Planet Coaster 2 is a good park builder with some performance issues on the Steam Deck, but it is playable.

Impulse GamerRichard Banks

Over the years, I've put a lot of time into Frontier titles; I'd go as far as saying they're probably my favourite developer. One of the titles I've

Toms GuideRory Mellon

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’ll have to tolerate a few rough edges.

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

While Planet Coaster 2 is undoubtedly the best park-building sim currently available (and a worthwhile improvement on its predecessor), it's held back by some frustrations, particularly on console where its controls can be fiddly. Still, there's plenty of fun to be had here, and building a waterpark is an undeniable joy.

DualShockersDashiell Reynaldo

7.5/10

Planet Coaster 2 advances the series in many ways yet lacks a few key aspects that a fitting sequel should have excelled in.

The Nerd StashJulio La Pine

7/10

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.

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 experience, but we’re in an era now where DLC is getting Game of the Year nominations, and I do think that this feels more like a massive DLC drop at 50% of the price of a base game than a new, full-priced game. And as fun as the emerging “Frontier Simulation” formula is I also can’t help but wish that the developers would challenge themselves to try and create an actual…

GamingBoltRavi Sinha

6/10

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't feel anywhere near as intuitive or enjoyable.

Playstation UniverseJoe Richards

5/10

A charming presentation and solid foundation do precious little in light of a control scheme that's beyond frustrating for console players. The real challenge of a management simulator should always stem from having a clear hold of your surroundings and the ways that you can influence them, not the mere act of checking numbers and your progress. If you're a connoisseur of this particular brand of clunkiness, you might find something to enjoy in this new release, otherwise I would sincerely recommend checking out the game with a keyboard and mouse, if you're able.

EurogamerMatt Wales

Planet Coaster 2'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.

GameTyrant Noah Cochrane

0/10

Planet Coaster 2 is a brilliant evolution of Frontier’s iconic park-building series, delivering fresh features, enhanced customization, and stunning visuals that elevate the experience to new heights. The addition of water parks, along with new themes like Mythology, Viking, and Aquatic, expands cr