Free to play theme park sim Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 launches on Android
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The fourth installment of the Rollercoaster Tycoon series is available now for free on Android.
The first mobile version of the popular franchise, Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 debuted on the App Store in April.
A few months after launch, Atari switched to the free to play model, which pushed the game up among the top ranking apps on the App Store.
Our review of the iOS version didn't quite see the allure, noting the game's sharp "nostalgia hooks" and the cheerful design that paralleled the original games, but criticizing the way it cynically "cash[es]-in on a beloved franchise" with frustrating IAPs.
There's at least less to lose now that the game has switched from a "paymium" to a free to play model, which means no initial download fee like there originally was on iOS.
If you have fond memories of Rollercoaster Tycoon and are curious to see how it works on a mobile platform, check out Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 for free on Google Play. You can also download it on the Amazon Appstore.
Be sure to read our full review of the game here as well, and take a look at some of our own iOS gameplay footage below.