And more, FSX is easy and fun (thanks to good autopilot functions). Perhaps one of these, which many virtual pilots would like to see, is the ability for multiple players to share the same cockpit. The sim is extremely buggy and unpredictable. Thanks for another brilliant and comprehensive review, Ian! We will come back to this particular glitch shortly as it is something that has been picked up on by veteran virtual pilots, some of which are pilots in the real world, as well as newcomers. Problems and issues at the time of the writing are glossed over or not mentioned. Followers 0. REVIEW: FlyTampa Las Vegas. Perhaps the best way to look at MSFS in terms of the improvements and fixes that are required is to view it as an investment in a simulator that is itself an evolving product. A real VFR map has the location of anything closely resembling an airport, whether privately owned or public and the appropriate radio communications and navigation frequencies for every transmitter likely to be able to be received by the minimum suite of equipment required for the safe operation of the aircraft. ( All these things can be done with every previous version including X Plane )/ It's Beautiful, was released far too early and is intentionally a work in progress. Even as an entry point for new players the tutorial does a great job easing players in. is good but aircraft flight dynamics are not good. That's why were all upset waiting for the best and getting piss poor "Fix it yourself" sim. All of this information used to be sold on printed charts for $3 each but is now available for free download at least in the USA. I would like to have a more explanatory filename of an add-on, now it is very cryptical, it would also be useful to include the readme in the file instead of in the description on the website. There's nothing about it that is easy and enjoyable as the many flight sims before, yes the scenery is very good but that's about it. So if it’s sunset, you pause and go to dinner; when you come back to your flight, it’s dark! And this, as we might expect, is still the case with MSFS. I've known about Microsoft Flight Simulator for decades, and not once have I ever been interested in playing it. If you are a newcomer to the virtual skies, or even if you just haven’t ventured there for some time, then the ability to set the assists where you please is most certainly beneficial. In the real world, but for occasional sightseeing, you always want to have sufficient altitude to glide to a long enough flat spot in case your engine fails - which when traveling over mountains, lakes, and oceans means some pretty serious heights above terrain for light aircraft like the singles used in the Bush trips. After all, unless you are using flight simulators purely as a training tool to advance your flight skills in the real world, the biggest concern with most pilots who take to the virtual skies do so with a desire to experience a world that is as close to the real thing – and that is visually – as is possible. At one point they released a version where they accidentally removed the calibration capability for flight control hardware like joysticks and keypads and throttle quadrants. Perhaps most exciting for Microsoft Flight Simulator users is that these technologies will be a constantly evolving thing, with improvements and tweaks happening all the time. And, as we have touched on, these opinions, at least at the moment, vary. This is also the same with the aircraft themselves – 20 of which are offered with the base package. I am so glad this got a big showing at XO19. Indeed, this achievement in creating an ultra-realistic environment is something that should not escape any of us. Why is there not a Tower view and instant replay so you can see a display you have performed or a landing? Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 - Premium Deluxe at Amazon.com. There is no landing on military airports. I would like to have more organizational functions to define by myself where to put add-on aircraft, add-on scenery, etc. We moderate all comments manually before they are approved. After all, a simulator of this magnitude and with this much authentic detail is bound to have a few teething issues. In particular Logitech Throttle Quadrant! Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 lives up to the hype, reinventing itself for a new decade of technological possibility. If you wish to experience an arcade-like version of the simulator, then simply turn on each of the assists, and off you go. To all you simmer"s who have the new version of MSFS 2020 congratulations it is a good investment and I know you will have lots of fun with it. Once that's available - a more detailed flight planning system, and while in a flight plan, much better information on where you are in terms of progress. Tweet DX11: Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Flight Simulator 2020 scores unusually well in the graphics area. As such, evaluating this game could take months if you wanted to cover all aspects of graphics and how weather affects performance, and different airports and terrains. By Marc Thomas / September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020 / 2 Comments / Games, Software. What’s more, the developers of these digitally replicated airports have used the actual blueprints to achieve the realism they have. In short, the answer to that is yes. The inset VFR map is too limited in range. A lot of progress has been made in graphics and scenarios but for a fee. Who will have the courage to tell this mishap? When I land in FSX each plane does that smoothly, but in MSFS2020 it's work-intensive to get a smooth landing. And replicated to the highest accuracy. Also, the plane dynamics don't match what X-Plane is providing - not a surprise given that X-Plane actually simulates airflow over the wings and control surfaces. Making it operate is a nightmare. I really, really tried. It sounds like a minor thing – and to some, it might be. For example, if you begin a flight in clear blue skies, pause the live game, and then insert clouds, that shadows and overall brightness of the setting changes instantly – just as it would in the real world. The content of the comments below are entirely the opinions of the individual posting the comment and