Airline Tycoon 2

19%
Game Brain Score Based on 237 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • humor
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In Airline Tycoon 2, players step into the role of CEO for an airline, managing all aspects of operations, including flight schedules, aircraft maintenance, and staff assignments. The ultimate goal is to turn a fledgling airline into a successful global business, while outmaneuvering competing airlines. The game features real-world aircraft and dynamic economic conditions, adding an extra layer of realism and challenge.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

19%
Audience ScoreBased on 237 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Airline Tycoon 2 offers charming graphics and a humorous tone, making it an enjoyable experience for casual players.
  • The game provides a deep and engaging simulation experience, allowing players to manage their own airline with various customization options.
  • Despite its flaws, some players find the game fun and nostalgic, especially if they enjoyed the original Airline Tycoon.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
  • Many players feel that Airline Tycoon 2 lacks the depth and complexity of its predecessor, resulting in a less satisfying experience.
  • The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, requiring excessive navigation and leading to a tedious gameplay experience.
  • graphics33 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally viewed as a charming and cartoony upgrade from its predecessor, appealing to those who appreciate a lighthearted aesthetic. However, many users criticize the performance issues, noting significant lag and poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals may be considered good for their time, they often come at the expense of gameplay depth and fluidity.

    • “With its charming graphics and humorous tone, it offers a lighthearted take on the challenges of running a successful airline.”
    • “The cartoony graphics are great for a dedicated business sim.”
    • “Graphics and textures are top notch for its time.”
    • “The game is slow, as in, it only requires 1 GB RAM to run, but it will still lag horrendously even on a PC running with 16 GB RAM and a Titan X graphics card with an i7 processor.”
    • “There's no real strategy, and the graphics are very dated.”
    • “The graphics are noisy, the plot is uneven, and you spend a lot more time designing planes than managing the business.”
  • gameplay25 mentions

    The gameplay of this tycoon game is criticized for its lack of complexity and balance, with many players finding it clunky and tedious due to poor mechanics and a confusing user interface. While the charming visuals and RPG elements are appreciated, they detract from the core gameplay experience, leading to a slow and frustrating management process. Overall, the game fails to deliver satisfying and engaging gameplay, leaving many players disappointed.

    • “While it may lack some of the complexity of other tycoon games, its accessibility and entertaining gameplay make it a great choice for casual players.”
    • “Well put together and the mechanics played out quite nicely.”
    • “Gameplay was straightforward, with many options and replayability.”
    • “Not only do they expect you to give them your email so that you can register (which took me forever to receive), but the gameplay was boring, confusing, and not at all enjoyable.”
    • “Overcoming this game's learning curve is where the meat of the gameplay is; afterwards, it would just be running back and forth between offices to tweak the business and try to keep a profit going.”
    • “Another major gameplay issue is that hiring staff feels like a massive chore rather than a quick formality, as you have to manually assign all your staff, and if you want a fully staffed plane, it's at least a 2-day ordeal because only a handful of staff ever apply at one time.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as lighthearted and charming, particularly in its graphics and tone, but many players feel it falls short compared to its predecessor. While some found initial amusement in the character designs, overall, the humor is criticized for being flat and unoriginal, with voice acting that detracts from the experience. Many reviewers express disappointment, stating that the game lacks the creative comedic elements that made the original enjoyable.

    • “With its charming graphics and humorous tone, it offers a lighthearted take on the challenges of running a successful airline.”
    • “Come on guys, what a funny game :)”
    • “As a veteran player from the first game, the first jolt is the horrendous character designs that make you think some coder thought it would be funny to leave big head mode on by default.”
  • story6 mentions

    The story in the game is described as uneven and difficult to follow, with players spending more time on aircraft design than on narrative progression. While there are several campaign missions available, the experience is marred by frequent bugs and loading issues, making it challenging for players to fully engage with the storyline. Overall, the campaign offers a mix of complexity and frustration, impacting the overall enjoyment of the narrative.

    • “Went back and played an hour recently and got past the tutorial, understood the schedules a little better, and dipped into the first mission.”
    • “The graphics are noisy, the plot is uneven, and you spend a lot more time designing planes than managing the business.”
    • “The game is hard to understand, there are loading screens every 10 seconds, and to top it off, at least for me, the starter missions are bugged so you can't get past step one.”
    • “Managed to get it through to the menu screen then it froze again trying to load a mission/tutorial.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance and frequent loading screens despite the graphics being acceptable for its age. Many players experience frame rates struggling to reach 30 FPS, indicating significant issues with the game's engine optimization.

    • “The engine is horribly optimized, so there are loading screens on everything.”
    • “Graphics in this game are poorly optimized.”
    • “Performance is bad; your FPS won't even get close to 30, and the graphics are strange as well.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous glitches and crashes that render it nearly unplayable. Users express frustration over the game's bugs and the requirement to create a separate account, leading to a negative overall experience. Many reviewers strongly advise against purchasing due to these stability concerns.

    • “On top of having to sign up for a separate account that spams your email just to play a game you already purchased, there are numerous glitches in the game that make it unplayable.”
    • “I found this game to be buggy, barely playable, and when it was playable, it didn't seem to involve much significant airline tycooning.”
    • “Not user friendly and full of glitches; I completely regret buying this game.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy is influenced by various factors, including the quality of meals, staff performance, plane interiors, and advertising effectiveness, all of which can significantly impact profitability.

    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game currency just to keep up with the competition.”
    • “The prices for in-game items are outrageous, and it feels like a cash grab rather than a fair system.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming, cartoony audiovisual style that enhances the tycoon experience. However, players find the mechanics and user interface clunky, requiring cumbersome navigation through office cubicles to manage their business effectively.

    • “The charming cartoonish audiovisual tycoon atmosphere is overshadowed by clunky mechanics and a user interface that forces you to navigate through office cubicles just to make changes to your business.”
    • “While the game has a vibrant and engaging atmosphere, the cumbersome navigation and mechanics detract from the overall experience.”
    • “The colorful and whimsical setting is marred by frustrating controls and an awkward user interface that disrupts immersion.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development has received criticism for its poor character designs, which some players feel are overly cartoonish and reminiscent of a "big head mode" gone awry, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “As a veteran player from the first game, the first jolt is the horrendous character designs that make you think some coder thought it would be funny to leave big head mode on by default.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, lacking the depth and complexity that I was hoping for.”
    • “I was disappointed by how little the characters evolve throughout the game; their arcs are predictable and unengaging.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's straightforward gameplay and the variety of options available, which contribute to its high replayability.

    • “The gameplay is straightforward, offering many options and high replayability.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices available.”
    • “The variety of paths and outcomes makes me want to replay the game multiple times.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game has been criticized as terrible, contributing to an overall negative experience alongside issues with graphics.

    • “The game suffers from graphics that lag greatly in the terminal, and look overly cartoony, and the music is terrible.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly the requirement to manually navigate their avatar between departments under time constraints, which can lead to a monotonous experience.

    • “Having to 'walk' your avatar when the clock is ticking to different departments gets tedious and quite boring.”
    • “The grinding feels endless, and it often detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “Repetitive tasks with little reward make the grinding experience frustrating and unfulfilling.”
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