Airport Ground Handling Simulator VR
- August 25, 2022
- AVIAR B.V.
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamThis is a consumer version of the professional VR training software developed by AVIAR and used by the biggest airports and ground handlers to train their ground staff. Your role is a ground crew member and you will perform different tasks during an aircraft turnaround process at the airport.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The graphics are outstanding and provide a highly immersive experience in VR.
- The game offers a unique insight into ground handling operations, making it educational for aviation enthusiasts.
- There is potential for future updates and expansions that could enhance gameplay and content.
- The game lacks sufficient content and can become repetitive quickly, with limited gameplay time.
- There are significant issues with functionality, particularly with controller tracking and game stability on certain headsets.
- The developers have not provided updates for an extended period, leading to concerns about the game's abandonment.
- story46 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game lacks a coherent story, with multiple reviewers noting that it has no narrative elements and is essentially a collection of short missions. Players report a very limited playtime of about one to two hours, often leading to repetitive gameplay. Overall, the absence of a storyline is a significant drawback for many users.
“Yes, it has a pretty short playtime, no storyline, unfinished, etc., but it's exactly as it says on the box.”
“The content is extremely short; you will get maybe an hour, 2 at most of playtime out of this game before you complete everything and will have to repeat your already completed missions. This is proved by my playtime and that of all the other reviewers below.”
“Each mission is very short, and I am yet to find a way to merge them all together.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their realism and high quality, with many players noting the impressive level of detail that enhances the overall experience. Users express a strong appreciation for the visual fidelity, often comparing it to real-life experiences, and highlight the developers' commitment to quality. However, some players wish for the option to play on PC to further enjoy the outstanding graphics.
“The graphics and level of detail are incredible!”
“The graphics are amazing and I haven't run into any bugs; if you are into aviation, this is a must buy.”
“The graphics are so realistic you'll wonder if you accidentally strapped on a jetpack instead of a VR headset.”
“I don't know if it's my Meta Quest or my graphics card because I own an AMD Ryzen 5 3600. I'm refunding it right now, but I think the game is really fun!”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 90 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and worth the price, especially when on sale. However, some users criticize the lack of continuous gameplay and the ability to pass through obstacles, which is particularly problematic in VR settings.
“Overall a nice gameplay and worth the money if it's on sale!”
“You can just pass through them (big no no for VR) no continuous gameplay.”
“You can just pass through them (big no no for VR) - no continuous gameplay.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players overwhelmingly agree that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress. Many feel that it detracts from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that a significant time investment is necessary to achieve meaningful advancement.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally praised, with users reporting solid performance at 90 fps, especially when using high resolutions. However, some players experience issues like stuttering at lower refresh rates, frame rate drops, and occasional black screens when turning quickly, particularly when using a link cable or on lower-end hardware. Overall, a stable internet connection and proper setup are crucial for optimal performance.
“Very impressive performance, I'm getting solid 90 fps with index resolution at 500% - that's an insane resolution of 45 million pixels per frame combining both eyes.”
“Very good if you have good internet, but if you don't and are on the Quest 2, it might be a bit laggy. I just use a link cable and it runs smoothly.”
“I am experiencing some performance issues, don't know if it's my PC and headset or the game.”
“Note the game needs 90 fps; there was some weird semi-stuttering in 80 Hz, but 90 Hz was perfect.”
“I got better performance by playing without it; just make sure to press play from your VR.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game experiences occasional bugs when played on the Valve Index, particularly with native controls.
“It's a bit buggy at times on the Valve Index with all native controls.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, detracting from the initial enjoyment players experienced.
“I recommended this game in the beginning; it was fun, however, it turned out to be a cash grab for the developers.”
