If you've never played the Rollercoaster Tycoon series, than by all means, quickly buy the sequel because it's probably one of the most enjoyable games ever.  It has a simple concept behind it yet the game keeps you hooked for months.  If you love designing and creating, this IS the game for you as it's basically a layman's theme park builder.  For those that did play the first game, I have a small warning for you:  Unless you're hopelessly addicted to the first game and its many expansions, you probably won't get much out of the sequel.  It's almost a carbon copy of the first game.  Some of the rollercoaster building mechanics have changed, there are new attractions, and you can now play on maps that are realistic portrayals of the popular Six Flags theme park chain.  Other than that, everything is the same, even the graphics (which are usually the first thing to get updated in a sequel) don't look any different.  My recommendation for anyone that is the patient type and wishes to buy this game is to wait a month or two.  There are already two expansions for the sequel.  Games like these are quickly packaged into bargain combo packs and I imagine it won't be long before both expansions are available with the original game at a low price.
If you've never played the Rollercoaster Tycoon series, than by all means, quickly buy the sequel because it's probably one of the most enjoyable games ever. It has a simple concept behind it yet the game keeps you hooked for months. If you love designing and creating, this IS the game for you as it's basically a layman's theme park builder. For those that did play the first game, I have a small warning for you:  Unless you're hopelessly addicted to the first game and its many expansions, you probably won't get much out of the sequel. It's almost a carbon copy of the first game. Some of the rollercoaster building mechanics have changed, there are new attractions, and you can now play on maps that are realistic portrayals of the popular Six Flags theme park chain. Other than that, everything is the same, even the graphics (which are usually the first thing to get updated in a sequel) don't look any different. My recommendation for anyone that is the patient type and wishes to buy this game is to wait a month or two. There are already two expansions for the sequel. Games like these are quickly packaged into bargain combo packs and I imagine it won't be long before both expansions are available with the original game at a low price.