is "mediocre", and criticised the interface for being too complex, although the action was described as "rich". Eric Bratcher reviewed the PlayStation version for Next Generation, and stated that "although there's nothing else like it on PlayStation this sluggish, homely, online version of a great PC title would have been much better suited for the next-generation systems". The PlayStation 2 version was described by a reviewer of Jeuxvideo.com as "a very good simulation game", and he also said the graphics were good, but could have been "more beautiful". IGN's Doug Perry said the PlayStation 2 version is smoother than the PC version, and praised its "laptop" interface. He described the game as "a fun, clean addictive game that's intelligent and highly amusing". Jeff Gerstmann of GameSpot liked the fact the PlayStation 2 version's goals are made clear, and believed the music fits the parks well and the fact that it has multiple parks made it great for players who like to play for short periods. Eric Bratcher reviewed the PlayStation 2 version of the game for Next Generation, rating it four stars out of five, and said that "a stripped-down PC sim that shared the strange, hypnotic appeal of amusement parks themselves – you can't logically explain why you're there, but you'll find yourself captivated, unable to wipe the smile from your face". This version of the game won GameSpots annual "Best Simulation Game" award among console games. The Macintosh version was believed to be "just plain fun" by Michael Phillips of Inside Mac Games, who also praised the vibrant graphics. He also complimented the music as "themeparkish", and said it adds to the game's mood. Theme Park World for PC was awarded the 2000 BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Award for Sound at the time recognising all aspects of Sound and Music in games. The award was collected on stage by composer James Hannigan, Richard Joseph and Nick Laviers of Electronic Arts. See also RollerCoaster Tycoon References Sources External links 1999 video games Amusement park simulation games Electronic Arts games Classic Mac OS games Bullfrog Productions games PlayStation (console) games PlayStation 2 games PlayStation Network games Video game sequels Video games scored by James Hannigan Video games scored by Mark Knight Video games scored by Matthew Simmonds Video games scored by Richard Joseph Windows games Feral Interactive games Video games set in amusement parks Video games set in 2000 BAFTA winners