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13. Rollercoaster Tycoon Was Made By FOUR People

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Chris Sawyer

RollerCoaster Tycoon is one of gaming's all-time great success stories, especially considering the game was made by an unfathomably small team relative to the complexity and artistry of the project.

The management sim was entirely designed and programmed by Chris Sawyer, the graphics were handled by Simon Foster, Allister Brimble was responsible for the sound and music, and some additional audio was provided by David Ellis.

That makes up the entire game's core team - an even more impressive result given that Rollercoaster Tycoon went on to become a sales juggernaut, netting Sawyer an eye-watering $30 million in royalties in the process. 

 
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