Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator screenshot

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,350 reviews

graphics451 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

Stunning graphics and smooth performance, especially in VR.
Great selection of aircraft with detailed cockpits and interactive elements.
Easy to use and accessible for beginners, making it a fun experience.

Limited scenery and regions, primarily focused on the southwestern USA.
Lacks essential features like ATC, AI traffic, and dynamic weather.
Flight dynamics and systems are simplistic, not suitable for hardcore flight sim enthusiasts.

graphics
728 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this flight simulator are widely praised for their stunning visuals, detailed aircraft models, and impressive performance, even on lower-end systems. Many users highlight the game's ability to maintain high frame rates while delivering beautiful scenery, particularly in virtual reality. However, some critiques mention that the ground textures and scenery can appear less realistic, especially at lower altitudes, and that certain areas lack dynamic elements, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “Aerofly is a very realistic flight simulator, the physics are insane as well as the graphics, and the game runs just fine, not to mention the game looks incredibly realistic at the absolute lowest.”
- “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 (needs just a little polishing for sidestick handling and VR controller customizability), the aircraft included appear quite well simulated, and the displays are very crisp and clearly readable even in Oculus Quest; the FPS are simply great but here we pay the price of poor scenery and weather graphics, I had to ask for a refund for these reasons, and also the high price of DLCs to make the sim more complete.”
- “Graphics is 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.”
optimization
272 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
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The optimization of Aerofly FS2 has received widespread acclaim, with users reporting excellent performance even on lower-end systems, achieving high frame rates and smooth gameplay in both standard and VR modes. Many players highlight the game's ability to run at maximum settings without stuttering, making it a standout choice for those seeking a visually impressive flight simulator. Overall, the game's optimization is considered one of its strongest features, providing a seamless and immersive flying experience.
- “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).”
- “Optimization is really well; you can just max out all the settings without any hesitation and Aerofly offers photorealistic scenery all over the world and sceneries seem just amazing.”
- “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.”
story
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a structured story or missions, leaving players to simply fly without any objectives or progression. Many users express a strong desire for the addition of missions and scenarios to enhance gameplay and provide a sense of purpose. Overall, while the simulator is praised for its smooth performance and graphics, it is criticized for feeling incomplete and lacking engaging content.
- “This game is crying out for some specific missions.”
- “There are many missions and scenarios to challenge your flying skill and give the player a sense and purpose for flying.”
- “Great simulator, it would be nice to have missions to complete or a gameplay scenario built in.”
- “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.”
- “Sooo I'm a bit confused... I figured that because this is a 'light' simulator, there would be missions or things to do or maybe even a career mode... however, it seems that there is nothing to do but fly around.”
gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the flight simulator is praised for its balance of performance and graphics, making it accessible even on lower-end PCs. However, many users express disappointment over the lack of depth, such as missing missions, multiplayer options, and advanced flight mechanics, which limits the overall experience. While it serves as a good introduction to flight simulation, seasoned players may find it lacking in realism and engaging content.
- “It's the best balance of performance, graphics quality, and good flight mechanics of any flight sim I've played.”
- “Other than that, the game is very nice. I love the mechanics and just the way the game plays and feels.”
- “Played only in VR, so far the best one I've seen in terms of graphics (played FSX / X-Plane 11) and gameplay experience.”
- “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.”
stability
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
58%
Overall, users report mixed experiences regarding stability, with some praising the game's smooth performance and low system requirements, while others encounter frequent crashes and freezing issues, particularly in VR mode. Despite the game's impressive graphics and fluidity, many players express frustration over bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some recommend the game for its visual appeal and performance, they also acknowledge that significant improvements are needed to enhance stability and eliminate crashes.
- “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 and complaints.”
- “It runs great and I've had no issues with frame rates.”
- “Now it 'loads scenery' and then freezes and quits.”
- “At the end of the day, you can't send out buggy software like this. I know, because I'm a developer.”
- “I'm still gonna give this a thumbs up, but about 3 out of every 4 crashes, the game completely freezes.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is a mixed bag, with some players expressing disappointment over outdated graphics and a lack of dynamic weather effects, which detracts from the immersive flying experience. In contrast, others highlight the impressive nighttime landscapes and realistic lighting that enhance the overall ambiance. The absence of features like air traffic control chatter is noted as a missed opportunity to further enrich the game's atmosphere.
- “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).”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game includes potential microtransactions, which may lead to dissatisfaction if players are not content with the initial offerings. Additionally, there are concerns regarding misleading advertising, as users feel the game does not deliver on its promises. Overall, players are advised to be cautious about future spending.
- “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.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game's graphics, describing them as flat and reminiscent of a Google map, with sporadic buildings and trees that appear comically out of place. The exaggerated comparison to "glued paper boxes" adds to the overall perception of the game's visual presentation as both hilarious and ridiculous.
- “Hilarious.”
- “Funny company.”
- “Graphics is 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.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be time-consuming, often requiring significant effort and dedication, akin to needing a "second life" to fully engage with it. While the simulation is generally easy to use, the setup process can be tedious due to the complexity of matching controls to real-life scenarios.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express disappointment in the emotional engagement of the game, citing that the randomly generated environments fail to create a genuine sense of flying over real locations. The choppy performance, particularly in VR, detracts from the immersive experience, leading to feelings of nausea and ultimately resulting in refunds.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”