Microsoft Flight Simulator

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 613 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 471 out of 613
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 613
  3. Negative: 107 out of 613
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  1. yangfanhong
    Jul 28, 2021
    9
    This is an extraordinary game. It is a true simulator that I can even find my own home in the game.
  2. AyrtonBR
    Aug 21, 2021
    0
    Un juego mediocre lleno de DLC's falta de optimizacion que sean tan descarados de cobrarte 30 pavos por 1 avion y hasta te cobren por un aeropuerto que no salga borroso otros 15 pavos, ademas de correr a tan bajos fps por su pesima optimizacion, necesita arreglar muchos errores, una decepcion total
  3. SuperKsaGaming
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Best simulator I've ever tried
    Best graphics
    All the world included
    The Sky is Calling
  4. N0T0Ri0US
    Jul 29, 2021
    9
    Absolutely gorgeous. Launched on 27th, and it's been less than 48 since this review. Many people have faced and are still facing bugs within the game like not being able to start a session, or missing cursor for navigation, or stuck on Installation manager page but luckily I didn't have to face these issues. So keep in mind this review is from a bug free launch POV. This simulation isAbsolutely gorgeous. Launched on 27th, and it's been less than 48 since this review. Many people have faced and are still facing bugs within the game like not being able to start a session, or missing cursor for navigation, or stuck on Installation manager page but luckily I didn't have to face these issues. So keep in mind this review is from a bug free launch POV. This simulation is gorgeous no doubt, a lot of fun for someone like me who doesn't like going out yet loves adventures or for someone who can't afford to travel the world because of physical, mental or financial conditions. The simulation does an absolutely phenomenal job of capturing the world and showing it to us as it is. Flying over cities, countryside, mountains, seas, and everything else gives so much satisfaction. Whether it'd be flying over your house, flying over the city you used to live in, or exploring new places believe me you're going to enjoy it. It may feel slow and not much interactive but can't really blame the sim as there's not much to interact with on a flight as well so don't forget to bring over your friends and explore in co-pilot mode to make the experience even better. Just sit back, control the plane, relax and enjoy the views while exploring. I'd be lying if I said this game is 100/100 fun all the time and you're going to enjoy every single second you spend in it. The truth is, you'll get bored of it eventually because there's no story, it's just... flying. It's a sim so what do you expect ? Also keep in mind the game is far from perfect at the moment, I have faced issues like frame drops and stutters when switching back and forth between the cockpit. It can also be a bit tricky to learn how to take off and land properly while also maintaining control when flying. It's not that complicated at the easiest setting and you'll get used to it soon. 93/100, a must buy if you appreciate the developers work and nature.… Expand
  5. sergioodoardi
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing. Lot's of planes, lots of different options and you have the whole world to explore. This is the kind of games where you can relax and enjoy it.
  6. Richy03
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    El único juego que por ahora se puede decir que es auténtica nueva generación. Una bestia técnica que es increible que una consola pueda mover.
  7. Lirl
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    They nailed this one. It’s so beautifully made and has everything you want from a sim.

    Remember to download the extra content for the bigger cities. It really is something flying over the mountains and the African desert
  8. Jameson-K
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    Absolutely breath taking game. The graphics are amazing - photo realistic. I am not usually a flight sim fan, but this game is just so completely engrossing that I find myself losing hour after hour in it - and I have only had the game for al little over a day.

    I have had an Xbox Series X and a PS5 since launch, and this is the first game I have seen that deserves the title of next gen.    Absolutely breath taking game. The graphics are amazing - photo realistic. I am not usually a flight sim fan, but this game is just so completely engrossing that I find myself losing hour after hour in it - and I have only had the game for al little over a day.

    I have had an Xbox Series X and a PS5 since launch, and this is the first game I have seen that deserves the title of next gen. I hope they use this amazing technology on more games going forward.

