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Microsoft Flight Simulator
Critics Consensus (Play It)
Microsoft’s Flight Simulator is a technical marvel, an incredible exploration portal and brilliant piece of escapism.
Game Info
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 87
Editors' Choice, Nom: Game of the Year (2020)
Gold TIER
44% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Simulation
DEVELOPER(S):
- Asobo Studio
PUBLISHER(S):
- Xbox Game Studios
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Microsoft's Flight Simulator
GAME MODES:
- Multiplayer, Single player
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
87
Critic Reviews
91
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.
High Score
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Median Score
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Low Score
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Martin Robinson (Eurogamer)
August 17, 2020
Recommended
A technical marvel, as well as an education and exploration of the joys of flight.
Charlie Hall (Polygon)
August 19, 2020
Recommended
Even if you just show up to take in the sights, it’s an experience that is well worth your time. Just turn on the AI pilot, kick back with a glass of Champagne in first class, and enjoy the ride.
Alex Donaldson (VG247)
August 17, 2020
5/5 stars
It’s a technical achievement and an excellent training aid, but it’s also a brilliant piece of escapism, transcending its purpose as a tool to become something far more widely enjoyable – and I can’t recommend it enough.
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (87 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DNews | Михаил Пономарев | 9 / 10 | 08-23-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is not just a game, but an important milestone for the entire industry that is showcasing the new technological horizon. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 08-17-2020 | An amazing achievement, even if it has some turbulence along the way | Read review |
| Areajugones | David Cruz | 10 / 10 | 07-27-2021 | There’s no better title currently on Xbox Series; a completely enjoyable experience on console, which makes you forget about the PC. A technical feat for aviation simulators that has made history and that will take you by the hand for hundreds of hours of flight. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 90 / 100 | 08-19-2020 | Despite its flaws and performance problems, Microsoft Flight Simulator rises as the most ambitious and advance flying simulator for the general public. A dream come true for all the Av Geeks out there. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | William Schwartz | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-17-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is an absolute must for flight sim fans, but anyone with the even the slightest bit of an explorer’s nature will be sure to enjoy as well. | Read review |
| AusGamers | KostaAndreadis | 10 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | In 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator leverages technology that feels as much of our current place and time as it does the immediate and distant future. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Alireza Ghotbi | 9.5 / 10 | 08-23-2020 | The latest version of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator series is without a doubt the finest work by Asobo Studios yet, one that took full advantage of Microsoft’s mapping technology to create one of the best games ever. Flight Simulator 2020 takes a huge leap forward in terms of visual technologies and sets a whole new standard for the Simulation genre, and things get even more exciting after Asobo announced that the 2020 version is going to be a huge 10-year project and the game that we have our hands on right now is just the beginning. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Zubi Khan | 9 / 10 | 09-04-2020 | Microsoft’s Flight Simulator 2020 heralds the return of the beloved simulation series, bringing with it a first-glimpse into the next generation of simulation games. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Omi Koulas | 9 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | “Microsoft Flight Simulator lets pilots fly around the world to essentially anywhere they want… innovative and mind-blowing.“ | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Curro Medina | Recommended | 09-16-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the oldest PC game series, a particularly beloved franchise endorsed by an audience of simulation and aviation enthusiasts. The 2020 edition, brought to life by developer Asobo Studio in conjunction with Microsoft, is sure to attract a new generation and fan base to the fold. It is a game that can be recommended both to fans of simulation, and to those who, like myself, had the closest thing to simulation with Elite: Dangerous | Read review |
| COGconnected | Ricky Knight | 95 / 100 | 08-18-2020 | I truly wonder what will come next for Flight. Whether this simulator becomes a new defacto standard for this technology, or if Microsoft will take this marriage of game engine with satellite and real time data into something even richer as an experience. For now, I’m enjoying flying from LAX, seeing my brother’s neighborhood in Newport Beach, and heading southward to Maui to see the Road to Hana again. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Ben Walker | 4 / 5 stars | 08-17-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is a massive generational leap from its predecessor, and every time I play the game I’m blown away by just how good it looks. From a completely simulated physics system with wind, weather and more, to highly detailed aircraft and airports, it’s truly something worth checking out. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Dan Rizzo | 9 / 10 | 08-18-2020 | It’s seamless yet comprehensive style only challenges other titles to raise their quality in standards. It’s a franchise re-invigorated, and has laid a path to build a concrete legacy going forward with other titles in its category, sure to follow. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, is a must play. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Rachael Fiddis | 9 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 not only offered me a breathtakingly immersive experience, but it also helped with my fear of flying. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 08-17-2020 | A glimpse of what the next-gen games can look like with a game that’s more like an imersive virtual experience that let’s you travel across the entire world. | Read review |
