FlyInside Flight Simulator

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FlyInside Flight Simulator is a single player simulation game. It was developed by FlyInside Inc. and was released on December 20, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

FlyInside Flight Simulator is a VR-optimized game for Steam with a custom flight simulation engine, providing realistic performance and weather. It includes ten aircraft from MilViz and TFDi Design, such as jets, helicopters, and general aviation planes, and is in Early Access with ongoing updates. The game supports various input options and can be played in VR or on-desktop.

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optimization14 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

FlyInside Flight Simulator is built specifically for VR, providing an immersive experience with smooth performance and high frame rates, even on average hardware.
The aircraft handling is realistic, with detailed cockpits and controls, making it a great option for both casual and serious flight sim enthusiasts.
The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing commitment to improving the game and addressing community feedback.

The game has been criticized for being in early access for a long time without significant updates, leading to concerns about its development status and potential abandonment.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in VR mode.
The selection of aircraft and scenery is currently limited, with many users expressing a desire for more content and features to enhance the overall experience.

optimization
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, optimization for this flight simulation is a mixed bag, with many users praising its excellent VR performance and smooth framerates, particularly on lower-end systems. However, some players have reported issues such as micro-stuttering and performance drops, suggesting that optimization may decline over time due to potential memory leaks. The developers appear responsive to performance concerns, actively working to address issues and improve the experience for users.
- “Performance: perfectly optimized for VR, never had an issue.”
- “Excellent VR implementation and optimization.”
- “The performance of the sim is excellent, even on my aging PC.”
- “Unfortunately, while the claim is that it's optimized for VR seems legit, it performs very poorly on my PC and many others if you look at the discussions.”
- “Thus far, the worst VR performance of any flight sim available on Steam that I'm aware of.”
- “I will amend my review as things progress but can't honestly recommend anyone try it until they fix the controls and performance.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the flight simulator are described as basic yet functional, with decent performance in VR, achieving smooth framerates even on average hardware. While some users appreciate the potential and scenery, others criticize the graphics quality, comparing it unfavorably to other simulators and noting issues with certain visual elements. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, with room for improvement as the game progresses through its development stages.
- “A realistic flight sim that was built for VR and can get 120 fps on average hardware with decent graphical fidelity.”
- “The performance and graphical quality of this sim puts all the big name sims to shame.”
- “Its butter smooth getting 90 fps in VR with 1.6 supersampling and mostly high graphics settings on my 1080/7700, and the auto-gen scenery is very dense and looks quite convincing, especially at night.”
- “VR-wise, it is pretty smooth, but the graphics are kind of basic.”
- “Graphics are poor; the cockpit in VR looks like old FSX, and the flight model is very simple and basic. Most of the planes fly the same and unrealistically.”
- “The graphics are the worst of the three.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking functionality, particularly with non-operational GPS units in aircraft, which hampers navigation and mission execution. However, some users express hope that future updates will enhance the narrative by introducing more engaging elements like air traffic, careers, and missions.
- “Okay, so listen guys, I got to take the story back to a little earlier:”
- “It's more of a ticket to join the flight of the evolution and support the potential for future functions like air traffic, careers, missions, and more content.”
- “The GPS units don't work in any of the aircraft, so you can't even plot a simple course between airports.”
- “Okay, so listen guys, I got to take the story back to a little earlier.”
- “This brings me to my story.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay. Users express disappointment in the lack of polish, particularly with motion controller functionality, which is often unreliable. Overall, the game feels unfinished and has not progressed beyond its early access state.
- “This is a buggy, often-crashing, and plain ugly mess, long abandoned by the developers, that never left the early access stage.”
- “A buggy, unsatisfying mess.”
- “I am disappointed that the motion controller functionality feels very buggy, with many commands not accessible from the controller.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the game's atmospheric design, highlighting the impressive volumetric clouds and overall sky feel. However, some suggest that the bright terrain colors could be toned down and enhanced with a misty ambiance for a more immersive experience.
- “The feel of the sky and atmosphere is really good, and the clouds have a volumetric quality to them, which is really nice.”
- “One minor wish is to subdue the bright yellow and emerald green colors of the terrain from the generic maps and add a more misty atmosphere.”
- “The other minor wish is to subdue the bright terrain's yellow and emerald green colors from the generic maps and add some misty atmosphere.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels too sterile and lacks the immersive qualities that would draw players into the game world.”
- “The environments are visually appealing, but they fail to evoke any real sense of mood or tension.”
humor
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Users find the humor in the game's flight mechanics, particularly noting that controlling planes can lead to amusingly frustrating experiences, such as losing the ability to pitch while trying to maintain level flight. This quirky aspect adds a layer of comedic unpredictability to the gameplay.

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FlyInside Flight Simulator is a simulation game.

FlyInside Flight Simulator is available on PC and Windows.

FlyInside Flight Simulator was released on December 20, 2018.

FlyInside Flight Simulator was developed by FlyInside Inc..

FlyInside Flight Simulator has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its optimization but disliked it for its story.

FlyInside Flight Simulator is a single player game.

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