Airport Madness 4

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In Airport Madness 4, take on the high-stress role of an air traffic controller, safely guiding planes through landings, takeoffs, and taxiing. With realistic challenges like bad weather, human pilot voices, and the need for constant vigilance, success requires sharp visualization skills and the ability to handle pressure. Can you handle the responsibility and maintain safety amidst the chaos?

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers simple and addictive gameplay, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and experienced players.
It features a variety of airports and challenging scenarios that keep the gameplay engaging.
Players appreciate the nostalgic feel and the fun of managing air traffic, reminiscent of classic games.

The graphics and sound design are outdated, lacking the quality and immersion found in modern games.
Gameplay can become repetitive quickly due to limited variety in maps and challenges.
Many players feel the game is overpriced for the content it offers, comparing it unfavorably to free mobile versions.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The gameplay of "Airport Madness 4" is characterized by its straightforward and accessible mechanics, making it suitable for both new and experienced players. However, many reviewers noted that the gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation compared to previous entries in the series, leading to mixed feelings about its overall engagement. Despite these criticisms, players appreciate the fun and addictive nature of the game, particularly in managing airport operations and achieving various challenges.
- “Airport Madness 4 offers straightforward and accessible gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are easy to understand, making it suitable for both newcomers and experienced gamers.”
- “Very enjoyable with simple gameplay but makes you think about your timing.”
- “This is the 4th game in the series (at least that's what the title implies) but the gameplay is just copy-pasted from previous editions. It's inexplicable why they needed to do that apart from greedy money grabs.”
- “Coupled with the simple gameplay comes a few issues.”
- “Gameplay: 3/5”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The graphics in "Airport Madness 4" are generally criticized for being simplistic and lacking detail, with many reviewers describing them as "super drab" and functional but not impressive. While some users appreciate the visuals, the overall consensus is that the game does not offer cutting-edge graphics or immersive experiences, and it suffers from various graphical issues.
- “Love the graphics.”
- “The visuals are simple and functional but lack the level of detail found in more modern games.”
- “It is not overly great in graphics, and features a top-down view of an airport.”
- “Graphics and the lack of story/challenges are a minus in this case.”
- “"Airport Madness 4" does not offer cutting-edge graphics or immersive soundscapes.”
- “However, it falls short in terms of graphics, sound, and depth compared to more serious simulations.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is minimal, primarily focusing on the mechanics of landing and launching aircraft, with gameplay concluding when a set number of planes crash or specific challenge conditions are met. Reviewers note that the lack of a compelling narrative and challenges detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are impressive, but the lack of a compelling story and challenges is a significant drawback in this case.”
- “The game feels more like a simulation than a narrative experience, leaving players wanting more depth in the story.”
- “While the gameplay mechanics are solid, the story fails to engage, making it hard to stay invested in the overall experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is limited to engine noise, announcer speech, and a theme tune, with options to mute these elements if desired. Reviewers express a desire for more control over audio settings, such as volume sliders for sound, music, and voice.
- “The sound is primarily focused on engine noise, announcer speech, and a theme tune, but players have the option to silence the speech and music if needed.”
- “Sound is restricted mainly to engine noise, announcer speech, and a theme tune, although the speech and music can be silenced if necessary.”
- “This game would be perfect if it had sliders to adjust the volume of sound, music, and voice.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of Airport Madness 4 has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over its low-quality port from mobile to Steam.
- “Lousy cash grab.”
- “Airport Madness 4 is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a nasty, cheap cash grab.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
Replayability is considered fairly high due to the game's simple concept, but players note that it becomes repetitive and shallow, as they find themselves repeating the same levels multiple times.
- “The game offers a high level of replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
- “Each run feels unique due to the random events and challenges, making you want to dive back in for more.”
- “That makes replayability fairly high, but effectively you are just doing the same levels over and over.”
- “It's a simple concept with decent replayability, but it is incredibly repetitive and shallow as far as a full game goes.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Reviewers highlight that effective optimization in the game requires players to carefully consider each aircraft's performance characteristics, which is essential for timing departures and adjusting the speed of landing aircraft.
- “The optimization of flight paths is crucial for maximizing efficiency and minimizing delays.”
- “Fine-tuning the aircraft settings based on real-time data significantly enhances overall performance.”
- “You need to pay attention to each aircraft's performance characteristics to time departures and modify the speed of landing aircraft.”
- “The optimization mechanics feel clunky and unintuitive, making it hard to manage resources effectively.”
- “I often find myself frustrated with the lack of clear indicators for optimizing flight paths and schedules.”