| EGM | Mollie L Patterson | Recommended | 07-29-2021 | I don’t think I’m being unfair at all to Microsoft Flight Simulator to say that suggesting a purchase for those outside of the flight sim fanatic crowd is complicated. If you’re an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, however, this is one of the easiest recommendations I can make, even if I’m still a ways out from being able to formulate any sort of final opinion. This is an exciting and enthralling video game experience the likes of which rarely come around, and if you’re already paying Microsoft a subscription fee, there should be nothing stopping you from giving it a try. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Martin Robinson | Recommended | 08-17-2020 | A technical marvel, as well as an education and exploration of the joys of flight. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Alessandro Bruni | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2021 | The product basically flies on two distinct routes: the first leads to an extreme simulation and suitable for enthusiasts, while the second in the direction of a too simplified experience, without a middle ground. Notwithstanding, in any case, that the primary target of production remains that composed of die-hard fans of simulations, and in this respect there is really little to say: the work done by Asobo and Microsoft on the technical and simulation front is in fact simply colossal and cannot but be rewarded. | Read review |
| Game Rant | Robin Meyer-Lorey | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-17-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is well worth checking out. Hardcore simmers will love it, and for more casual players it is still undeniably fun. While the full $60 price tag ($120 for the Premium Deluxe edition) might be a bit much for gamers who typically play more traditional titles, Flight Sim will also be offered on Xbox Game Pass, which makes it a very strong value proposition. As much as we longed for more content, something kept us coming back, again and again, to try out another plane, fly over another landmark, or attempt one more tricky landing. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Paul Tamburro | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-17-2020 | Asobo Studio has created something truly impressive with Flight Simulator 2020. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Vincent Elmer-Haerrig | 9 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | If you are an experienced pilot and already have X-Plane with premium paid content, you won’t upgrade to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Well, not right away. Because if we can find problems with Asobo’s baby, none of them is insoluble and will undoubtedly see improvements to strive even more towards perfection. As it stands, Flight Simulator is already a benchmark platform that will undoubtedly establish itself as the civil flight simulation of the decade. Checkmate. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Michael Fischer | 9.8 / 10 | 09-22-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 lives up to the hype, reinventing itself for a new decade of technological possibility. Accessible but challenging, and with mind-boggling graphics, this entry from Asobo will continue to be the gold-standard for years to come. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Aria Moghadam | 9.5 / 10 | 08-25-2020 | After all, Microsoft Flight Simulator is a unique and unique simulation game, and to date the simulation has not been built as wide as it is, and it is unlikely to be made anytime soon. If you have a powerful PC, get this game and go see the world! This game is not only a flight simulator, but also a tourist simulator. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2021 | What we left with is the fact that Microsoft Flight Simulator is a truly unique game. It manages to be both things at once | Read review |
| GamePitt | Shaun Sannerude | 9 / 10 | 08-09-2021 | Microsoft Flight Simulator offers the most detailed, realistic and impressive flight simulator package which is also an absolute marvel to play on Xbox consoles, whether it be the Series X or less powerful Series S. Asobo Studio should be congratulated for their accomplishment in bringing this game to consoles, especially with the fact that the game offers the whole world to explore, including real-time mapping and weather systems. | Read review |
| GamePro | Annika Bavendiek | 85 / 100 | 07-28-2021 | Despite small quirks, MS Flight Simulator is also a great experience on Xbox Series X/S. Beginners can book a flight with peace of mind. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 10 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is a once in a lifetime gaming experience, it’s incredibly detailed while being beyond the scope of anything that has come before it. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 不倒翁蜀黍 | 7 / 10 | 08-28-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is a perfect simulator but a terrible video game. There is no doubt that hardcore sim-players would enjoy it but most casual gamers won’t. Flying a plane is hard to learn and dull to play. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Jeff Grubb | 95 / 100 | 08-20-2020 | I’m somewhere between neophyte and sim veteran, and Microsoft Flight Simulator has won me over. It happened when I picked a flight path from a small, grass airfield in Brazil to an airport in São Paulo. It feels so good to learn the characteristics of your plane while watching the sunset give away to a purple sheet of stars. And I’m confident that most people will end up feeling the same way if they’re willing to give the game a chance. