Sky Haven
- November 20, 2022
- Real Welders
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"Sky Haven" allows you to create and manage your own airport, building everything from landing strips to terminals and managing passengers and cargo. Design every detail of your airport for optimal efficiency and passenger flow, and expand your airfield to city size. Ensure happiness and satisfaction of clients and passengers for a healthy economy.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique concept that allows players to experience the evolution of aviation from the early days to modern times.
- The graphics and attention to detail in the aircraft and airport infrastructure are impressive, creating an immersive experience.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing commitment to improving the game based on community feedback.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play, especially in later stages.
- The tutorial is lacking and does not adequately guide players on how to navigate the game's mechanics, leading to confusion.
- Many features and content promised in the roadmap are still missing or incomplete, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the current state of the game.
- gameplay80 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a steep learning curve and inadequate tutorials that leave them struggling to grasp the mechanics. While some appreciate the core gameplay loop and find it engaging, others criticize the repetitive nature, lack of innovation, and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in guidance, mechanics, and polish to fully realize its promise as a tycoon simulator.
“Overall, the game has a very nice gameplay and design.”
“Perfectly made airport management simulator that nailed the line between realism and fun gameplay.”
“This game is extremely addictive; the mechanics are well thought out, thematically appropriate, and most important of all, fun!”
“The game does not provide adequate guidance or tutorials, leaving players to figure out the mechanics on their own.”
“The repetitive gameplay, lack of innovation, and frustrating mechanics led me to seek a refund.”
“The gameplay loop required to earn enough money to build a decent airport is dry and boring.”
- graphics60 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style and 3D design as visually appealing and better than competitors, while others criticize the outdated textures, numerous bugs, and performance issues. Many players note that despite the potential for beautiful visuals, the game suffers from graphical glitches and a lack of polish, making it feel unrefined for a 2023 release. Overall, while the graphics show promise, they are hampered by technical problems and inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics and the art direction looked quite good.”
“The graphic artist did a great job capturing the essence and beauty of the aircraft.”
“Sky Haven has a long way to go but the potential is bursting at the seams... it really has a lot of elements that I wished other airport sim titles had and the art style (3D) is just magnificent.”
“With the game still riddled with bugs, graphical issues, and performance issues, it's not close to being a game worthy of anyone's time or money.”
“Graphics in this game are early 1995-ish level at best.”
“Currently running around 12fps on my MacBook Pro i9 with Radeon Pro 560X graphics (can play most games) - so basically unplayable.”
- stability51 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay. Many describe it as unfinished and clunky, with issues ranging from graphical errors to game-breaking problems, despite some acknowledging its potential. Overall, players recommend caution, as the game remains in a buggy state and may require patience to navigate its flaws.
“It was developed by one person, and upon release, it was almost bug-free with all features in the game fully playable.”
“If you enjoy tycoon games and have an interest in planes, this game is for you, but don't expect a completely bug-free experience.”
“It's buggy, unfinished, and abandoned.”
“This game is an unfinished, buggy, rough mess.”
“There are still far too many errors and problems and glitches in the system to have released this game!”
- optimization18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, particularly in late-game scenarios where it struggles to manage increased airport traffic, leading to significant performance drops and frame rate issues. Many users report bugs, graphical glitches, and a general lack of optimization across various aspects, including audio and user interface. While some players find enjoyment in the game, they agree that substantial performance improvements are necessary for a more stable and enjoyable experience.
“Addictive and good game once you figure it out, needs to be optimized when dealing with more operations but is a fun airport manager game, great detail.”
“The performance suffers the more you expand, which I understand to a point but it did get as bad as 15 fps.”
“With the game still riddled with bugs, graphical issues, and performance issues, it's not close to being a game worthy of anyone's time or money.”
“The performance suffers the more you expand, which I understand to a point, but it did get as bad as 15 fps.”
“Great game simulation but is in need of more optimization to smooth out the crashes and stabilize the game.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it generic and repetitive, often becoming tiresome after a few loops. While some appreciate the era-appropriate tunes and lively graphics, others criticize the lack of variety, with complaints about the single soundtrack being overly simplistic and ear-splitting. Overall, players are calling for more diverse and ambient music to enhance the gaming experience.
“Was looking to be a very fun game with catchy music.”
“The music is good and transfers with the era.”
“The graphics and music are lively as well.”
“The music is pretty generic and gets old after it loops 20 times.”
“The game has one soundtrack... one... and it's terrible.”
“The music is ear-splitting, and it just isn't fun.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly when managing planes and navigating the interface, which can feel cumbersome and time-consuming. While some enjoy the initial gameplay, many express frustration with the repetitive nature of tasks and the need for constant money grinding, leading to a less enjoyable experience over time. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the game's fun.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“An extremely tedious game.”
“It's also quite grindy, having to spend most of the time accepting flights as fast as you can, so as not to miss out on a few dollars.”
“Everything is laid out in a strange, long-winded manner that makes it tedious to even try to play for 15 minutes.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being limited and lacking depth, which detracts from the overall experience. Players feel that the narrative does not provide a compelling drive to continue playing, and the game's various technical issues further hinder engagement with the story.
“However, I will say one critique of the game is the limited plot of space you get, which I understand is expected given the game is currently evolving and improving bit by bit.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is perceived as a cash grab by some users, who feel that the developers are prioritizing profit over genuine gameplay experience. However, others note that recent updates suggest a commitment to ongoing development, indicating a potential shift away from this perception.
“At this point, it's an utter cash grab for their 'new game.'”
“Cool concept, but it really appears to be a cash grab to pay for continued development.”
“Even though the advertising and trailer show more planes.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game's exceptional replayability, often rating it a perfect 10/10. This suggests that players find numerous reasons to revisit the game, whether through varied gameplay experiences or engaging content.
“The replayability of this game is outstanding; every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
“I would rate the replayability a perfect 10/10; there are so many different choices and paths to explore.”
“Each time I play, I discover new elements and strategies, making it incredibly replayable.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
“Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests are repetitive and uninspired.”
“While the graphics are stunning, the gameplay doesn't change enough on subsequent playthroughs to keep me engaged.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is likened to a repetitive cycle, reminiscent of Pong, where players find themselves engaged in an endless pursuit, highlighting a sense of futility and detachment rather than deep emotional engagement.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and immersive qualities, creating a captivating experience for players.
“Beautiful and very atmospheric!”
