Flight Simulator 2002

 PC
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Computer Gaming World
    90
    The most impressive civilian sim ever. [Feb 2002, p.97]
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  2. Yahoo!
    90
    The combination of vastly improved graphics and working air traffic control have added a depth to Flight Simulator 2002 that it's been lacking in its last couple of incarnations and has certainly rekindled my interest in the title.
  3. GameSpot
    93
    It's unquestionably FS 2002's surprisingly glorious and massively modified visual presentation that makes this the finest civilian flight simulation ever to appear.
  5. PC Gamer
    92
    Delivers everything that a dedicated flight-simmer could ask for. This game will be a very hard act to follow for a long time to come. [Jan 2002, p.58]
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  6. Gamezilla!
    87
    The addition of several features and planes, such as Multiplayer, ATC, Auto Generated Scenery, and the Cessna Caravan Amphibian certainly make the game much more interesting than previous versions.
  7. FHM
    80
    Best Bit: Downloadable live weather.
  8. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    It's hard to think of anything that you might want to do in civilian flight that you can't do here...an incredible piece of software.
  9. IGN
    90
    A must-have for any armchair pilot.
  10. GameSpy
    86
    Is it compelling enough for Flight Simulator 2000 owners? Your mileage may vary, but for the graphical enhancements alone, I'd have to say yes.

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best PC Game of 2001
83
#83 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
25
#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 48
  3. Negative: 8 out of 48
  1. TheBoeing
    Dec 29, 2016
    10
    This is the game that introduced me to flight simulation in the first place. It's where I learned to taxi, takeoff, and land, and the realismThis is the game that introduced me to flight simulation in the first place. It's where I learned to taxi, takeoff, and land, and the realism of this game stands up well to other flight simulators, even today. Although I've since migrated to FSX, I still come back to play this one every so often simply because of the realism factor, and of course, nostalgia. It has also aged relatively well compared to other games from the time, and if that's not good enough there's still a great selection of addons to choose from that add new aircraft, airports, and scenery, among other things. If you can't afford to purchase Flight Simulator X, I'd say use this version.… Full Review »
  2. ShawnA.
    Mar 5, 2003
    10
    Excellent! With so many add-ons available FS2002 is the only game i still continue to play daily after installing almost a year and a half ago! A++
  3. TaylorM.
    Apr 16, 2002
    10
    Great Graphics and Realism! Great aircraft detail! The Learn to fly segment in which you earn your "pilots license" is very well thought out. Great Graphics and Realism! Great aircraft detail! The Learn to fly segment in which you earn your "pilots license" is very well thought out. Uses the actual radio frequencies of my local airports!… Full Review »
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