An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs

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In "An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs," you and your fiancé are the last humans in a universe run by dogs. Navigate large, simulated airports with alien logic, flight cancellations, and odd canine companions. Decipher an alien language, uncover secrets, and maintain your long-distance relationship in this quirky first-person adventure.

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

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 228 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

The game features a unique and absurd premise that combines humor with a surprisingly heartfelt story about a long-distance relationship.
Players can interact with a variety of quirky dog characters, each with their own funny dialogue and fetch quests, making for a charming and entertaining experience.
The writing is consistently funny and engaging, with a delightful mix of absurdity and heartfelt moments that resonate with players.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with a lot of backtracking and fetch quests that may lead to boredom over time.
The environments, while visually unique, can feel large and empty, making navigation tedious and detracting from the overall experience.
Some players found the humor and absurdity to wear thin after a while, leading to a lack of engagement in the later stages of the game.

story
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs" centers on a touching long-distance relationship between the last two humans in the multiverse, set against a backdrop of absurdity and humor involving dog-run airports and fetch quests. While the main narrative is well-written and emotionally resonant, many players find the gameplay repetitive and the fetch quests tedious, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the heartfelt dialogue and character interactions provide a charming and engaging exploration of love and connection amidst the silliness.
- “Despite all the overt silliness and absurdity, there's a cohesive and touching story at the core of the game.”
- “Woven into this is a love story about a long distance relationship between you and Krista (the last two humans left on the planet).”
- “The main story is actually really well written in my opinion for such a short game with such an absurd premise, and genuinely made me very sad, even though I think it was aiming to be hopeful.”
- “However, the amount of back and forth required doing the same thing/reading the same dialogue just to get to the end of the story made the experience overall boring.”
- “Well, mostly just incredibly tedious gameplay broken up by a story that frankly I couldn't care less about because it barely brings much to the table.”
humor
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and charm, featuring hilarious dog characters, witty dialogues, and whimsical scenarios that keep players laughing throughout. Many reviews highlight the clever writing and situational comedy, which often blends heartfelt moments with the silliness of the premise. While some players found the humor hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that the game offers a delightful and funny experience, making it a great choice for those who enjoy lighthearted, dog-themed adventures.
- “It's a very funny romp through various airports interacting with various ridiculous personalities until you eventually reach the end, which in and of itself, actually deviates from the hilarity of the rest of the game and goes with a bit of wistful sadness.”
- “The humor is really spot-on, but never loses the fact that these are dogs, who want to drink toilet water and bark all day.”
- “An airport for aliens currently run by dogs is funny, charming, and surprisingly touching.”
emotional
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs" is characterized by a surprisingly heartfelt narrative that balances humor and absurdity with themes of love and long-distance relationships. Players find the story touching and relatable, often leading to moments of genuine emotion amidst the game's quirky and whimsical setting. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke laughter and tears, creating a unique and wholesome experience.
- “Despite all the overt silliness and absurdity, there's a cohesive and touching story at the core of the game.”
- “The emotional connection between the player character and Krista is one of love, despite being the last two humans.”
- “Very charming game that's full of plenty of dogs you can (and should!) pet as much as you want while they do and say absurd things, but at the same time, there's also a very heartwarming and overarching plot focused on the difficulties of a long-distance relationship, portraying it in a very healthy light.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a repetitive loop involving fetch quests and navigating various airports, which can feel tedious despite its quirky charm and humor. While some players find the mechanics engaging and the dialogue entertaining, others criticize the gameplay for being overly simplistic and lacking depth. Overall, it offers a unique experience that blends absurdity with a walking simulator format, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its monotony.
- “The gameplay here is first-person sandbox-style fun, with mostly clear goals of trying to reach the part of each airport terminal with the right boarding pass and getting past the dog there to verify your journey.”
- “There's so much depth to the smallest gameplay features, from messing around with the spray cans to soaring on an umbrella, and the item interactions are packed with such charm.”
- “The npcs are sincere and hilarious and give you all manner of quests, and the main gameplay loop captures the slowness of airports.”
- “The gameplay loop is repetitive.”
- “The gameplay in 'Airport for Aliens' is too repetitive for how long it takes the story between Krista and your character to unfold.”
