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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

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49%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
stability, optimization
49% User Score Based on 9,932 reviews

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Xbox Series X|SPCXbox Game PassPlaystation 5CloudXbox Cloud GamingXboxWindowsPlayStation
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Asobo Studio and was released on October 3, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Explore the world with our largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

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49%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,932 reviews
story102 positive mentions
stability860 negative mentions

  • Incredible graphics and realism, providing an immersive flying experience.
  • Career mode adds structure and purpose to gameplay, making it engaging for players.
  • The game has improved significantly since launch, with better performance and stability.
  • Still plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, especially in career mode, making it frustrating to play.
  • Long loading times and issues with online connectivity hinder the overall experience.
  • Control mapping and user interface are cumbersome, leading to a steep learning curve for new players.
  • story
    1,739 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to the numerous bugs and glitches that plague the mission system. Players report frequent mission failures, often caused by the game erroneously declaring crashes, failing to recognize successful landings, or spawning aircraft in impossible locations. Additionally, the AI-generated dialogue and mission prompts are criticized for being repetitive and poorly executed, detracting from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the gameplay. Overall, while the concept of a career mode with varied missions is appreciated, the execution is seen as deeply flawed, making it difficult for players to progress or enjoy the experience.

    • “The new career mode, along with the various other missions brings an entire new perspective/approach to the genre.”
    • “The introduction of a career mode with varied missions, company building and pilot certification, adds a lot more gameplay to what was already a great sim.”
    • “The career mode is still very buggy in many ways however, taxi ways are non-existent/not drive-able or the ability to respond to atc is just sometimes not available, causing you to lose points on almost every mission through no fault of your own.”
    • “Some missions bug out completely, others don’t trigger at all, and overall it feels like the helicopter part of the game was abandoned halfway through development.”
    • “I have failed missions because atc will tell me to ascend in altitude when I should be descending for approach.”
    • “The career mode is unplayable, as I cannot complete the first mission after starting my own company without getting an 'unexpected error' that prevents progress and also drains my in-game credits.”
  • graphics
    1,111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 have received mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and significant improvements over its predecessor, MSFS 2020. However, players have reported performance issues, including stuttering and long loading times, particularly when using lower-end hardware or slower internet connections. While the game showcases breathtaking scenery and detailed aircraft models, some users feel that the graphical fidelity can be inconsistent, with occasional glitches and a reliance on cloud streaming affecting the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are stunning, and the details in landscapes, cities, and weather make you really feel like you’re flying.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely breathtaking, showcasing some of the most breathtaking visuals in any flight simulation to date.”
    • “The visuals are jaw-dropping—flying over real-world locations feels like the real thing.”
    • “I have an i7, a 4070ti and 32GB of DDR5, this however was still not enough to run it on medium graphics settings at Sydney airport in the A330 without serious stuttering that made interacting with the aircraft or even just moving the camera around a very difficult experience.”
    • “The graphics look terrible as the sceneries are streamed, making it almost impossible to enjoy the experience.”
    • “The graphics are a downgrade from FS2020.”
  • stability
    894 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting a plethora of bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players describe the experience as frustratingly unstable, particularly in career mode, where issues can lead to lost progress and mission failures. Despite some acknowledging the game's potential and improvements over time, the consensus remains that it is currently too buggy and unpolished for a satisfactory experience.

    • “It also runs great at max graphics on my PC.”
    • “The game itself runs great and is barely utilizing my system's power.”
    • “Runs great, looks great, and feels great.”
    • “Spent days troubleshooting and eliminating potential causes and at the end of the day their product is shit and requires significant patching to function.”
    • “Career mode is still extremely buggy and practically unplayable.”
    • “The game is a buggy mess, it's worse than msfs2020.”
  • optimization
    703 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of MSFS 2024 has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and inconsistent gameplay, particularly on lower-end systems. While some players have noted improvements over its predecessor, MSFS 2020, especially in terms of visuals and certain performance aspects, the reliance on cloud streaming and high hardware demands have led to frustration among users. Overall, while there are signs of progress, many feel that the game remains unoptimized and plagued by bugs, making it less enjoyable for a broad audience.

