Thrillville: Off the Rails
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Thrillville: Off the Rails is a theme park simulation video game developed by Frontier Developments
. The sequel
to the 2006 game Thrillville
, it is again published by LucasArts
. It was released in North America on October 16, 2007.
Throughout the game, there are lots of mini games and missions to be played, and there is a separate multiplayer mini-game section, as well as another section where coasters can be created and saved to be used in the game.
. A demo is currently available on the Xbox Live Marketplace
and on the game's official PC website.
It includes:
and 2010 re-release soundtrack:
GameInformer gave this game a 7, again bashing graphics, but saying that it is repetitive.
Gamespot gave a 7.5, again for graphics, but also occasionally unresponsive controls.
Gametrailers did not review this game, but the public gives it an 8.0 on the Wii, and a 9.4 on Xbox.
Frontier Developments
Frontier Developments is a video game developer based in Cambridge, England. It is a private limited company and was incorporated in January 1994. The company is still headed by David Braben, in the position of Chairman....
. The sequel
Sequel
A sequel is a narrative, documental, or other work of literature, film, theatre, or music that continues the story of or expands upon issues presented in some previous work...
to the 2006 game Thrillville
Thrillville
Thrillville is a simulation and strategy video game that depicts theme park management, very similar to RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, which Frontier Developments also created. Thrillville is currently available for PlayStation 2, PSP and Xbox.-Plot:...
, it is again published by LucasArts
LucasArts
LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC is an American video game developer and publisher. The company was once famous for its innovative line of graphic adventure games, the critical and commercial success of which peaked in the mid 1990s...
. It was released in North America on October 16, 2007.
Plot
Your self-designed character is the manager of a line of very popular theme parks owned by your uncle, Mortimer, who is the designer of many great theme-park-related inventions. There are five parks, and each one has three sections that all tie in to the same overall theme. For example, in Thrillville Giant, the objects in the park are all very big. Sometimes, some of the rides for the park continue the same theme. During your park's rise to fame, you have to deal with many attempts to take down its popularity, mainly from Vernon Garrison, a rival character who runs another chain of amusement parks called Globo-Joy.You need to keep your customers happy so that they don't go to Globo-Joy.Throughout the game, there are lots of mini games and missions to be played, and there is a separate multiplayer mini-game section, as well as another section where coasters can be created and saved to be used in the game.
Gameplay
The game contains minigames to play along with editing rollercoasters. While the DS version contains only seven minigames, the versions for other consoles contain over 40 minigames. The rollercoaster editor is similar to that of the Roller Coaster Tycoon series, but all coasters have to start in assigned areas. If you complete assigned missions, you will receive thrill points. If enough thrill points are gained, the player can move to the next level.Version exclusives
All minigames feature leaderboards for Xbox LiveXbox Live
Xbox Live is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft Corporation. It is currently the only online gaming service on consoles that charges users a fee to play multiplayer gaming. It was first made available to the Xbox system in 2002...
. A demo is currently available on the Xbox Live Marketplace
Xbox Live Marketplace
The Xbox Live Marketplace is a virtual market designed for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console that allows Xbox Live members to download purchased or promotional content...
and on the game's official PC website.
Soundtrack
- The Critic Song — Al Lindsay
- Number One — Al Lindsay
- See the Day — Al Lindsay
- Robot Invasion — Al Lindsay
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2009 re-release soundtrack
Some of the songs have been added to the 2009 re-release which was released on 6 April 2009.It includes:
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and 2010 re-release soundtrack:
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Reception
This game has received mixed reception. IGN gave it a 7.5, bashing the graphics, and saying that the minigames are hit or miss.GameInformer gave this game a 7, again bashing graphics, but saying that it is repetitive.
Gamespot gave a 7.5, again for graphics, but also occasionally unresponsive controls.
Gametrailers did not review this game, but the public gives it an 8.0 on the Wii, and a 9.4 on Xbox.