Global ATC Simulator
- October 1, 2014
- Robert Miroszewski
Get on SteamGlobal ATC Simulator is a standalone simulation of the task of Tower, Approach and Departure controllers. What sets it apart from every other ATC simulation is that it is global, it covers all the major airports in the whole world with literally unprecedented detail. It uses the same (licensed) database as the majority or airliners so for each of the nearly 14.000 airports you will guide aircraft …
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- The game offers a vast majority of worldwide airports and is customizable for various skill levels, making it a good choice for air traffic control enthusiasts.
- It provides a realistic simulation of ATC procedures, including SIDs and STARs, which can be educational for those interested in aviation.
- The interface is user-friendly, allowing players to easily manipulate aircraft and manage traffic, which can be quite challenging and engaging.
- The game is heavily criticized for being buggy, lacking essential features, and feeling abandoned by the developers, leading to a frustrating experience.
- There is no tutorial or proper guidance for new players, making it difficult to understand how to play effectively without prior knowledge of ATC procedures.
- Many users find the game overpriced for the limited content and features it offers, with some suggesting better alternatives available at a lower cost.
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are functional and straightforward, focusing on realism rather than high-end visuals, which suits its air traffic control simulator theme. Users appreciate the clear and approachable interface, noting that while the graphics are not stunning, they effectively represent real-world elements and contribute to the game's addictive nature. Overall, the graphics are deemed reasonable for the genre, with an emphasis on gameplay over visual fidelity.
“Graphics are clear and approachable.”
“I'm 55 years old, an old school gamer, so the graphics are not an issue, for they are realistic enough.”
“It's addictive even without counting the excellent graphics; they are reasonable, especially when considering the radar screen and controlling the aircraft.”
“Don't expect high graphics as this is a simulator of an air traffic control radar screen.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences are marred by technical issues, particularly memory leak errors after extended playtime. While some users note a desire for improvements in game mechanics and additional refinements, these shortcomings do not significantly detract from the overall gameplay experience.
“There are a few missing touches as noted above but not enough to detract from the gameplay.”
“After several hours of gameplay, I encountered a memory leak error!”
“I would be happy to see some improvements on the actual game mechanics so I can change my assessment.”
“There are a few missing touches as noted above, but not enough to detract from the gameplay.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with multiple users reporting significant bugs and a lack of essential features, especially considering its price point.
“Kind of buggy and feature lacking for a game at this price.”
“Buggy.”
“Buggy.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived negatively, with multiple users expressing frustration by stating that the game is fundamentally flawed, leading to a lack of engagement or coherence in the narrative.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a 'fuel efficiency' rating system that would allow them to compare their performance against worst-case scenarios, such as complete flight paths and delays during climbouts. This suggests a need for better optimization metrics to evaluate and improve performance in the game.
“To counter this, I'd like some kind of 'fuel efficiency' rating, comparing my performance to the worst case (i.e., all departures/arrivals flown in their entirety, aircraft held up in their climbouts, etc.).”