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 10 / 10 | 08-25-2020 | If you’ve ever wanted to fly a plane or are simply fascinated by air travel, Microsoft Flight Simulator is a must-have. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Edmond Tran | 9 / 10 | 08-21-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is a spectacular technical achievement and a deeply inspiring experience, filled with glorious possibilities. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Sean Cahill | 9.5 / 10 | 09-15-2020 | A beautiful experience. Even with the long load times and, overall, feeling that this game is catered to hardcore players, there’s no getting around just how gorgeous and fun it truly is. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Rashid Sayed | 9 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Severe performance issues aside, Microsoft Flight Simulator is a spectacular game which manages to nail the simulation mechanics with mind-blowing visuals. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Ron Burke | 100 / 100 | 08-17-2020 | There is nothing out there like Microsoft Flight Simulator. It delivers the entire world in unrivaled quality, combined with pinpoint precise controls and realism at a level that is unmatched. If you want a taste of the sky, this game is virtual perfection, and if you are learning to fly in the real world, nothing will reinforce what you’ve already learned more than Microsoft Flight Simulator. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Pablo Oraa Lopez | 9.3 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | It’s simply amazing. | Read review |
| Gert Lush Gaming | Jim Smale | 10 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Microsoft deserves a lot of credit for what has been achieved here, gamers take note as it might be a long time until we see this sort of innovation again. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is not for the enthusiasts anymore, it’s for everybody. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mick Fraser | 8 / 10 | 08-28-2020 | Those willing to fully commit to Microsoft Flight Simulator will find an immersive experience like nothing else they’ve ever played. | Read review |
| GotGame | Cole Nixon | 8.5 / 10 | 08-18-2020 | Overall, Microsoft Flight Simulator is a very deep simulation. While the plane variety lacks many foreign, military and alternative forms of flight (helicopters, hot air, etc), the content available at launch is enough to keep you busy. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Dariusz Matusiak | 9 / 10 | 08-20-2020 | Flight Simulator 2020 is a gargantuan game that promises to become even bigger, richer and more technically advanced over the coming years. Fans will be delighted by the flying, and everyone else should keep an eye on expansions and DLCs (buildings, planes etc.), which will certainly elevate this true next-gen game even higher! | Read review |
| Guardian | Keith Stuart | 5 / 5 stars | 08-18-2020 | From craggy snow-topped mountain ranges to swooping desert valleys to bustling cities, the landscape is alive with detail. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | James Cunningham | 5 / 5 stars | 08-24-2020 | It’s hard to understate how incredible having the whole world available feels and the amount of possibility it opens up. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Andrew Thornton | 4.5 / 5 stars | 07-30-2021 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is a stunning showcase for the Xbox Series X. It makes a stronger case than any other game on the system about what the next generation of gaming can bring. While a little more direction and a better interface would have been nice, my head has been stuck in the clouds ever since my first jaw-dropping flight. I can’t think of a better time for the sort of freedom it provides. If you have an Xbox Series X, you owe it to yourself to check this one out. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Alejandro Alcolea Huertos | 92 / 100 | 08-24-2020 | Flight Simulator 2020 is a game that is launched with a modest amount of content that, however, will take years to master. It is a platform that will evolve over time, but it has a really fabulous visual, physical and control base. | Read review |
| Hynerd.it | Filippo Naldi | 9.5 / 10 | 08-30-2020 | Thanks to this title we enter a new era, flight simulators are becoming more compelling and complete and having recently come out, the work that will be done by the developers will be so great as to leave everyone speechless. | Read review |
| IGN | Seth G. Macy | 10 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Unparalleled realism and an entire planet to explore makes Microsoft Flight Simulator a simulation like no other. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Andrea Giongiani | 9.3 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | A masterpiece, but above that a way to reach for the sky for all those people who would love to fly but can’t. Microsoft Flight Simulator is a wonderful gift to flight sim lovers worldwide. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Chris O’Connor | 5 / 5 stars | 08-19-2020 | Earn your virtual pilots license with a visually stunning and challenging globe of flying locations. | Read review |
| Jump Dash Roll | Derek Johnson | 10 / 10 | 08-31-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator has enough quality-of-life features to make it well worth a purchase for any virtual pilot, but the ability to fly anywhere on the planet makes for a game that’s uncanny and impossible not to recommend to anyone who’s remotely interested in the view from above. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Will Partin | Recommended | 09-04-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is as much a platform as a game | Read review |
| Marooners’ Rock | Aaron Giddings | 9.6 / 10 | 08-21-2020 | Where Flight Simulator shines, is in its ability to be both an inexpensive training tool for actual pilots, an accessible introduction to aviation for new people, and also a place where the hardcore can live out their airline pilot dreams. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Alparslan Gürlek | 90 / 100 | 08-21-2020 | Simulation of the Year. I will never forget that moment i crashed huge Boeing 747-8 to my house. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | Recommended | 07-26-2021 | This is a simulation, and very much not a game, but it’s also the most graphically impressive console experience ever seen and one of the best adverts for Xbox Game Pass so far. | Read review |
