Final Approach (VR)

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 268 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
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Final Approach: Pilot Edition is a VR game that allows you to manage airports and aircraft in a god-like perspective, as well as control the action up-close in toy mode. Handle various emergencies such as aircraft fires, fuel shortages, and mid-air collisions while ensuring the safety of your passengers. With the inclusion of the original Final Approach, this game offers two games for the price of one.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 268 reviews
gameplay24 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and immersive experience, allowing players to feel like a giant controlling tiny aircraft in a beautifully detailed environment.
  • Gameplay is engaging and varied, with a mix of air traffic control tasks and mini-games that keep the experience fresh and entertaining.
  • The graphics and audio design are impressive, creating a charming atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • The game can become repetitive over time, with some players feeling that the tasks lack variety and depth after initial play.
  • There are reports of control issues and difficulty spikes, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
  • Some players have experienced neck strain from the need to look down frequently, suggesting a need for better height adjustment options.
  • gameplay50 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its charming simplicity and engaging mechanics, offering a mix of hectic fun and creative challenges that keep players entertained. While some find it repetitive and childish, many appreciate the depth, variety, and intuitive controls that enhance the overall experience. The game stands out in the VR landscape for its polished execution and enjoyable missions, making it a noteworthy title despite some minor graphical and gameplay issues.

    • “It's charming; the gameplay is simple, yet sometimes hectic fun. Frankly, out of all the VR games I've played, having the player towering above a lovely miniature environment, surrounded by cute little aircraft flying around them, is the best use of 3D I've ever seen.”
    • “The controls are intuitive, and the gameplay has more depth to it than it might seem at first.”
    • “The gameplay has just enough diversity to keep you entertained for hours.”
    • “Completely repetitive, completely childish, completely boring gameplay.”
    • “It's doesn't get the exposure of the big guys like Raw Data or The Gallery, but this little gem is a keeper and it would be hard to find anything to complain about, but for a certain repetition of mechanics through the missions, which is fair enough.”
    • “The gameplay itself is kind of so-so, but the graphics are really stunning.”
  • story47 mentions

    The game's story is well-developed, featuring around 20 varied missions that provide a solid gameplay experience, though some players noted a decline in creativity in later missions. While the main story mode offers a good amount of content, many users expressed a desire for more missions and content updates, as the current offerings can be completed in about five hours. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging missions and the integration of VR, making it a standout in the genre despite some concerns about repetition and pacing.

    • “The storyline of the game is really good and well made with a lot of different tasks to complete. As one of the few VR games I have played, this one actually has a story mode that seems to go beyond just 1-2 hours of gameplay, and this is for me a very good thing and something I hope to see more of in the future of VR.”
    • “The main story mode has a good amount of progressive content.”
    • “This game has a lot to do and the missions are very varied.”
    • “After the 15th mission, I felt like someone got lazy in the story mode.”
    • “After playing the first few missions, I was bored and wanted to move on to something a bit more fun.”
    • “It's a feat of luck when you squeak by on certain missions, however.”
  • graphics37 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their detail and aesthetic appeal, with many reviewers noting a charming, cartoonish style that enhances the overall experience. While some mention that the graphics may not be the most advanced, they are still considered beautiful and well-suited for VR, contributing to a fun and immersive gameplay experience. Overall, the visuals are highlighted as a standout feature, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail and cohesive design.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and the game is loaded with tiny bits of humor all over the place.”
    • “The graphics are nice with great love for detail and everything is voiced over nicely, too.”
    • “Graphics and level of detail are amazing; I've heard it has a good 6 or so hours worth of gameplay, with good replayability and challenges beyond that.”
    • “The graphics are fairly cheap but there still is quite a bit of detail to the maps and some aircraft look awesome.”
    • “Decent graphics.”
    • “Loads of character, both in the audio and in the graphical presentation.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    Overall, the game offers a solid level of replayability, with many missions and diverse play areas that encourage players to revisit content. While some users noted limited replayability initially, many were pleasantly surprised by the depth and variety, including a free mode that enhances replay value. The combination of engaging mechanics and challenges contributes to a high replayability factor, making it appealing for players looking to explore further.

    • “There's a good depth to this game with many different elements and mechanics, so it has good replayability.”
    • “Many missions, play areas, and plenty of replayability.”
    • “Tremendous replay value with free mode.”
    • “Not a ton of replayability, but definitely accommodates those who would like to take another stab at a mission.”
    • “Also, I thought I wouldn't get much content or replayability from this game, but was I wrong again.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The game is praised for its charming and engaging humor, featuring funny dialogues and amusing scenarios that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the delightful graphics and the abundance of humorous moments, making it a source of laughter for many, including those with relatable real-life experiences.

    • “This is a really great game and is cute, funny, and engaging.”
    • “Fun audio - pleasant background music and funny dialogues.”
    • “We all died laughing when my wife suddenly had to fling luggage that was hurtling down a conveyor belt into the correct baggage cart.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, delivering impressive performance even on budget PCs with smooth graphics. However, some users have reported occasional frame drops, which may be attributed to early VR-related issues rather than hardware limitations.

    • “I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing performance of the budget PC in this game.”
    • “Great graphics and runs smoothly.”
    • “My only gripe is some performance issues, occasional frame drops - but since my system ([email protected], 980Ti) is underutilized (30-50% load), I chalk this up to teething problems with VR in general that I hope will get better over time.”
    • “My only gripe is some performance issues, occasional frame drops - but since my system ([email protected], 980Ti) is underutilized (30-50% load), I chalk this up to teething problems with VR in general that I hope will get better over time.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent stutters and a less enjoyable experience overall.”
    • “Despite the game's potential, the poor optimization results in frustrating lag and inconsistent performance.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while it can feel repetitive and tedious, the added challenge keeps them engaged and motivated to return. However, some users express frustration over the abundance of monotonous tasks.

    • “Too many tedious tasks.”
    • “It can seem repetitive and tedious to some, but the increased difficulty makes the game fun to come back to.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, likening the experience to nostalgic childhood memories of playing with micro machines. The immersive audio design enhances this feeling, making them feel like a powerful figure orchestrating the safe passage of planes and passengers.

    • “Being able to hear the planes zip in and around your head really made me feel like some sort of technological god guiding planes and passengers to safety.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for being fun and pleasant, featuring enjoyable background tracks and humorous dialogues that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the quality of the music as a standout element.

    • “The audio is fun, featuring pleasant background music and humorous dialogues.”
    • “The music is absolutely fantastic.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent crashes and bugs, particularly during aircraft landing sequences. While the visuals are praised, the overall optimization leaves much to be desired.

    • “Also, it's badly optimized and buggy as hell, causing multiple crashes.”
    • “Visually, the game is great on the Vive; gameplay isn't bad overall, but it can be a bit buggy when trying to land planes and helicopters.”
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