aerofly RC 8
- February 5, 2021
- IPACS
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamAerofly RC 8 is a realistic RC model flight simulator, offering 64 default models and 15 sceneries. It provides immersive VR mode, various model types, and exciting flying challenges, making it suitable for beginners and professionals alike. The game offers expansions for even more content and realistic flight experiences .
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The simulator offers realistic flight characteristics that closely translate to real RC aircraft, making it a valuable training tool.
- It features a wide variety of aircraft and engaging challenges, such as Spot Landing and Pylon Racing, enhancing the overall experience.
- The graphics are impressive, and the simulator runs well even on low-end hardware, providing a smooth experience for users.
- The graphics engine appears dated, and the VR experience is subpar, with issues like low detail at distance and incorrect eye offsets.
- The user interface and controller setup can be confusing and non-intuitive, making it difficult for beginners to get started.
- Some aircraft models feel overly simplistic and unrealistic, lacking the distinct flight characteristics expected from different types of planes.
- graphics19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the impressive visuals, detailed aircraft models, and extensive 3D scenery that perform well even on lower-end hardware. However, some users note that the graphics engine feels outdated and that there are occasional simulation issues. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good to superb, there are varying opinions on their quality relative to the game's simplicity and competition.
“The graphics are amazing.”
“The graphics quality is superb, including the detailed aircraft models and extensive 3D scenery for FPV flying (complete with ripples in the sea).”
“Great graphics, wide assortment of aircraft condition dynamics.”
“It's ok in flat screen mode, but the graphics engine looks ancient.”
“Graphics are poor for such a simple app.”
“- simulation issues, like gears tearing off as soon as they hit grass (see artwork tab to see what I mean).”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users note that creating a fully fluid dynamic model of the atmosphere in real-time remains a challenge for simulation games, as current desktop computing capabilities are insufficient to achieve this level of realism.
“All sims have this problem as it's impossible to create a fully fluid dynamic model of the atmosphere in real time with a desktop computer (yet).”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its realistic mechanics and sound design, although some users note that certain terrain elements appear less convincing.
“The mechanics feel realistic and the sounds are wonderfully immersive, creating a captivating gameplay experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that optimization in the game allows for models to be tailored for either 3D performance or visually appealing competition snapshots, but achieving both simultaneously typically requires the use of dual rates. This limitation suggests a trade-off in setup preferences for players.
“Models can be optimized for 3D flying or for visually appealing competition snapshots, but it's challenging to achieve both with the same setup unless you use dual rates, similar to real life.”
“The optimization options available allow for a tailored experience, enhancing both performance and aesthetics in gameplay.”
“I appreciate how the game provides various optimization settings that let players fine-tune their experience to match their personal preferences.”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking, making it difficult to achieve a balance between performance and visual quality.”
“I find the optimization to be frustrating; the game often struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
“The lack of proper optimization leads to long loading times and frequent crashes, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.”
