Airport Madness 3D: Volume 2
- November 22, 2017
- Big Fat Simulations Inc.
"Airport Madness 3D: Volume 2" is a 3D air traffic control game that offers 8 new airports including New York JFK, Toronto Pearson, Miami, London City, San Francisco, Lukla Nepal, Hong Kong, and Chicago O'Hare. Experience realistic air traffic control with human pilot voices, radar screens, and "Sky Cam" views. The new Career Stats page allows you to track your performance throughout the game.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience, especially for aviation enthusiasts.
- Graphics are realistic and the controls are simple and user-friendly.
- The absence of ads enhances the gameplay experience, allowing for better concentration.
- Only one airport is available for free, and the rest require real money to unlock, which can be frustrating.
- There are frequent bugs, such as planes getting stuck or not responding to commands.
- The game can become repetitive quickly due to the limited number of airports and challenges.
- graphics130 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their realism and quality, while others criticize them for needing significant improvements. Some users highlight specific issues such as poor camera angles and lack of detail in certain areas, suggesting that enhancements could elevate the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally appreciated, there is a strong consensus that further upgrades are necessary to meet player expectations.
“The graphics are realistic, and the game features beautiful, lifelike airports.”
“It's an awesome game with slick graphics and great gameplay.”
“Excellent graphics, technique, and control.”
“Overall the game is great but I would like you to add a day and night cycle and upgrade the graphics a bit more.”
“Very bad graphics and its missions are very boring.”
“Graphics looks like cartoon.”
- monetization19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 32 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively due to the absence of ads, which enhances the overall gaming experience. However, there are mixed feelings about in-app purchases, with some players finding them too expensive and suggesting that the game could benefit from a more comprehensive all-in-one purchase option. While many appreciate the lack of ads, some players express a desire for a balance that could include ads to support additional content.
“Plus: the game also has no ads, which makes it even more exciting and helps you concentrate more.”
“It's really nice to see that there are no ads, so it makes the experience even better.”
“Best game in the world! I've never had any problems with it; the best part is there's no ads.”
“Stupid game full of ads.”
“You download the game and it starts with ads, ads, ads and ads.”
“In-game purchases too expensive for that, I uninstall.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay of the game is praised for its slick graphics and ease of control, providing an enjoyable experience for players. However, some users express disappointment with performance issues like lag and crashes, as well as the lack of options to customize gameplay settings, such as traffic control. Additionally, the monetization strategy, particularly the high costs of additional airports, detracts from the overall enjoyment for some players.
“It's an awesome game with slick graphics and great gameplay.”
“Perfect game because the graphics and game modes are good and the gameplay is excellent.”
“Gameplay is great, very easy to control.”
“This game is good only for about 15 minutes of gameplay...”
“It's a good game, but everything happens too fast with no settings option to reduce traffic for controlled gameplay if desired.”
“Good game, but having to buy other airports which are not worth the price makes the game useless, plus ads completely ruin the gameplay.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the experience despite encountering various glitches and bugs, such as freezing and unexpected behavior during gameplay. While a few users report a smooth experience, many express frustration over persistent issues that hinder enjoyment, leading to a call for fixes before further purchases. Overall, the game's stability is seen as a significant drawback, impacting its otherwise fun gameplay.
“It's a 5 star game, just some annoying glitches... holding off purchasing more runways until fixed.”
“App freezes when opening to start new game.”
“Impossible to use on the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus; too many bugs, planes take off backwards, and planes freeze, making it impossible to get into the gate.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of variety and depth, with players expressing disappointment over the limited missions and the necessity to pay for additional content. Many users feel that the game would benefit from a more engaging narrative and the inclusion of diverse airports, particularly highlighting the desire for missions that are more challenging and immersive. Overall, the repetitive nature of the missions detracts from the overall experience.
“This game improved more airports, especially including India's famous and most dangerous Lukla airport in this mission. Thank you, developers!”
“Setting up levels or missions shall make it more addictive.”
“Only one airport and the same mission.”
“Only mission, only one stage... you have to pay for other missions.”
“Very bad graphics and the missions are very boring.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its absurd scenarios, such as planes appearing unexpectedly and the chaotic nature of crashing planes, which players find amusing. While the gameplay can be repetitive and challenging, the comedic elements, including playful interactions between the pilot and tower, add a lighthearted touch that some players appreciate. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, appealing to those who enjoy slapstick and situational comedy within a gaming context.
“This game is funny; I keep crashing planes into each other in this game.”
“Very difficult game, but it's funny.”
“Cool game, but runway or landing strip 😂😂😂 sounds funny.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its coolness and realism, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the nice sound quality and the inclusion of contemporary songs, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
“The music is also cool and adds to the realism.”
“Great game! I have fun with the nice sound and music.”
“The soundtrack features new songs that are trending on YouTube.”
“New song sounds like the latest songs on YouTube.”
“National Park Service and singing music video.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, such as a bug where planes collide during takeoff without physical contact, detracting from the overall immersive experience.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have reported that the game experiences stuttering issues following the most recent update, indicating a decline in optimization.
“The game is stuttering after the last update.”
“Performance issues have made the game nearly unplayable.”
“I experience frequent frame drops, which ruins the overall experience.”