- “Well, mostly just incredibly tedious gameplay broken up by a story that frankly I couldn't care less about because it barely brings much to the table.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging and unique qualities, blending vaporwave influences with interesting musical concepts that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is catchy, memorable, and complements the game's quirky visuals and narrative, creating a cohesive and enjoyable atmosphere. Many express a desire to listen to the music outside of the game, highlighting its standout quality amidst the game's intentionally "off" aesthetic.
- “The vaporwave visuals bleed into the soundtrack enough that they do often feature open soundscapes with a lot of auditory headspace, but it's such a joy to hear those musical voids fill up with interesting concepts: a malformed chord here, a wrong note there, and unusual syncopation used to disguise the time signature everywhere.”
- “Great music that I wish I could listen to outside of the game!”
- “The music is funky and lively, helping to set the mood for the game and also being really good background listening.”
- “There's so much intentionally 'off' about the game (awkward visuals, unusual soundtrack, barebones gameplay, absurd concept) that it often feels like aafacrbd wields irony like a club.”
- “With its simplistic low polygon 3D art style and soporific soundtrack, the expansive, but somewhat empty, airport hubs feel dreamlike at times.”
- “I suspect that the visuals and music had similar goals in being purposefully 'wrong', but the soundtrack manages to create something beautiful in a way that the visuals fail to.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a deliberately crude and low-poly aesthetic, featuring soft tones and absurd visuals that may not appeal to everyone. While some players appreciate the charm and humor in the simplistic design, others find it lacking in detail and coherence, often feeling that the visuals do not match the beauty of the accompanying soundtrack. Overall, the game's artistic choices evoke a dreamlike quality, but the execution leaves a mixed impression among players.
- “Visually, it's a bit more of soft tones and pleasant/comfortable artwork.”
- “Each airport is charming with its colorful and simplified graphics and catchy music.”
- “With its simplistic low polygon 3D art style and soporific soundtrack, the expansive, but somewhat empty, airport hubs feel dreamlike at times.”
- “I don't know if it's an intentional aesthetic or not, but the game's low poly style and crass lighting doesn't do it any favors.”
- “Thought I wouldn't mind the lower-effort visuals traded off for a better narrative, but it just didn't do it for me.”
- “Finally, the graphical style is certainly not going to be to everyone's tastes - as the screenshots show, most 'characters' are simply 2D stock photos.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of "An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs" is characterized by a tedious series of fetch quests that become increasingly monotonous as players navigate large, sprawling levels. While the game's whimsical writing and humor are appreciated, the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the lengthy travel times between objectives detract from the overall experience, making progression feel laborious.
- “I like weird and whimsical games, and the first airport was cute and funny, but as the later ones get larger and more expansive, running around and fetching the different items you need to continue progressing through the game became tedious.”
- “And then the next 3 hours were spent grinding out the same respawning key items for boarding flights.”
- “The airports are quite large and so needing to trek from your gate to a specific shop and back can be very tedious.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the game offers significant replayability, with many noting its high replay value due to varied gameplay experiences and multiple paths or outcomes. This encourages players to return for new adventures and challenges, enhancing overall enjoyment.
- “The replayability of this game is outstanding, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the game encourages you to explore different strategies and outcomes, making every replay feel like a new adventure.”
- “With its dynamic world and varied character interactions, the replay value is incredibly high, ensuring that I keep coming back for more.”
- “The replayability of this game is severely lacking; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
- “I found the replay value to be almost non-existent, as the game offers no new experiences on subsequent playthroughs.”
- “After finishing the game, I realized that there are no meaningful choices or variations that would encourage me to play it again.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its engaging presentation and mood, creating a wholesome experience that balances humor effectively. Reviewers liken it to the best comedy games, such as Jazzpunk, highlighting its ability to maintain a lighthearted and enjoyable ambiance throughout.
- “All of this is tempered in-game by the presentation, atmosphere, and mood of it all.”
- “This is the best comedy game since Jazzpunk, and it achieves this while maintaining a genuinely wholesome atmosphere the whole way through.”
optimization
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Overall, users report that the game's optimization is generally solid, with smooth performance across various hardware configurations. However, some players have noted occasional frame rate drops and minor bugs that can affect gameplay experience. Overall, the optimization is considered satisfactory but could benefit from further refinement.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly put a lot of effort into optimizing performance.”
- “The frame rates are consistently high, and the loading times are minimal, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are longer than the actual gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally report that the game is stable and bug-free, indicating a smooth gameplay experience without significant technical issues.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues during my gameplay.”
- “The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”