Airline Tycoon User Reviews

Reviews Summary

Top reviews

SCAM

This is not a simulation, this is a story line program that leads you to purchase money or diamonds to continue. This is not a simulation. I will file a report with Apple to get my money back.

Response from developer

We're sorry for any confusion regarding the game's genre. Our aim is to create an engaging experience, though it seems we've missed the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve.

Don’t Waste Your Time - It’s all pay to play

You cannot play anything beyond the setup without being asked to purchase game “diamonds” or “money.” On top of the regular requests for you to spend money just to play — there’s a round of ads roughly every 1-2 minutes. Just a horrible game.

Response from developer

Really sorry to hear about your experience. We aim for a balance where players can enjoy the game without frequent purchases or ads. Your feedback is valuable and we'll look into adjusting the frequency of ads and the necessity for in-game purchases. Remember, you can remove ads with a one-time purchase. Thanks for your patience and for sharing your thoughts.

Forced to make in-app purchases

Echo other reviews that say the only way to get an airline operational is to make in-app purchases. I even paid for the “premium” version with no ads. What a waste.

Response from developer

We're sorry to hear the game didn't meet your expectations, even after upgrading to the premium version. We aim for a balanced experience where purchases are optional, not necessary for progress. We'll take your feedback into account as we continue to adjust and improve the game. If you have any more details or suggestions, we're here to listen. Thank you for your honesty.

Has potential to be great

Potential is all this game has going for itself. If you enjoy reading, making decisions that don’t even matter and wasting your time, then this is the game for you. There is no game play that I know of, because once you get so far of reading and clicking they want you to make a purchase with your own money. I’m sorry I’ll find something else to play. NOW once you actually fix this issue then I’ll give it another try, but for now there are many games out here that I will play that is enjoyable and I will feel better about making in app purchases.
Show less

Response from developer

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We're sorry to hear the game didn't meet your expectations. Our goal is to create an engaging experience, and your input is valuable in refining that. The decision-making is designed to add depth, but we understand it might not be for everyone. We're constantly working on balancing the game to ensure it's enjoyable without requiring purchases. We hope you'll check back in the future to see the improvements. Your feedback is crucial to us, so thanks again for taking the time to share it.

Scam

Scam. I want my money back. I paid for nothing

Response from developer

Really sorry you feel this way. We assure you that our game is designed to be fair and fun. If there's a specific issue you're facing, please reach out to us at contact@hiddenlakegames.com so we can address it. We're here to help!

Waste of money to spend more actual money

I want my refund

Response from developer

Sorry to hear you feel that way! Our in-app purchases are totally optional and designed to enhance gameplay. Remember, you can still enjoy the game without spending extra. Thank you for your feedback!

Cannot progress without spending money

Even if you choose all the cheapest routes you cannot progress more than a short way without paying to play. Waste of time.

Response from developer

Sorry to hear you're feeling stuck! The game is designed to be challenging, but we aim for it to be fair. Choosing routes strategically is key. We appreciate your feedback and will look into balancing gameplay further!

If zero was an option

This game will do nothing but want more money (you pay) to go through building the airline then you get no game play. Literally should be reported and removed by Apple!

Response from developer

Hey there! We're sorry to hear you're feeling this way. Our game is designed to be enjoyable without mandatory purchases, but we understand your concerns. We're always working on balancing gameplay and monetization. Thank you for your review!

DONT WASTE YOUR TIME

PAY TO PLAY!!!! DONT WASTE YOUR TIME EVERYTHING IS ABIUT IN APP PURCHASES. You don’t even get money back you spent if you have to restart. Absolutely trash should be take off the App Store and the whole developer team should stop making games. Hope this company fails

Response from developer

Sorry to hear you're upset! Our aim is to create a fun experience without forcing in-app purchases. Restarting the game shouldn't erase purchases though. If you're experiencing issues, please contact our support so we can help. We're here to improve, so your feedback is crucial. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Joke of a game, don’t bother downloading

Tried 2 different paths and within minutes of playing I am unable to progress without purchasing ad-ons. Stupid and clearly money grabbing. Good game if you weren’t forced to buy stuff to progress.

Response from developer

Sorry for the frustration! We aim for a balance where players can enjoy without needing to buy, but it sounds like we missed the mark for you. For a smoother experience, you can disable ads with an in-app purchase. We're always tuning gameplay, so we'll take your feedback into account. Thanks for letting us know!

Alternatives to Airline Tycoon