AirTrafficControl: Vector Tango
About the Game
AirTrafficControl: Vector Tango puts you in the hot seat of an air traffic controller managing a busy airspace. Your mission is to guide incoming aircraft to their color-matched runways by drawing precise flight paths while managing altitude to prevent collisions. The game's clean, low-poly visuals create a deceptively serene environment that quickly becomes a test of your spatial awareness and multitasking abilities as more planes enter your airspace.
Why We Love It
What makes Vector Tango stand out is how it transforms the complex job of air traffic control into an accessible yet challenging game. The "aha" moment came when we discovered the crucial zoom-out feature - a game-changing perspective that transforms the experience from frustratingly difficult to strategically engaging. The satisfaction of successfully managing multiple flight paths and seeing planes safely land is genuinely rewarding.
We found the trackpad controls somewhat finicky for drawing the exact paths needed, and suspect a mouse would provide the precision required for higher scores. If you try it with different input methods, we'd love to hear which works best for you! Despite this minor hurdle, the game delivers a satisfying blend of planning and quick thinking that captures the high-stakes tension of air traffic management.
Controls
- Click and drag on aircraft to create flight paths
- Use A/Z keys or mouse wheel to adjust flight path altitude
- Zoom out (mouse wheel or pinch gesture) for better overview
- Toggle overlays with the button in the top-left corner
Tips
- Zoom out immediately when starting the game for a better view of the entire airspace
- Plan paths early - don't wait until planes are close to each other
- Use different altitudes to create "layers" of air traffic
- A mouse provides more precision than a trackpad for drawing flight paths
- Watch for the colored indicators that show which runway each plane should land on