Theme Park (Nintendo DS)

Theme Park DS is one of those games that appeared quite randomly. As far as I could see there was no advertising for it whatsoever, and I probably wouldn't have known it even existed if a friend hadn't mentioned it to me. With that being said, did they keep the game hidden for a reason, or is this actually a worthwhile copy you should definitley consider picking up? I can guarantee the majority of you will have played the PC version of this game ...
...believe. You run your own theme park. You control what rides you want, where they go, what shops you want, you restock them, you set the prices, you hire and manage the staff. It's the game that was basically the foundation for more advanced and graphically beautiful games such as Rollercoaster Tycoon, and it definitley could be considered a classic. But how does it fare in a more modern world in it's new portable format? Well, it depends really. ...

hi_nicola 25.06.2007 · Read full review
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...as it's easier to read) Theme Park DS in terms of the game as a whole, rather than in comparison with earlier versions: NOTABLE GOOD POINTS - Once you work out the controls, it's fairly easy to get into without having to read the instruction manual, especially if you've played the original. - The advisors, although a bit rubbish (see below) are useful for reminding you to restock, raise ticket prices, etc. - You can choose from three different ...
...end. - It's the Theme Park that you remember from back in the day! And now it's portable! NOTABLE BAD POINTS - Despite the simple, old-school graphics, there can still be confusion when placing paths, rides, entrances, etc on the grid, due in part to the graphics, and part to the 'looseness' of the stylus when dragging.... - ...Although paths are free, this is particularly annoying when it comes to laying rubber tubing, rollercoaster track, etc. ...

sakura_latte 27.05.2008 · Read full review
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Theme Park on the Nintendo DS is a mildly exciting port of the classic game franchise from the PC. This is the original outing and has been followed by many sequels, and even inspired many separate series. Big names such as Rollercoaster and Zoo Tycoon, all spawned from this game's humble roots. As you would expect the game has been updated with touch controls, a nice interference, a tutor (to guide you park building) and has just been generally ...
...business skills to keep your Theme Park ticking over. Far from being a walk in the park (if you could please excuse that awful pun) the game will have you constantly tapping the screen to make sure litter is tided up, rides stop exploding and customers are happy. The good points are much the same as would have been with the original game. There is very little new content to review, so this is essentially a review of original game. However even having ...

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...for the Nintendo DS game, Theme Park, developed and published by Electronic Arts. The game, like its predecessors on other consoles and on the PC, is to build a theme park including the rides and infra-structure and keep your guests happy as they explore your new park. The concept of this game is quite simple, research and build rides, build infra-structure such as paths and food outlets in your park, and then open up your theme park to the paying ...
...be able to sell your theme park before buying another bigger one, with more rides and facilities available. You start in the UK and work your way around other countries, but unfortunately, every country is really the same challenge, so it can get repetitive after playing for a while. Controlling the game is easy enough, using the d-pad to move around and view your park, the touch screen and stylus are used to be able to build rides, place paths and ...

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Theme Park for the DS is a game where you can build and run your very own theme park, you manage money, rides, advertisement and also researching new rides and surroundings with the main goal of making a profit and making your customers happy to do so. This game was first released for the snes and other platforms around 1994 but now its been re released with its same great charms for the Nintendo DS. This is a great game with lots of hours of game ...
...if you can move on and create another one in another country and the game gets harder as it progesses. It can get very repetitive when you start a new game over and over as rides are the same mostly in all countries when you develop in the game and it gets harder. I think that this is a great game to buy if you enjoyed it in the past or any similar simulation games. ****Also posted on dooyoo under lorrainek858*** ...

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...was delighted when I found Theme Park as I always loved this game when playing it on the PC when I was younger. You have to design your own park with rides, shops and features whilst keeping your visitors happy. Employing staff and servicing rides is also a key feature. It is very easy to play on the DS as you use the pen to place items that you need. I was a little disappointed that there are no challenges or objectives to complete as with the newer ...
...when buying this game. However, Theme Park on the DS is the total classic version and is brilliant. I would recommend this game to anyone who loves Theme Park or to anyone who has never played it before but loves simulation games. It is totally addictive as you are trying to make your park bigger and bigger to make massive profits. ...

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xxINSTRUCTIONSxx Theme Park is not a very complicated game, and in the begining they will give you a choice of guides who help you through the game. You will be asked for your name, your gender, your blood type (do not know why), your birthday and a message. To continue press R. Then a map will appear just press ok. Now enter your park name your game mode your level and if you want a tuturial or not. Now you can choose someone to help you run your ...
...park. First you should tap on the icons at the bottom of your screen and your guide will tell you what they all do before you use them. You start of with £200,000 which you can spend on the rides, the flooring, entertainers, guards, cleaners and mechanics who fixes the rides when they breakdown. When you are finished playing to save it click on the icon on the botton of you screen in the shape of a DS, then click on save. xxOPPINIONxx It is a fantastic ...

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...You have to start a theme park, add new rides, amenities, shops and staff to build a successful themepark. What I like about the DS version as there are different styles of play such as easy, difficult and hard and also some where you have banking responsibilities and have to negotiate with uniopns. You can choose at every level whether to make it easier or more difficult depending on your experience in the last country. There are a wide number ...
...you sit on. I'm a theme park purist so am very glad they didn't change them, although since it has been so long since the game originally came out it would have been good to see an improvement on the artwork and graphics. They haven't changed much at all. I find the sound is ok, but i always turn it off as it irritates my husband who is usually found loudly playing his ps3. Overall, this is a very enjoyable game suitable for all levels. It's appeal ...

rubyramone 25.04.2007 · Read full review
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...game you build your own theme parks and make money from theme park goers. This Nintendo DS version is a re-make of the 1994 version and is very very similar indeed. The game was released in 2007 and probably brought back alot of memories for people. It certainly did for me. I remember playing this on the Playstation when it first came out and was very addicted to it then. When I think I have got rid of my addiction, they bring it out on the Nintendo ...
...you turn it into a theme park by adding: pathways, food stores, drink stores and of course rides. You even employee staff such as handymen, mechanics, entertainers and even a guard. You get to name your park as you wish as well which makes the park feel more real and definately more personal. Some of the stores you can buy are: coffee shop, whippy ice cream, balloon world, big time fries, pokey cola, duck shoot, big time burger, novelty shop, saloon, ...

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I loved the Theme Park game on my PC, so when I saw that it was available for the DS, I jumped at the opportunity of purchasing it. For those unfamiliar with the format of the 'Theme' games, they are basically simulation games where you have to make as much money as you can!] In theme park world, this involves starting a theme park from scratch and building it as you like - designing the format. You also have to hire scientists and spend money on ...
...levels) they will come up with a new idea for a ride/shop/restaurant for your park. You have to correctly judge what your crowd will like/dislike and how much they will be willing to pay to gain entry to your park. There are other aspects that you need to manage - workers will strike over pay, stock levels for the restaurants need to be maintatined & rides need to be repaired and managed. It's quite a complex game, with alot of things to think about, ...

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