RealFlight Evolution

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RealFlight Evolution is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Horizon Hobby, LLC and was released on October 27, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

RealFlight Evolution is a realistic RC flight simulator, featuring a wide variety of planes, helicopters, and drones in a realistic and customizable environment. The game includes advanced physics and aerodynamics, providing an authentic flight experience. With a mission system, multiplayer mode, and compatibility with real RC transmitters, RealFlight Evolution is an ideal training tool for both beginners and experienced pilots.

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graphics24 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Great training tool for beginners, allowing users to practice flying without the risk of crashing real planes.
Realistic flight physics and a wide variety of aircraft models enhance the learning experience.
The ability to use a real transmitter adds to the authenticity and helps build muscle memory for real-life flying.

The graphics and user interface feel outdated, lacking significant improvements from previous versions.
High price point for what feels like a minor upgrade, especially for existing users of earlier versions.
Frequent crashes and technical issues, particularly with newer hardware and operating systems, detract from the overall experience.

graphics
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are outdated and reminiscent of games from over a decade ago, often comparing them to PS3-era visuals. While some players appreciate the realistic details and smooth performance, others criticize the lack of significant improvements and the overall simplicity of the graphics, especially given the game's high price point. Overall, there is a consensus that the graphics need a major overhaul to meet modern standards.
- “The graphics are top notch and the various effects available add quite a variety of challenges to the gameplay.”
- “I am a newbie to flying and tried other sims first, and they were like cartoons compared to RealFlight; the graphics and the selection of fields and planes are awesome.”
- “Great graphics and quality.”
- “The graphics are dated; 3D and jet physics are wooden, and the newest 700-size helicopter went out of production 5 years ago.”
- “The graphics are so poor that after leaving the runway, the plane turns into a pulsing blob of pixels that make it impossible to tell what orientation the plane is in.”
- “Graphics are not good and very jaggy no matter what settings you use.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues that hinder multitasking and lead to crashes. While there have been improvements in performance and VR experience on newer hardware, overall graphics optimization remains lacking, resulting in a frustrating experience for many players. Despite these challenges, some users appreciate the realistic flight performance and the game's potential as a training tool.
- “The performance and graphics did improve (way more on the performance part) so running this on newer hardware feels so much better now.”
- “They are spot on to the performance of the real RC, making it the best trainer I have seen or used.”
- “VR performance has been improved to a level that can be used in VR.”
- “It takes a huge performance hit to the system, rendering it pretty much unusable for other software simultaneously, while providing a pretty terrible VR experience.”
- “The graphics in this game have not been optimized at all.”
- “It's poorly optimized, crashes often, and forces the PC into a hard reboot.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, particularly during initial loading, and numerous bugs affecting gameplay. Many have expressed disappointment in the overall performance, especially compared to previous versions, noting that it runs well on minimal hardware but struggles significantly on Windows 11. Overall, the game's stability issues have led to a frustrating experience for players.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck with Windows 11.”
- “RF Evolution runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “Runs great on minimal hardware.”
- “Crashes 90% of the time during initial loading and very buggy if it does actually load.”
- “At this price point, there is no reason for a crashing, buggy, clunky piece of software.”
- “I own all versions from 6.5 to the present version; this is not the quality of previous versions. Glitches are rampant, and it needs a lot more work compared to the previous version RF9. I am disappointed with the efforts put into this release.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky and unexpected elements, such as the amusing foam airplane interactions and the entertaining dead cat quadcopter easter egg, which contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Players find the comedic aspects to be a significant source of fun, enhancing their overall enjoyment.
- “I just unlocked the dead cat quadcopter 580 and couldn't be more entertained by such a unique and hilarious easter egg!”
- “It is fun because it is funny when you get one of those foam airplanes and go to Alpine Lake.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews do not provide a clear assessment of the game's story, as they focus primarily on technical aspects related to resolution and simulation training rather than narrative elements.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy, particularly criticizing the drip-feed model and labeling the downloadable content (DLC) as a cash grab by Horizon Hobby.
- “Personally, I'm really not a fan of drip-feed monetization.”
- “The only 'evolution' in this version of RealFlight is the cash grab DLC by Horizon Hobby.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally smooth and functions well in VR, though some users have noted that the colors appear washed out on the Quest 3 headset.
- “The gameplay is smooth and immersive, especially with VR support.”
- “The VR experience works flawlessly, enhancing the overall gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the simulator tedious, particularly due to the complicated setup process that requires specific controllers or radios, making it less user-friendly compared to other simulators.