Microsoft Flight Simulator X

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
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  1. VGPub
    73
    For the true flight simulator addicts, they’ll definitely want to get the deluxe edition of the game as it is probably about the only thing that would be able to sate their hunger for more unique flight experiences.
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    FSX is the finest non-combat flight-sim money can buy assuming you've got the sort of cutting-edge system that can do it justice.
  3. IGN
    70
    Perhaps when Windows Vista arrives next year with the software enhancements (e.g. new DirectX) Flight Simulator X might be worth picking up at that point. Until then make your flight plans go direct to "Flight Simulator 9."
  5. 1UP
    60
    No, it's not the significant leap 2004's Century of Flight was, and performance -- usually unworthy of mention -- is the big sinker here. Otherwise, Flight Sim X is a solid, if not quite spectacular, tenth iteration.
  6. Game Almighty
    55
    If you already own FS2004 and have a moderate computer, my suggestion is to put the $70 towards some addons to extend the life of FS2004, and wait to see how the DirectX 10 patch fares.

Awards & Rankings

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#47 Best PC Game of 2006
36
#36 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
18
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 140 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 140
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 140
  3. Negative: 25 out of 140
  1. Wellineva
    Nov 6, 2015
    1
    Microsoft made this game back in 2006 -quite a long time ago now and the game is not worth buying due to its software technical problems.Microsoft made this game back in 2006 -quite a long time ago now and the game is not worth buying due to its software technical problems. Let's face it, Microsoft no longer make this and my suspicions state why.
    The game can freeze, aircraft appear to be partially invisible and flashing of the screen. Even those who are helpful enough in the forums online fail to come to a solution. At least another company has got hold of the rights to sell the Steam version. Who knows, maybe better improvements? Every Flight sim game made under the name of Microsoft is basic rubbish and I know it!    … Full Review »
  2. Makorov
    Jul 30, 2012
    10
    Its An amazing game so realistic and generally fun to play, unlike most simulators! The planes graphics are more than satisfactory, even on aIts An amazing game so realistic and generally fun to play, unlike most simulators! The planes graphics are more than satisfactory, even on a low end computer. The game has a wide range of places to go 24,000 airports in total. Great fun, no manual but I worked out the buttons. The game is really realistic and is actually used by pilots. I have had it for about a year now and I reckon I could fly a plane now I know where all the buttons are… Full Review »
  3. Ztride
    Dec 21, 2011
    4
    A very authentic experience, but also a very boring one. The controls with joystick is very precise, and there is alot of detail, but the gameA very authentic experience, but also a very boring one. The controls with joystick is very precise, and there is alot of detail, but the game is very boring, and also quite ugly.… Full Review »
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