AirportSim

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"AirportSim is an arcade-style game offering single-player, multi-player, and co-op options. It boasts good gameplay, splendid visuals, and real-life airport tasks based on interviews with ground handling staff. The game includes true-to-life airports and licensed planes for a realistic experience."

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Reviews

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 507 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability52 negative mentions

The game offers a realistic ground crew simulation experience with great attention to detail in tasks and vehicle operations.
Graphics and sound design are impressive, creating an immersive environment for aviation enthusiasts.
The developers are actively working on updates and bug fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with vehicle interactions and task completion.
There is no save feature, forcing players to restart scenarios if they need to exit, which can be frustrating.
Gameplay can become repetitive quickly due to limited aircraft options and a lack of AI helpers, making single-player mode feel lonely.

stability
55 mentions
5 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly disrupt gameplay. Many reviewers suggest that the game feels unfinished and recommend waiting for further updates and bug fixes before investing time or money. While some players find enjoyment despite the issues, the consensus is that the game currently lacks the stability expected from a full release.
- “The game runs great at ultra settings, looks great, and has no bugs for me so far.”
- “I think everyone would love to see a 777, 787, or A350, etc., but would prefer to have the game in a bug-free stage before it moves to getting more aircraft.”
- “This game is so buggy it's a waste of time.”
- “From frequent crashes to graphical glitches, the technical issues are persistent and disruptive.”
- “The game has very clear potential to succeed but in its current state it shouldn't be a full release but rather early access as it's buggy and lacks content to justify the 30 dollar price tag let alone a full release.”
gameplay
49 mentions
20 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and significant technical issues, including numerous bugs that disrupt the experience and lead to frustration. While some players appreciate the realistic tasks and detailed environments, many find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with a need for better optimization and more advanced management options. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial improvements to enhance player enjoyment and immersion.
- “The game offers unique gameplay that is not present in any other game.”
- “Very realistic mechanics but with good tutorials explaining them.”
- “The graphics are incredible, the mechanics are realistic and it's a good time with friends.”
- “Gameplay is a mixed bag: the single activities are either fun or frustrating.”
- “The absence of advanced management options and detailed control over airport operations makes the gameplay feel shallow.”
- “The repetitive nature of the tasks, combined with the aforementioned lack of features and atmosphere, results in a gameplay loop that becomes tedious far too quickly.”
graphics
46 mentions
50 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive largely positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, realism, and attention to detail, particularly in environments and vehicle models. However, some players report persistent technical issues, including glitches and performance problems, which detract from the overall experience. While the game runs well on high-end systems, there are concerns about optimization and the need for further polishing to address these issues.
- “The graphics are incredible, the mechanics are realistic and it's a good time with friends.”
- “Graphics: 10/10 super beautiful graphics, weather is fantastic and I love how the passengers fade into the terminals and there are little decorations, blurred and scattered around the buildings.”
- “Beautiful graphics and runs smoothly, especially weather and rain effects are extremely well done.”
- “The game requires serious graphics horsepower, and without it, the game is not playable.”
- “From frequent crashes to graphical glitches, the technical issues are persistent and disruptive.”
- “Graphics could use a little tweaking as it's a bit chunky and clunky.”
story
22 mentions
14 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting that there is no engaging narrative to drive the experience. Many users express frustration with the lack of effective tutorials and intuitive mission structures, which hinder their ability to complete tasks and enjoy the gameplay. Additionally, technical issues and the absence of a save feature further detract from the overall experience, leaving players feeling disconnected from any potential story elements.
- “It almost indicated that there is a story mode as well.”
- “The tutorial takes you past the two-hour mark, so you don't get to learn how to play the game before you start the real missions and realize all the bugs.”
- “But if no one in the team caught the fact that they made a mistake in the name of the airport 10 minutes away from their offices in one of the first tutorial missions, this tells me they didn't bother doing minimum quality controls before releasing the game.”
- “I can't complete any mission.”