    • “Recent optimizations in the beta version have made the sim more usable for me performance-wise on a relatively low-end laptop by 2025 standards.”
    • “Performance has improved a lot over the 2020 version, and load times and streaming are faster and smoother.”
    • “The graphics and performance are amazing, and I have not experienced the game-breaking bugs that made me switch back to 2020.”
    • “I have an i7, a 4070ti, and 32GB of DDR5; this, however, was still not enough to run it on medium graphics settings at Sydney airport in the A330 without serious stuttering that made interacting with the aircraft or even just moving the camera around a very difficult experience.”
    • “Very poor optimization: frequent frame-rate drops and stuttering.”
    • “The performance is awful.”
  • gameplay
    261 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the latest flight simulator has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its stunning graphics and potential for immersive experiences, particularly in career mode. However, a significant number of users report persistent bugs, crashes, and performance issues that severely hinder the overall experience, leading to frustration and disappointment. While some aspects of gameplay, such as aircraft mechanics and mission variety, show promise, the game's numerous technical problems overshadow these strengths, leaving many players feeling that it is not yet ready for a full release.

    • “Highly recommend, the gameplay is just amazing.”
    • “The level of detail, variety of aircraft, and mission-driven gameplay make it a must-have for flight sim enthusiasts!”
    • “With its stunning visuals, expanded aircraft lineup, and mission-driven gameplay, it sets a new standard for flight simulation.”
    • “In career mode, it will say that the game can't connect to the server and will kick you from the mission, and in some cases, it would kick me and force me to restart (because there isn't a save mechanic) even though I was just about to land.”
    • “The gameplay improvements over MS2020 are not worth investing time in as they are a buggy mess; the interface is laggy, and the overall gameplay performance is poor with lots of graphical issues.”
    • “After spending around 40 hours... it's not playable... bug after bug, after stupid bug... it's hard for me to believe that there was a proper amount of testing done to the gameplay.”
  • grinding
    95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players describing it as tedious, frustrating, and often exacerbated by numerous bugs and glitches. Many report spending excessive hours on repetitive missions only to face setbacks that erase their progress, leading to a sense of wasted time and effort. While some players appreciate the realism of a grind-heavy career mode, the overall sentiment is that the experience is marred by a lack of rewarding gameplay and significant technical issues.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Some people love it, so your mileage may vary, but one scenery flight was enough for me; I ain't grinding.”
    • “After circa 100 hours of grinding career mode, I noticed some things that are downright disappointing and absolutely unacceptable for a game at this price tag.”
    • “Career mode is a glitchy mess that is just hours and hours of boring grinding to try and do the kind of missions they tout in the trailer.”
    • “Uninstalled after I spent 12 hours grinding to try and get my own plane and company, only for the plane to 'crash' for absolutely no reason after landing a 3-hour flight, causing me to get no mission rewards, lose a huge chunk of reputation, and lose the plane that I finally saved up to buy.”
  • humor
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous bugs and glitches, which players find both frustrating and unintentionally hilarious. Many reviews highlight moments where absurdities occur, such as characters clipping through objects or aircraft behaving erratically, leading to comedic situations. However, this humor is often overshadowed by the game's significant issues, leaving players feeling more exasperated than entertained.

    • “And, sometimes, those 'bugs' are unintentionally hilarious.”
    • “It's funny to me how people expected a worldwide launch of a cloud-based game to go smoothly from the first minute.”
    • “Ground textures look like they were ripped straight out of Minecraft, and half the world’s landmarks are either missing or hilariously botched.”
    • “This game is just not funny.”
    • “Other than that, when you do actually get in, the game is so bugged it's not funny.”
    • “My initial experience at launch was fair, but 14 hours deep the bugs are now so game-breaking it's not funny while trying to play the career mode.”
  • monetization
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to its high pricing and numerous microtransactions. Players express frustration over the game's unfinished state, frequent bugs, and intrusive advertisements, which detract from the overall experience and suggest a focus on profit over quality. Overall, the sentiment is that the game feels exploitative, lacking substantial new content while pushing for additional purchases.

    • “Judging by the in-game store for new planes in career mode, soon enough they're going to add not only pay-to-fly planes exclusive to career mode, but even microtransactions to boost your credits. That's why they're hosted on server-side and you can't edit them locally.”
    • “I feel like all these actions are pointing towards a bunch of microtransactions you guys are planning, and I, as a consumer, feel cheated.”
    • “Keeping a negative Steam review because AAA studios publishing incomplete games while not advertising so is unacceptable.”
    • “This game is an absolute pile of bugs and microtransactions.”
    • “There is no way to defend this blatant cash grab.”
    • “I feel like all these actions are pointing towards a bunch of microtransactions you guys are planning and I, as a consumer, feel cheated.”
  • music
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over repetitive tracks and a lack of volume control, particularly during long loading times. While some users appreciate the soothing quality of certain pieces, others report experiencing "PTSD" from the incessant loops and find the overall audio experience to be poorly implemented. Despite these criticisms, a few players do enjoy specific tracks, highlighting the potential for a more engaging soundtrack if improvements are made.

