Theme Park World

Published by Sold Out Software
Developed by Bullfrog
Platform: PC CD-ROM
Released - Out Now
Price : £4.99

One of the biggest disappointments in the game industry in 1999 was Theme Park World. The so-called follow up to the legendary Theme Park, was bugged to the hilt and in all honesty there wasn't much to get excited about when it was working properly. Hopes had been high for the game particularly as Bullfrog had developed the almost perfect Theme Hospital only 2 years earlier.

Ignoring the negative aspects though the game allowed you to walk around your own park and even ride your own rollercoasters! The contained four parks, Lost kingdom, Wonder Land, Space Zone and Halloween World. Of these four parks only the Lost Kingdom (Jurassic Park themed) and Halloween World were available to initially play on. The idea was that you were awarded golden tickets and eventually golden keys that would enable you to unlock the other two theme parks. The problem is that the game has no real substance and after only a few hours play there is nothing to make you want to come back to it.

There aren't too many problems for deaf gamers with Theme Park World. The biggest omission is that there is no subtitles for the cutscenes and for the advisor who guides you through the game. The advisor provides a lot of basic advice and is helpful for learning the game. All of your park information is in text though and some tutorial advice also appears on the screen in text.

Recommendation: Not Recommended. It was Bullfrog's lowest moment.

Suitability for deaf gamers: It's generally OK but it would have been good if the advisor had been subtitled.

Overall Game Rating: 1.5/5