Plane Mechanic Simulator

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Plane Mechanic Simulator is a game where you step into the role of an RAF ground crew technician during the Battle of Britain, responsible for maintaining and repairing iconic British aircraft such as the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.1, De Havilland Tiger Moth, De Havilland Mosquito, Hawker Hurricane, and Bristol Blenheim. With 81 missions, nearly 800 parts to tinker with, and a unique campaign, the game offers a high level of detail and realism, making your success crucial as your assigned pilot's survival depends on your skills.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 832 reviews

gameplay82 positive mentions

story20 negative mentions

The game features detailed and realistic aircraft models, particularly the engines, which provide an immersive experience for aviation enthusiasts.
The gameplay allows players to engage in various tasks such as refueling, rearming, and repairing, which can be educational and enjoyable.
The developers have shown responsiveness to community feedback and have made updates to improve the game.

The game suffers from repetitive tasks, particularly with refueling and rearming, which can become tedious over time.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, including issues with controls and interactions with objects.
The game has been criticized for a lack of content, with only a few aircraft available and limited progression options.

gameplay
359 mentions
23 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Plane Mechanic Simulator has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature and clunky mechanics compared to other simulator titles like Car Mechanic Simulator. While some appreciate the attention to detail and the unique setting of WWII aircraft maintenance, others criticize the lack of depth, poor controls, and frustrating bugs that hinder the overall experience. Overall, it seems to appeal primarily to dedicated fans of mechanic simulators, but it falls short of expectations for those seeking a polished and engaging gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is more or less identical to car mechanic simulator and its clones (examine parts, disassemble stuff until you reach the faulty component, replace it, reassemble stuff), so if you played that, you know the drill.”
- “The basic mechanics of the game are fun; I really enjoyed spending the time as a mechanic and relaxing, doing the work on the planes.”
- “Plane mechanic simulator has stunning graphics, extremely great animations, and detail of plane components/parts.”
- “The gameplay is like a super clunky, slow, and dated version of CMS 2021, and I seriously just failed to understand the nonsense behind the 'mechanics' of the game.”
- “Locating parts became a scavenger hunt without clues, which significantly hampered the gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay isn't pleasant at all with poor repeated ambient sounds and poor graphics.”
story
204 mentions
6 % positive mentions
84 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around the player's role as a wartime mechanic responsible for maintaining various WWII aircraft, with missions designed to reflect the intensity of the battles. However, players frequently criticize the repetitive nature of the missions, which often involve tedious tasks like refueling and rearming, leading to a sense of grind rather than engaging storytelling. While there are some interesting narrative elements, such as pilot reports and the aging of aircraft, the overall execution suffers from bugs and a lack of variety, leaving many feeling that the game lacks a compelling narrative depth.
- “Implementing a timer on the repairs and adding a minor form of 'story' where you are responsible for the condition of the plane as its wartime mechanic was an amazing idea!”
- “During the assignment on the Spitfire, you can, even as a mechanic, feel the intensity of the Battle of Britain, as the missions at the beginning were just patrols with random encounters, requiring just refuel and oil check, and suddenly they intensify with time limits, bullet holes, rearming of machine guns, and then they again return more to normal, as the Battle of Britain is over.”
- “The 'story mode' is neat in that it gives you the story of each aircraft you work on.”
- “The game is struggling with heavy repetitiveness - both due to the limited variety of airplanes/engines, and also due to the story-like assignment to one airplane for dozens of missions in a row.”
- “You can tell that the dev has no idea what he's doing, which is why you will repeat the same tasks over and over and over... no originality in the missions at all.”
- “This game has a lot of glitches and you can't get past them, and they don't fix them. Save your money; it's a waste, and you can't get past one of the first quests you have to do.”
graphics
77 mentions
48 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of Plane Mechanic Simulator receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that they feel outdated and reminiscent of earlier gaming eras. While some praise the attention to detail and realism in certain aircraft models, others criticize the overall visual quality as clunky and in need of significant updates. Despite these criticisms, a portion of players appreciate the graphics as good for the game's price point, highlighting the potential for improvement as the game develops.
- “The graphics are great, with a high level of detail and excellent attention to the aircraft models.”
- “Plane mechanic simulator has stunning graphics, extremely great animations, and detail of plane components/parts.”
- “Amazing game, very addictive and amazing graphics, recommend this game to anybody who loves planes and fixing them up!”
- “However, my enthusiasm nose-dived upon experiencing the outdated graphics and subpar AI.”
- “In an era where gaming graphics are constantly evolving, Plane Mechanic Simulator feels like a relic from a bygone era.”
- “The visuals here just seem, well, dated.”
stability
47 mentions
6 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and an overall unfinished feel. Many players express frustration over the inability to complete missions due to these issues, and there are concerns about the lack of updates or support from developers. While some acknowledge the game's potential and enjoy its concept, the overwhelming sentiment is that it remains a "buggy mess" that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game looks beautiful and runs great.”
- “I just got the game today and had to review it. I will update when I get more into the game, but for now, I just wanted to leave a positive comment because I am really liking how this game works. Keep in mind this is early access; there are bugs, but this game looks amazing. I run it at 4K high settings, and it plays smoothly. I have a GTX 1080, i7 7700K, and 16 GB RAM, and this game runs great.”
- “Running the game ridiculously below minimum specs, and so far it runs great. Currently, it is a little monotonous, but I was able to 100% it in less than 24 hours played.”
- “Sadly after over 2 years of development, this game is an extremely buggy and frustrating mess.”
