TwinIon Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 This continues to look amazing and makes me wish I cared about flight sims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre801 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 A friend of mine is a licensed pilot. He's pretty much jizzing over this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikachu Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPDunks4 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 No Forza car sim to be the eye candy for Series X, but we get a flight sim to be the eye candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Any chance this will support VR? Damn I want a vr flight sim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikachu Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 25 minutes ago, BloodyHell said: Any chance this will support VR? Damn I want a vr flight sim. Microsoft Flight Simulator Will Have VR Support 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moa Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I've gotten unreasonably excited for this game. Watching some of the footage of it is unexpectedly emotional, and I really really hope that the game is as good as expected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moa Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Cool that the reviewer is a pilot who can actually speak with some authority about the quality of the simulation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Easy gamepass download. Not sure how much time I'll end up spending in the game, but it's a compelling piece of software just to check out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number305 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, TwinIon said: Easy gamepass download. Not sure how much time I'll end up spending in the game, but it's a compelling piece of software just to check out. I think it's a law that everyone who downloads this has to attempt to fly over where they live and see if they can spot their house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 The pre-load is up on GamePass PC... 152.4gb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre801 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I wonder how popular the 10 DVD physical release will be 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moa Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Spork3245 said: The pre-load is up on GamePass PC... 152.4gb I cleaned out all my spare space on my ssd and am 7 gb short. Considering getting another ssd since I can install so few games on my 256 gb one anyway. 1 hour ago, Dre801 said: I wonder how popular the 10 DVD physical release will be 😂 I'm not going to lie, I want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Moa said: I cleaned out all my spare space on my ssd and am 7 gb short. Considering getting another ssd since I can install so few games on my 256 gb one anyway. I'm not going to lie, I want it. Looking for SATA or M.2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moa Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, Spork3245 said: Looking for SATA or M.2? I think I'm on SATA but I'll have to open up my pc to figure it out and make sure I have space. It could use a dusting out anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, Moa said: I think I'm on SATA but I'll have to open up my pc to figure it out and make sure I have space. It could use a dusting out anyway. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K8A29E6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DdVoFbRHCFCRV $98 after $12 coupon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Game Information Game Title: Microsoft Flight Simulator Platforms: PC (Aug 18, 2020) Developer: Asobo Studio Publisher: Xbox Game Studios Review Aggregator: OpenCritic - 93 average - 100% recommended Critic Reviews AusGamers - 10 / 10 Quote In 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator leverages technology that feels as much of our current place and time as it does the immediate and distant future. Gamerheadquarters - 10 / 10 Quote Microsoft Flight Simulator is a once in a lifetime gaming experience, it’s incredibly detailed while being beyond the scope of anything that has come before it. GamingTrend - 100 / 100 Quote There is nothing out there like Microsoft Flight Simulator. It delivers the entire world in unrivaled quality, combined with pinpoint precise controls and realism at a level that is unmatched. If you want a taste of the sky, this game is virtual perfection, and if you are learning to fly in the real world, nothing will reinforce what you've already learned more than Microsoft Flight Simulator. Gert Lush Gaming - 10 / 10 Quote Microsoft deserves a lot of credit for what has been achieved here, gamers take note as it might be a long time until we see this sort of innovation again. