Airport Simulator: Tycoon City

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"Airport Simulator: First Class" is a single-player simulation game with good mechanics and pretty visuals, but unfortunately, it is full of bugs. In this game, you can create your own airport and manage various airlines and their aircraft. Overall, it offers a unique and challenging experience for aviation enthusiasts, but the bugs can be quite frustrating.

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

Airport Simulator: Tycoon City screenshot

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 631 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

monetization12 negative mentions

The game has a brilliant concept that balances playability and challenge.
It offers a lot of freedom and management options over the airport, making it engaging and fun.
The graphics and gameplay are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the attention to detail.

The game frequently crashes and has performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
There are numerous bugs, including problems with contracts, passenger flow, and building placement.
Progression can be slow, with many players feeling that in-game purchases are necessary to advance.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
23%
18%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the decent quality and realism, particularly for a simulator. However, some users express a desire for improvements, noting issues like poor graphics during specific gameplay moments and a need for more aesthetic enhancements. While some find the graphics impressive, others feel they could be significantly better, indicating a potential for future updates to enhance visual fidelity.
- “Great graphics, and a really neat game.”
- “It's really interactive and the graphics are great with nearly no lags.”
- “Good amount of customizations, great graphics, and good gameplay.”
- “After moving objects, the entire interface is gone unless you tap on an object to make all the graphics display appear again.”
- “While taking off and landing, the graphics are very poor.”
- “Bad graphics & aesthetics.”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
6%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by aggressive microtransactions, with some users noting that while ads are minimal and not mandatory for progression, the game can feel slow without in-app purchases. Many players appreciate the lack of forced ads, enhancing the overall experience, although some express concerns about the visibility and value of in-app purchases. Overall, the game is praised for its ad-free experience, making it more enjoyable compared to others in the genre.
- “This game is fantastic and has no ads!”
- “It has no ads and is easy to pick up and play whenever.”
- “The fact that there's no ads is something I truly love; it really improves the overall experience.”
- “Game runs well, but there are very aggressive microtransactions.”
- “You're not forced to watch ads to progress, though progress is slow without in-app purchases.”
- “Ran through the opening tutorial and before even doing anything, I was hit by 2 minutes of ads with no way out.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and various bugs that hinder gameplay. While players acknowledge the game's potential, they express frustration over the persistent glitches and the need for substantial improvements to enhance stability. Overall, the current experience is marred by instability, impacting enjoyment and playability.
- “The app often freezes or crashes whenever you tap on a button.”
- “Game freezes, camera glitches, daily missions reset 3 to 4 times a day, and many more bugs. When the game works, it's great.”
- “I tried playing this game on a low-end device and it freezes the game and the whole phone every time I try to play it.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
38%
19%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it enjoyable and unique, complemented by good graphics and customization options. However, some users have reported issues such as performance problems, bugs, and a lack of engaging content, which detracts from the overall experience. While some aspects of the gameplay are praised for being as advertised, others feel it falls short, particularly in terms of depth and balance.
- “The gameplay and the UI are amazing.”
- “Gameplay is realistic for simulators, and while the graphics are not fantastic, they certainly do not detract from the experience.”
- “Good amount of customizations, great graphics, and good gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is poor, not much to do.”
- “At its current state with all the bugs and gameplay balance issues, it feels like an early access or a beta test.”
- “Very slow gameplay.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
19%
The story aspect of the game is marred by numerous bugs and glitches, particularly related to mission tracking and completion, which frustrate players. Many users report that daily missions often fail to register as completed despite fulfilling the requirements, leading to a disjointed experience. While the core gameplay is praised, the inconsistencies in mission functionality detract from the overall narrative engagement.
- “Good game but contains several bugs in the main missions.”
- “Crazy how the daily mission didn't get accomplished even if you already completed the mission. I've been experiencing that for more than a week now.”
- “Daily missions that change randomly.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting persistent performance issues such as lag, stuttering music, and freezing, particularly on older devices. Despite the game's engaging content, these technical problems have rendered it unplayable for many, overshadowing the overall experience.
- “While the gameplay is pretty interesting, the performance issue is insane.”
- “Performance is slow; I'd love to keep playing, but it's slow, it keeps freezing and crashing.”
- “My only problem is that I am starting to run into performance issues now.”
- “Hope it also gets optimized for more devices as the game sort of lags with my 2019 device.”
- “The game itself seems great but it is unplayable with the current state of stuttering music and sound effects.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game manageable and enjoyable, even without spending money, though some express frustration with the tediousness of moving facilities and the lengthy time required to unlock expansions due to high operating and maintenance costs.
- “There are paid elements to the game, but it still feels fun and not too grindy without spending money.”
- “The grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “I appreciate how the grind feels balanced; it encourages progress without feeling tedious.”
- “Between operating, maintenance costs, and the price of items, it will take weeks of grinding to open your first interior terminal expansion.”
- “Can I suggest some kind of edit mode, or that it swaps to another building's place when you hover over it? Moving facilities and terminal gates is kind of tedious and frustrating.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its immersive quality, enhancing the airport management experience. However, many users report significant issues with sound stuttering, affecting both the music and sound effects, which detracts from overall gameplay enjoyment.
- “It's an immersive airport management experience; the music is also nice.”
- “The game itself seems great, but it is unplayable with the current state of stuttering music and sound effects.”
- “Update: downloaded it again today and the sound stuttering is still happening with both music and effects!”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by amusing animations that, while entertaining, could benefit from further refinement. Players appreciate the comedic elements but suggest enhancements, such as incorporating military airforce planes, to elevate the overall experience. Overall, the humor is seen as a positive aspect, albeit in need of some polishing.
- “There are some funny animations and stuff that needs polishing, but seeing this as a game in development, it is acceptable.”
- “The animations are cool 😎 but funny 🤣 as well.”