The Best and Worst Things About Planet Coaster 2 Pre Launch | Planet Coaster 2

[@annaclairevlachova1801]

My honest expectations from PC2 were honestly just smoothly running PC1. Any change in stuff is welcomed. PC1 was in development in years and so it has a lot of stuff. I am fairly certain PC2 will end up having lots of stuff too, eventually, and in the meantime, it's a great start. If people just wanted everything in PC1 and then new stuff, devs would end up spending most of the time recreating/porting everything, and only then making new stuff. I don't want a remaster, I want a fresh park builder with QoL. And it seems I am getting just that. I love how smooth everything looks, coaster building looks as fun as ever, pathing seems much improved, and it's still the charming game PC1 was. Can't wait!

[@LancerX916]

My only major worry is that the PC version is limited to what the console version can handle. It's great that both types of gamer is getting it the same day, but they really need to have made them separate with different UIs and hardware limitations.

[@drewtube6838]

6000 Guest Limit.

[@thecoasterfollower3564]

@@drewtube6838That’s so disappointing

[@robertivaniszyn840]

This is genuinely a major problem for the gaming industry, especially more in depth sims and complex games like this or Cities Skylines 2

[@maskedbandit102]

I very much agree... And honestly it feels like console was their #1 priority which is crazy to me. I think limited manpower/resources are what's keeping the two builds so similar, honestly. It's a shame that PC players may be limited bc of their decision to focus on console

[@Duffster115]

@@maskedbandit102 I don’t think we’re limited at all frontier already confirmed in the beginning Unless you wanted to collaborate with conceal you don’t have to worry about the Oswald counter and I highly doubt there’s a guest limit at least not on pc. I don’t think the UI is that bad

[@adv.withjerryandadrianna]

As a Planco 1 console player the UI looks almost exactly like the console version.

[@maskedbandit102]

Good to know our suspicions are confirmed.

[@dragonmyr]

Good pros and cons. The lack of separate load and unload stations, console limitations applying to PC, and lack of thought into backstage areas bug me. I do love what Frontier has done with the path tools and lighting.

[@maskedbandit102]

While the limitations to console aren't a perfect 1 to 1 (there's no piece count limit in the PC version), the fact that console was clearly the priority is pretty telling in some of the decisions made. That being said, the more I play the more I get used to it and am enjoying it.

[@csch1510]

We didn't have backstage stuff until Studios

[@themanwithinflatableknees8770]

I would swear I heard them say they were going to look at adding the separate entrance/exits soon.

[@HGfan74]

My biggest gripe is the lack of the old scenery themes being in PC2. No spooky theme and likely needing to wait a year until next October is disappointing

[@nathancreek6086]

I get that the water parks are the big thing for this game, but did they really need to limit the base game themes to things that go with the water park?? Could we not have had the classics like fantasy, sci fi and western as well as these new aquatic based themes

[@jenniferanntheninja6103]

I just wanted to say I’m new to your channel as I was searching for PC2 tips and help. I really like your videos!

[@jp-tm9to]

That was helpful. I feel like you struck the right tone for itemizing good and bad and remained objective, calm, and factual. Factor in your lengthy park-building pedigree, and I think you are the perfect person to give Frontier a call and gently share your disappointment in their work and belief that they can do better, preferably before the end of the semester. Thanks in advance for taking that on. 😉

[@dummyrocco]

I just found out that there’s no custom music or billboards for pc players yet. This is almost a deal breaker for me since I loved making my own playlists and soundtracks for my parks. But other than that this game looks incredible and everything I could’ve asked for but there being no custom music is just.. WHY!

[@maskedbandit102]

@@dummyrocco I didn't even notice that didn't exist... Wonder if that's a console concession

[@dummyrocco]

@ If it’s rlly a console issue for that then that’s extremely disappointing for me. Hopefully it’s something they can do to implement that for pc players cause we’ve had that feature since RCT3.

[@maskedbandit102]

@@dummyrocco no doubt. Not excusing or, just saying that might be why.

[@TMH-lw2je]

Thank you for the great review from a series vet, now to upgrade the computer!

[@Thelightning1out]

0:18, I never though I would see the day masked showed us how he made a coaster, my life is completeeeeeeeeee

[@maskedbandit102]

You should watch the OTHER vid! It's all about a coaster haha

[@csch1510]

We don't have an organ sound for the Carousel. RCT1 music intensifies 📢

[@KiffgrasConnaisseur]

Look really, really promising, especially how smooth it runs. I hope they fix the UI though or at least let us mod it, cause that thing looks like hell.

[@MoominLittlesocks]

Great video with fantastic points!

[@maskedbandit102]

Thanks, friend!

[@ThatCake]

Is it limited to 6k in the game because the text says that is how many can arrive per day?

[@maskedbandit102]

Yes, that's a hard cap for the # of peeps in your park. The wording is a bit confusing, for sure.

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

I get why PC players are kind of pissed off/disappointed about certain things, but I feel like us console players are kind of blamed for that. Or at least, the fact that this game launches on console too. I get why a lot of you are upset about the UI, certain omitted features and not ideal optimisation, but I’m just mostly happy on how much of an upgrade this seems compared to the console version. I’m just happy I don’t need a PC/to wait longer for this game.

