Microsoft Flight Simulator Reviews

Microsoft Flight Simulator is ranked in the 100th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
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Sep 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.

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Michael Fischer
Top Critic
9.8 / 10.0
Sep 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.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 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.

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95 / 100
Sep 20, 2020

The best flight experience at your computer's reach. The whole world recreated in great detail, some places better than others.

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Unscored
Sep 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 Putting together, on the one hand, the obvious inclusion of enhanced images, the almost magical addition of a completely recreated and explorable Earth, built and populated with images from Microsoft's Bing satellite and Azure cloud computing service, and on the other, some deep mechanics and a well-crafted sense of realism elevate the series to new heights.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 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.

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9.3 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator’s simple elegance allows for a true serene gaming experience.

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Unscored
Sep 11, 2020

Flight Simulator is an incredible achievement and a great pickup for anyone looking for a long term PC game to enjoy.

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4.2 / 5.0
Sep 10, 2020

Flight Simulator is a genuine wonder and bewildering utilization of Microsoft’s mechanical assets.

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Sep 8, 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator is by far the safest way to fly this year and the only right way to fly in the virtual world.

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95%
Sep 8, 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.

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Recommended
Sep 7, 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator is less a game and more of a technical marvel. Since the world is in lockdown, your next option is to explore the world through the cabin of Cessna Citation CJ4

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9 / 10.0
Sep 6, 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator is an unmissable appointment for all those fans of high-flying simulators, since, despite its complexity and detail, it does not forget the less experienced users of the genre either.

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Worth your time
Sep 5, 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.

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CGMagazine
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Sep 4, 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.

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Kotaku
Top Critic
Unscored
Sep 4, 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator is as much a platform as a game

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10 / 10
Aug 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.

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XGN.nl
Matthijs Rooks
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 30, 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator truly brings next-gen to the masses with its extremely accurate procedurally generated world and dynamic weather system. Its mainstream appeal is sure to attract many newcomers to the world of flight simulation, which had gone stale for a while. A breath of fresh air in the endless stream of sequels and roller coaster ride action of games in 2020.

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Hynerd.it
Filippo Naldi
9.5 / 10.0
Aug 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.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 29, 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is truly a breathtaking game. The realism and depth that this game has managed to achieve is second to none, but it once again needs to be stated: this isn’t a game in the traditional sense; there is no story or action or objectives.

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