The Terminal 2
- August 8, 2014
- FrameLineNetwork
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"The Terminal 2" is a simulator game that puts you in charge of an airport, where you manage aircraft fleets, handle various weather conditions, and ensure the smooth operation of the terminal. Expand your airport with more facilities, runways, and transportation options while dealing with emergencies and earning money and XP points. With multiple aircraft types and various destinations, this game offers a challenging and engaging experience for airport management enthusiasts.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique concept and potential for fun, especially for fans of airport management simulations.
- It's an affordable option for casual gaming, providing some entertainment value for the price.
- The game features interesting elements like weather effects that impact gameplay, adding a layer of challenge.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks content, with numerous bugs and a poorly designed user interface.
- There is a significant lack of tutorials and guidance, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress.
- Gameplay is repetitive and tedious, often leading to frustration due to crashes and limited control over airport management.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their outdated, simplistic design reminiscent of the 1990s, with many users noting a lack of detail and numerous graphical bugs. While some players find the visuals acceptable for casual play, others feel they detract significantly from the overall experience, comparing them to mobile or tablet games. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics need substantial improvement to elevate the game's appeal.
“If the developer is able to clean up the graphical issues, and smooth over the learning curve, there might actually be an excellent game here.”
“3 hours on the game so far and will have plenty more. Ok, the game isn't the prettiest looking graphics-wise, and there are a few bugs that could do with ironing out. They are not bugs that cause crashes, more aesthetic things like when an aircraft is in the hangar and it's a little difficult to see or click on, but it's not a major flaw in the game, just rather a tweak or three needed here and there.”
“Graphics I would give a 5/10, as they are very 1990s, but then Minecraft graphics are very 1990s in my view. Sound I would give 4/10 as they are basic but do the job, although could be better. However, gameplay I would give a good 8/10; the game is challenging and needs a few hours spent playing on it to realize that.”
“Rather poorly designed game; you can't line up much on the road as they crash and blow up even if being pulled. Very poor management, graphics are on the very low side, very simplistic. Controlling feels more like a mobile/tablet game. About 3/10, needs a major rework, avoid buying.”
“Cheap graphics and very few sprites; even some of the vehicles move sideways because there are practically no sprites.”
“I won't classify this as a PC game currently, as it's more like an app in terms of graphics and content.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and unfinished elements that hinder enjoyment. Many players describe it as clunky and unstable, leading to frustration and a lack of immersion. While some find value in the concept and gameplay despite the issues, the overall consensus is that the game is not ready for release and suffers from significant stability problems.
“For almost everyone, this game will be too buggy to enjoy.”
“Game freezes at random times.”
“Barely played this yet but can already tell it's completely buggy and stopped me from wanting to explore any further, which is a real shame.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users highlighting significant bugs, slow progression, and outdated graphics reminiscent of the 1990s. While some find the gameplay challenging and enjoyable after investing time, others criticize it for being limited and incomplete, suggesting that improvements are needed for a more engaging experience. Overall, the game offers potential fun at a low price, but its current state may deter some players.
“The gameplay could be fun if a few more things were refined.”
“Graphics I would give a 5/10, as they are very 1990s, but then Minecraft graphics are very 1990s in my view. Sound I would give 4/10 as they are basic but do the job, although could be better. But gameplay I would give a good 8/10; the game is challenging and needs a few hours spent playing on it to realize that.”
“For the price, it's worth a punt. Less than £3 and you have another PC game on your Steam account, and even if you only give it a couple of hours of gameplay, then it will at least last longer than the Big Mac did.”
“It has lots of bugs, limited gameplay, 1990's graphics, and slow and boring progression - all things that could be forgivable if only the game was somehow funny.”
“Cons: incomplete, port, crashes, incomplete or destructive game mechanics.”
“Slow gameplay.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overwhelmingly tedious and frustrating, often describing it as boring and filled with bugs. The need for constant micro-management of aircraft adds to the monotony, making the experience feel incomplete and cumbersome, despite some moments of appreciation when managing multiple planes.
“It is very tedious and not fun.”
“It is tedious, arbitrary, and full of bugs.”
“Terminal 2 takes all the tedious aspects of the airport business and simulates them in an incomplete and buggy system.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and a compelling backstory, with users suggesting that it feels predetermined and unengaging, akin to a plane destined for failure without proper preparation. They recommend looking to other games like Demolition Company Gold and Godus for inspiration on how to create a more immersive narrative.
“In other words, once the plane has left the gate, even if it hasn't taken off, its destiny has already been written - if you forgot to fuel it up and the destination is too far, all you can do is delay the beginning of their suicidal mission.”
“If you need inspiration, please play games such as Demolition Company Gold and Godus as they have good backstories.”
“In other words, once the plane has left the gate, even if it hasn't taken off or whatever, its destiny has already been written - if you forgot to fuel it up and the destination is too far, all you can do is delay the beginning of their suicidal mission.”
“The game also deserves a backstory.”
- humor2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with reviewers noting that its lack of comedic elements fails to compensate for its numerous flaws, such as outdated graphics and tedious gameplay. Many feel that the game attempts to be humorous but ultimately falls flat, leaving players disappointed.
“It's like Groundhog Day, except not funny.”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music and audio in the game have been widely criticized, with users describing them as poor and lacking quality.
“The music is lackluster and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
“The audio quality is subpar, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and uninspired, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