do not always reflect the views of Fly Away Simulation. If you've never had to refund a game on Steam, you may not be … Terrific work on the review. Are you sticking with previous generation flight sims - why? In FSX/P3D, you could go to the map and get info on distant airports (like elevation and runway numbers). In a nutshell, I will not be using the 2020 version. And you will certainly have no problem whatsoever controlling the Cessna or similar aircraft. Most of the hardware flight controllers that we have don't work so much expense. We have to say, it is a big chunk of data you will be downloading, weighing in it around 91GB. As a real-world Privat Pilot (SEL) I would definitely agree with some of the comments regarding the less than optimum flight dynamics of e.g. It is worth keeping in mind that, as in the real world, some of these virtual flights can take several hours to complete, which in itself adds to the overall realism and authenticity. I find the set-up process for controls, profiles, etc. This review is from a player who is a casual gamer when it comes to flight … And now you can. I have loved your previous versions and have spent many many hours on my old Windows 7 computer flying them. I am putting up with the control issues and have confidence that it will get sorted as they seem to be working through a huge list supplied by the users. I like the product but it does have some issues that they are addressing. This vast array of huge airports right down to the landing strips in the middle of nowhere offer more than just a lot of destinations and arrival points to choose from. Yes, there’s some eye-candy with animals - but FSX did that 14 years ago. Just to put this into perspective, though, a one to five-minute wait compared to the several hours (at times) that you will actually spend in the air is perhaps negligible. Indeed, it is this element that is largely this new simulator's greatest strength. All Rights Reserved. TECHSPOT : Tech Enthusiasts, Power Users, Gamers, TechSpot is a registered trademark. The list of differences between US and European ATC is vast and for me spoils what otherwise is a very good simulation. For me, the casual, it’s a perfect low-stakes, relaxing gaming experience. But Asobo’s work with Azure feels like something we’ve never seen before — a true next-gen step forward that realizes the potential of cloud-based gaming more than any other game before it. For example, the cockpit talks about how all the systems are replicated but fails to mention that many systems are inoperable. Also please please please can we have more analog flight displays /helicopters and Piper etc aircraft. Accessible but challenging, and with mind-boggling graphics, this entry from Asobo will continue to be the gold-standard for years to come. This new Simulator does not allow (or I have not discovered how to do) this. FS2020 is bound to follow the same trajectory and will become so good... it is just the beginning really. Having superb scenery is wasted if it can't be enjoyed. This is where this simulator really delivers. And if they would add 2D cockpits with add-ons for user designs, gauge selection, etc, that would be perfect, but I expect that one is going to be a lost cause. We have opened our official MSFS 2020 add-ons library, which you can find here. Perhaps before we compare this new platform to other simulators, we should look at how it compares to the previous ten versions of Microsoft’s simulator releases (which go all the way back to 1982). This might be a little harsh, and while we might expect, as one reviewer called them, that a multi-billion-dollar company should be able to get such things correct right out of the box, once more, we should remember that this release will have multiple tweaks over the months to follow, and many more add-ons and such over the coming years. Perhaps one of the biggest gripes, though – and it is easy to understand why – is the load time. The way I see it, and this is my personal opinion, I know a lot of you simmers spend a lot of money on MSFS and on add-on's, and that's ok but what about the people who just can't afford it like me who is 65 and on a fixed income. Another Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 review! the CESSNA Skyhawk G 1000. As a Simulation one could argue that they should have named it MSFS2020 Visual Flight Sim. Disengaging it often sends the plane wildly out of control, and half the time it does not engage to begin with. Graphics and Performance Benchmark: If you’re just targeting 30 fps which as we’ve said is enough for playable performance, though opinions may vary on this one, but assuming you agree... for 1080p Ultra you’ll require a GTX 1660 Ti, GTX 1070, Vega 56 or 5600 XT. We will simply have to wait to see if this is made available at some point in the near future. Hello, The FS2020 has taken off ... but how is it that to date, after 3 months, no specialist, no PC manufacturer presents us with a "reliable" range of PCs, from the essential to the more sophisticated, in a suitable price range, meeting the different requirements of the FS2020. Due to a lack of documentation, third-party developers have even created their own aftermarket manuals for the sim. Share your work with our community by uploading it. Like most things, there are likely to be further improvements to come. Indeed, the feeling of actually flying is much freer in the new release than before, and should also be noted as a marked improvement, generally speaking. It is my go-to sim. The more realism, the better. But those are improvement suggestions. I have had this simulator from the day it was available, at first I found it very hard and have spent many hours using it and finding faults which I am pleased to say have been rectified with MSFS regular updates. I will stick to FSX SE. As it is, the product overall is sheer genius. I know MSFS is going to continue with development in numerous areas and I'm looking forward to seeing how it proceeds. I have a problem with the flight dynamics upon landing... help me with that! The hassle(s) with the initial download/install should have been an immediate and resounding wake-up call for the developers to resolve at least the basic bugs but sadly that doesn't seem to have happened. One note I would like to make. Files