[@maskedbandit102]

@@jarmoliebrand2005 Oh yeah, don't take it the wrong way... Super glad console players get the game on day 1. That's great! A lot of us are just disappointed that it feels like they made a game for console and then, without much (if any) modifications, threw it onto PC. Every time they're an issue, it seems the most logical answer is "it's designed to work for console" which stinks. We've no ill will to console players, just Frontier for seemingly not making necessary changes to both versions so it's the easiest to play and the best experience for everyone.

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

@@maskedbandit102 I’m glad Planet Coaster 2 is the same game on all platform. Can’t wait to share and discover creations with the PC community. But, yeah, PC really should have some more UI customisation options for it to tailor to sitting close to a monitor, rather than sitting on a couch, at a distance from the tv. I did see you could extend the coaster building menu on PC to see more of the special track pieces. I reckon you want more features like that where you need fewer clicks and have a better general overview. And I do hope that guest cap gets removed on PC. Maybe if you visit a park with a higher cap than that, Consoles will just automatically cap out at 6000 guests. And maybe some kind of warning system that a pc park is too big for a console park when you try to visit, or that a pc player can get a notification that a park may become less accessible to console players would be cool. I understand the issues pc players face. For me, the UI seems really good (for consoles). So, there doesn’t seem to be that many issues with the game, from my perspective. Of course the slides will need some work. What excites me a lot is that there aren’t that many fundamental issues with the game. There’s just mostly a lot of content I’d love to see added. Though, I do think the PlanCo2 exclusive coasters are a bit of an odd selection. It would feel more complete as a base game if there was an Intamin Blitz with swing launch options. And then also give the Gerstlauer Infinity swing launch options because some of them have that in real life. The game could use some extra coaster with unique track elements.

[@fabulousk9014]

The second they revealed planco 2 I commented they need an early access and more time. The game has so much potential and I miss a ton of things I really wished they would include

[@maskedbandit102]

@@fabulousk9014 they've shown a good track record of fixing problems so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

[@readysetmoses]

So will you be going back to PC1? Is PC2 better enough that there is no reason to return? I have PC1 and all the DLC and am debating getting PC2.

[@maskedbandit102]

@@readysetmoses I don't see me going back. The game was rushed to release, has some bugs, and is pretty bare bones atm... But the things that do work and the graphical overhaul is enough for me to stick with this and trust Frontier will continue to improve on what they've given us

[@readysetmoses]

@@maskedbandit102 Thanks!

[@Fazcoasters]

Damn, you had A LOT more cons than pros, I’m starting to think YT PlanCo doesn’t like it at all

[@maskedbandit102]

@@Fazcoasters What I like I really like. The upgrades are *really* good. It's the dumb decisions and the feeling that this is an underbaked product that a lot of us have issue with. It'll probably be fixed but ugh

[@BBG_peanut]

@@maskedbandit102You have to understand this is the release. It not gonna be perfect

[@maskedbandit102]

@BBG_peanut I guess it just kinda sucks that that's the state of gaming these days. Releases are glorified alphas/betas

[@Fazcoasters]

@@maskedbandit102 I think it’ll get fixed but your right regarding some of the stuff pertaining to the UX. Some things feel backwards from PlanCo 1

[@BBG_peanut]

@@maskedbandit102 yeah. That should be a tagge beta/public test but ig it too. Bad. Either way I think that for eople how aren't enthusiasts or avid players/ builders it will be ok

[@de7791]

I feel like not being able to have custom music/billboards is a huge con.

[@ScorchieCritter]

I feel like a sequel should give you more, not less. The fact that they didn't include the base themes from the first game in addition to the new themes says something. I'm also not hearing anything good about the UI and things like customizing music and billboards. It really doesn't make me want to support the thing on launch.

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

When compared to the PlanCo base game, the sequel gives you way more. It is weird how base themes from the first game are omitted, yes. But there are so many more building pieces compared to the base game and most of these pieces are more versatile than pieces in PlanCo1.

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

And while we do get cool new coaster types, I do think it’s kind of outrageous how we didn’t get either the Blitz, the Raptor, Xtreme Spinner, Vekoma Flying, Vekoma (Modern) Invert. Also, we don’t have Bobsleds (which maybe they could add alongside better slide physics), Mack Powered coasters… It’s weird how we don’t have a launched wing coaster anymore, too. I understand frontier is saving some for updates and DLC… but the Intamin Blitz especially is a pretty ridiculous omission, considering its success, popularity and flexibility.

[@PlanetPlipcam]

Fantastic video really grounded opinion as always.

[@maskedbandit102]

@@PlanetPlipcam appreciate it!

[@Waliant8349]

The worst thing about PC2 is content creators manage to already play this game and I need to wait next week

[@maskedbandit102]

Sorry 'bout that. I'm glad you're excited about it, though!

