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Microsoft Flight Simulator
By Asobo Studio, released 1 Jan 2020
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Microsoft Flight Simulator is a flight simulation game by Asobo Studio featuring aircraft ranging from light planes and gliders to helicopters and wide-body jets. The 40th Anniversary Edition lists 37 aircraft, gliders and helicopters with distinct flight models, as well as handcrafted airports, heliports and glider airports. Its simulated world includes detailed landscapes, live traffic, real-time weather and animals. Players can use aircraft cockpits with realistic instrumentation and adjust assistance from full manual control to full assistance, with highlighted instrument guidance and checklists. The weather system includes conditions such as wind, temperature, humidity and rain, and the day-and-night system supports flight at different times. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, controller support, VR support, achievements, HDR and in-app purchases. Windows is the listed Steam platform.
What players like, and what they don't
- 37 aircraft, gliders and helicopters are listed
- Flight assistance ranges from manual to full assist
- Includes live traffic and real-time weather
- Full controller and VR support are listed
- In-app purchases are listed
- Windows is the only listed Steam platform
Who it suits
It suits players interested in piloting a range of aircraft, from gliders to commercial jets, with adjustable guidance. Multiplayer, controller and VR support are also listed for players seeking those options.
Microsoft Flight Simulator offers varied aircraft, adjustable flight guidance and a simulated world with live conditions. Its listed Steam features include both single-player and multiplayer, alongside in-app purchases.
