Lakehopper

In early access, I can say that I love the concept. It definitely needs some improvements, but considering the game is still in development this makes perfect sense. The overall feel of the game so far is reminiscent of an early version of "My Summer Car" - on float planes. Here's some of my main points after a few hours of playing: Pros: - Simple UI - Not very steep learning curve - Decent attention to technical details - Very smooth and realistic VOR navigation - Relatively detailed aircraft building mechanics - Active Dev Neutral: - Large map offers potential for navigation and handling challenges, but mostly full of mountains and nothing. - Destinations as of now (29 Jul 2026) are interesting from afar and varied in style and unique approach challenges, but lack substance when you get close (empty buildings, little interactivity). I definitely expect this to improve with time, so not truly a critique yet. - Package delivery mechanics are simple, but a bit clunky. The area that you can return packages in is not highlighted, but it's not incredibly harf to figure out either. The hand cart for carrying 4 packages at a time is useful, but it could be optimized (forcing it to load from the bottom instead of having some float) Cons: - Crashes consistently, usually after a couple hours of play for my system - Physics for taking off and landing are difficult to learn and master for keyboard users. Have not tried controller yet, but I imagine its a bit easier to use. - Parts often get in the way of each other. For example, the storage racks in the Hopper aircraft are overtop of the fuel system, and so the racks are often highlighted instead of the parts I actually want to interact with. - Content is sparse and environment is void of life, however I expect that to change with further development. - Weather patterns do not change from the setting you make at the start. Again, will likely be updated, but it robs the navigation parts of any challenge when I can make it CAVOK at all times. What I want to see in the future: - Improved nav map UI - Varied navigational challenges (for example, long distance with a VOR or VOR/DME [i]not[/i] co-located with an aerodrome, forcing the player to switch nav frequencies or bearings enroute) - More interactive destinations and immersive environment - Some quality-of-life improvements - Above all: [b]PASSION![/b] I can tell the dev has it, and I really want to see what they do with this idea. Overall, this is a title that you can [i]really[/i] tell is in early access, but the bones of it are good and the potential is there. If you like semi-realistic flying games, this one may be worth picking up! The dev is consistently working on it, and with the addition of the Glacier aircraft and the discussion boards, I can tell they care about improving the game as a whole. While you may not feel the same, so far I'm glad I took a chance on this one!

Arcade and realistic flying up to you capabilities and mood. Regular updates, which makes this project better and better. What more to say. I don't regret buy this thing.

After playing this game, I applied for a job at Boeing.

It's cheap and simple, could of done with more content before release I won't lie but as is it's a pretty fun game to just relax with. If you want to wait nobody will blame you, but as is I've had some fun. Keyboard controls are ok but this game would benefit from a nicer setup if you can have one. Could do with changing weather, more mission types (SAR, Timed, passenger, etc), and honestly more engine detail but the dev updates pretty often and I can feel the heart, which to me heart is more important than content. Pretty bugless in my experience and physics work decently ish.

Cool concept and fun! This could be the next my summer car. I am looking forward to the next updates!!!

great potential! love the slower and more realistic approach.

Here's the deal, It's an early access game, the map is quite empty however the base of a good game is definitely there. I played it for a good hour, doing the quick start mode. Got lost and never made it home, however the flying is fun and it's a pretty relaxing game. Wish the world felt more alive though, as the devs put more work in, I'm sure it will improve. As for the building aspect..it's not like my summer car, everything is pretty straight forward and highlighted and the screws are high lighted, just gotta click them and they snap in. In the future i'd like to see more detail in the building mechanic. All together, for 10 dollars it's not bad. Will you spend hours playing it, no, most likely not. However it;s got a solid base and im curious to see how it improves. 6/10.