    Well done Microsoft! After a less than stellar showing last gen you are really pulling out all the stops this one.    … Expand
  9. Raios-Rogue
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    overhyped last gen graphics that get really bad once you hit the ground this is not a game its a simulator boring snooze fest get a pillow its time for sleep therapy
  10. Andrea_Pichinin
    Aug 25, 2021
    0
    Too bad this game is behing a paywall. 15$ for a plane or an airport? No thank you.
    Seems like a cashgrab. The one game i was excited for to play on my series x.
    Hope ms will bring some other games to look forward to
  11. eggb
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Best graphics I have seen on any console game so far (Xbox Series X version) everything works so well, getting myself a flight controller it's that good even though it works very well with the gamepad.
    Must have Masterpiece.
  12. Scholli39
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Me and my kids, we love the game, playing it on Xbox Series X. No technical issues, graphics are very good, nice fly system, great planes - I only wish there would be more Asia scenery, Hongkong plus Kai Tak, better Bangkok scenery, more Thailand airports, Phuket and Samui - I would buy it right away. My hometown Berlin looks very good, all of the apartments I lived in are perfectMe and my kids, we love the game, playing it on Xbox Series X. No technical issues, graphics are very good, nice fly system, great planes - I only wish there would be more Asia scenery, Hongkong plus Kai Tak, better Bangkok scenery, more Thailand airports, Phuket and Samui - I would buy it right away. My hometown Berlin looks very good, all of the apartments I lived in are perfect replicated - thank you MS for the Console port, I will definitely get a flight yoke only for this game!… Expand
  13. Exiko
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    This game is not for everyone. but for those it was meant for, its amazing.
  14. RoneZoneTV
    Jul 28, 2021
    9
    While this game isn’t the most gameplay heavy game it’s a great experience and a must play if you have a series x or s. It’s amazing how many places you can go and how good it looks
  15. Epilepsia37
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Es un juego poético, es un simulador, es un pensamiento. No es para todos, como la poesía, como los simuladores, como el pensar.
  16. nomeoriginale
    Aug 6, 2021
    7
    хорошая игра с хорошей графикой , физикой и проработанным 1 к 1 миром.
    Довольно требовательная однако.
  17. Vfvw
    Aug 21, 2021
    0
    boring game,You can do exact same thing with better mechanics and have more fun in other games
  18. WryMouth
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    This is probably one of the most stunning games this year. Amazing work and a game to enjoy while you visit the world. XSX is just on a another level.
  19. Jrocker23
    Jul 28, 2021
    5
    The best flight sim around. Been playing for years and while I'm no where near a good pilot. I enjoy this game
  20. Sun3030
    Aug 28, 2021
    0
    Microsoft Flight Sim is in no way a game. I do agree it has pretty visuals but that's it. I played it on the Xbox Series S and this app has a huge dnload space requirement and it is soooo painfully slow to load. As far as using this app well you best be a pilot or willing to spend a lot of time learning to fly and crash and then wait...... and wait......and wait......then wait some moreMicrosoft Flight Sim is in no way a game. I do agree it has pretty visuals but that's it. I played it on the Xbox Series S and this app has a huge dnload space requirement and it is soooo painfully slow to load. As far as using this app well you best be a pilot or willing to spend a lot of time learning to fly and crash and then wait...... and wait......and wait......then wait some more for it to load. There's no fun to be had here, no fun at all its a waist of time and ssd space so my opinion is dont waist any of these things.… Expand
  21. Crapcrap
    Mar 12, 2022
    0
    most overrated and most boring game of all time, game crashes every 15 min, the graphics aren't that great, it's overhyped by fanboys!
  22. Deathbyrope
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    Boring and waste of time. Full of bugs and crashes, pop-ins, textures broken and more.
  23. RBarut33
    Aug 3, 2021
    1
    Trinerlar oyunlar için oyunu anlatır cinsde olmalıdır. Bir video geçiyor ve burada oyunla ilgili hiç birşey yok. Oyunu tanıtmak göstermek yerine animasyon ile çe vre güzelliği gösteriliyor. Çevreye bakarak similatör oyunu almak isteyen varsa buyursun alsın fakat bu oyun trinerında bana çöp olduğunu söyledi. İyi olsaydı oyun oynanışı bulunurdu.
  24. Jps71
