Matt Wales
EurogamerPlanet Coaster 2 review - buckled potential
Published 11/22/2024
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40
-37 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 11/6/2024
Planet Coaster 2
Dive into the thrilling world of Planet Coaster 2! Construct the theme park of your dreams with an intuitive piece-by-piece building system, as you meticulously craft and customise every aspect of your park down to the smallest detail. From towering rollercoasters to spectacular twisting water slides, let your imagination reach new heights to delight and thrill your guests.
- Developer
- Frontier Developments
- Publisher
- Frontier Developments
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Critic avg
77
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
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Score range
40–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 14 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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14 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 7%
80–899 reviews · 64%
70–793 reviews · 21%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Ken McKown
ZTGDPlanet Coaster 2 (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 11/20/2024
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisPlanet Coaster 2 Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 11/19/2024
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalDashiell Reynaldo
DualShockersPlanet Coaster 2 Review
Published 11/14/2024
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRory Mellon
Tom's GuidePlanet Coaster 2 review: Almost the perfect sequel | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 11/14/2024
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeana Hafer
IGNPlanet Coaster 2 Review
Published 11/5/2024
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalHelen Ashcroft
TheGamerPlanet Coaster 2 Review: Making A Splash
Published 11/4/2024
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalPlanet Coaster 2 Review "Buy, Wait, Never Touch?"
Published 11/3/2024
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100
+23 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Watson
Push SquareReview: Planet Coaster 2 (PS5) - Improved Sequel Offers a Ride Well Worth Taking
Published 11/1/2024
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Boxer
Metro GameCentralPlanet Coaster 2 review - the best theme park sim ever
Published 11/1/2024
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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