| MSPoweruser | Alex Atkin | 9 / 10 | 08-21-2020 | There’s no doubt that Microsoft Flight Simulator is as outstandingly beautiful as it is realistic. Flying through this digital world offers wonderfully zen experiential tours that’ll last for hours, providing one of gaming’s most remarkable experiences. While as a simulator, it undoubtedly won’t be to everyone’s tastes, if you’ve been craving some socially responsible global tourism and some of the best vistas gaming has to offer, then Microsoft Flight Simulator has you covered. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Alex Varankou | 82 / 100 | 08-20-2020 | 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 closely and forgive some of the bugs, it might just take your breath away. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Mert Gökhan | 9.5 / 10 | 08-19-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is by far my biggest candidate for Game of the Year award. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Phil Iwaniuk | 89 / 100 | 08-20-2020 | An incredible exploration portal with even greater potential once its tech issues have been addressed. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | A.K Rahming | 9 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is by all means the most complete out-of-the-box package that out of any flight sim ever. It’s advancements have pushed the genre as a whole to an entirely new standard with the promise of ongoing support solidifying its rank as the defacto flight sim for the years to come. While it has its quirks, this really is “As real as it gets”. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Ben Maxwell | 9 / 10 | 08-20-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| PCMag | Matthew Buzzi | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is a one-of-a-kind experience made possible by a marriage of clever developers and cutting-edge technology. It’s a gift to the series’ dedicated fans, an appealing entry point for newcomers, and now the bar for the simulation genre. | Read review |
| Polygon | Charlie Hall | Recommended | 08-19-2020 | Even if you just show up to take in the sights, it’s an experience that is well worth your time. Just turn on the AI pilot, kick back with a glass of Champagne in first class, and enjoy the ride. | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 9.8 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | There’s near-limitless gameplay potential in Microsoft Flight Simulator and there’s simply no denying how magnificent it is. | Read review |
| Press Start | Shannon Grixti | 10 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is a game that you have to play to understand just how incredible of an experience it is. It’s an incomparable adventure that consistently surprises and delights. The game provides you with all the tools necessary to conquer the unthinkable task of flying the plane. Asobo has laid an incredible platform that will provide hours upon hours of joy for both casual gamers and flight experts alike, and it’s only upwards from here. | Read review |
| pressakey.com | Tobias Heinen | Recommended | 09-29-2020 | The Microsoft Flight Simulator breathes new life into the genre thanks to ultra realistic graphics, no question. But does the simulator offer an incentive for this target group in the long run? When you have flown through New York, photographed your not very precisely recreated home town and explored your last vacation destination from above again? For simulation enthusiasts, on the other hand, the game offers everything you can dream of. Just the possibility of being able to turn every wheel in the multitude of cockpits is a great attraction. Those who are willing to get behind the wheel and learn will be delighted with a detailed replica of reality. Also the huge amount of supported joysticks, pedals and gamepads shows that especially purists can have fun with it. And this is exactly what Microsoft wants to satisfy in the long run. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Unknown | 9.3 / 10 | 09-12-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator’s simple elegance allows for a true serene gaming experience. | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | Adam Ghiggino | 4 / 5 stars | 08-22-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is truly impressive. You literally have the entire world at your fingertips, and the freedom to customise your flight in incredible detail. But, it feels like the base – the proof of concept simulation that will be built upon – for a game that can become truly remarkable. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Scott Ellison II | 5 / 5 stars | 08-17-2020 | Flight Simulator at launch is only the beginning, as it’s set to be a game that evolves and grows over time rather than being a static product. If this was all the game would be, it’s great as-is. No matter whether you buy it, or download it via Game Pass, you’re getting the best flight simulator to-date. Microsoft Flight Simulator soars to new heights, and has easily been worth the the fourteen year wait. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | William Cennamo | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-18-2020 | Overall, Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the most beautiful games of this generation and it’s attention to detail is spectacular. This new version stands above the rest with its incredible landscapes and customizable options that allow for new or veteran players to easily get into the game, regardless of skill level. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Andrej Hankes | 7.5 / 10 | 08-21-2020 | Exciting flight simulator with full living World is great for most players. However not perfect for hardcore simulation fans. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Chris Jarrard | 9 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | With everyone looking to the upcoming consoles to provide the next-generation experience, don’t let this one slip off your radar. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Michal Grác | 95 / 100 | 09-08-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is extremely well done and if you’re still undecided whether it’s for you or not, there’s nothing easier than giving it a shot in Xbox Game Pass. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Unknown | 9.3 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is the much awaited Microsoft Flight Simulator X’s heir, built on a base that is both technologically futuristic and solid content-wise | Read review |
