Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator
- July 4, 2022
- IPACS
Get on Steam"Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator" is a highly realistic and customizable game, offering a vast fleet of detailed aircraft and interactive 3D cockpits. Its advanced graphics and physics engines provide a true next-gen experience, with 64bit support, multi-core processing, Vulkan and VR compatibility. Explore the world of flying with real-time elevation data and base aerial images, from commercial flights to warbirds and general aviation aircraft.
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Reviews
- Aerofly FS 4 offers excellent performance and smooth VR experience, making it a great choice for casual flight simmers.
- The game features a variety of aircraft and improved scenery, particularly in Europe and the USA, with many airports included for free.
- The user interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing for quick setup and fast loading times, enhancing the overall flying experience.
- The graphics, especially ground textures and water representation, are not as high quality as competitors like MSFS 2020 or X-Plane, which may disappoint some users.
- Key features such as real-time weather, ATC, and a more extensive selection of airports are missing, limiting the simulation's depth.
- There are reported bugs and performance issues, particularly in VR, which can detract from the immersive experience.
- graphics167 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics in this flight simulator are generally considered decent but do not match the high standards set by competitors like MSFS 2020 or X-Plane 12, particularly in terms of environmental detail and ground textures. While some users appreciate the smooth performance and good cockpit clarity, others find the overall visual quality lacking, especially when compared to more graphically intensive simulators. However, the game is praised for its lightweight design, fast loading times, and ability to run well on lower-end hardware, making it a viable option for those prioritizing performance over graphical fidelity.
“The graphics are beautiful and very realistic!”
“Overall the graphics are perfect and could run on anything.”
“By far the smoothest VR flight experience on the market with some of the best dusk visuals I've ever seen and the fastest loading times of any sim.”
“It was genuinely disappointing seeing the graphics and quality of the HUD, and the native controls were just extremely imprecise.”
“Bad graphics, limited locations... a big let down, so I ended up refunding it.”
“The graphics in this game are not even close to MSFS 2020.”
- optimization73 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is widely praised, with users highlighting its exceptional performance, particularly in VR, and fast loading times. Many reviewers note that it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, making it accessible for a broader audience, while some mention minor graphical shortcomings in exchange for this performance. Overall, the meticulous attention to optimization sets it apart from other flight simulators, providing a seamless and immersive experience.
“The meticulous attention to performance and optimization is nothing short of astonishing, offering users like myself a seamless and immersive experience that is truly a breath of fresh air.”
“Performance is phenomenal, especially in terms of VR.”
“Best performance optimization from all the flight simulators out there in the market.”
“Terrible VR optimization.”
“I usually spend many hours tweaking my other sims for acceptable performance.”
“Despite all these flaws, it seems like a decent option for people who are not too demanding about graphics and value short loading times and smooth performance even on a not very recent PC (I use a 6th gen i7 and a GTX 1060).”
- story52 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is primarily conveyed through its missions, which vary in quality and difficulty; while some players find them enjoyable and relaxing, others criticize specific missions for poor design, such as one that leads through a mountain. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as a mixed bag, with a focus on flight simulation rather than a deep storyline, but it offers a satisfying sense of accomplishment for players completing missions. The developers appear to be addressing past shortcomings of flight simulators, enhancing the overall experience with new regions, improved aerodynamics, and a variety of planes.
“When you don't have too much time to prepare for a flight, you can select one of the missions and feel the satisfaction of a completed flight in a shorter experience.”
“We all can't deny how good AFS4 is; the new regions and sceneries are awesome, the lighting as well, improved aerodynamics are truly magnificent, high-quality new planes and improvements to older planes, new traffic, missions, and other features.”
“Their missions are so bad that the very first one literally takes you through the side of a mountain.”
“I think that in its present state there are some problems with the tutorial missions and their definitions but overall I find it relaxing and enjoyable.”
“It feels as though the developers embarked on a quest to rectify the shortcomings that have plagued other flight simulators such as X-Plane, MSFS, and P3D.”
- stability20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 70 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with users noting smooth performance and minimal glitches upon installation. However, some players have experienced crashes that freeze the game, requiring a restart, and there are mentions of missing functionalities like air traffic control in single-player mode. While it runs well on many systems, a few bugs remain, suggesting that it may still need further refinement.
“Great sim for a quick flight, runs great on my system.”
“Runs great and is extremely smooth.”
“So bottom line is that it actually runs great, if you can live with the fact that you don't have all the functionality when flying in VR.”
“Crashing just freezes the game until you press a button and then it restarts you spiraling out of control.”
“As far as I can tell, there is no ATC in single player. I looked around and I can't find any toggles to turn it on or off. MFS:X had ATC (even if it was buggy in my experience), so it's a bit of a step down in that regard.”
“Great flight sim, but it's a little buggy.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and high frame rates, with minimal bugs reported. Players appreciate the quality mechanical design of the airplanes, noting that it offers a superior experience compared to many other simulation games currently available.
“The gameplay is smooth; I've encountered little to no bugs.”
“Better overall gameplay than most sims out there.”
“Very high FPS gameplay because there is no car, water, weather, or ATC simulation available yet.”
“Airplanes have a very high-quality mechanical design.”
“Overall gameplay is better than most sims out there.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express deep emotional connections to aerofly fs 4, highlighting the immense joy and fulfillment it has brought to their lives. Many reviewers convey heartfelt gratitude towards the developers for their passion and creativity in crafting the game.
“The joy and fulfillment that Aerofly FS 4 has brought into my life is immeasurable, and for that, I extend my heartfelt thanks.”
“In closing, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who poured your passion, expertise, and creativity into the crafting of Aerofly FS 4.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users appreciate that the game minimizes tedious grinding elements, focusing instead on enjoyable gameplay experiences. However, some players feel that the lack of a clear progression roadmap can lead to a sense of tedium in development.
“Development of fs2 was very tedious; there didn't seem to be a clear roadmap on if and how to proceed.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the background music can be turned off by muting the video audio and disabling autoplay on the store page, indicating a workaround for those who find the music distracting.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the flight simulator is highlighted as a standout feature, with users finding it to be exceptionally funny and enjoyable.
“One of the best flight simulators, very funny overall!”
