Testseek.co.uk have collected 43 expert reviews of the Microsoft Flight Simulator and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
August 2020
(90%)
43 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(74%)
27 Reviews
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The editors liked
Incredible graphics
Superb attention to detail
Great peripheral support
Sets a new benchmark for photorealistic visuals
Arguably the series' most approachable chapter yet
Seeking out landmarks across the globe is genuinely thrilling
Easy to play with a controller
Keyboard and other methods
The editors didn't like
Difficult for beginners
Range of editions is confusing
Not all airports are created equal
A few technical problems spoil the experience at times
A visionary, landmark release that's built with the long haul in mind. It will take a while for PC hardware to catch up with the game's potential, but despite some early technical turbulence the experience remains dazzling...
Published: 2020-08-18, Author: Keith , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: When the original Microsoft Flight simulator was released almost 40 years ago, it was very much for enthusiasts only. Early home computers could barely cope with drawing cockpit instrument panels, let alone scenery – so what you saw as you fought with the...
Published: 2020-08-17, Author: Matt , review by: techradar.com
Incredible graphics, Superb attention to detail, Great peripheral support
Difficult for beginners, Range of editions is confusing, Not all airports are created equal
If you're one of the 2% who didn't know if Microsoft Flight Simulator was for you before reading this review, hopefully you now know. If you're a flight sim fanatic who wants realism in almost every aspect of their sim, this is for you.If you love planes...
Sets a new benchmark for photorealistic visuals, Arguably the series' most approachable chapter yet, Seeking out landmarks across the globe is genuinely thrilling, Easy to play with a controller, keyboard and other methods,
A few technical problems spoil the experience at times, Initial loading times are fairly horrendous,
Microsoft Flight Simulator is a triumphantly ambitious venture which pushes the boundaries of photorealism in the gaming medium. It requires a lot of horsepower and the support of Azure technology to accomplish such a feat, but these barriers are washed a...
Published: 2020-07-02, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
Abstract: Microsoft Flight Simulator has always strived to be true to the mechanics of flying, but what makes this version such a triumph is how it is true to the spirit of it. Flight, after all, is humanity's ultimate expression of freedom, the story of how a wing...
The literal recreation of Earth is an impressive technological feat, Plenty of generous assist options make operating planes approachable, The feeling of flying realistic planes over real-life locations never stops being spectacular
Technically demanding; significant loading times and occasional performance drops are common
Published: 2020-08-31, Author: Victor , review by: t3me.com
Abstract: Even if you're not playing it, Microsoft's Flight Simulator is probably one of the well-known PC games. With the 2020 edition, Asobo Studio is bringing the game to a new generation that is probably one of the best simulation games we've played in a while...
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Published: 2020-08-21, Author: Alex , review by: wmpoweruser.com
Abstract: With the whole wide world at your fingertips, 2020's Microsoft Flight Simulator is utterly breathtaking with its sheer scale. While we may have seen previous renderings of the globe in games, from the blocky world of Minecraft to the previous Flight Simul...
The 2020 Microsoft Flight Simulator is an impressive technical achievement, above all else. The flexible gameplay mechanics allow players of all skills levels to explore this incredibly large, immersive and live world. As long as you don't look too closel...
Abstract: Whenever I board a passenger jet to go somewhere, my stomach sinks and my brain says, "Well, I guess you're gonna die now." But the thought of flying is still magical to me. Whether it's fighter jets in Ace Combat 7 or TIE Interceptors in Star Wars: Squad...
