SimplePlanes Review
Price: $4.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.6
Device Reviewed On: iPad Air
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Need a little help getting off the ground? Or maybe staying in the air? Check out our SimplePlanes beginner's guide!
Of all the modern miracles of everyday life, airplanes are pretty high up on the list. Think about how crazy it is that casually sending people thousands of feet above the ground in giant machines is actually one of the safer ways to travel. SimplePlanes tries to turn building planes and understanding the theory behind them into an accessible flight sim, but despite the name, planes are complicated.
The game also features a handful of single player levels that act as an additional tutorial. These challenges help players master certain concepts and usually require some modifications to the standard plane. Want to take off faster? Shave off as much weight as you can. Need to avoid deadly missiles? Focus on maneuverability.
Who knows if the aerodynamic knowledge players learn from SimplePlanes can actually transfer over into the real world? But, gameplay and visual gripes aside, the fact that it at least feels like it can is probably the best compliment this game can get.