Air Traffic: Greenlight
- February 3, 2022
- GyroX
Get on Steam"Air Traffic: Greenlight" is a challenging air-traffic control game that tests your spatial abilities. Direct aircraft and prevent collisions in areas with limited radar coverage, while dealing with changing wind conditions and real-world terrain. As you gain reputation, unlock additional radars to improve radar coverage and ensure safer flying.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Highly customizable gameplay with options to create your own air traffic system, routes, and procedures.
- Engaging and fun mechanics that balance realism and arcade-style gameplay, making it accessible for both casual and hardcore ATC fans.
- Active developer support with regular updates and responsiveness to player feedback, enhancing the overall experience.
- The computer-generated ATC voice can be difficult to understand and may detract from the immersion.
- Radar coverage is limited in normal mode, requiring players to earn points to unlock better radar options, which can be frustrating.
- Some players find the game lacks realism compared to other ATC simulators, and the tutorial may not cover all necessary details effectively.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as serene and immersive, with a blend of soothing and haunting elements that enhance the overall atmosphere. While some players find the background music unsettling or eerie, others appreciate its chill vibe, contributing to a unique and engaging experience. The combination of ambient sounds and the game's aesthetic creates a captivating auditory backdrop.
“The music and vibe is serene.”
“Paired with some ambient noise/music, this is a very immersive sim!”
“Also by default it plays this soothing, somewhat haunting background music, and given the pseudo-80's monochrome graphic theme, gives me pause from time to time to check if I'm actually playing Defcon accidentally.”
“I've read reviews saying it has an 'eerie' feeling with the background music and the voice... I find the background music very chill; I don't see what's eerie about it.”
“Also, the soft spooky music in the background is very haunting.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive detail and realism, with a visually appealing pseudo-80's monochrome theme that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the customizable visuals and the soothing background music that complements the game's aesthetic.
“So much detail, great visuals, and realistic to boot!”
“When looking for an ATC game, this one looked like it has the best visuals.”
“The visuals are very customizable.”
“Also by default it plays this soothing, somewhat haunting background music, and given the pseudo-80's monochrome graphic theme, it makes me pause from time to time to check if I'm actually playing Defcon accidentally.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly engaging and addictive, with players expressing a strong affection for its mechanics and overall fun factor. The game features a mix of directing traffic and building radar coverage, which adds depth and goals to the experience, and many anticipate improvements with future updates. Overall, it has received positive feedback, with a rating of 8/10.
“I fell in love with the game, its gameplay and mechanics, and played it nonstop for 4 hours until the early morning. I have to say that it's very fun.”
“Very addictive gameplay.”
“On top of just directing traffic, you have to build up your radar coverage to cover gaps, which adds an incentive and goal to the gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's simple yet deep user interface, which contributes to a significant amount of replayable content, ensuring many hours of engaging gameplay.
“The UI is simple but in-depth, and there's many hours of replayable content.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two games feel the same.”
