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Why Roller Coaster Tycoon is a Game Development Masterpiece (youtu.be)
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As far as legendary game programmers, several come to mind. But the true GOAT (at least by some measures) is extremely underrated, partially due to his short career and also his humble nature.

Let's take a look at the insane technical accomplishment of Roller Coaster Tycoon and why this nostalgic game alone may make Chris Sawyer, its creator, the GOD of Game Programming.

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[โ€“] xilliah@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sawyer is amazing. I also really like Will Wright. Anybody else here have anybody they look up to?

[โ€“] MJBrune@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I used to look up to Fargo then I worked at inxile. I used to look up to Spector then I worked at otherside. I no longer look up to anyone but instead across to other indies.