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❤ Challenging Players to Manage Endless Construction Setbacks

The game challenges players to oversee the construction of the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), which infamously suffered from long delays and construction issues in real life. Players must navigate a variety of problems and obstacles to successfully complete the project, including dealing with unexpected construction flaws, budget constraints, and the need to carefully prioritize and manage different building tasks. Many players have noted the game's extreme level of frustration, as overcoming these challenges requires a carefully planned strategy and a significant investment of time and effort. One reviewer described the experience as "the most frustrating since trying to rescue the neighbor's cat from a tree with a softair." However, this sense of disappointment and setback is precisely what makes the game appealing, as it allows players to authentically recreate the real-world issues that plagued the BER project.

❤ Depth and Realism Enhance the Simulation Experience

The developers have included a wide range of realistic construction challenges and obstacles, based on extensive research into the actual problems that hindered the BER airport construction. This level of detail and realism helps to create a more immersive and engaging gameplay experience, as players feel like they are truly in the role of a construction manager overseeing a complex and challenging project. The game's focus on specific construction challenges and flaws, as well as the inclusion of real-world news articles, also enhances the educational and informative aspects of the simulation. As one reviewer noted, the game offers "more than 100 problems that have so far been kept under wraps by the site management, as well as the options for solving them."

❤ Humorous Satire Offsets the Frustration

While the gameplay itself is undoubtedly challenging and frustrating, the developers have infused the experience with a strong sense of humor and satire. The game's marketing materials and user reviews highlight the tongue-in-cheek approach to the BER airport saga, with players finding enjoyment in the over-the-top portrayal of the construction process. This satirical tone helps to offset the frustration and challenge of the gameplay, allowing players to find humor and entertainment in the game's parody of the real-life BER project. As one reviewer put it, the game offers "a self-reflective cringe, and a disappointed-in-humanity sigh" that is ultimately worth the $5 price tag.