Runway – Review

Runway


By:
Runway
Version # :
1.0 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)
Date Released:
2009-09-25
Developer:
Rahul Biswas
Type:
Games
Price:
0.99
Our Rating:
User Rating:
12345
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By
on December 1, 2009

Air traffic controller is one of the world’s most stressful jobs. So turning the goal of keeping planes from careening into one another may sound like the least relaxing game since The Sims added "procotologist" to the list of possible careers.

But this Runway game is actually a very simple, complex and addictive way even if you’re juggling the lives of airline passengers.

The stages break down in major metropolitan airports that give you a set of runways, gates and fuel dump to gas up your planes as they navigate the taxiway. You score points for successfully landing planes, emptying their cargo and sending them on their merry way without crashing them into one another. Crash three planes and you’re out.

You advance from stage to stage by scoring a certain number before running out of grace crashes.

It’s surprisingly fun for a very simple concept. It’s less about time management and more about movement negotiation, so you can draw all sorts of squiggly and lopping routes for your planes to maximize your space on the tarmac. The backgrounds are colorful and quirky and the retroness of the sound effects make it fun, except when an unlanded plane is about to crash and your iPhone emits this loud beep that sounds like the Defcon alert siren.


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Quick Take

Value:Medium-High
Would I Buy Again:It's worth the purchase price.
Learning Curve:It's easier than an airport security training course.
Who Is It For:Time management game enthusiasts who don't like giving up all of their own time to play them.
What I Like:Backgrounds are fun and colorful, interface is easy and responsive, concept is simple and fun.
What I Don't:Some of the sound effects grate on my ears.
Final StatementIn the words of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, "Buy the ticket, take the ride."

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Enter the fast paced and exciting world of Runway on your iPhone and iPod Touch. You start the game as the lead Air Traffic Controller at Honolulu International Airport. Help Gulfstream G650 aircraft land at your airport before they run out of fuel. Direct them to the gate to unload passengers and to the fuel depot to prepare for their outbound journey. Then it is time for more passengers and a timely takeoff.The fun is just beginning. Move on to the rolling hills of San Francisco and say hello to the Boeing 737. The challenge continues in the mountains of Geneva, Switzerland with hungry passengers and a special food service. If you master that, be the first to fly the Airbus A380 in the bustling port of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. If you can handle that double decker, continue east to the tricky landings and urban life of Hong Kong and repair planes flying in from far away. Finally, prove your mettle at busy and crowded JFK International in New York City.Features:- Drag planes to the runway and draw out paths for them once they are on the ground- Visual and audio feedback to play quickly and effectively- Six exciting cities with new adventures each time- Three types of aircraft with their own unique characteristics- Multiple runways, gates, and service depots- Increasing difficulty and challenges in later cities- In-game tutorials makes getting started fun and easy- Want to let a friend play? Manage users right inside the game- Global high scores list to show off your accomplishments- Theme music for each city and helpful sound effects- Settings to customize the game to your personal preferences- Addictive, invigorating game play