    • “The visuals are incredible and the music is so soothing.”
    • “Nice music - I gotta say, the music is kind of a banger.”
    • “The music in the loading screen alone made the purchase worthwhile!”
    • “There is literally one music track that I am sick of hearing every time I take off and land.”
    • “If you are going to keep me waiting 113 minutes on the loading screen, the music loop must be longer and better!”
    • “We once again, just like in msfs2020, have one of the worst launchers ever created, playing loud music immediately without even giving you a chance to go into an options menu or so much as a volume slider in the install/loading screen.”
  • emotional
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional responses to the game are overwhelmingly negative, with players expressing frustration and disappointment due to numerous technical issues, crashes, and unrealistic gameplay mechanics that lead to feelings of anger and heartbreak. Many users describe their experience as an emotional roller-coaster, highlighting the game's potential complexity but criticizing its execution and the lack of improvements since previous versions. Overall, the sentiment reflects a deep dissatisfaction with the game's current state, urging potential players to wait for significant updates before engaging.

    • “Edit: Sorry, I wrote that in a fit of rage, which is how this game made me feel for approximately 50 of the 70 hours I played it.”
    • “Seeing that Captain Sim and random stolen liveries and rushed airports get sold on the marketplace is heartbreaking to see that consumers get misled by that.”
    • “Tldr: Emotional roller-coaster trying to get it to launch, have patience (unlike I did).”
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the latest flight simulation has received positive feedback for its impressive visuals, improved lighting, and dynamic weather that enhances realism. Users note that while there are still some bugs and issues with aero modeling, the overall experience feels more immersive and alive, with detailed landscapes and atmospheric effects that significantly surpass the previous version. The improvements in flight physics and the vibrant virtual world contribute to a more engaging experience for both casual and serious flight sim enthusiasts.

    • “The virtual world feels more alive than ever, with diverse wildlife, detailed cloud formations, and dynamic weather that replicates real-world atmospheric conditions.”
    • “The attention to detail in the landscapes, weather effects, and overall atmosphere is truly impressive—it's like a work of art.”
    • “Msfs2024 is better than msfs2020 for sure, better atmosphere, better flight physics; it's getting better day by day... I recommend it if you are a flight sim fan... happy flying.”
    • “Bugs galore but still playable and even usable for IFR training, etc. Aero modeling is laughable as the atmosphere modeling, especially wind, but visuals are quite good.”
    • “Msfs2024 is better than msfs2020 for sure, better atmosphere, better flight physics, it's getting better day by day... I recommend it if you are a flight sim fan... happy flying.”
    • “Ctrl+E should not be encouraged in a training/career/student pilot atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is promising, particularly with the enhanced career mode that many players find engaging. While initial bugs and crashes have hindered the experience, recent updates have significantly improved playability, leading to a hopeful outlook for future enhancements. Players are encouraged to wait for further fixes before diving in for a more stable experience.

    • “Great game, better than 2020; the career mode brings so much replayability for me.”
    • “So many hours of replay value... looks amazing!!”
    • “The updates have made this game so much more playable.”
    • “Still I keep coming back, but now the crashes are so sporadic I can't even play it. Between it crashing at the end of long missions, in the middle of certifications, and the whole GPS glitch where you fall out of the sky and lose your plane or reputation, it just is not ready. Hopefully, there's an update soon that will make career mode more playable.”
    • “I'll continue waiting and hoping for Microsoft to fix things up and make this more playable, but be sure to temper your expectations if you're buying early after the launch date.”
    • “My best advice would be to get this when most of the bugs are ironed out at a later date, or when on sale like I did with MSFS 2020 when it was much more playable some months after launch.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the character development aspect, particularly criticizing the character design as one of the worst in recent gaming history. Players feel that the customization options are lacking and fail to meet modern standards.

    • “Managed to get past the customize identity screen tonight and was met with one of the absolute worst character designers in modern memory.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
    • “I expected a rich backstory for my character, but instead, I got a generic template with no depth.”
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a simulation game.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 123 hours playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was released on October 3, 2023.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was developed by Asobo Studio.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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