| Stevivor | Steve Wright | 9 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Long story short, make Microsoft Flight Simulator whatever you want it to be — it can handle it. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Andrew Stretch | 8 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is back with gorgeous graphics and even more beautiful planes to look at. Returning players will be pleased to see how many enhancements have been made while the tutorial and assist modes give an entry point to even a novice flyer. | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Colin Polonowski | Not Recommended | 08-19-2020 | Our hope right now is that Asobo and Microsoft manage to improve performance for those of us on lesser rigs and that a patch is forthcoming to help boost the frame rate a little. I can appreciate the game at less than 20fps in low settings but I would love to be truly blown away by it. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Nicolò Paschetto | 9.2 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Impressive use of proprietary Microsoft’s maps and AI technologies aside, Flight Simulator is outstanding for the sheer amount of freedom we are given and how far it pushes our spirit of exploration. Sim fans will have a lot to chew on, and newcomers will love the “simcade” feeling offered by the customizable assist system. It’s also on Xbox Game Pass, so go get it. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Dominic Leighton | 9 / 10 | 07-30-2021 | Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X|S is a remarkable achievement, and one which brings the flight simulator experience into your living room with emphatic effect. There’s no sense that this is a cut-back console port, but one that widens the genre’s influence into places it’s never conquered before. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Sean Carey | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-17-2020 | Asobo Studio has created something special with Microsoft Flight Simulator | Read review |
| TrueGaming | حسين نصير | 9 / 10 | 08-28-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator allows you to fly anywhere in the world in photo realistic graphics with the most accurate flight simulation to date. This is truly a Simulator that is ahead of its time. | Read review |
| TrustedReviews | Jade King | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-17-2020 | 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 away when you’re staring down at endless cities and thick jungles from thousands of feet in the air. It’s breathtaking, and I hope it brings such simulators further into the mainstream. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Giuseppe Nelva | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-17-2020 | An absolutely amazing return to form for the series | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Θέμης Μπολτσής | Recommended | 09-05-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is a game that you do not see often. It is a milestone for the simulator genre and a worthy experience whether you are a veteran or a beginner. It is an unprecedented achievement. | Read review |
| VG247 | Alex Donaldson | Recommended | 08-17-2020 | It’s a technical achievement and an excellent training aid, but it’s also a brilliant piece of escapism, transcending its purpose as a tool to become something far more widely enjoyable – and I can’t recommend it enough. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Leonardo Faria | 9 / 10 | 07-30-2021 | It is completely devoid of action. You are the one who’ll have to look for an objective to complete in it. But there’s something about it that makes it addictive and irresistible. It’s such a relaxing game that asks very little from you. It literally gives the entire world for you to explore, with an astonishing degree of realism, with simple controls and a laid-back atmosphere. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Chris Wray | 10 / 10 | 08-17-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator is a marvelous use of technology to create one of the most wonderful and spectacular looking games I’ve ever played. | Read review |
| Windows Central | Matt Brown | 4.5 / 5 stars | 07-26-2021 | One of the most demanding PC games makes a slick transition to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The full Microsoft Flight Simulator experience comes to the living room, serving as a true graphical showcase for its consoles. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Adam Pavlacka | 6 / 10 | 10-19-2020 | When all is said and done, Microsoft Flight Simulator in its current state reminds me a lot of Sea of Thieves shortly after launch. The game has a lot of promise and a lot of potential, but it is marred by a number of issues that keep it from really shining. Once the issues have been worked out in six months or a year from now, I fully expect Microsoft Flight Simulator to be a must-have title. Right now, unless you are a hardcore flight sim fanatic, I would pass on buying the premium version and just stick to playing the basic version that’s included with GamePass. | Read review |
| Zoomg | Sadegh Tavazoyi | 9.5 / 10 | 09-20-2020 | Microsoft Flight Simulator has returned after 14 years in the most beautiful and powerful way possible. The training mode helps newcomers and great variety of airplanes makes flying with each a thrilling journey. Microsoft Flight Simulator is a perfect example of a simulation game that offers unlimited fun and is a must play for everyone. | Read review |
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