FPV Freerider
- May 17, 2018
- John Holmvall
Get on SteamFPV Freerider is a first-person view racing and freestyle drone simulation game. Players can experience realistic drone flight mechanics and practice their skills in various environments. The game features multiple drone models, customizable controls, and a track editor for creating and sharing custom race tracks.
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Reviews
- Great for beginners and runs smoothly on low-spec computers, making it accessible for a wide range of users.
- Provides a realistic flying experience that helps train muscle memory and improve skills without the risk of crashing a real drone.
- Simple and easy to use, with good physics that allow for enjoyable practice and learning of FPV flying.
- Limited map variety and size, which can make the experience feel repetitive and less engaging over time.
- Graphics are basic and could be improved, leading to a less immersive experience compared to other simulators.
- Some users have reported issues with controller compatibility and calibration, which can hinder the overall experience.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the simulator are generally considered decent, especially for users with integrated graphics cards, making it accessible on older devices. While the visuals are not the most advanced and can lag depending on settings, they effectively convey the flying experience without overwhelming hardware. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose for beginners in FPV flying, though improvements could enhance the experience.
“Good on integrated graphics card laptop.”
“FPV gameplay/view is definitely much easier; however, the graphics and frame rate work well even on an older device/PC.”
“If you have a computer without a dedicated graphics card, this is the simulator to get.”
“Not the fanciest graphics, but it doesn't feel like I'm flying a balloon around.”
“Pretty good simulator for those who are starting out in FPV; graphics and mechanics are not the best but will surely give you a good idea about how to fly quads and how the controls work.”
“Levels are small and graphics are almost non-existent.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is user-friendly, particularly in first-person view (FPV), making it accessible for beginners learning quadcopter mechanics and controls. While the graphics and frame rate may not be top-tier, they perform adequately even on older devices, providing a solid simulation experience for newcomers to FPV flying.
“The first-person view gameplay is definitely much easier; however, the graphics and frame rate work well even on older devices and PCs.”
“This provides everything you need to learn the mechanics and orientation for line of sight (LOS) and first-person view (FPV).”
“The gameplay mechanics are not the best, and while it serves as a decent simulator for beginners, it lacks depth.”
“The graphics and frame rate are decent on older devices, but the overall gameplay experience feels limited.”
“While it provides a basic understanding of flying quads, the gameplay lacks polish and can be frustrating at times.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on older hardware like a 2012 MacBook and an old ThinkPad, making it accessible for users with less powerful systems. While some users experienced performance issues with other games, this title provides a reliable experience for practicing throttle control and understanding performance dynamics.
“Runs smoothly on a 2012 MacBook.”
“Had performance issues with Liftoff and Velocidrone, but this works on an old ThinkPad.”
“Pretty good for working on throttle control and getting an idea of performance before going out and putting the real thing at risk.”
