RealFlight 8
- March 21, 2018
- Horizon Hobby, LLC
Get on SteamRealFlight 8 is a realistic RC flight simulator, featuring over 160 aircraft and 40 flying sites. It offers improved physics and graphics, as well as a new VR interface for a more immersive flight experience. The game also includes a new Aerial Assistant feature to help new pilots learn to fly.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- RealFlight 8 provides a highly realistic flying experience, making it an excellent training tool for both beginners and experienced pilots.
- The simulator features great graphics and detailed models, enhancing the overall visual experience while flying.
- It offers a wide selection of aircraft and the ability to easily add custom models, making it a versatile platform for RC enthusiasts.
- The physics in the simulator can feel unrealistic at times, leading to potential bad habits for new pilots.
- Users have reported frequent crashes and bugs, particularly with connectivity and compatibility with certain controllers.
- The price point is considered high by some, especially given the lack of significant updates or new models compared to previous versions.
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their high fidelity and impressive post-processing effects, providing a visually appealing experience, especially in single-screen mode. However, some users have noted issues with compatibility and performance on certain hardware, as well as areas for improvement in 3D graphics and polygon maps. Despite these concerns, many players appreciate the graphical quality when running on optimal settings.
“Whilst one of the more demanding simulators on a GPU, you will also experience fantastic graphic fidelity through a range of post-processing effects including bloom and depth of field.”
“Graphics look great in single screen mode.”
“The game has run solid; graphics in the photofields look great to me, I didn't care too much for the polygon maps.”
“I've had a hard time dealing with graphic card drivers until I can significantly reduce the number of crashes at startup.”
“No longer works under the latest Windows 10 version and AMD 5700 XT graphics card.”
“The 3D graphics could be improved, but it overall does provide what you expect from it.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly and efficiently on high-performance systems, with one reviewer noting excellent performance on an i7 processor and GTX 970 graphics card. Overall, stability appears to be strong, particularly on Windows 10.
“On the desktop, this thing looks top-notch and runs great.”
“I run an i7 4GHz, 16GB RAM, and an old GTX 970; the game runs great and fast on Windows 10/64 for me.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users suggest that optimizing performance in RealFlight involves adjusting settings, particularly lowering the depth of field, to achieve smooth gameplay, especially on older hardware like the Nvidia GTX 970. Finding an appropriate camera angle also contributes to a better experience.
“I have previously used this sim on a NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB GPU, achieving well over 60 FPS. My recommendations for getting a good experience with RealFlight are to lower the depth of field settings until you have smooth performance, find a suitable camera angle, and fly.”
“I have previously used this sim; however, on a NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB GPU, I was pushing well over 60 FPS. My recommendation for getting a good experience with RealFlight is to lower the depth of field settings until you achieve smooth performance, find a suitable camera angle, and fly.”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking. Even on high-end hardware, I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite having a powerful setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
