Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,169 reviews
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  • optimization
  • story
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Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator is a high-quality and realistic flight simulation game with a large selection of detailed aircraft and helicopters, featuring fully interactive 3D cockpits and photo-realistic scenery. The game includes world-wide elevation data and aerial images, and offers an intuitive user interface with 22 aircraft included, such as the A320, B737-500, B747-400, and more. Take off from various airports and enjoy flying over famous landmarks with realistic flight physics.

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,169 reviews
graphics225 positive mentions
stability11 negative mentions
  • Aerofly FS 2 offers stunning graphics and smooth performance, especially in VR, making it a visually impressive flight simulator.
  • The flight dynamics are enjoyable and provide a good sense of immersion, particularly for VFR flying and aerobatics.
  • The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to the game's future.
  • The game currently lacks essential features such as ATC, AI traffic, and a comprehensive weather system, making the world feel lifeless.
  • There is a limited selection of aircraft and scenery, with many areas requiring additional paid DLC, which can be expensive.
  • The cockpit functionality is not fully realized, with many buttons and switches being non-interactive, reducing the depth of the simulation.
  • graphics363 mentions

    The graphics in this flight simulator are widely praised for their stunning quality, detailed aircraft models, and impressive performance even on lower-end systems. Many users highlight the realistic lighting and textures, particularly in VR, although some express disappointment with the scenery and water effects, which can appear less realistic. Overall, the game is noted for its excellent optimization, allowing for high frame rates and smooth visuals, making it a strong contender in the flight simulation genre.

    • “And the game's graphics are stunning, with detailed textures and realistic lighting that make you feel like you're really flying.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, planes are nicely modeled, and autopilot features make it seamless and fun for both new and experienced flyers.”
    • “The graphics quality is excellent and the frame rate reasonable, despite my laptop's puny MX150 graphics card with only 2GB graphics RAM.”
    • “Tried the game for one hour or so, unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations regarding graphics quality for the scenery; especially compared to other famous simulators; but there are huge pluses for which I recommend this game to certain audiences; the VR interaction is amazing, instinctive and responsive, but I had to ask for a refund for these reasons, and also the high price of DLCs to make the sim more complete.”
    • “Graphics are flat even at ultra settings - flat like a Google map with rare buildings and trees popping up; looks hilarious and ridiculous... even the New York 'highly detailed' map is like glued paper boxes.”
    • “1) Bad graphics for scenery --- while the planes do look quite nice, the scenery is really bad.”
  • optimization136 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of the flight simulator is highly praised, with users reporting excellent performance even on lower-end systems, achieving high frame rates and smooth gameplay in both standard and VR modes. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to maintain impressive graphics quality without sacrificing performance, making it a standout choice for those seeking a visually appealing and immersive flying experience. However, a few users noted occasional stuttering issues, particularly after updates, indicating that while the optimization is generally strong, there may still be room for improvement.

    • “So well done on the optimization part.”
    • “It is very well optimized so it will run beautifully at frame rates higher than anything I've seen (150 fps for me most of the time).”
    • “The performance is insane, hitting a constant 90 fps on a GTX 970 with a Rift.”
    • “Opengl still works, but the reduced performance makes it unplayable in VR.”
    • “Do not buy this game, it's badly made and badly optimized.”
    • “Because as a next-gen sim, the performance is already poor, and I am afraid that after again spending maybe 1000 euros on addons, the performance will not get any better with hardware over the years.”
  • story51 mentions

    The game's story aspect is notably lacking, with many users expressing disappointment over the absence of missions or a structured narrative. While the flight simulation experience is praised for its smooth performance and graphics, players feel that the lack of objectives or scenarios makes the gameplay feel empty and repetitive. Overall, the consensus is that the game would greatly benefit from the addition of missions and a more engaging storyline to enhance player motivation and enjoyment.

    • “There are many missions and scenarios to challenge your flying skill and give the player a sense of purpose for flying.”
    • “Great game, good graphics, but needs more content, mainly missions.”
    • “One thing I would love to see is Steam Workshop content that allows missions/events that users can create; I do believe that will increase popularity quite a bit.”
    • “It doesn't have a story mode or scenarios to follow, but you need to make your own routes.”
    • “Unfortunately, without multiplayer or missions, it lacks in the gameplay department.”
    • “Still no missions or anything else to keep you motivated to play.”
  • gameplay31 mentions

    The gameplay of the flight simulator is praised for its balance of performance and graphics, making it accessible even on lower-end PCs, but it suffers from a lack of depth, with minimal mechanics, no missions, and limited multiplayer options. While some players appreciate the realistic flight mechanics and graphics, many express disappointment over the absence of engaging content and challenges, suggesting that the game feels more like a basic flying experience rather than a comprehensive simulator. Overall, it is seen as a good starting point for newcomers, but it risks losing players to competitors if it doesn't evolve beyond its current limitations.

