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Acro FS

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58%Game Brain Score
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optimization, stability
58% User Score Based on 161 reviews

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Acro FS is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Knife Edge Software and was released on May 23, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

By Aviators, For Gamers Acro FS is a stick-and-rudder aerobatic flight simulator created by Jim Bourke, airshow pilot and member of the US Unlimited Aerobatic Team. Designed from the ground up to accurately simulate aerobatic flight, it allows you to experience what it’s like to strap into a high-performance stunt plane and take to the sky. Take control of an aerobatic airplane, throttle up, a…

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Audience ScoreBased on 161 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features realistic flight physics and detailed aircraft models, providing an immersive flying experience.
  • It offers a variety of customization options for flight parameters and controls, allowing players to tailor the experience to their preferences.
  • Despite being in early access, the game is free and has potential for future updates and improvements, making it a good starting point for aerobatic flight simulation.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including unresponsive controls, crashes, and poor optimization, making it unplayable for many users.
  • There is a lack of content, with only a few aircraft and locations available, and many players express a desire for more features and updates.
  • The user interface and control mapping are confusing and frustrating, leading to a steep learning curve and a negative first impression for new players.
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many users praising the visuals and realism, particularly in terms of lighting and aircraft design. However, some players report issues with performance, such as stuttering and difficulty saving graphic settings, while others express a desire for more accessible graphics options for lower-end PCs. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there are notable concerns regarding stability and optimization.

    • “Nice graphics, runs smooth and stable.”
    • “The graphics look pretty good, there are a lot of options for camera views and HUDs, and the aircraft that come with it appear to be fairly realistic.”
    • “Excellent stick feel, graphics are excellent, can't wait to see this game further develop!”
    • “Crude graphics, some unplayable areas due to huge stutter, simplistic ground areas and buildings, odd UI and control choices, and worst of all no hat view keys or TrackIR support.”
    • “I was able to play this game 3 times (all trying to fine-tune graphics) and I just couldn't get it to run smoothly.”
    • “It would be very helpful to have a much more simplified graphics mode - I'm here to fly, not look at pretty scenery!”
  • optimization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of Acro FS is widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues, including frequent frame rate drops and lag, regardless of graphical settings. The game's flight mechanics and race mode are described as frustratingly unresponsive, exacerbated by poor optimization that detracts from the overall experience. Many users find the game difficult to enjoy due to these technical shortcomings.

    • “But in VR, it doesn't crash, it runs smoothly and most importantly, it is fun.”
    • “Smt off seems to work on most games and even causes some games to improve performance.”
    • “This game is poorly optimized.”
    • “In race mode, this game is not very beginner friendly and overall frustrating because of poor optimization: the spongy flight feel, complex stable flight modeling, and 'arcady' pickups and rings together with the often dropping performance make a very harsh combo leading to player over-controlling or performance-wise uncontrollable situations.”
    • “This game runs at a constant laggy 40 to 0 fps; I changed settings from high to low and got even worse performance.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is notably problematic, with users reporting choppy controls, frequent glitches, and freezing issues, particularly when attempting to adjust settings. Despite some enjoyable aspects, the overall experience is marred by these technical shortcomings, leading to frustrations with playability. Additionally, the game's abandonment by developers has left it in a buggy and incomplete state.

    • “It is literally unplayable. I got a 3D Logitech Pro joystick and just wanted to try it out with this sim, but after setting everything up, the elevators were inverted. Afterwards, I opened the settings menu, clicked on controls to set them up again, but that just freezes the game.”
    • “The developers abandoned the game in a buggy and incomplete state around 18 months after dumping it on Steam.”
    • “For the little time that I have played, I have some suggestions: the controls are kind of choppy; a little smoother would be nice. The graphics are nice, especially the rays, but the game glitches a little, and I've never made a game, so I don't know how difficult that is.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as straightforward and focused, with some users suggesting that a mechanical bull or rodeo simulator could enhance the experience. Overall, it appears to be a basic gameplay experience without significant complexity.

  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is minimal, focusing primarily on the mathematical challenge of plotting optimal tracks through detection zones, which can lead to repetitive gameplay once players master the mechanics. While the missions are functional and accessible, the narrative depth appears lacking, resulting in a stale competitive experience.

    • “The missions are perfectly designed, allowing us to engage with the story in a meaningful way.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find humor in the game's amusing glitches and bugs, which add an unexpected comedic element to the gameplay experience.

    • “The game is filled with hilarious bugs that add an unexpected twist to the gameplay.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the quirky glitches that made my character do the silliest things.”
    • “The humor in the game, especially the funny bugs, kept me entertained throughout my playthrough.”
    • “The humor in this game often falls flat, relying too much on tired clichés.”
    • “I found the jokes to be more cringeworthy than funny, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
    • “The attempts at humor feel forced and out of place, detracting from the overall gameplay.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it shifts the focus from skill-based performance to repetitive attempts to achieve theoretical minimums, often requiring multiple retries to succeed.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The competition is turned from 'who performs momentarily best' into 'who can get closest to the theoretical minimum with unlimited retries,' which translates into very tedious retries at some point.”
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Acro FS is a simulation game.

Acro FS is available on PC and Windows.

Acro FS was released on May 23, 2018.

Acro FS was developed by Knife Edge Software.

Acro FS has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Acro FS is a single player game.

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