Airport Simulator 3: Day & Night
- March 4, 2021
- United Independent Entertainment
The airport is a place that never sleeps. With departures, arrivals and the continuous hustle and bustle of passengers, there is rarely an opportunity for a break.
Reviews
- Managing the crew works quite well and can be enjoyable once you get the hang of it.
- Despite some initial glitches, some players found the game fun after learning how to navigate it.
- The game is cheap, making it an accessible option for those willing to overlook its flaws.
- The game is plagued with bugs, including vehicles getting stuck and disappearing maps, making it nearly unplayable.
- The tutorial is ineffective, leaving players confused about objectives and gameplay mechanics.
- Many features do not work as intended, leading to frustration and a feeling that the game is in an unfinished state.
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, often likening it to a pre-alpha state. While some players note improvements over time, the overall consensus is that the game remains unstable and not worth the investment in its current condition.
“The game is a buggy mess; most vehicles work okay, but there are some that completely break the game.”
“The game seems like it is in a pre-alpha stage; things are so buggy that almost nothing works correctly about 85% of the time.”
“Very buggy, not worth the money in its current state.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for being subpar, with some users likening it to an outdated simulator due to its lackluster visuals and poor lighting, resulting in a dark and unappealing aesthetic.
“For instance, this game is just Airport Simulator 2019 with de-icer trucks and slightly improved visuals... that's it.”
“Graphics look awful and very dark; there are no lights on anything you drive.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, causing GPUs to overheat shortly after launch, and players report minimal options to adjust settings, leading to a frustrating experience right from the start.
“There is no optimization to speak of; fully expect your GPU to turn into a hot plate within five minutes of booting the game up, regardless of the limited Unity presets you can pick from.”
“The game opened so unoptimized that I only saw the options and exit button upon loading.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for its simplicity, primarily revolving around basic driving tasks, which can lead to frustrating mechanical issues, such as vehicles sustaining damage even during straightforward maneuvers.
“Buses accumulate mechanical damage just by being driven in a straight line. I repaired mine one night, and it totaled itself driving out of the hangar the next day!”
“The gameplay offers a unique experience with its mechanics and challenges, keeping players engaged.”
“The driving mechanics are intuitive and provide a satisfying sense of control.”
“Buses incur mechanical damage just by being driven in a straight line. I repaired mine one night, and it totaled itself driving out of the hangar the next day (!?).”
“Gameplay seems to be a tad simplistic; basically, drive here, drive there.”