Thorpe have little space, so theres a reason it isnt longer. It was actually going to be more like Xcelerator. Ive seen plans of the area where they drew the ride in with the Xcelerator layout, but they did not like how that ride took up the whole area on its own.
I say fun, we have nothing really like this in the UK, yes ritas a launched coaster, but aint as big, so its unqiue for us. Definately FUN!