Celebrating its 25th anniversary, RollerCoaster Tycoon has left an indelible mark on the gaming industry and beyond. The game, which became a late 90s icon, has inspired real-world rollercoaster designers like John Burton, a senior creative lead at Merlin Entertainments. Burton credits the game for teaching him about rollercoaster systems and theme park strategies. Even today, he uses the game to sketch out ideas for his projects. The game’s influence extends beyond entertainment, contributing to a surge of young women applying for jobs in what was previously seen as a niche industry. Despite its primitive-looking theme park simulation, RollerCoaster Tycoon continues to inspire and shape the future of theme park designs.
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