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is not for the enthusiasts anymore, it’s for everybody. Guardian - 5 / 5 stars Quote From craggy snow-topped mountain ranges to swooping desert valleys to bustling cities, the landscape is alive with detail. IGN - 10 / 10 Quote Unparalleled realism and an entire planet to explore makes Microsoft Flight Simulator a simulation like no other. Press Start - 10 / 10 Quote Microsoft Flight Simulator is a game that you have to play to understand just how incredible of an experience it is. It's an incomparable adventure that consistently surprises and delights. The game provides you with all the tools necessary to conquer the unthinkable task of flying the plane. Asobo has laid an incredible platform that will provide hours upon hours of joy for both casual gamers and flight experts alike, and it's only upwards from here. Saving Content - 5 / 5 stars Quote Flight Simulator at launch is only the beginning, as it’s set to be a game that evolves and grows over time rather than being a static product. If this was all the game would be, it’s great as-is. No matter whether you buy it, or download it via Game Pass, you’re getting the best flight simulator to-date. Microsoft Flight Simulator soars to new heights, and has easily been worth the the fourteen year wait. Total Gaming Network - 5 / 5 stars Quote Microsoft Flight Simulator is an absolutely wonderful gameplay experience. There is just something undeniably magical about flying around and seeing sights that you may have only read about in a book or seen online. With so many of us still in quarantine and self-isolation, there has never been a more perfect time for this level of escapism. VG247 - 5 / 5 stars Quote It’s a technical achievement and an excellent training aid, but it’s also a brilliant piece of escapism, transcending its purpose as a tool to become something far more widely enjoyable – and I can’t recommend it enough. Wccftech - 10 / 10 Quote Microsoft Flight Simulator is a marvelous use of technology to create one of the most wonderful and spectacular looking games I've ever played. PowerUp! - 9.8 / 10 Quote There's near-limitless gameplay potential in Microsoft Flight Simulator and there's simply no denying how magnificent it is. COGconnected - 95 / 100 Quote I truly wonder what will come next for Flight. Whether this simulator becomes a new defacto standard for this technology, or if Microsoft will take this marriage of game engine with satellite and real time data into something even richer as an experience. For now, I’m enjoying flying from LAX, seeing my brother’s neighborhood in Newport Beach, and heading southward to Maui to see the Road to Hana again. XboxEra - 9.5 / 10 Quote This is not a particularly forgiving game, and for folks out there that want to see just how good it can look on your screen at home, you may find yourself unable to penetrate the heart of the simulation that lies under this beautifully crafted fuselage. And that’s okay – not every game can be made for every player out there. There’s an enormous amount of enjoyment to be had in just exploring, and that speaks to me in a way not a lot of games have over the years. Cruising at 30,000 feet with the hum of the engine, the rattle of turbulence and the world below me, available in a way it never has been is absolutely worth sending a postcard home about. Generación Xbox - Spanish - 9.3 / 10 Quote It's simply amazing. IGN Italy - Italian - 9.3 / 10 Quote A masterpiece, but above that a way to reach for the sky for all those people who would love to fly but can't. Microsoft Flight Simulator is a wonderful gift to flight sim lovers worldwide. Spaziogames - Italian - 9.3 / 10 Quote Microsoft Flight Simulator is the much awaited Microsoft Flight Simulator X's heir, built on a base that is both technologically futuristic and solid content-wise The Games Machine - Italian - 9.2 / 10 Quote Impressive use of proprietary Microsoft's maps and AI technologies aside, Flight Simulator is outstanding for the sheer amount of freedom we are given and how far it pushes our spirit of exploration. Sim fans will have a lot to chew on, and newcomers will love the "simcade" feeling offered by the customizable assist system. It's also on Xbox Game Pass, so go get it. Attack of the Fanboy - 4.5 / 5 stars Quote Microsoft Flight Simulator is an absolute must for flight sim fans, but anyone with the even the slightest bit of an explorer's nature will be sure to enjoy as well. Checkpoint Gaming - 9 / 10 Quote “Microsoft Flight Simulator lets pilots fly around the world to essentially anywhere they want… innovative and mind-blowing.“ DASHGAMER.com - 9 / 10 Quote It's seamless yet comprehensive style only challenges other titles to raise their quality in standards. It's a franchise re-invigorated, and has laid a path to build a concrete legacy going forward with other titles in its category, sure to follow. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, is a must play. DualShockers - 9 / 10 Quote Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 not only offered me a breathtakingly immersive experience, but it also helped with my fear of flying. Game Revolution - 4.5 / 5 stars Quote Asobo Studio has created something truly impressive with Flight Simulator 2020. Gameblog - French - 9 / 10 Quote If you are an experienced pilot and already have X-Plane with premium paid content, you won't upgrade to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Well, not right away. Because if we can find problems with Asobo's baby, none of them is insoluble and will undoubtedly see improvements to strive even more towards perfection. As it stands, Flight Simulator is already a benchmark platform that will undoubtedly establish itself as the civil flight simulation of the decade. Checkmate. GamingBolt - 9 / 10 Quote Severe performance issues aside, Microsoft Flight Simulator is a spectacular game which manages to nail the simulation mechanics with mind-blowing visuals. PC Invasion - 9 / 10 Quote Microsoft Flight Simulator is by all means the most complete out-of-the-box package that out of any flight sim ever. It's advancements have pushed the genre as a whole to an entirely new standard with the promise of ongoing support solidifying its rank as the defacto flight sim for the