A Rollercoaster Sim That Makes Even the Purist Squirm

Mad Data Software unveils NoLimits v1.31, a rollercoaster simulation that relies on pure physics to thrill gamers.

Erkrath, Germany (October 7, 2003) - Take a stroll through any amusement park and you'll find the longest lines at the rollercoaster. Towering above the fairgrounds, the sweeping arcs and gut-wrenching curves of the coaster command the attention and fear of all who see it. Rollercoasters have a dedicated following--coaster clubs, conventions, and publications are numerous. Coaster fans travel the world to sample the most popular rides. With the advent of the personal computer, coaster freaks can now simulate the thrill and motion of popular coasters in their den.

Rollercoaster simulations have been done before but where most have focused on the overall feel and management of the amusement park, Mad Data's NoLimits Rollercoaster sim focuses on the physics involved--the exhilarating inertial, gravitational and centripetal forces that make up a white-knuckle ride. Utilizing an impressive 3D graphics suite created by Mad Data's engineers, NoLimits seats you in the front car as you experience the clacking ascent up the initial hill. From there it's a mind-bending rush of turns, jolting switchbacks, and whirling loops; a wild, bumpy ride that is unmatched by other coaster sims.

NoLimits v1.31 features a robust Track Editor to build your own rollercoasters using computer-aided design techniques with a speedy wire-frame display. Build your own coasters and test them repeatedly. Steel tube, inverted, hyper-coasters, tunnels, loops, wooden coasters--the NoLimits Track Editor is surprisingly addictive and greatly extends the playing life of the game. NoLimits gives the enthusiast free rides on more than 40 tracks. Additionally, the sim has proven so popular with coaster enthusiasts that there are hundreds of custom tracks for free download available from the huge NoLimits community.

NoLimits is a pure coaster sim. You don't worry about managing the park, you don't bother with cleanup on the merry-go-round--you worry about keeping your lunch. "Other coaster games let you view your creation as part of the theme park, we specialize in giving you as realistic a ride experience as possible. Everything is focused on realism and obtaining correct physics," says NoLimits designer Ole Lange.

How real is the sensation of a NoLimits ride? There are already several rollercoaster companies/designer who use NoLimits to create their rollercoasters. Among these is one of world’s most famous coaster designers, John Wardley (designer of Nemesis and Air). "I find NoLimits helps all our development teams understand exactly what a proposed ride will look and feel like long before any construction work starts on-site."

Critics agree: "NoLimits will be the ultimate roller-coaster simulator for the Windows-PC and beats everything that is comparable," says Games Domain. According to Adrenaline Vault "NoLimits is a 3D replication of rollercoasters from a company that strives to reproduce their exact physical dynamics."

Relevant Internet Links
NoLimits Rollercoaster Website: http://www.nolimitscoaster.com
Mad Data Software Website: http://www.mad-data.com
Screenshots: http://www.nolimitscoaster.com/Screenshots/screenshots.html
Community: http://www.coastersims.com/
http://www.weeweeslap.com/ 
http://www.coasters2k.com/games/nolimits/

About Mad Data Software: Based in Erkrath, Germany, Mad Data was founded in 1992 and is located in Erkrath, Germany, near to the famous Neanderthal-Valley. Mad Data develops and publishes non-violent 3D, puzzle and arcade games for PC and focuses on online distribution.
 

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