Airport Simulator 2014

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"Airport Simulator 2014" invites you to manage a busy international airport, with tasks ranging from refueling planes to coordinating staff and expanding infrastructure. The game features detailed airport simulations, numerous management options, and a variety of missions and challenges to ensure a successful airport. No information available on the release date or developer/publisher.

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17%

Audience ScoreBased on 686 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

graphics27 negative mentions

The skybox is visually appealing and well-designed.
Some players find it relaxing and enjoyable as a casual game.
The game can be entertaining if approached with low expectations.

The gameplay is extremely slow and tedious, often requiring long wait times for tasks to complete.
Many bugs and glitches disrupt the experience, including vehicles getting stuck and crashing.
The game does not deliver on its promises of management and expansion features, making it feel incomplete.

graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
50%
36%
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, poor, and reminiscent of games from over a decade ago. While some players found the visuals to be decent or even good enough to maintain interest, the general consensus is that the graphics are a significant drawback, contributing to a lackluster overall experience. Many reviews highlight issues such as low-resolution textures, choppy animations, and a lack of customization options, making it difficult for players to overlook the visual shortcomings.
- “The graphics are just amazing.”
- “The graphics are rather good and the music is excellent, though very repetitive since it's only 1 or 2 tracks.”
- “Featuring the same kind of thrilling freedom of choice the airport simulator series is known for along with beautiful visuals and a stirring soundtrack, playing airport simulator 2014 is a rare kind of intensely personal, deeply rewarding experience, and one of the best role-playing games yet produced.”
- “That combined with the extremely aged graphics, the utterly forgettable sounds, the poor interface and the just plain pitiful presentation makes for a game that's not worth your money.”
- “For its release date, the graphics are extremely poor.”
- “The graphics aren't up to scratch which should be expected for a simulator.”
gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
67%
22%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its slow pace and lack of engaging content, with many players describing it as tedious and repetitive, primarily involving driving slow vehicles to and from planes. Users noted that the mechanics feel unfinished, with limited variety and no time acceleration, leading to a frustrating experience that often feels more like a chore than a game. Overall, the gameplay is seen as poorly implemented, lacking depth and excitement, which detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The mechanics are good and, while some vehicles are difficult to get used to, the game really isn't too hard.”
- “There are some bugs and glitches here and there, but not enough to majorly affect the gameplay.”
- “But this game is worth it if you have enough patience and don't mind slightly simplistic gameplay.”
- “The core gameplay is driving extremely slow vehicles to planes.”
- “The gameplay is doing nothing more than driving really slow vehicles to designated areas while waiting for a timer to count down with no fast forward button so that you can drive more vehicles into circles while being interrupted by bugs.”
- “There's little to no gameplay - you make very simple decisions in the control tower or you can use a little van to 'drive around' the airport.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting pervasive bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Issues include AI malfunctions, texture problems, and various game mechanics failing to function properly, leading to frustration among players. While some find entertainment in the chaos, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and not worth the investment due to its instability.
- “Game is buggy as hell, textures glitch etc. you will accidentally ping an aircraft into the taxiway and bury it, or the skybox will not load etc. etc.”
- “I purchased the game and had to go through a huge variety of troubleshooting and compatibility and file editing before the game would even run semi-properly.. take my advice and stay away!”
- “Ok, this is just a terrible, buggy, broken mess which seems to only ever run the 3D elements of the game at some low resolution and then upscale it.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The story aspect of the game has been widely criticized for its misleading claims about "countless missions," with players reporting that there is only one primary mission focused on upgrading airport gates. Many reviewers express disappointment over the lack of depth and variety in gameplay, describing it as boring and lacking meaningful objectives. Overall, the narrative experience is deemed shallow and unfulfilling, failing to deliver on the promised complexity and engagement.
- “This is a fantastic game, surprisingly witty and dramatic - the story is deep and full of twists and turns, you will never guess who did it!”
- “The description also says 'countless missions and tasks that the player has to fulfill in order to guarantee a successful airport.'”
- “Countless missions and tasks that the player has to fulfill in order to guarantee a successful airport.”
- “There are no missions, no objectives, and really no point in finishing the game.”
- “The description for this product is also misleading - super jumbos, there are none; coordinating air traffic controllers and technical staff, not in the game; organizing perfect catering, nothing beyond driving the vehicle from point A to point B; detailed and comprehensive simulation of events at an international airport, only if you think the only thing that happens is people driving vehicles; many management and business options for the expansion of terminals and extension of runways, not in the game; and countless missions and tasks the player has to fulfill, only one 'mission' which happens to be the objective of the game (to upgrade all automation tasks) and then the game ends.”
- “The claim of countless missions is a lie and the publishers should be ashamed of themselves.”
grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of this game is overwhelmingly criticized for being tedious and unengaging, with players describing it as one of the most monotonous experiences they've encountered. Tasks involve repetitive driving and managing multiple vehicles at a painfully slow pace, leading to significant frustration and eyestrain. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as a major flaw, detracting from any potential enjoyment of the game.
- “This game is incredibly tedious and unfun.”
- “This 'game' was more tedious than any day I ever worked.”
- “Airport simulator might be the most tedious and boring game ever released.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
56%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and grating, often comparing it to elevator music. While some appreciate the chill soundtrack, others have opted to turn it off entirely in favor of their own music due to its monotonous nature. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the gaming experience.
- “Amazing music.”
- “Also, a pretty chill soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are rather good and the music is excellent, though very repetitive since it's only 1 or 2 tracks.”
- “The sounds are okay, music is okay too, but I've turned them down because they get a bit grating after a while.”
- “No way to accelerate time, so you just sit there with elevator music playing and nothing to do for five minutes at a time.”
- “Horrible music, something like elevator music.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a subversion of traditional media fun, with some players finding it unintentionally amusing due to its poor execution and broken mechanics. However, many reviewers express disappointment, stating that the game fails to deliver genuine laughs and instead feels frustrating and tedious. Overall, the consensus leans towards the humor being more of a negative experience rather than an enjoyable one.
- “A genuinely funny subversion of the very basic fundamentals of what makes media fun.”
- “Edit: I find it hilarious that there are now 3 similar dreadful 'airport simulator' games on Steam.”
- “This game is hilarious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional connections, often making them feel as if they are part of a narrative akin to an episode of "Arrested Development," highlighting its ability to blend humor and emotional depth effectively.
- “It made me feel like I left the game and was in an episode of Arrested Development.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users expressing disappointment over its lack of proper optimization, suggesting that it could have been much better if addressed.
- “It would have been pretty decent if they actually made it properly optimized.”

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