Tower! Simulator 3
- December 13, 2022
- FeelThere
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Tower! Simulator 3" is a game where players can design, build, and manage their own airport towers. The game features detailed simulations of airport operations, customizable tower layouts, and realistic weather conditions. Players can also interact with virtual air traffic controllers and pilots, providing a comprehensive simulation experience for aviation enthusiasts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an immersive ATC experience with realistic graphics and gameplay, making it enjoyable for aviation enthusiasts.
- Voice recognition has improved significantly, allowing for smoother communication with aircraft once properly set up.
- The game provides a variety of airports and scenarios, enhancing replayability and catering to different player preferences.
- The game is plagued by bugs, including issues with aircraft getting stuck, incorrect command recognition, and performance problems, especially at busy airports.
- The pricing is considered steep, with additional costs for real-world liveries and traffic, making the total investment quite high.
- The user interface can be clunky, with difficulties in managing multiple screens and a lack of flexibility in command phrasing.
- graphics61 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the improvements and aesthetic appeal, while others criticize them as outdated or mediocre for a modern simulator. Many users note that while the visuals can be immersive and enjoyable, they fall short of expectations set by promotional materials, and issues like frame rate and realism in aircraft movement detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a step up from previous versions, but still leave room for enhancement.
“Hello, I would like to express my gratitude to the development team for creating such a remarkable and aesthetically pleasing air traffic control simulator game.”
“This game is amazing with the graphics, 3D rendering as well as the interactivity between the views and the displays.”
“The graphics are great and the voice control really shines.”
“Graphics are lacking and the aircraft movement is unrealistic.”
“The graphics are rudimentary and the voice recognition is flawed at best.”
“You don't have the graphics shown in the screenshots and videos when you purchase the game.”
- stability23 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs that significantly hinder gameplay, particularly during longer missions, leading to frustration among players. Issues include malfunctioning voice recognition, glitches with aircraft behavior, and overall poor performance, which many feel do not justify the game's high price. While some users report minimal problems, the consensus leans towards a lack of stability that detracts from the overall experience.
“Personally, I didn't agree with the other reviews about the screens and performance. For me, the game runs great, and I also did not have issues with the multiple 3D screens. It sure takes some getting used to, but it's not too bad.”
“This game is quite buggy at times, which can be frustrating during one of the longer campaign missions.”
“A bit expensive and currently quite buggy; for example, planes sometimes show different IDs in first person and on radar, planes get stuck taxiing, forcing you to delete them, which then causes you to fail the entire 4-hour career mission because the computer thought you caused a fatal error.”
“Very buggy and terrible performance even with decent hardware.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and offers a fun experience, though it suffers from issues such as a buggy voice recognition system and occasional crashes. While the graphics have improved, some players find the gameplay to be monotonous and lacking in challenge, with minimal impact from bugs. Overall, the game retains familiar mechanics from its predecessor, with some enhancements that may not fully justify its price.
“Mediocre graphics for a simulator of this day and age, but the gameplay is so much fun.”
“I've encountered a few bugs, but it has had very minimal impact on my gameplay experience.”
“Love the new version (love the old version too!), graphics are great and improved gameplay is awesome.”
“Gameplay: the voice recognition system is very buggy, requiring little to no accents and a monotonal voice in order for it to pick up.”
“New clear mic that works fine with others, but for this game it's picking up words that aren't actually being said, and the speech mechanics are faulty.”
“Gameplay is very monotonous.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players experiencing decent performance while others report significant issues, especially when managing multiple planes or new airports. While graphics have improved, many users feel that the game is still poorly optimized, leading to bugs and performance drops even on high-end systems. There is a general consensus that further optimizations are needed in future updates to enhance the overall experience.
“Improved performance.”
“Personally didn't agree with the other reviews about the screens and performance; for me, the game runs great and I also did not have issues with the multiple 3D screens. Sure, it takes some getting used to, but it's not too bad.”
“Would like to see some performance optimizations in the next update.”
“The game can get really bogged down when working with more than a dozen planes or so, even on a high-performance computer.”
“Very buggy and terrible performance even with decent hardware.”
“The game is completely unoptimized.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is marred by significant technical issues, including bugs that disrupt longer campaign missions and a lack of a save system, leading to frustrating experiences for players. Many users feel that these problems detract from the overall narrative experience, making it difficult to progress without encountering fatal errors. Overall, while the premise may have potential, the execution is hindered by these persistent issues.
“But, the reviews here on Steam and my experience with the game tell another story.”
“Very buggy program, due to which it is impossible to finish later career missions.”
“Had this game been £20, it would be a completely different story - that is probably about what it's worth.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while setting up voice recognition can be tedious, the game avoids excessive grinding, distinguishing it from many others in the genre. Tutorials are available to assist with setup.
“So many grinding games these days, not this one.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game to deliver on its promises, noting that it offers a solid level of replayability.
“It does everything it promises and has a good amount of replayability.”
“The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back for more.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes strong emotional responses, particularly resonating with players who may struggle with self-acceptance or inner turmoil. It appears to tap into deep feelings of self-hatred, making it a compelling yet potentially distressing experience for some.
“This game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster that leaves you breathless.”
“The characters' struggles resonate deeply, making you feel every moment of their journey.”
“I found myself tearing up at several points; the storytelling is incredibly powerful.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express cautious optimism regarding the game's monetization, hoping that the developer will prioritize ongoing support and content updates rather than solely focusing on profit through expensive DLCs, contrasting it with the previous version's approach.
“I am hopeful that the developer is not just doing a cash grab and will support this game throughout the release of their dozens of expensive DLCs, unlike the previous version.”