    Aug 3, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a game it's simulator. It becomes tedious and boring sitting around for hours. Can't think of anything worse… Expand
  25. Samsonite786
    Aug 3, 2021
    2
    After playing this simulator I encountered a lot of bugs and frame drops on the Series X which ruined the overall flying experience. I would not recommend this at the state this is in until a patch is out.
  26. Nerevarinho
    Sep 16, 2021
    2
    Played on PC on its release and waited with excitement for the release on Xbox Series S, and I am very dissapointed. Cursor/menu input lag. Only 30 fps. Low resolution. Tutorial icons not matching with Hotas. Where is the damn active pause, it is just not on the left in the toolbar like in youtube videos, its just not there, the most important feature in the game, Plane just STOP for aPlayed on PC on its release and waited with excitement for the release on Xbox Series S, and I am very dissapointed. Cursor/menu input lag. Only 30 fps. Low resolution. Tutorial icons not matching with Hotas. Where is the damn active pause, it is just not on the left in the toolbar like in youtube videos, its just not there, the most important feature in the game, Plane just STOP for a moment and let me breathe. Where is the damn active-pause mode, done 5 tutorials, never heard of it yet, now I have to search it on this overloaded options and/or in the internet. Internet says that it is still so that the plane works in the background, but there was a discussion on the PC version that it should be a bug, so when its also on Xbox like that, then there is no point of looking at the world when you quickly pass the POIs, because using active pause lets crash you your plane, even if you didnt crash, and you have to restart the flight.
    Dumb menu UI cant decide if use controller or joystick cursor, I click on pause to restart the flight with X, then I cant confirm the popup with CONTINUE or CANCEL with the controller like in any other dumb game, I have to switch to cursor mode (move left stick), then move the laggy cursor to the button, then press A. Cant close the damn ATC window with the pseudo mouse cursor on the X icon. Already had to mute the voices because the tower messages are pi**ing me off. After moving the pointer around and button mashing on the controller I could close the window with the cursor, it seems to be a focus problem with the crappy GUI.    … Expand
  27. CriticMasterz
    Aug 2, 2021
    0
    What an absolute abomination of a game. Its literally a sleep simulator filled with bugs and popins and ps1 looking textures.
  28. sergiete
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    An incredible expirience that permit you flight over all rhe world and with a good graphics and physics.
  29. thelordoftherin
    Aug 2, 2021
    0
    this game sucks sooooo baad. This is the effect of gamepass in full effect. what a joke
  30. Alonsox123
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    The game is an absolute treat, i never thought i would like flying a plane with gorgeous clouds on exotic places around the world.
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 12, 2021
    80
    First of all, it’s amazing what the developers managed to achieve with a game that made even the most expensive PC graphics cards sweat. The landscapes and cities look simply breathtaking on Xbox Series X, and the console doesn’t get red-hot. However, I did encounter some technical issues, like vanishing textures or even a sudden crash back to the main menu. I’m also not a fan of keeping the interface identical to the PC version, because it means sometimes you need to use your controller as a poor substitute for a mouse. [10/2021, p.67]
  2. PlaySense
    Aug 19, 2021
    80
    The world's most famous flightsim has flown to the Xbox and stuck the landing. Deep gameplay and a diverse offering of planes make for hours upon hours of virtual pilot fun. You'll have to overlook some performance issues, though.
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  3. COGconnected
    Aug 10, 2021
    91
    Microsoft Flight Simulator is not without its faults. The user interface is hardly user-friendly, opting for a simple recreation of the PC version without much thought given to console gaming. The Flight Training tutorials could have some added polish to make them more accommodating to aspiring pilots. And finally, if I’m going to crash, let me crash in style. Give me epic explosions or something to punctuate my failures – not just a simple black screen. If you’re currently an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, then you have no choice at all – download Microsoft Flight Simulator right at this moment and experience this amazing accomplishment in gaming. Yes, this game is a simulator, but it’s a simulator that does so many things right.
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