[@klugeralex7775]

Hi bandit! Are there any animatronic figures like Vikings in the game? Without them it would be hard to make a good dark ride🤔

[@maskedbandit102]

@@klugeralex7775 most of the animatronics are really big. I think there's 2 Viking ones... But there's the ability to kind of make custom animatronics with the animation rigs, although they're limited

[@windwest4D]

Great review!

[@maskedbandit102]

@@windwest4D thanks!

[@tonymuyo]

A little disappointed with the amount of scenery at launch. Hoping they bring back old favorites, like Adventure and Spooky, as well as the base themes from PlanCo 1. Also excited to see if they bring us more IP like they did with Ghostbusters.

[@maskedbandit102]

I don't think there's less scenery than there was in the base game at launch--just organized differently and with different themes. There's plenty of pieces. I've barely scratched the surface.

[@beardedlonewolf7695]

4 themes is disappointing, same old story from Frontier, they cut content to double dip (or even triple in this case) on the same DLCs, we'll have a western theme and a futuristic theme in the next 6 months at 15$ a pop.

[@nickochioneantony9288]

I mean, every game does that monetization scheme, since early 2000.... Do you actually found any game that offers EVERYTHING on release (emphasis on tycoon games), and you probably never find one. The only difference is the quality of the content. I mean Sims: Livin Large actually overhaul the whole game, but any dlc from Cities Skylines is just a side content to encourage modders to be creative (it's working for CS1, but eventually lost its charm in the sequel, due to optimization ofc). let's just hope that any dipping from Planet Coaster 2 actually worth the price.

[@tibtib6550]

Can you explain what the franchise mode is? I'm very intrigued

[@maskedbandit102]

Honestly it wasn't available to us when playing so I'm not sure. Excited to check it out though

[@limyarplane1991]

builder games like pc2 and city skylines 2 will always feel much much better on pc and in general have a bigger audience on pc. so I find it extremely frustrating when despite that a dev prioritizes console, like a controller feels terrible to play a game like this, and while it is nice that console players do get it at the same time I just wish they either delayed the whole game, or released it on pc first without all these dumb limitations than do a completely different version for consoles later down the line instead of forcing the terrible console version on everyone. anyway's I'm just going to sail the high seas till the pc version goes on discount/gets better, if they want to prioritize a smaller player base at the expense of the quality of the overall game then I don't really see much of a reason to give frontier my money day one. im obviously not a "priority" so why give them anything

[@SpaceCapybara732]

Looking at the comments of all the disappointments, we have to remember this is the release, just because there is something you don’t like doesn’t mean it will never be in the game. Be optimistic!!!!! 😁

[@maskedbandit102]

@@SpaceCapybara732 I am optimistic... Hesitantly. There are silly decisions that make the game not as great as it could have been at launch. Why are we still fighting them with the highlighting of pieces when we complained enough to fix them twice already? It's those kinds of things that are just... Silly.

[@SpaceCapybara732]

@ 100% Like you said this game seems a little rushed. A lot of things that should have been made right probably even before early access. If it’s not on a sale I might not get it until all these things are fixed.

[@alexandergosta]

Yes this is the problem. I don’t want to buy and play a broken game, If it can be fixed I’d rather wait until it is. But if no one buys the game, can they invest time and money needed to improve the game? Sad loop

[@manny0237]

Wait, they removed the themes from the first game?? Thank you so much just canceled my pre order

[@maskedbandit102]

Removed implies they were there to begin with... But correct, the themes from the first game will not be in the sequel (at least at launch)

[@Duffster115]

Why did you cancel your pre-order that seems realy dumb it’s going to be way better than the Original

[@LuisLuna-t4w]

​@@Duffster115I think it is going to be better than the original but I think they should have brought over the four old themes from planet coaster one and have the four new things for planet coaster 2.

[@LuisLuna-t4w]

Themes

[@WolfRaging95]

I’m starting to second guess about preordering this game.

[@mineraljunction]

god i hope they stick with this thing and make it better...

[@LancerX916]

Of course, they will. The Planet games make them money. They will most likely be supporting this game for the next 5 years until PZ2 comes out.

[@drewtube6838]

They did with PC1. PC1 at launch vs PC1 in 2020 were day and night. Game never reached perfection though.

[@ZBTEproductions]

Both PC1 and Planet Zoo got tons of post-launch support so I wouldn't worry about it.

[@maskedbandit102]

Unless it absolutely fails out the gate bc of some of its shortcomings

[@fabulousk9014]

Why does everything in this game look like plastic?

[@maskedbandit102]

@@fabulousk9014 i think it's a byproduct of the lighting washing things out. The textured are actually pretty good on a lot of the themed stuff

[@brieanamellanby1730]

FiRSt

[@maskedbandit102]

@@brieanamellanby1730 at being last maybe

[@brieanamellanby1730]

@@maskedbandit102 can you put that on a t-shirt for me?

[@smashinghappydays]

Hey can I pls get a discord invite link? All the ones I can find (including on twitter) are expired? Cheers

[@maskedbandit102]

The links in the video description should work.

[@AG-su9wc]

Awesome review!

[@maskedbandit102]

Thanks!