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8.6 out of 10

Flight Simulator X

First seen: 12 october 2006

Information found in: from 106 sources in 20 countries.

Great Deal: $16.27

  • User Score (289)
    7.5 7.5 from 289 reviewers
  • Expert Score (48)
    8.2 8.2 from 48 reviewers
  • Gameplay (12)
    9.0 9.0 from 12 reviewers
  • Graphics (15)
    9.3 9.3 from 15 reviewers
  • Sound (14)
    8.9 8.9 from 14 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (6)
    9.1 9.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Control (2)
    9.1 9.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Addiction (3)
    7.9 7.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • lots of features, new external views, infallible simulation, weather system, easy to learn
  • hard to install, needs a powerful machine, steep learning curve, a lot to learn, in my opinion

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Release Date

  • First seen
    12 October 2006

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  1. Flight Simulator X

    Reviewer: Gameworld Network
    21 November 2006
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    An ambitious effort by the wizards of Redmond and Ace Studios, with mostly positive results. Read more

  2. Choose a plane and an airport, and explore the whole world. Microsoft's latest flight sim reaches new heights of graphical realism.

    Reviewer: Yahoo
    16 October 2006
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
    Graphics 10
    10
    Sound 8
    8.0
    Multiplayer 9
    9.0
    Control 8
    8.0
     

    Scoring FSX , in traditional game terms, is pretty much a waste of time. There's little for players to achieve here beyond relaxation, no real progression other than your own improving skill, and little payoff beyond the satisfaction of a smooth, safe landing. In a market that's crowded with guns, over-the-top graphical effects and heart-pounding action, FSX serves more to educate and amuse than arouse and enrage, and it does so in real style. It's a stunning... Read more

  3. Generation: Gamerz First Class Simulations Microsoft Flight Simulator X Add-ons - Review

    17 June 2008

    {tag [Review]} {tag [PC]} Microsoft Flight Simulator X , Check. MSFS X Acceleration Pack , Check.   First Class Simulations Add-ons, Check-Maybe.  The United Kingdom software company First Class Simulations has released several add-ons to the MSFS X which may be fun in free flight but add little imagination beyond that. Three add-ons are included in this review. They are: Commuter Xpress 2 This add-on offers five different aircraft currently operated by US and... Read more

  4. Reviewer: G4
    7 November 2006
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Strap yourself into the cockpit and check out the event horizon! It's X-Play's review of Flight Simulator X, for the PC. Read more

  5. Flight Simulator X Gold Edition

    Reviewer: Square-Go
    28 December 2009
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    F or years now I have felt relegated to high action, low realism console games when instead I fancied a burn on a flight simulator. I started to play these games in the early 80’s on my beloved BBC micro, but with each new flight sim on the PC it seemed you needed an ever more powerful computer. Read more

  1. Reviewer: PC Connection
    5 April 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Finally, after all these years, I can operate the flight simulator on my MAC by courtesy of Bootcamp and MS Vista installed on my dual processor MacBook Pro. (I will say Vista is a bit baffled by the new Mac touch pad, but maybe a mouse would take care of that.) For me, this has to be the best gaming and entertainment program in existence, and I was not disappointed by the easy installation. Read more

  2. flight simulator x ownz!!!!!!!!!!

    Reviewer: BOSSPLAYA, Radioshack
    2 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    this is awesome it's so real [*] i love i play it as soon as i get home Read more

  3. great buy

    Reviewer: cwolford0325, J&R
    14 September 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    i am a flight sim junky i pay at about 15 and 20 hours a week. the addon is a great product as it looks just like the real one it is hard to install as there is a update that you have to have from the website of the maker to get it to install Read more

  4. caution read before you buy

    Reviewer: Yahoo Shopping
    31 August 2008
    Overall 2
    1.7
     

    do not buy this product unless you have a super powerful computer.. I have an average pc and the program ran but it was very slow. Took 2 hours to install and about 10 minutes to load each game.. I played it for about an hour then uninstalled it and ... threw the whole game in the trash.. What a complete waste of time and money.. I think there should be an option to install fewer cites, i am only interested in the US, but still have to install the entire world.. very... Read more

  5. Flight SIM , provides fun for all ages.

    Reviewer: Amazon
    9 December 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Although Flight simulation does not seem to be suitable for young kids , Microsoft Flight Simulator X stands out in its scalability and suitability for all family members. My 6 years old son loves it too , it is easy for him to progress through the lessons and learn a new skill from each. The graphics and the audio sounds are excellent , there are many expansion packs available in the market to add more aircrafts or airports. Overall it is a very good game and excellent... Read more

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