Airport Simulator 2019

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In Airport Simulator 2019, manage a major international airport, starting from handling basic duties such as fueling and positioning jetways, to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet. As you gain experience, your airport will expand with new runways, gates, and larger aircraft. Train staff to assist you in various tasks to ensure a smooth and efficient airport operation.

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Play Modes

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

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game has a brilliant play loop that allows for enjoyable micromanagement once you have the necessary equipment and staff.
The graphics are good, and players enjoy watching planes take off and land, adding to the immersive experience.
The game can be fun for those who appreciate repetitive tasks and enjoy managing airport operations.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play and preventing players from achieving all the game's goals.
Gameplay is often described as boring and repetitive, primarily consisting of driving from point A to point B without much variation.
The AI is poorly designed, leading to vehicles getting stuck and causing traffic jams, which detracts from the overall experience.

stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous players reporting persistent bugs and glitches since the last update in December 2018. Many users describe the experience as frustratingly laggy and unpolished, leading to a general consensus that it feels like a cash grab rather than a well-developed product. Overall, the game's stability problems detract heavily from its enjoyment and value.
- “This otherwise nice little airport simulation game is still broken and buggy since the last update on December 27, 2018.”
- “What a complete buggy mess... not even worth the Steam summer sale price.”
- “The game is very buggy and feels like just another cash grab.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
22%
44%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising it as great and engaging, while others criticize it for being slow, dull, and repetitive. Many players find the mechanics lacking, with some tasks being easily automated, leading to a less immersive experience. Overall, the gameplay seems to fall short of expectations, with calls for more interesting elements.
- “Amazing 100% great gameplay, no repetitiveness at all!”
- “The gameplay itself is as expected, so it does fairly well there.”
- “But all this could have been forgiven if they'd actually put some interesting mechanics into the game.”
- “Gameplay is stupidly slow.”
- “This is basically a game where you mainly drive from point A to point B and back with graphics and gameplay from years gone by.”
- “The gameplay is dull, and I mean this is boring.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the visuals while others criticize them as outdated and lacking detail, particularly in vehicle interiors. While certain elements, like the airport graphics, are noted as neat, overall, the graphical quality is seen as subpar compared to modern standards.
- “I have really enjoyed the play loop, and the graphics are good.”
- “The graphics of the airport are neat, although the vehicle models could be a bit better.”
- “However, the graphics aren't really good.”
- “This is basically a game where you mainly drive from point A to point B and back with graphics and gameplay from years gone by.”
- “Graphically, it's terrible; the cars and other vehicles just have fully blacked-out windows, and you can’t see inside, same with the airplanes.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while some grinding is expected in this type of simulator, it can be excessive and frustrating, reminiscent of the most tedious grinding experiences they've encountered in other games.
- “There is a fair amount of grinding to start, but that is expected of this type of simulator.”
- “Think of the worst grinding you have ever done.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny moments, which resonate well with players and contribute to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the comedic elements are well-received, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for prioritizing profit over quality, with users feeling that it is riddled with bugs and resembles a cash grab.
- “The game is very buggy and feels like just another cash grab.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It feels like the developers prioritize profits over player experience, with constant prompts to buy in-game currency.”