Aug 2018
the 1990s! A time of flannel shirts, awkward haircuts, and video games that actually made you question your life choices... like 'Airport Simulator 2019'! Yes, dear gamers, if you’ve ever wanted to spend your days managing an airport from the comfort of your couch, then good news! This exhilarating journey into the depths of air travel bureaucracy awaits you. Grab your virtual clipboard, because we're about to dive into a review that’s as thrilling as watching paint dry! Buckle up!
In 'Airport Simulator 2019', players step into the not-so-glamorous life of an airport manager. The game starts with you receiving a shabby garage that houses three illustrious vehicles: a bus, a baggage carrier, and a fuel truck. That’s right, just three! You’d think they would have at least thrown in a snack cart or a really fancy airport puppy. But I digress! Your mission is to ferry passengers from one point to another — a task that sounds deceptively simple but rapidly turns into the world's most complex taxi-driving simulator. Each vehicle operates differently, because apparently, nothing says 'realism' like driving on virtual tarmac at max speed while praying the baggage doesn't fall off the back of your truck. Your goal? Transport passengers to their planes before they miss their flight. Sounds thrilling, right? Don’t worry; once you’ve completed your rounds, you can hire staff to help, sip on some imaginary coffee, and upgrade your vehicles for maximum ‘I can’t believe I’m playing this’ efficiency. In a shocking twist, both your vehicles and staff can get damaged, as though running out of fuel isn’t annoying enough. Truly, this game captures the sweet essence of commuting. Congratulations, you’re well on your way to achieving your dreams of mid-level management in a quickly-defunct arena!
Now, let’s talk about the graphics. Picture this: it’s 2019, and we’re treated to visuals that look like an early PS3 launch title. You see blocky aircraft with textures that scream ‘please don't look too closely’ and environments that make the inside of your uncle's basement look positively vibrant. Shadows are as inconsistent as a teenager’s mood swing, but hey, at least the controls are there — somewhere, hidden beneath layers of outdated design choices. If you ever find yourself comparing the graphics to the works of a kindergarten art class, you’re not alone. Was there no budget for, you know, good visuals? Or did they simply feel the charm of low-budget design? Who knows! Either way, the graphics won't win a beauty contest anytime soon.
'Airport Simulator 2019' is a trip to an alternate universe where boredom reigns supreme, and that’s putting it mildly. It’s not quite the thrilling airport drama you might have hoped for. Between the tedious gameplay and graphics that resemble your overly ambitious high school project, it’s hard to recommend this simulation for anything more than a guilty laugh or two. The bottom line is if you're looking for a charmingly drab experience where managing baggage flows is the highlight of your day, then congratulations! You’ve found your perfect game. Everyone else? Maybe grab a flight to an actual airport and enjoy some overpriced snacks instead. Score: 4/10 – It’s a hard pass for anyone valuing thrill in their gaming!
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