Airport Madness 3D
- May 24, 2016
- Big Fat Simulations Inc.
- 4h median play time
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Get on Play Store"Airport Madness 3D" is a single-player simulation game that offers delightful visuals and engaging gameplay. As an air traffic controller, players must prevent midair collisions at eight complex airports, providing a challenging and immersive experience. However, the game does have some bugs that may detract from the overall enjoyment. The game describes itself as a chance to stop midair collisions at challenging airports.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive experience, especially for aviation enthusiasts.
- Graphics and detail of the aircraft and airports are impressive, enhancing the overall gameplay.
- The game provides a good challenge with varying traffic levels, keeping players engaged.
- Only one airport is available for free, with other airports requiring real money to unlock, which frustrates players.
- The game has several bugs, including issues with planes not following commands and crashing unexpectedly.
- Controls can be unresponsive at times, making it difficult to select aircraft and manage traffic effectively.
- graphics141 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users. While some praise the visuals as "good" or "outstanding," many others express dissatisfaction, citing issues such as low quality, glitches, and a need for improvement in realism and detail. Users also suggest enhancements to the layout and functionality of graphical elements, particularly regarding command displays and airport visuals.
“This game is a strategic game with lots of great graphics and fun.”
“Very nice game, awesome 3D graphics, realistic planes, and you can also access a plane cockpit.”
“Outstanding graphics and amazing to play.”
“The graphics are very bad and so confusing.”
“Yea, it's a good game but the thing that's breaking it is that the graphics in the planes are bad.”
“Graphics are horrible and it's buggy.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received for its unique concept, addictive nature, and good graphics, but many users express frustration over limited content and the need for real currency to unlock additional features. While some find the controls easy and enjoyable, others report issues such as lag, crashes, and a lack of long-term engagement, suggesting it may only be suitable for short-term play. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable mechanics and significant monetization barriers.
“Wow, what a nice game! The graphics, gameplay, weather are very good, and the controls are very nice and easy. This game is very enjoyable and easy to play.”
“Addictive gameplay, even on Kingston, the free-to-play airport.”
“Really brilliant addictive gameplay, though controls and tapping planes can be a bit fiddly.”
“Refuses to pay coins so you can build after a few minutes of gameplay.”
“Controls are easy enough, graphics are good, but there is only one airport available unless you pay, and mid-air crashes that you cannot even spot spoil gameplay.”
“The gameplay is a bit laggy, and when I turn it is buggy. There is only one free airport, and the rest require real money.”
- stability15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with many users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay. While some players appreciate the concept and graphics, the overall experience is marred by persistent technical issues, particularly on Android devices. A recent update has reportedly improved some glitches, but many users still encounter frustrating bugs that disrupt their ability to play.
“The app freezes on the opening screen.”
“It took me 29 minutes to download this game and when I try to play, it just freezes or shuts down.”
“The lags and glitches in the app are shameful; planes just start going in circles and you've got to manually land them, and every time you reach 457 planes, the app shuts down.”
- monetization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 46 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players finding in-app purchases to be prohibitively expensive and a barrier to progression. While some appreciate the absence of excessive ads, others express frustration over the reliance on paid content to unlock new features, suggesting that a more balanced approach, such as ad-based rewards, could enhance the experience. Additionally, issues with restoring purchases and payment processing have been noted, further complicating the monetization aspect.
“The game is good, but the in-app purchases are very expensive as we cannot move to the next level even if we are playing well.”
“I didn't know there were no ads 😳”
“No ads, and that's why you ask for money for airports.”
“I accidentally paid for an in-game purchase. Is there any way I can somehow restore my purchases or get a refund?”
“Game is good, wanted to try other airports also, but in-app purchases... I'm unable to make payment... tried different cards.”
“The unlocking of airports shouldn't have to require in-app purchases, and the airport buildings can be more detailed and more realistic.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both fun and entertaining, particularly during chaotic moments like crashes and explosions. The clumsy antics add to the comedic experience, making it a highlight for many users.
“This game is really fun and funny, to be honest.”
“Really good and kind of funny when they blow up.”
“I've seen Swiss001 play, and it was funny watching the crashes at departures and arrivals.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews; some users appreciated the game-opening scores and found the music enjoyable, while others experienced technical issues that prevented them from hearing any music at all, leading to frustration and negative feedback.
“What tops it for me are the passenger tweets and the game-opening music scores, plus the one in the trailer.”
“I liked the music and the airplanes.”
“This game doesn't work. I opened it and then it took some time, and then the play option appeared, but there was no music. I clicked on the play option, and the play screen never appeared. I'm deleting this game right now; it's just a waste of time.”
“This game is not beautiful. It kicks me out when the music starts. 1 star.”
“What tops it for me are the passenger tweets and the game-opening music scores (plus the one in the trailer here).”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's story, particularly enjoying the fire missions, but express a desire for more missions to unlock and complete, indicating that additional content would enhance their experience.
“The story is engaging and keeps you hooked throughout the game.”
“The missions are well-designed and add depth to the overall narrative.”
“The fire missions are particularly exciting and enhance the storytelling experience.”
“You can transition missions.”
“Need to have some sort of missions to unlock.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is mixed, with some users praising its good performance, while others report significant issues on mobile devices. Despite the performance problems, many players still express a strong affection for the game.
“Good performance in the game.”
“Superb performance overall.”
“The performance of this game is terrible on my phone, and I still love it.”
“The optimization is so poor that it makes the game almost unplayable at times.”
“I can't believe how badly optimized this game is; it frequently lags and crashes.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game effectively immerses them in the role of an air traffic controller, evoking a strong sense of realism and emotional engagement with the responsibilities and challenges of the job.