years to come. While it has its quirks, this really is "As real as it gets". Shacknews - 9 / 10 Quote With everyone looking to the upcoming consoles to provide the next-generation experience, don’t let this one slip off your radar. Stevivor - 9 / 10 Quote Long story short, make Microsoft Flight Simulator whatever you want it to be — it can handle it. TrueAchievements - 4.5 / 5 stars Quote Asobo Studio has created something special with Microsoft Flight Simulator TrustedReviews - 4.5 / 5 stars Quote Microsoft Flight Simulator is a triumphantly ambitious venture which pushes the boundaries of photorealism in the gaming medium. It requires a lot of horsepower and the support of Azure technology to accomplish such a feat, but these barriers are washed away when you're staring down at endless cities and thick jungles from thousands of feet in the air. It's breathtaking, and I hope it brings such simulators further into the mainstream. Twinfinite - 4.5 / 5 Quote An absolutely amazing return to form for the series Daily Star - 4 / 5 stars Quote Microsoft Flight Simulator is a massive generational leap from its predecessor, and every time I play the game I’m blown away by just how good it looks. From a completely simulated physics system with wind, weather and more, to highly detailed aircraft and airports, it’s truly something worth checking out. TechRaptor - 8 / 10 Quote Microsoft Flight Simulator is back with gorgeous graphics and even more beautiful planes to look at. Returning players will be pleased to see how many enhancements have been made while the tutorial and assist modes give an entry point to even a novice flyer. ACG - Buy Quote An amazing achievement, even if it has some turbulence along the way Echo Boomer - Portuguese - Loved Quote A glimpse of what the next-gen games can look like with a game that's more like an imersive virtual experience that let's you travel across the entire world. Eurogamer - Essential Quote A technical marvel, as well as an education and exploration of the joys of flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 The graphics are so realistic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 7 hours ago, Spork3245 said: The pre-load is up on GamePass PC... 152.4gb Easy download! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxEvil AshxX Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Now all they have to do is use this same technology and give us Forza Horizon 5: Test Drivin' The Crews'n USA Unlimited 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPDunks4 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 So I fired it up, an additional 95gb. Nice to see at Midnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 You know IF Turn 10 were to somehow be able to leverage the tech put behind Flight Sim onto their next FM, then that may very well be the end all, be all of racing sims! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazatron Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Wow, this is the studio that did A Plague Tale? That is so impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moa Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Anyone else really struggling to get this game to download correctly through the windows Xbox app? Restarting your computer is a better solution than asking the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Updated the reviews post with the most recent from OpenCritic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPDunks4 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Spent some time in it today, and really blown away by the tech. I'm kinda curious, can Microsoft safely use NFL logos? Also has a Papa Ginos ad at Gilette Stadium. Are those copyrights and trademarks not matter for a game like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 How’s the performance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moa Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 "Hmm, you weren't really supposed to land there. At this point, I think it's probably best we start the lesson over." The tutorial lady is awfully condescending. Just now, Spork3245 said: How’s the performance? I haven't done a deep dive into the settings yet, but on a 1080/old Ryzen system I'm getting perfectly fine performance on the recommended high settings. Rumor has it you basically can't run the game at 4k ultra 60 fps with current hardware, but I would say I'm pleased with the performance so far, especially considering I haven't tweaked anything. The loading times are rough, although my installation is split across a HDD and SSD for whatever reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JPDunks4 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 15 hours ago, Spork3245 said: How’s the performance? I have a i9-9900k and 2080ti, playing 1440p Ultra settings and its mostly smooth, but in highly dense areas and cities I do get big drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moa Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Great quick look featuring Drew. I hadn't delved too deep into the interiors and all the buttons that aren't on my controller, and it's cool seeing the absolutely disgusting depth that this game goes into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 It keeps kicking me for damaging the plane in flight Also, this game really needs DLSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Okay, I found my town and flew over my house. Mission accomplished. Time to uninstall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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