Maxx Force

"This is an odd coaster: it's very fast (78mph) and rather tall (175ft), but it's super short (23 seconds long) and only runs a single train, so wait times can be substantial. The supports are an eyesore and the compressed air launch is LOUD, so be ready for that. Maxx Force is definitely unique although not a top 5 ride at the park, don't feel bad if you have to skip this one."

"Alright, this ride is absolutely INSANE!! It has an air compressed launch by S&S that goes from 0 to 78 miles per hour in 1.8 seconds. The launch is like something I have never experienced! I always get startled by it simply because of the speed and the intensity. This launch is insane in any row but in the front row, it is truly special. When you feel it, you will know what I am talking about. The wind against your face is great!! The launch is so insane that it makes this super loud boom noise that can be heard all across the park. This launch is the best part of the ride but, it is not over yet. You then go into a massive dog tounge double inversion at 175 ft tall, then go into a zero g roll at 60 mph, and then goes into a double inversion dive loop. This whole thing goes by in 20 seconds but boy is it a rush. It is consistently the longest line in the park at an hour long minimum. The line moves slowly but that is because of its capacity. The workers here are trying their best to have trains going. Overall, I was BLOWN AWAY by this ride and this is the best rollercoaster at Six Flags Great America! Get out here and ride it!!"

"This is a great ride, but in my opinion one of the most overrated in the whole park. If the line is too long, do not waste your time in this one. I think it is overrated because it features the fastest acceleration of any roller coaster in North America, going from 0 to 78 miles per hour (125 kilometers per hour) in just 1.8 seconds. It also holds the record for the tallest double inversion on a roller coaster, reaching a height of 175 feet (53 meters)."

"Absolutely amazing launch! I rode it with another friend (neither of us rode it before), and oh my GOD. It's short, but very smooth and the layout is perfect to wind you down after the launch. My only gripe is the lack of theming! The bridge you launch under is just concrete, nothing interesting that gives suspense or excitement (like the stoplights on other rides, for example), and it still looks mid-construction. Other than that, it's an amazing ride"

"The launch is perfection!! It’s so powerful and fast and then you get to enjoy a couple more elements and then before you realize it the ride is over. They do have a single rider line so use that if you can because the line backs up quick. The capacity isn’t the best since it only has one train, but it really is worth the wait."