include aircraft, scenery, and utilities All are free-to-download and use - you don't even need to register. What's so aggravating - Not one word as to what computers need to operate and play the game. And while some might decide the slight drop off in dynamics of the planes themselves – which many virtual pilots will not necessarily pick up on – is worth opting for another flight simulator such as X-Plane or Prepar3D, others will be very much drawn to such realism. Will just carry on with x-plane and condor 2. Of course, you need a powerful desktop but surely not a high-end. The video shows many of the stock aircraft, featured airports, weather examples, and much more. You might want to test this, but I think you will find a smoother ride if you give the program both airports. Scenery and graphics are unbeatable though. Should you wish, you can contact Ian via email at ian.stephens@flyawaysimulation.com. We give the latest 2020 release of Microsoft Flight Simulator a 4.5 out of 5 stars rating. Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with all the latest articles. An incredible exploration portal with even greater potential once its tech issues have been addressed. Cheers, Brian Garbutt. For example, if you are performing these missions at night or in adverse weather conditions, how the scenery below presents itself to you actually makes you want to simply view the spectacle rather than land the plane successfully. By Edmond Tran on August 24, 2020 at 5:59PM PDT Some might even take the leap and become real-world pilots. I know there are negative views out there but the positive seems to far outway the negative. I have had to resort to manually modifying a config file to make it reasonable. This is probably a good time to remind you that Microsoft Flight Simulator comes in three packages. It's a very beautiful simulator. Each one is so authentically replicated that, at times, it appears as though you are looking at a photograph of the real thing. The fact that the release comes to us in the digital broadband era of constant internet access means that many of these updates and fixes could happen automatically in real-time. Scenery etc. And we should perhaps also note, at least according to one reviewer, Microsoft and Asobo have clearly left the development plane wide open. In short, while it may prove to be a “slow burn”, MSFS could, over time, become one of the most important releases in flight simulation in the 21st century. Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) is not the first game to contain the whole of planet earth but it’s certainly the first to come with the entire globe as standard. A further advantage I see when flying the XP-11 is that working with the instruments (Radios, Nav Equipm. While the graphics and attention to detail are top-notch, it is perhaps the real-world mapping systems that really make MSFS 2020 shine. Great sim, don't like the view command set up with the mouse, too unstable. I have enjoyed the new Sim a lot, we are in total lockdown due to Covid 19 so it has been great for me. Autopilot is horrible, and several forum threads indicate that I am far from alone. It will be interesting to see how this progresses. This could be, though, a case of the airflow over control surfaces being tweaked to represent real-life a little more. As well as adding to that ultra-required sense of realism. I bought a used MS recommended card and added 16GB of ram. Followers 0. REVIEW: MK Studios Dublin (EIDW) By mrfilbert, December 14, 2020 in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Recommended Posts. Some flight simmers, for example, have taken exception to the loading issues (as mentioned above) as well as the apparent glitches with the scenery. Indeed, rather than reinventing itself, this is more a case of a refinement of what it is known and loved for. Not being a pilot or computer geek, it has been a struggle to use it. In the meantime, we have released a full keyboard command and control manual which you can view here. This is available in our file library here. However, the views did it for me. While the delay is not at all ideal, it is at the moment something we might have to simply grin and bear. I was all set...ran the install and discovered it will not run with my Radeon HD 7000 video card. But overall, I feel the detail and value from this Sim takes the genre to a whole new level. It is also good to know that other aircraft will be made available over the following months, with further plans to make “several helicopters” available in the near future. I did not find any realistic GA Airfield in my country. Eventually, when arriving at your destination – assuming you don’t hand off to the AI pilot – you will go through the legitimate landing procedures, right down to navigating the plane to its stand after touching down. I’ve used MSFS since the earliest days on MS-DOS, and now develop freeware for FSX and P3D - and I’m studying the techniques needed to do so for the new sim. In no particular order: This is hardly a review - more like an advertisement for MSFS2020. DerVirtus October 3, 2020, 3:06pm #12. By Marc Thomas / September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020 / 2 Comments / Games, Software. Regrettably, I have to agree with all of the negative comments posted thus far with regard to MSFS 2020. Many freeware add-ons have now been released including aircraft liveries/repaints and scenery enhancements and expansions. