Nemesis
Inferno is an exceptionally smooth inverted Roller Coaster, themed
around a volcano.
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Opened: 2003 Manufacturer: Bolliger and Mabillard Area: Calypso Quay Ride Type: Inverted Roller Coaster On Ride Photo: Yes Official Rating: Extreme Thrills
Cost: £10
million Max
Height: 115ft (35m) Max Speed: 50mph (80km/h) Track Length: 2,461ft (750m) No. Inversions: 4 Max G. Force: 4.5 Throughput: 1150 people/hour
Ride Duration: 90 seconds
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Review:
Nemesis
Inferno opened in 2003, being promoted as "The World's Greatest
Ride Experience" - the sister 'Coaster of Alton Towers'
famous Nemesis.
It
is an inverted 'Coaster, themed around red hot lava - the station
being situated inside a huge volcano! The train leaves the station,
and accelerates down to the right. You then enter the volcano,
using effects that work surprisingly well (dry ice and lighting
contribute). This first section acts as a nice introduction.
After this, you chunter up the lift hill, which is tremendously
smooth. At the top (95ft high), you are let go, and the train
shuttles around down to the left, and hits the vertical loop.
A water cannon goes off just as you leave the loop, and you enter
a zero-g roll. Next, you shuttle into the interlocking corkscrews,
smile for the camera, and rush around back to the station.
The
lush themeing works well, and the 'Coaster plays to it well -
getting quite close to it sometimes. The music compliments the "volcano" theme
well, as does the scenery. The station is a huge volcano,
and the themeing goes right down to the mosaic bark placed on
the ground. The soundtrack as you leave the station is awesome,
too - the thumping base echoing as you leave the station is quite
memorable!
The
big question is: "Is it as good as Nemesis at Alton Towers?" Well,
Nemesis is by far more extreme, whereas Inferno is a more sedate
ride. It's really down to personal preference, and how high your
ride intensity threshold is!
A
lot of people compare Nemesis Inferno to Colossus, as they opened
within a year of each other. Don't - they are both very different,
and fantastic rides in their own right.
Positives:
One
of the smoothest, and most picturesque, rides at Thorpe Park.
Lots
of G force to be felt at the bottom of the vertical loop.
Impressive
theming throughout the ride area.
Comfy,
unrestrictive seating.
Negatives:
Not
as intense a ride as the original at Alton Towers.
Mist
effects and water geysers rarely work.
10/10
Your
Reviews:
"I
was coaxed onto this ride, and I was just TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY
- I was left very giddy! For me it's fast, smooth and very
well made and you just feel totally safe and secure... this
is a must do ride to face your fears!" J Merchant, East Sussex, UK.
"It's
a good ride but not as good as Nemesis. The original's more intense
and better themed. Nemesis Inferno isn't as G-force pulling or
near to death experience. NEMESIS ROCKS!!" C Moncrieff, West Lothian, UK.
"Very
good. Ace G-force and it was my first Roller Coaster that tossed
me around!" Tommy Murray, Bracknell, UK.
"WOW!
This has got to be the smoothest coaster I have ever been on!
Even though it does not quite match up to the standards set by
Nemesis at Alton, it is still fast and furious and is a nice
coaster to try before trying something ULTRA extreme like Stealth
or Saw. Only bad thing is that the soundtrack whilst waiting
in the queue is really annoying and after 40 mins of it blaring
in your ear, you just want to get away from it and onto the ride!
Totally awesome though!" Charliy V, Sutton, UK.
"Great
ride, definitely not as good as Nemesis at Alton Towers though.
7/10" Hazzer F, London, UK.
"Awesome
ride. The one at Alton Towers is slightly better but this is
still an awesome and very thrilling ride." Oliver Arthurs, UK.
"I
queued for over an hour to get onto this ride and by the time
I was on it I chickened out because I was so scared! But luckily,
they let me on without me having to re-queue. It was BY FAR the
best ride I have ever been on. Well, apart from Slammer and Zodiac! 10/10." Caroline, London, UK.
"I
love Nemesis Inferno, it's an amazing ride - you have to go on
it when you go to Thorpe Park! Personally I find it better than
Stealth and rides like that!" Andy, Bracknell, UK.
"This
Coaster is a good little number, but will ever beat the original
Nemesis. Like in movies, the sequels are never any good." Matt, Staffordshire, UK.
"A
great ride. Great scenery, fun mist effects, and an all round
great ride. Smooth too." Robert, Hertford, UK.
"I
was extremely hesitant to go on this ride at first, but when
my Mum coaxed me on, I was so relieved that I didn't chicken
out. The first real coaster of my life, it really is a great
experience. I couldn't lift up my head at the bottom of the
loop, and I thought the seats were more comfortable than
a leather sofa!!" Charlie D, Corsham, UK.
"I was not scared at all when I went on, but it was really really fun! It was the volcano bit that was the coolest! One of the best rides there!!" Will, Calne, UK.
"Have to say this ride is awesome, no it's not as good as Nemesis at Alton Towers 'cause I think Nemesis has better surroundings, built into that canyon and swooping around just missing the scenery. Inferno feels more open than Nemesis but has a better 1st drop, a higher G-Force so whoever said Nemesis was more intense physically is talking nonesense! Nemesis is better visually because of the near misses with the rocks etc... but Inferno has some intense twists and turns and is more compact! Much smoother and more comfortable than Colossus and one of my favourite rides in the UK." Adam K, Upminster, UK.
"Love it! It's so smooth, but it's fast too." Taylor Depauw, Iowa, USA.
"This is the best ride at Thorpe Park!! You go on it once and you can't stop! Love it!!!" Ami, Poole, UK.
"When I first went on Nemesis Inferno I was really scared, especially when you go into the cave, but I found it really fun to go on." Peter Royal, London, UK.
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