Idle Airport Tycoon - Planes | Game Brain

"Idle Airport Tycoon - Planes" is a simulation game with good mechanics and phenomenal visuals, but is hindered by annoying ads and bugs. Players aim to create a successful airport empire by purchasing planes and upgrading airport facilities. Despite some drawbacks, the game provides a fun and engaging experience for fans of idle clicker and simulation games.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,149 reviews

graphics33 positive mentions

monetization140 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
Players appreciate the graphics and the variety of upgrades available.
The game allows for significant progress without requiring real money, making it accessible.

Many players experience frequent crashes and loading issues, leading to lost progress.
The game heavily relies on ads for rewards, which can be frustrating when they fail to play.
Players dislike the mechanic of resetting progress upon upgrading planes, which detracts from the overall experience.

monetization
151 mentions
6 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on advertisements, which players find excessive and often malfunctioning, leading to frustration. While some users appreciate the rewards for watching ads, many report that ads frequently crash the game or fail to load, hindering progress. Additionally, there are complaints about inappropriate ad content and the high cost of in-app purchases to remove ads, with some players feeling the game is designed primarily as a cash grab.
- “The game is very pushy with microtransactions, but during the long time I played, I never felt like I was stuck behind a paywall.”
- “Hoping it offers the same no ads purchase that others eventually did.”
- “Paid £10.49 for no ads and unlimited benefits.”
- “The game is fun but many of the ads cause the game to crash or freeze up.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than you will playing.”
- “Terrible, you either pay or watch ads to progress.”
graphics
51 mentions
65 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed to positive feedback, with many users praising the quality and animations as "good" or "great." However, some players express concerns about clarity and detail, suggesting that improvements could enhance the experience. A few reviews also mention issues like image ghosting and overheating, indicating that while the graphics are generally well-received, there are areas for potential enhancement.
- “Great game has lovely graphics and animations.”
- “Amazing graphics and great functionality and UI.”
- “Very fun and it has great graphics.”
- “Game graphics are not even close to the ads and images in the Play Store.”
- “Its a good game but it could be better with better graphics and not having to use Wi-Fi to play the game.”
- “Wishing graphics would be better and that the buttons would work.”
stability
27 mentions
11 % positive mentions
-7 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezing, glitches, and crashes, particularly at higher levels or after reaching certain milestones. Players often find themselves losing progress due to these issues, leading to frustration and mixed reviews. While some users enjoy the gameplay, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “The game runs smoothly without any glitches.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues during my playthrough.”
- “The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “After hitting the quintillion dollar range, the game freezes constantly, becoming unplayable.”
- “This game has a good amount of thought to it and could be enjoyable, but sadly it has way too many glitches along with constantly crashing and restarting itself.”
- “The main problem is that it freezes a lot where it's really hard to play; it would have been a 5-star game if it didn't freeze.”
gameplay
27 mentions
30 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users noting that it heavily borrows mechanics from "Egg Inc," leading to feelings of unoriginality. While some appreciate the solid idle game mechanics and added features, others criticize the tapping mechanic and slow progression, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but suffers from a lack of innovation and excessive ads.
- “However, the gameplay is still solid for an idle game - they picked a good model to copy.”
- “It's worth the wait; pretty good game. I like the gameplay; it's not the same as most of the tycoons.”
- “Very enjoyable gameplay.”
- “Most of the mechanics are copied directly from Egg, Inc., a far more interesting game.”
- “The game mechanics are a clear ripoff of Egg, Inc.”
- “Gameplay is drawn out and boring.”
story
16 mentions
31 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally seen as engaging and fun, with players enjoying the quest system and the rewards associated with completing missions. However, numerous technical issues, such as glitches that prevent players from collecting rewards and saving progress, detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a desire for improvements in the mission structure and reward system. Despite these challenges, players express a willingness to enhance their ratings if these issues are addressed.
- “Instead, it's much better; the gameplay is better, the story is more fun, and you don't have to pay $150 for stuff. There is a system of contracts that's so much fun.”
- “I like the reward on the birds and how I managed to reach 1100 per second.”
- “Will update to 5 stars when quests are fixed.”
- “Same intro, same missions, same tap the road concept.”
- “Why must mission 2 be so hard?”
- “How does a space shuttle come from this? This is an airport, not a launch pad, and there is no mission control building, which can make the space shuttle lose control.”
music
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the option to mute it, others find it overly cheerful or annoying, with specific complaints about its repetitiveness and lack of variety. Additionally, there are mentions of the music being reminiscent of other games, which may detract from the overall experience. Overall, players are calling for updates to improve the in-game music.
- “The music is easily muted, so that is a major thank you to the team.”
- “It's really good, just need updates and in-game music.”
- “I have nothing against the game itself, but I have a comment about the initial music when you open the game; it's the same as the music from Crash.”
- “Waited 15 minutes, closed and reopened, another 15 minutes, just plays some quick music and stays on the splash screen indefinitely.”
- “It's music is annoying and your thumb starts to hurt from tapping.”
- “The music is too cheerful for my liking and the graphics could be a bit clearer.”
humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it particularly amusing due to quirky elements like money-giving birds and playful dialogue. Overall, the game is described as consistently funny, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “This game is awesome, and I like the birds that give you money. It's funny because you know, 'pa qack'! Hahaha!”
- “So funny game!”
- “Sooooooooo funnyyyyyyy!”
grinding
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games like chicken farming, others find it tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the unskippable ads that interrupt gameplay. Overall, the grind is acknowledged but can detract from the enjoyment for some users.
- “Also, the ads are so tediously repetitive; it's the same types of games all the time. Almost all are unskippable and load up a demo after watching the ad.”
- “Enjoying the game even though it can be a little grindy.”
- “I am grinding a lot, to be honest.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game runs smoothly, with many expressing satisfaction with its optimization compared to similar titles. Overall, the performance contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “Fun so far, have played similar type games and this one runs smoothly.”
- “Amazing it runs smoothly. I love this game; it is so cool.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the game's replayability, highlighting issues such as the lack of automation for tasks like tapping for customers and purchasing upgrades. Additionally, they mention limitations on runway access and a cap on gameplay hours, suggesting that these factors hinder the overall playability and enjoyment of the game.
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main objectives, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics leads to a repetitive experience.”