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Microsoft Flight Simulator

Asobo Studio, Xbox Game Studios
Aug 18, 2020 - PC, Xbox Series X/S
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OpenCritic Rating

92

Top Critic Average

98%

Critics Recommend

Eurogamer
Essential
Eurogamer
Essential
PC Gamer
89 / 100
IGN
10 / 10
GameSpot
9 / 10
GameSpot
9 / 10
Game Revolution
4.5 / 5
Hobby Consolas
91 / 100

Microsoft Flight Simulator Review Summary

MightyCritic Consensus

Planet Earth

Flights can truly go anywhere on the planet.

Gorgeous Graphics

From the planes, to the airports, to the mountains, forests, and oceans, everything is simply stunning.

Approachable Simulation

Both professional and first-time pilots will find approachable depth in this game.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a technical marvel, with an insane amount of polish, incredible realism, and phenomenal controls.


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Microsoft Flight Simulator Trailers

Feature Discovery Series Episode 8: IFR thumbnail

Feature Discovery Series Episode 8: IFR

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Feature Discovery Series Episode 7: Multiplayer

Feature Discovery Series Episode 6: Airports thumbnail

Feature Discovery Series Episode 6: Airports


Microsoft Flight Simulator Screenshots



Critic Reviews for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Eurogamer

Martin Robinson
Essential
Eurogamer

Some fiddliness with controls and interface can't hold back Asobo's phenomenal creation from shining in its new context.

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A technical marvel, as well as an education and exploration of the joys of flight.

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An incredible exploration portal with even greater potential once its tech issues have been addressed.

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Unparalleled realism and an entire planet to explore makes Microsoft Flight Simulator a simulation like no other.

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GameSpot

Edmond Tran
9 / 10
GameSpot

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a spectacular technical achievement and a deeply inspiring experience, filled with glorious possibilities.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator is a spectacular technical achievement and a deeply inspiring experience, filled with glorious possibilities.

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Asobo Studio has created something truly impressive with Flight Simulator 2020.

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Whether you are a fan or not of sims, this is a game you should at least try. Even with some tiny tech hiccups here and there, this is an experience capable of making you want to buy a bigger TV.

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OpenCritic Coverage

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