    • “Great game with great graphics and gameplay.”
    • “It's the best balance of performance, graphics quality, and good flight mechanics of any flight sim I've played.”
    • “Very nice graphics and good gameplay.”
    • “There is not even basic fuel mechanics, no decent weather options, nothing you could expect even from a simple flight sim.”
    • “If you'd call this a 'game' then you'd be mistaken as there are no game mechanics available.”
    • “Unfortunately, without multiplayer or missions, it lacks in the gameplay department.”
  • stability19 mentions

    Overall, users report a mixed experience regarding stability in the game. While many praise its smooth performance and high frame rates, particularly in VR, several players encounter significant issues such as freezing, crashes, and bugs that detract from the experience. Despite these problems, the game's visuals and ease of use on lower-end PCs are frequently highlighted as strong points.

    • “For the VR flying experience, simulating the sensation of flight, Aerofly is miles ahead of X-Plane for one primary reason: Aerofly runs great and with butter smooth fluidity.”
    • “Easy to recommend this if you're into flying games, it runs great on a low-end PC, looks fantastic and the developers are active on here to hear ideas/complaints.”
    • “It runs great and I've had no issues with frame rates.”
    • “Now it loads scenery and then freezes and quits.”
    • “I've done all the troubleshooting steps it recommends, and the game still doesn't work.”
    • “At the end of the day, you can't send out buggy software like this; I know, because I'm a developer.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over the lack of realistic environmental effects, such as weather and cloud shadows, which detracts from the flying experience. In contrast, others highlight the impressive landscape rendering and nighttime ambiance, noting that elements like runway lights contribute positively to the overall atmosphere. There is a consensus that adding features like background chatter could further enhance the immersive experience.

    • “The first thing I did in FSX was fly from Indianapolis to Chicago/O'Hare and was impressed by the realistic atmosphere with all the farm and other lights below throughout my nighttime flight.”
    • “The landscape is wonderfully rendered with the use of atmospheric scattering and somehow buildings all seem so real.”
    • “Also landing at night with just the runway lights to guide you is really atmospheric.”
    • “I was aware when I bought the game that it was not a complex flight simulator for flight aficionados, but I was hoping the atmosphere and feeling of flying would be there a lot more to compensate.”
    • “- no ATC (yet); at least some background chatter would improve the atmosphere highly.”
    • “- ATC chatter (at least, just for the atmosphere).”
  • monetization5 mentions

    The monetization in the game raises concerns, as players anticipate numerous microtransactions and feel that the advertised content does not align with the actual offerings. While some users recommend the game, they caution potential buyers to be aware of the in-game purchase options before committing.

    • “The only Aerofly games I have ever played other than this are Aerofly FS 1 (for mobile, and I did purchase all aircraft) and Aerofly FS 2022 (which has no in-app purchases), so I kind of recommend this game.”
    • “There will probably be a lot of microtransactions ahead, so be sure you are satisfied with the options you see if you don't want to spend more.”
    • “Will probably be a lot of microtransactions ahead, so be sure you are satisfied with the options you see if you don't want to spend more.”
    • “What they have been advertising is not true at all.”
    • “They do not deliver on their craftily worded advertising.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its graphics, which users find amusingly flat and cartoonish, likening the environments to a poorly rendered map with simplistic structures. This absurdity adds a layer of comedy, with players appreciating the ridiculousness of the visual design. Overall, the game's presentation is seen as unintentionally funny, contributing to its charm.

    • “Hilarious.”
    • “Funny company.”
    • “Graphics are flat even at ultra settings - flat like a Google map with rare buildings and trees popping up. It looks hilarious and ridiculous; even the New York 'highly detailed' map is like glued paper boxes.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment to progress. While the simulation is generally user-friendly, the setup process can be tedious, adding to the overall grind.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “It's a fairly easy sim to use, but setting up the yoke can be a bit tedious with all of the controls matching real-life situations.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Users express disappointment with the emotional engagement of the game, citing that the randomly generated environments fail to create a genuine sense of flying over real locations. Additionally, technical issues, such as choppy performance in VR, detract from the immersive experience, leading to feelings of nausea and ultimately prompting refunds.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Users highlight the exceptional replayability of Aerofly, noting that ongoing developer support and regular updates contribute significantly to the game's longevity and enjoyment over time.

    • “In 6 months of ownership, I have found the replayability, developer support, and updates for Aerofly to be outstanding.”
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Play time

9hMedian play time
113hAverage play time
2-51hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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