Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Reviews
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is undeniably ambitious, but its execution feels more like a modest upgrade than a revolutionary sequel.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Flight Simulator 2024 is an interesting title not only for aviation enthusiasts, but also for players who want to explore the world from above and admire its beauty. The new title has many attractive features, such as photography, different pilot jobs and new types of aircraft, including balloons and airships. It's just a shame that the game often uploads additional data.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Although still impressive and unmatched in its scale, the 2024 sequel to Microsoft Flight Simulator can't be carried by its novelty alone. The added career mode seems competent on paper, and being able to step outside your aircraft adds immersion. But the entire experience is hamstrung by very disappointing visuals and data streaming issues, as well as plentiful bugs and design shortcomings.
The prospect of playing this game on a portable device like the Steam Deck is tempting, but it isn't possible at the moment. The game will get through the opening company logos, but the game will try to have you connect to Xbox Live once the opening movie starts. Before you can proceed to log in, the game produces an error message related to logging in, and every option you choose has the game crash out and the system gets thrown back to the dashboard. Looking at reports from Proton.db on the previous game, it looks as if the Xbox login process is buggy for that title as well, so those hoping to fly on a portable will have to hold out hope that the issue gets fixed eventually, especially since you can't use the GE version of Proton for some reason on the Deck. There is potential with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, but for every positive thing the game does, there's at least one big negative to counteract it. The variety of aircraft you can pilot is more varied than before, but you'll need to brush up on the various controls to get the most out of each craft. The ability to take photos while flying and on the ground is neat, but be prepared to only be wowed in certain areas. Those hoping for some detailed shots in more populated areas on foot will be sorely disappointed (or horrified). The inclusion of actual people would've been nice if they didn't look so last generation, and while the game has an abundance of activities and a full-fledged career mode, it would have been nice if the experience had faster loading times and was more stable overall. If this follows the trajectory of the previous game, then what you'll get in time is a flight sim that will cater to the hardcore but still be accessible enough for the casual player. Unless you're dedicated enough to want to get in right now with the latest and greatest or need more variety and objectives in a campaign, you might want to stick with the 2020 edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator for a little while longer to get your casual flight fix.
It's not possible to recommend Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in its current state. It will be fixed of course, but for now you don't need to uninstall Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 from your PC or console.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is an absolute must for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Not only does it feel great, it will leave pilots with a strong feeling of wanderlust and a yearning for their next flight.
What could have been a diamond is ruined by abysmal voices in Italian and several bugs that have not been solved a month after release. A real shame.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 adds impressive visuals, realistic mechanics, and a structured career mode to the series. However, technical issues like long loading times, server instability, and frame rate drops hold it back. While the game delivers rewarding moments, it’s not without frustrations. Aviation fans might enjoy it now, but waiting for updates could be the smarter choice.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is undoubtedly a game of its own kind. On one hand, it maintains the complexity expected from simulators, while on the other, it offers many solutions found in games of other genres. This makes it a title not only for hardcore gamers seeking the utmost realism, but also one worth considering for more casual players, regardless of the type of experience they seek.
Review in Polish | Read full review
We are now four full years away from the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and, although its release was one of the clearest examples of the current generation, Asobo Studio is ready to release its sequel with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Review in Greek | Read full review
The game offers a vast, realistic world for players to explore. Its focus on open-world exploration, combined with detailed aircraft simulation and realistic weather systems, makes it a must-play for aviation enthusiasts. The lack of a traditional story may not appeal to everyone, but for those interested in realistic flight mechanics and global exploration, the game offers unparalleled freedom and depth. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the perfect simulation for all types of flying experiences. The variety of aircraft, activities, and the addition of the opportunity to get out of vehicles provides an unparalleled experience for aviation enthusiasts or those who just want to have a good time flying in the sky.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the truest simulation of aeronautical use I have ever experienced. Putting aside the long load times, graphical problems, and control difficulty, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a must-buy for anyone interested in avionics.
Conquering the skies is a difficult task, but Asobo Studio, for the most part, seems to have gotten the message right. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the most ambitious version of a simulator that has stood the test of time and rapid changes in technology – especially in the gaming industry.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Despite it’s ropey start Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is being rightly praised for being one of Asobo’s best additions to the series. Its expansive content, realism, and immersive gameplay make it a step up from the 2020 outing I loved so much. The Career Mode especially made it feel a little more game like for me, and helped me focus on a progression path to learn new aviation skills. I’m not sure if this mode is exactly what die hard flight sim enthusiasts were looking for, but hopefully the core experience from 2020 and the new in depth plane upkeep and business owning mechanics are offering something for everyone.
Unbelievable variety of aircraft and possibilities, system-deep simulation and models of countless aircraft types, fascinating and detailed 1:1 image of the globe: Microsoft Flight Simulator is an incredibly ambitious project whose teething troubles should not be overestimated.
Review in German | Read full review
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 returns after four years with the ambitious goal of attracting new players without losing the complexity and detail that veterans of the franchise appreciate so much. Although its launch has had setbacks, such as server saturation due to its dependence on online connection and cloud technology, these problems have been resolved. With an experience that combines technological innovation and incomparable fidelity to the world of aviation, we are faced with a delivery that, with a little more polish, promises to establish itself as a must-have for lovers of the genre.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 is a great game, that should be better than its predecessor if not for the technical hurdles it places onto the player. With that in mind, it is probably worth waiting until you can play without the limitations of your internet connection or data usage.
"Microsoft Flight Simulator 24 is an incredible simulator in many respects; from its gameplay elements to its purely technical aspects, it offers a comprehensive and top-tier experience, even surpassing what we saw in the previous installment of the series, which completely revolutionized the flight simulation genre and beyond. However, this time, Asobo's product has hit the market in a much less polished state compared to its predecessor, with a noticeable number of issues and bugs."
Review in Italian | Read full review
If you can look beyond the occasional performance hiccups on PC and the lingering graphical quirks that continue to be addressed through updates, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is an experience that simply shouldn’t be missed. For the ultimate immersion, a flight stick is highly recommended, but even with a controller, the game delivers an engaging and authentic sense of piloting. Whether you’re soaring through familiar skies or discovering new corners of the globe, this flight sim offers a consistently rewarding journey through the breathtaking expanse of our world.