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. d0x
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    I played this last year on PC with a 5800x, 32 gigs of ddr4, a 2080ti ftw3 ultra and had it running off a gen 4 SSD... And somehow the series x version looks basically identical and only runs about 10fps lower (Xbox at 30, pc at 40-50)

    This game is absolutely stunning and probably the BEST looking game on the market overall. It is even better looking if you go into the flight sim store    I played this last year on PC with a 5800x, 32 gigs of ddr4, a 2080ti ftw3 ultra and had it running off a gen 4 SSD... And somehow the series x version looks basically identical and only runs about 10fps lower (Xbox at 30, pc at 40-50)

    This game is absolutely stunning and probably the BEST looking game on the market overall. It is even better looking if you go into the flight sim store and download free graphics upgrade packs, it's insane.

    The game plays fantastic on a controller but it also supports HOTAS which is nice. The flight mechanics can be tuned to however you want to play realism wise. Hell you can even play with realtime weather so if it's raining at your house and you fly there... It will be raining and even the clouds will look like the ones in real life. There are a couple bugs but nothing major and there are some areas with frame rate drops but it doesn't affect gameplay.

    Lastly this is on gamepass so give it a shot. It can be ultra relaxing or insanely intense. You can just fly around or do scenarios that will put your skills to the test.    … Expand
  2. Xplicit
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Training was good for learning, but bush flights is where it's really at. They've set up a path, stops and instructions that you can follow to see the incredible landscapes of our planet.

    Amazing beautiful game/sim that's both relaxing and challenging at the same time.
  3. drnicholasmills
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    The value of this on gamepass is extraordinary. I got a series s to play this. Series x aren’t readily available. But the performance on series s is terrific. You need good internet for this game it good it’s best. The game represents the best package I’ve ever seen. The whole world is your sandbox. The amount I’ve learnt in three days is sublime, obviously referencing YouTube vids. ThereThe value of this on gamepass is extraordinary. I got a series s to play this. Series x aren’t readily available. But the performance on series s is terrific. You need good internet for this game it good it’s best. The game represents the best package I’ve ever seen. The whole world is your sandbox. The amount I’ve learnt in three days is sublime, obviously referencing YouTube vids. There are people giving this game zero because they have nothing to do. They’re entitled to their opinion of course but this game will last me years. Brilliant from Xbox. I even rate the series s.… Expand
  4. Eastie_Beastie
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    After 2 nights i can say that this is the exact reason why i bought xsx. This is something else, completly different experience. Its challenging, it looks great, its tranqulizing. This isnt stupid lazer shooting or fury creatures collecting screws. This is the real bussines. Depending on Your skills it maybe hard, but its accesible on easy settings. So far i spent around 20 hours and iAfter 2 nights i can say that this is the exact reason why i bought xsx. This is something else, completly different experience. Its challenging, it looks great, its tranqulizing. This isnt stupid lazer shooting or fury creatures collecting screws. This is the real bussines. Depending on Your skills it maybe hard, but its accesible on easy settings. So far i spent around 20 hours and i just cant stop playing it.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. elras
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Impresionante juego, un logro técnico increíble. Imprescindible si te gusta la aviación o la geografía.
  7. Wut1234
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Game is absolutely fantastic on my series X, there is free downloadable contect for this game and paid company from 3rd party designer. This is a completely next gen expierence.
  8. Laefar
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    One of a kind experience - there's nothing like it, especially on a console. The graphics are stunning, details are unbelievable and the fun is real.
  9. udjinlu
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра. Обязательно стоит попробовать.
  10. AnkurGurung
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I have spent around 200+ hours on this game. It's a gem of a game. Very relaxing.
    They keep updates regularly adding new plains, dlc's fixing bugs and adding hand crafted airports & monuments all the time.
  11. 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.
  12. ErivandoXP
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Este é um jogo incrível! Imagina você poder sobrevoar sua cidade, bairro e casa?
    Desde a época do windows 95 não se imaginaria que um dia os consoles pudessem executar este game. Pra nossa surpresa, não só executa, mas o faz de maneira brilhante!
    É um jogo obrigatório!
  13. SofaJockeyUK
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    It's difficult to judge something that literally lets you fly anywhere in the world. I flirted with a 9 because there are some niggles, but for a sim of this scope, it has to stand alongside 10/10 games. After 40 hours I'm just scratching the surface.
  14. Byrne2020
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    A true graphical masterpiece. The game is not for everyone but if this is your kind of thing (like it is mine) then you will love it. I find the game to be very relaxing to play. I do recommend completing the flight training first. Overall it’s a great experience that I highly recommend.
  15. Metalheart
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Awesome graphics, impressive details overall.
    The true simulator for flight interested.
  16. Ed3r_Liv3
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Surreal, incrível como tanto detalhe pode ser executado em um console, já tinha jogado no pc, e o que fizeram com ele no Xbox está espetacular
  17. MasterJ007
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Incredible experience for all ages. Enjoy the beauty of the world from the sky. Great for all
    Ages my 5 year old and my Grandma loved it and it’s easy to control and play with the Xbox controller. The game runs on Ultra like PC settings on the series X console according to Digital Foundry. This is the most graphically impressive game ever. Stunning highly recommended
  18. Phuz
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    I'm blown away by the 0/10 scores. Reviews saying this isn't a game, it's a boring simulator. How about you pass me the crayons, so I can write the title in a way you'll understand. Not sure why people playing a game called flight simulator are getting upset about what it says on the cover.