- “I just want to let other potential buyers to be warned not to waste your money and your time on this buggy mess of a game.”
- “This game has very little content, is buggy, and the controls are terrible.”
grinding
38 mentions
3 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly with tasks like refueling and repairing engines, which can detract from the enjoyment. While some appreciate the detailed simulation and the satisfaction of completing meticulous tasks, many express frustration with the lack of variety and the slow pace of certain missions. Despite these criticisms, some players still find value in the experience, especially if they enjoy similar simulator games.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I love the concept, but this game gets tedious pretty quickly, and the controls can be clunky and frustrating at times.”
- “The absence of educational or explanatory elements makes it a struggle to identify and understand the various components, turning what should be an engaging experience into a tedious ordeal.”
- “Tasks get very repetitive and grindy, especially refueling the aircraft, which takes several agonizing steps to accomplish.”
optimization
16 mentions
31 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
44 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor framerate and performance issues that hinder gameplay. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and appreciate its graphics and overall performance, they emphasize the need for adjustments, particularly in camera movement and FPS optimization. Overall, the consensus is that while the game shows promise, its current optimization problems detract from the experience.
- “This game is awesome; it just needs a bit of optimization.”
- “The game needs some adjustments related to camera movement and FPS optimization, but it has really nice graphics, has a lot of potential, and will be a great game as it is already good.”
- “Some bugs and performance issues to mop up, but nothing too horrific, and the devs are hard at work.”
- “Awful optimization.”
- “The performance (framerate) could use some tweaking.”
- “This game is a nice twist on the normal repair genre, with the small issue of the horrid optimization that makes it near unplayable along with buggy physics that can and will get you stuck, forcing you to restart and a repair system that makes repairs nearly impossible to do.”
monetization
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for prioritizing advertisements for other titles from the publisher over improving the game itself, leading players to feel neglected and frustrated. Many users perceive the game as a cash grab, especially given its ongoing bugs and lack of polish despite being in development for over two years. Overall, the focus on advertising rather than addressing player feedback has left a negative impression on the community.
- “And on top of that, the game is being used mainly for advertisement of other games released by the publisher.”
- “Buyers beware: after over 2 years of development, this game is still buggy, while the developers are focusing on advertising more games they intend to release soon!”
- “The game has too many bugs and it's also not polished to run; it seems like a cash grab using early access.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the pilot's reports and sound effects significantly enhance immersion. While some suggest improvements to audio quality, the existing elements contribute to a well-designed and engaging environment, despite occasional repetitive tasks.
- “It's a great game already -- plenty of atmosphere, the tutorial non-random campaign is well designed so far; and there's a randomized career mode once the tutorial has been completed.”
- “The sound effects create so much atmosphere that I don't mind immersing myself in it.”
- “I'm not sure what the quality of the original recordings are, but if possible, I highly recommend the devs increase the bitrate on the audio to improve the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The invisible pilot's reports: your pilot writes up 1-2 sentence reports from his missions, and this sets up the atmosphere so well.”
- “Parts can be repetitive... refueling and rearming involves just doing the same thing every time, but there's a kind of cool rhythm to knocking through it, and the sound effects create so much atmosphere that I don't mind immersing myself in it.”
music
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews, with players enjoying the menu screen music but expressing disappointment at the lack of music during gameplay. Many found the ambient sound effects, particularly weather noises, to be excessively loud, detracting from the overall experience. The only notable music during gameplay was the exit theme, which was described as a "program crash mix."
- “I liked the music on the menu screen and was disappointed that it was only on the menu screen.”
- “The rest of the gameplay didn't have any music and sometimes the ambient sound effects (i.e. storm) were way too loud.”
- “The rest of the gameplay didn't have any music, and sometimes the ambient sound effects (i.e., storm) were way too loud.”
- “No loud music or excessive weather noise.”
- “The only action received was the program crash mix music upon exit.”
humor
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its realism, which is ironically amusing given its simulator genre, but some players feel the developers have simplified the experience too much. While there are moments of humor, such as funny bugs, players suggest that the game could benefit from more lighthearted elements, especially in tips and guidance. Overall, the humor adds a layer of enjoyment, but it may not fully meet expectations.
- “Could add a little flavor when sharing tips or some humor.”
- “Well worth more than $10; I played $25 games that made me laugh in disappointment.”
- “Funny bugs.”
- “The humor in the game often falls flat, relying too much on funny bugs rather than clever writing.”
- “While the game attempts to be humorous, the jokes often miss the mark and feel forced.”
- “The comedic elements are overshadowed by the numerous glitches, making it hard to appreciate any intended humor.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the game visually appealing and believe it has significant replayability potential, although they note the absence of achievements as a current limitation. As it is still in early access, there is hope for future updates to enhance replay value.
- “From first impressions, the game looks good and seems to have a lot of replayability. It would be nice to see achievements and similar features, but since it's an early access game, I can forgive them for this oversight.”
- “There is definitely more replayability in the future.”
- “Well, from first impressions, the game looks good and seems to have a lot of replayability in it. It would be nice to have achievements and such, but since it's an early access game, I can forgive them for this oversight.”
- “Just so there is some more replayability in the future.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the emotional impact of the game, citing frustrating sound effects and clunky gameplay that detracts from their enjoyment. The overall experience feels disheartening, as the mechanics fail to resonate or engage players effectively.