Item: Funfair Ride Simulator 4
Rating: 83
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

I don’t get it. I mean, I see the effort—the lighting is actually quite impressive, and the physics of the rides seem spot on. But there’s no *game* here. You just press buttons and watch a virtual ride spin. There are no customers to manage, no park to build, just the mechanical operation of the ride.

If you’re the kind of person who spends their weekends filming carnival rides for YouTube, you’ll probably love this. For the rest of us, it’s a novelty that wears off in ten minutes. It’s well-made for what it is, but 'what it is' is barely an interactive toy. I'd rather go to an actual fair.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Excellent lighting and particle effects
Highly detailed ride models
Accurate control panels

No actual gameplay loop
Very limited audience appeal
Repetitive after the first few minutes

Technical Report

Performance: Lighting effects can tax older GPUs; requires a decent mid-range device.

Accessibility:

Free-camera mode

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are obsessed with the mechanics and aesthetics of carnival rides.

Skip if: You want a management sim like RollerCoaster Tycoon.

Similar Games:

Planet Coaster (lite)
Construction Simulator

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40yo Male, Simulation Critic
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 1 hours
Status: Tested all rides

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1361959186

$2.99 9+★4.2 41 reviews

Author : Pixelsplit

Pubish Date : Tue Sep 18 2018

Last Update Date : Wed Sep 18 2024

Support Languages : English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Genres :

Version 2.11.2Wed Sep 18 2024

- Added: New "Storm Ride" ride
- Fixed: Gondola physics and brake issues on "Continuum" ride
- Slight performance improvement
- Updated engine version
THE MOST EXTENSIVE FUNFAIR RIDE SIMULATION IS BACK!
Have you ever had the opportunity to design and control your own amusement ride at the fair?
Now you can experience this with the all new Funfair Ride Simulator 4. Design, control, and ride more than 20 unique attractions (5 included in the base app)! With physics, detailed graphics, fog, lasers and other light effects on a simulated fairground.
Take a seat in one of the gondolas and experience your very own ride at some of the most breathtaking rides that can be found on the fairgrounds around the world. Or sit in the operator booth and watch how visitors buy tickets, seat in your ride and have fun.
DESIGN
You can change the color of every component of your ride and choose additional decoration - it’s all in your hands!
OPERATE
Operate your own ride! Control the speed, lighting, sound effects, and much more. Add some fog or play a typical fairground jingle!
GET IN
Take a seat in your own ride, buckle up, hold on tight and enjoy together with your virtual visitors the ride!
EXPERIENCE
Experience a unique and authentic atmosphere created by the crowded fairground, changing light, fog, sound effects and the smell of fresh popcorn! (Sorry, there is no device for that feature out yet :wink: )
FEATURES
• Control the most fascinating rides that can be found on the fairgrounds around the world
• Design your rides - color almost every part and choose a theming
• Comprehensive simulated fairground
• 5 awesome thrillrides are included
• Interacting and reacting people
• Your own virtual staff which handles the visitors
• Realistic physics
• Playable Jingles
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Take a seat in one of the gondolas and experience your very own funfair ride.
THE MOST EXTENSIVE FUNFAIR RIDE SIMULATION IS BACK!
Have you ever had the opportunity to design and control your own amusement ride at the fair?
Now you can experience this with the all new Funfair Ride Simulator 4. Design, control, and ride more than 20 unique attractions (5 included in the base app)! With physics, detailed graphics, fog, lasers and other light effects on a simulated fairground.
Take a seat in one of the gondolas and experience your very own ride at some of the most breathtaking rides that can be found on the fairgrounds around the world. Or sit in the operator booth and watch how visitors buy tickets, seat in your ride and have fun.
DESIGN
You can change the color of every component of your ride and choose additional decoration - it’s all in your hands!
OPERATE
Operate your own ride! Control the speed, lighting, sound effects, and much more. Add some fog or play a typical fairground jingle!
GET IN
Take a seat in your own ride, buckle up, hold on tight and enjoy together with your virtual visitors the ride!
EXPERIENCE
Experience a unique and authentic atmosphere created by the crowded fairground, changing light, fog, sound effects and the smell of fresh popcorn! (Sorry, there is no device for that feature out yet :wink: )
FEATURES
• Control the most fascinating rides that can be found on the fairgrounds around the world
• Design your rides - color almost every part and choose a theming
• Comprehensive simulated fairground
• 5 awesome thrillrides are included
• Interacting and reacting people
• Your own virtual staff which handles the visitors
• Realistic physics
• Playable Jingles

Ratings & Reviews

4.2 out of 5 with 41 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Funfair Ride Simulator 4 gives you the keys to a massive fairground. Choose from over 15 unique rides, including the ferris wheel, frisbee, and gravity-defying spinners. As the operator, you must manage every aspect of the ride's cycle: open the gates, control the engine speed, and entertain your visitors with a custom light show and fog effects. The game features realistic physics and a deep control panel modeled after real-world fairground equipment. Experience the fair at day or night and customize your rides with unique paint jobs.

Features

Over 15 Highly Detailed Rides

Realistic Physics & Motion Control

Advanced Lighting & FX System

Day and Night Cycle

Customizable Ride Aesthetics

Tips

Creating a Show

To get the best 'Showman' rating, time your light changes and fog bursts with the climax of the music. Don't just leave the engine at 100%; varied speeds create a more realistic experience for the riders.

Promotion Videos

Funfair Ride Simulator 4 (Trailer) - YouTube

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Gameplays

Managing Visitors

Ensure you don't start the ride while the safety bars are open! Watch the visitor status indicators to make sure everyone is safely seated before launching your attraction.