An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs

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An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs is a single player open world role playing game with fantasy, comedy, kids and violence themes. It was developed by Strange Scaffold and was released on May 25, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 259 reviews

story15 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game features hilarious writing and absurd humor, making it a unique and entertaining experience.
It offers a surprisingly heartfelt story about a long-distance relationship, adding depth to the quirky gameplay.
Players can enjoy interacting with a variety of charming dog characters, creating a whimsical atmosphere.

The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, primarily revolving around fetch quests and backtracking between airports.
Navigation can be frustrating due to the large, sparse environments and a cumbersome inventory system.
Some players feel the game is overpriced for its short length and limited gameplay mechanics.

story
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered around a touching long-distance relationship between the last two humans in a bizarre multiverse run by dogs, is surprisingly heartfelt and well-written, despite the absurd premise. Players engage in numerous fetch quests that can become repetitive, but the charming dialogue and character interactions provide a delightful backdrop to the narrative. While some find the pacing tedious due to backtracking and side quests, the overall experience is enriched by its humor and emotional depth.
- “An interesting experience of a very human story being told in a very bizarre world.”
- “A wholesome love story between the last humans in the universe masked by some of the most creative humor.”
- “The story is heartwarming with just enough mystery to keep you guessing where it's going!”
- “After about two hours, the game gets really old and if you want to get all dogs in your pupper dex and finish the storyline, you probably have to put in at least 6-7 hours if not more.”
- “The gameplay in 'Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs' 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.”
humor
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is widely praised for its absurdity, clever writing, and charming dog characters, making for a delightful experience filled with laughter. Players appreciate the witty dialogue and the unique premise, which combines hilarity with heartfelt moments, particularly in the context of a long-distance relationship. While some find the humor hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that the game offers a funny and engaging romp through its quirky world.
- “The premise is absurd in a good way, the writing is often hilarious, and the world has a strange, offbeat charm.”
- “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.”
- “This game is joyous, heartfelt, charming, and very, very funny.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of "An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs" is characterized by a surprising depth beneath its humorous and absurd exterior, featuring a heartfelt narrative centered on a long-distance relationship between the last two humans in a whimsical dog-run universe. Players find the story both touching and relatable, with moments of genuine emotion that resonate despite the game's silly premise, making it a unique blend of comedy and heartfelt storytelling. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke laughter and tears, creating a memorable emotional 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.”
- “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, where both characters accept these difficulties for what they are while also completely respecting each other and fighting for the relationship.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is primarily a walking simulator with a focus on dialogue and fetch quests, often described as repetitive and tedious, particularly in navigating airport environments. While some players appreciate the quirky humor and charm of the interactions, many find the gameplay loop lacking depth and engaging mechanics, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its shortcomings, the unique concept and humorous dialogue provide a whimsical experience that some players enjoy.
- “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.”
- “While the gameplay is often frustrating, the excellent dialogue and interesting world more than make up for it.”
- “Unfortunately, the actual gameplay loop—wandering, scavenging, navigating intentionally nonsensical signage—gets tedious fast.”
- “The gameplay loop is repetitive.”
- “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.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a deliberately crude and simplistic aesthetic, often described as low poly with awkward lighting and 2D stock photo characters. While some players appreciate the absurd and wacky visuals that align with the game's quirky tone, others feel that the graphics fall short, lacking the polish and detail that could elevate the overall experience. Overall, the visuals evoke a dreamlike quality, but their intentional oddness may not appeal to everyone.
- “Visually, it's a bit more of soft tones and pleasant/comfortable artwork.”
- “Every single detail from the title, to the concept, to the visuals, is intentionally absurd.”
- “Each airport is charming with its colorful and simplified graphics and catchy music.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are crude and basic, but all dogs are good dogs here and there's a real shared experience with the game creator's inner world to be had here.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, funky, and engaging qualities, effectively complementing the wacky visuals and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack features unique elements like unusual syncopation and malformed chords, creating a beautiful contrast to the intentionally "off" aesthetics of the game. Many players found the music memorable and enjoyable, often wishing they could listen to it outside of the game context.
- “The music was a pleasant surprise.”
- “The music is jammin, the comedy is solid.”
- “The soundtrack is delightful.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “With its simplistic low polygon 3D art style and soporific soundtrack, the expansive, but somewhat empty, airport hubs feel dreamlike at times.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of "An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs" is widely criticized for its tedious gameplay loop, which involves repetitive fetch quests and extensive backtracking across oversized levels. While the game's writing and humor are appreciated, players find the exploration and navigation to be monotonous, detracting from the overall experience and making progress feel laborious.
- “Unfortunately, the actual gameplay loop—wandering, scavenging, navigating intentionally nonsensical signage—gets tedious fast.”
- “And then the next 3 hours were spent grinding out the same respawning key items for boarding flights.”
- “I adore the writing and kooky canine worldbuilding of Airport for Aliens, but the oversized levels and the basic gameplay loop are immediately tedious.”
replayability
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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 different strategies and to explore all content available. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to remain engaging over multiple playthroughs.
- “The replay value of this game is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple runs, with different choices leading to unique outcomes.”
- “Each time I play, I discover new strategies and secrets, making it hard to put down.”
- “The replay value is almost nonexistent; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found no compelling reasons to replay the game, which is disappointing.”
- “The lack of diverse outcomes or branching paths severely limits the replayability, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
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 hardware.”
- “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 throughout.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on mid-range systems.”
- “I was disappointed to find that even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
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. Many reviewers consider it a standout comedy game, likening its charm to that of "Jazzpunk."
- “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.”
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.

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An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs is a open world role playing game with fantasy, comedy, kids and violence themes.

An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs.

An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs was released on May 25, 2021.

An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs was developed by Strange Scaffold.

An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs is a single player game.

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