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 was provided by Microsoft to Gamezo for review purposes. And they don’t include wind speed. Microsoft Flight Simulator is a huge leap for the series – and for the genre as a whole. It’s seamless yet comprehensive style only challenges other titles to raise their quality in standards. I purchased the basic package of FS2020 knowing the basic program would supply me with any point on earth so why spend the extra money. And this isn’t just with buildings, roads, water, and trees. Perhaps the issues will be addressed eventually but from what I have read in forums so far, it could be a very long time before things are put right if they ever are. I went to Best Buy to talk with there so called Geeks. (And my clouds don’t look like those depicted in this review. Microsoft dropped all versioning titles in the new name in order to make it an "evergreen" product with future updates over many years using the same name. Not to mention that they appear to have been very active early on in doing this, perhaps making the issues larger than they actually way (relatively speaking). If the package finally offers VR that can live up to the standard of the graphics and realism on display already, then it could attract even more virtual pilots to the flight simulation community. Regards David Wilson. I can still recognize FSX in it and appreciate the connection. Liked: Extremely rewarding.. Disliked: Extremely long loading times, especially when starting up the game In fact, that photorealistic world is where we will turn our attention next. It would be great to get PMDG or Aerosoft’s airliners in this sim, or perhaps some of the combat aircraft from DCS! But if they put a few planes less and created at least a helicopter and a van, a Gip to go around when you arrive at the airport to see the scenery! Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next installation in the long-running flight simulation series. I am back now with XP11(with Helicopters). And it is tempting to say that some of the issues some people are facing might very well be down to their own PC and/or joystick. Third-party aircraft are on the way, I’m sure, and let’s hope they redress the fairly dismal failures of the default airplanes. When it all comes together, this thing can be as uplifting as flight itself. For example, there are many iconic buildings that almost anyone will recognize from the air, as well as unknown buildings (to most) and places that will be only recognizable to a particular pilot (such as something in their home town, for example). He would claim that he was “massively disappointed” with the flight dynamics of the game, especially after the considerable hype throughout much of 2020. Com on, surely you can do better... Too much fancy promotional talk and failure to deliver in a clear and non-repetitive way. Guess it's time for an upgrade... My experience has been like getting to the airport for a flight to paradise but the plane cannot take off due to technical problems! By Edmond Tran on August 24, 2020 at 5:59PM PDT Then the latest Windows 10 update disabled MS2020 from loading. In conclusion, FS2020 may be the start of something amazing or the last huzzah of a much-loved simulator. Brutal that an MS program will not run due to an MS update! I was able to program my yoke and it shows me I have with on-screen tips confirming my selections. As we will see as we move through our review, opinion appears to be pretty much divided on the overall performance of the new edition. However, we should warn that upon the launch, only the HP Reverb G2 system will be initially compatible with it. So not only, for example, are buildings in their correct places, but their entire photogrammetry, as well as height and width data, is correct. I've set the new simulator aside until the next update rolls thru as I can only complete short flights without a CTD and the instability of the aircraft is frustrating. Tweet DX11: Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Flight Simulator 2020 scores unusually well in the graphics area. Yet more than this, the sky is far from only a visual improvement. As impressive as this is – and it is, for the most part very much that – there are some issues with lags, and even of scenery appearing completely out of proportion. Macy. The ATC needs work, the VFR maps need to be replaced to be more like what pilots really use, and the seemingly random progression around the virtual cockpit could use some consistency across cockpits. etc.) A Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 review bomb is currently underway for a somewhat strange reason: the game is taking too long for some players to fully download this brand-new flight sim experience. When I saw the video of the new MSFS 2020 ( WOW ). To load the sim and drink two cups of coffee while waiting for it to load. There are plenty of people who are more than pleased with the release, however. The Simulator is superb as far as I can tell BUT it needs a user guide. You can watch our comparison video below. With this in mind, you might be interested in the specially “built-in flight school”. And not only will that potentially widen the audience, but it will most likely reach younger would-be virtual pilots. There is also the issue of no official documentation concerning basic keyboard and joystick controls. The screenshot shows Aerosoft's Paderborn Lippstadt scenery. A very long but informative review. Categories so far include scenery, aircraft, and utilities/tools - more to be added over the coming months. To say it was one of the most anticipated flight simulators of recent times would be an understatement. According to Jorg Neumann, Microsoft's head of Flight Simulator, the company has been considering how virtual reality could play a role in the long … Some opinions echo these sentiments, in that for all of the improvements and visual realism, as a training aid for real-world pilots it is almost a step backward and certainly not an improvement. Overall, we were very impressed and can see great things for the future of this simulator package over the coming years. I was so looking forward to this new Flight sim. And this is very much the case with the weather systems of Microsoft Flight Simulator. For example, some lighting effects will be equally as authentic on medium as high, and this will improve overall performance. Bottom line my computer is not ever going to allow me to use the game and would cost in the hundreds to make it work. The ‘living world’ environment ain’t great either. Do you own a copy and use it often? As you fly further away from your departure, new data has to be generated "on the fly". Again, though, it would appear that these will be made available over the coming months. Reversed the update but now MS2020 will not install! And once more, it is highly likely, although not promised, that tweaks and fixes will address this in the future. Help. I do miss "flying" on my old FSX so much! I am not talking about the time it takes, I am talking about trying to start the process in the first place.
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