    Here's how it works. Spin the globe, pick your destination, click the place and a departure    I'm blown away by the 0/10 scores. Reviews saying this isn't a game, it's a boring simulator. How about you pass me the crayons, so I can write the title in a way you'll understand. Not sure why people playing a game called flight simulator are getting upset about what it says on the cover.

    Here's how it works. Spin the globe, pick your destination, click the place and a departure option comes up, click that then click the fly button and guess what? You are flying where you chose, anywhere in the world. You can pick an airport too and take off yourself from the runway. Don't expect Google Street view, cos we're not that advanced yet but what a great thing to have on your console. It's in the £9 game pass, you can't moan at that. Only complaint is damn where did all my SSD space go but I am guessing the mapping of the world takes a bloody lot of data. This is a slow relaxing flight simulator. Don't be expecting Starfox. Enjoy it for what it is, which for me is to have a nosey at places for my potential holidays .    … Expand
  19. Lordneo3443
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    Una auténtica obra de arte, un verdadero juego Next Gen imposible de ver en otras consolas, poder elegir cualquier parte del planeta y Vilar sobre el con esos graficos era impensable asta ahora verlo en consolas y donde se demuestra que series x y series s son auténticas bestias que no se les puede hacer competencia a nivel gráfico.
  20. Josh_Sinclair
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    This I probably the most graphically impressive game to launch ever. The amount of detail that has gone into crafting the planes is insane and the technology behind the land generation is unreal.
  21. Luisete74
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Brutal en todos los sentidos. Una experiencia única. Un trabajo enorme y gráficamente es lo más que se ha visto hasta la fecha. Se merece la mayor de las notas.
  22. jotape01
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    I am amazed at how Microsoft did it amazingly with this game. You can play it in easy mode and real simulation mode. All the aspects are well done. I am not a pilot but I can tell you that I loved flying and experience how hard could be to fly an airplane. Try it with the game pass
  23. PremiumR98
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Хорошая игра, хороший симулятор, это знает каждый, играйте, наслаждайтесь, только спасибо скажете
  24. DrWindows
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game, so much fun to Play.
    And even on Xbox Series S, the game looks amazing!    … Expand
  25. TristanSou
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Un gran simulador de vuelo , te da una real sensación de pilotear un avión, entendiendo que no es un juego para cualquiera, cumple con lo prometido y mucho más, recomiendo que lo prueben aunque no sean fans de los simuladores.
  26. xmarc87x
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Impresionante, parece brujería que el juego funcione así en una consola. Impresiona en todos los apartados. Salir de Barajas de noche y según te elevas ver Madrid que parece TOTALMENTE REAL, con las luces de los coches, las luces de las casas, calles, iluminación de las vías.. cuando atardece la luz da en un lado del tejado y las casas tienen sus propias sombras, se empiezan a encender lasImpresionante, parece brujería que el juego funcione así en una consola. Impresiona en todos los apartados. Salir de Barajas de noche y según te elevas ver Madrid que parece TOTALMENTE REAL, con las luces de los coches, las luces de las casas, calles, iluminación de las vías.. cuando atardece la luz da en un lado del tejado y las casas tienen sus propias sombras, se empiezan a encender las luces de las casas al anochecer... Es un espectáculo.… Expand
  27. Zivojin
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    I really do like the game it has a deep tutorial that teaches you all the little things and an Marketplace for Modders where they can sell theire own stuff and also add free stuff from the community.

    Flying the first time over my own house, workplace and many other lovations i am almost daily to find is so surreal to see represented in realtime on my tv whilst i fly over it! Highly    I really do like the game it has a deep tutorial that teaches you all the little things and an Marketplace for Modders where they can sell theire own stuff and also add free stuff from the community.

    Flying the first time over my own house, workplace and many other lovations i am almost daily to find is so surreal to see represented in realtime on my tv whilst i fly over it!

    Highly recommend ppl to get an flight stick tho, Hotas for $70 work perfectly fine for me and it is so much more fun to play as well.    … Expand
  28. crowntj
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    Dope game! Graphics is amazing on my Series X! Gamepass is the best thing happened in gaming
  29. willcrazy
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Melhores gráficos da geração até agora, o simulador é fantástico ainda mais pela facilidade em se jogar pelo controle, para fãs e amantes da aviação é um prato cheio, realmente a asobo deu um show nesse novo título da série estão de parabéns.
    Joguei no Xbox Series X
  30. CHIEFMEGADETH1
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Man writing this on my phone for 10mins and somehow I press exit. Wtf
    Anyway.
    1st time ever playing thid type of game on a console. Xbox Series x Oh wow its looks and plays amazingly If you have a tv with 120fps with VRR you unlock 120fps mode. I bought a flight stick to full immerse myself in this game. And it has stolen my gaming heart. Anyway one of the coolest experiences ive had in a    Man writing this on my phone for 10mins and somehow I press exit. Wtf
    Anyway.
    1st time ever playing thid type of game on a console. Xbox Series x
    Oh wow its looks and plays amazingly If you have a tv with 120fps with VRR you unlock 120fps mode.
    I bought a flight stick to full immerse myself in this game. And it has stolen my gaming heart.
    Anyway one of the coolest experiences ive had in a long time. Xbox Gamepass made this happen    … Expand
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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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