optimization
13 mentions
31 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players report significant improvements in performance and smooth gameplay, particularly after recent patches, others highlight issues such as poor lighting, motion blur, and frequent bugs that detract from the experience, especially on lower-end PCs. There is a consensus that further optimization is needed, particularly in terms of content and gameplay mechanics, to enhance the overall experience.
- “The game has experienced less lag for me following the latest patch, and there are minor issues with the game's optimization.”
- “Great job on the optimization!!”
- “It seems they've optimized the game a ton since the demo; the game runs very well on max graphics. I was only getting 20-30 fps tops in the demo, now on the full release I get over 70+ fps, even without the recommended specs.”
- “It's a good game and all, but the lighting and motion blur hurt my eyes, and this game does need better optimization for lower-end PCs.”
- “I have not had many problems with crashing or game-breaking bugs; however, I feel like my specs should net better performance or lower workload in general when considering airports are mostly empty locations and there's little actual simulation going on in the game world.”
- “Other games are better optimized in these aspects, so there is room to grow.”
grinding
10 mentions
10 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and slow, with repetitive tasks like baggage loading and moving cones becoming frustrating over time. The lack of engaging features and the need for extensive back-and-forth movement contribute to a gameplay loop that many describe as mind-numbing, leading to a sentiment that players would need "a second life" to endure the grinding.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The repetitive nature of the tasks, combined with the aforementioned lack of features and atmosphere, results in a gameplay loop that becomes tedious far too quickly.”
- “It's fun but it can be tedious and frustrating, especially at first as you learn exactly where things go on each aircraft.”
- “Baggage loading is agonizingly slow and tedious.”
replayability
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game currently suffers from a significant lack of replayability due to its limited content, including only two planes and no saving feature. Despite some updates improving playability, players feel that without additional goals or varied gameplay elements, the experience remains repetitive and unengaging.
- “This absence further contributes to the game's overall lack of engagement and replayability.”
- “Having more airports or plane types will not increase the replayability factor one iota.”
- “As it stands right now, there is no replayability; it all plays out the same. There are only two planes in the game, and the lack of a saving feature really hurts it, along with the absence of a career mode or any goals to increase the longevity of the game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is polarizing; while some players appreciate the immersive elements like rain and sound effects, many criticize it for being empty and repetitive, contributing to a tedious gameplay experience. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as a significant drawback due to its lack of engaging features.
- “The atmosphere is great, especially with the rain and sound effects.”
- “The game's atmosphere is another major drawback.”
- “The repetitive nature of the tasks, combined with the aforementioned lack of features and atmosphere, results in a gameplay loop that becomes tedious far too quickly.”
- “From numerous bugs and a lack of features to an empty atmosphere and a quickly boring gameplay loop, the game falls short in almost every aspect.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game has elicited mixed reactions, with some players finding it genuinely hilarious while others believe that those who enjoy it may be out of touch with reality. Overall, the humor seems to be polarizing, leading to a divide between those who appreciate it and those who do not.
- “Lmao, these reviews are hilarious.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express concern that the game's monetization strategy prioritizes DLCs and profit over essential bug fixes and stability, leading to perceptions of it being a cash grab rather than a well-supported product. They recommend waiting for improvements before investing further.
- “As far as this game has come, I'd recommend waiting for further bug fixes and improvements. From a consumer standpoint, it looks like they've stopped all progression towards a bug-free and stable game and focused more on DLCs, essentially making this game a not-so-worth-it cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with essential features locked behind paywalls that make it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could be great being held back by aggressive monetization tactics that prioritize profit over player experience.”
music
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as oddly relaxing, creating an immersive atmosphere that allows players to easily get lost in the experience of virtual manual labor.
- “Oddly relaxing, easily stick on some music and get lost in some virtual manual labor.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be bland and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, and the music often feels out of place with the game's atmosphere.”