Parkitect: Deluxe Edition

A stylish and smart take on the beloved theme park formula, Parkitect is a winner.

Parkitect offers a well constructed attraction, even if the ride is overly familiar.

I’ve missed out on Roller Coaster Tycoon and its descendants, so I can’t compare Parkitect to those games. What I can say is that it is delightful and non-threatening, and playing it has typically left me feeling pleasantly drowsy and contented, the way I might after wandering around a brightly-lit midway, munching a corn dog covered in mustard in a gauzy childhood memory of the carnival.

Parkitect is the management sim I’ve been wanting for years

If you came into this review with the simple question of "is this game a modern-day RollerCoaster Tycoon?" the answer is an absolute yes.

Parkitect is the thinking player’s theme park sim. It rewards patience, precision, and a desire to understand how things work under the hood. It’s less about instant gratification and more about mastery, perfect for players who don’t just want to ride the roller coaster but design every bolt of the track.

This game, for anyone who has not played it and likes simulators or management games is a highly recommended game. It's a simple but enjoyable experience, which suits almost any audience and makes it a game that I must recommend and that I think is good.

Parkitect: Deluxe Edition is honestly fantastic and well worth the purchase if you are into park builders. Not only does it give me the nostalgic nod to the past that I very much needed, but it does it in a modern style with beautiful polish and shine. The fact that you get access to the already-released DLCs in this entire package makes for potentially hundreds of hours of gameplay if you want it. I found it difficult to draw any criticisms from the entire experience other than some fiddly controls especially when laying underground pipes and some other fine-tuning elements. Aside from this though, this is an incredible indie title which has all the same vibes as Bullfrog Productions Theme Park from 30 years ago. For £19.99 it is an absolute steal and well worth every penny and a game that I will continue to play even after this review it is that brilliant.

Parkitect lets you go as deep as you want and rewards you for doing so. But gives you options not to if you aren't in the mood. It is a great park designer, and an excellent simulation game that deserves to sit alongside many of the old greats we grew up with.