X-Plane Flight Simulator

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X-Plane Flight Simulator is a single-player simulation game that offers fabulous mechanics and good visuals, although it has some bugs. As stated by the game itself, it's not just a game but a simulator, providing a realistic flying experience that even real pilots use for training. The game boasts a high level of realism and attention to detail, making it a top choice for flight simulator enthusiasts.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics748 positive mentions

stability167 negative mentions

The game features realistic graphics and detailed cockpits, providing an immersive flying experience.
The interactive cockpit allows players to manipulate various controls, enhancing the simulation experience.
The game has a wide variety of aircraft available for purchase, appealing to aviation enthusiasts.

Many users report frequent crashes and freezing issues, making the game unplayable for some.
The majority of aircraft require real money to unlock, limiting the free-to-play experience.
The controls are often described as overly sensitive and difficult to manage, leading to frustration during gameplay.

graphics
1,165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
28%
8%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response from users, with many praising the realistic visuals and detailed cockpits, often describing them as some of the best seen in mobile flight simulators. However, several users have reported issues with performance, including lag and crashes, particularly on lower-end devices, and some have criticized the graphics quality as inconsistent or outdated. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements and optimizations to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The simulation is great, it's got amazing graphics and lighting for a mobile experience and a great flight model.”
- “Best graphics I have seen and definitely one of the most realistic mobile flight sims.”
- “The graphics are phenomenal and I'll spend hours flying.”
- “I have a 4GB RAM phone and it struggles to even run on the lowest graphics possible; FPS ranges from 10-15.”
- “Zooming in and out is very laggy, you can't even narrow the plane down without your phone flipping upside down, and the graphics are like a damn Nokia.”
- “The graphics are terrible, and the only type of control is terrible.”
stability
171 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
98%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues when zooming, moving the camera, or interacting with cockpit controls, leading to frustration and the need to restart the app repeatedly. While some users note that the game runs well on certain devices, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by stability problems, making it largely unplayable for many.
- “It runs great on my phone (Xiaomi Mi Mix 3).”
- “No glitches so far.”
- “Good game, graphics are good and my phone doesn't glitch.”
- “The game freezes completely and has to be closed.”
- “Every time you move the camera, the whole game crashes and sometimes freezes the phone you are running it on.”
- “The game freezes almost every couple of seconds the game loads up.”
story
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
83%
9%
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many users expressing frustration over the paywall that restricts access to missions and aircraft. Players suggest that introducing a system to unlock planes through completing missions would enhance replay value and overall enjoyment, as the current model limits gameplay to just a few free missions and requires significant monetary investment for additional content. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as underdeveloped and heavily monetized, detracting from the potential for a more immersive and rewarding gameplay experience.
- “It's a good game, but please add a story to the game.”
- “Just include more airplanes for free and allow us to win missions to buy airplanes.”
- “Can you please make it where you can do missions to unlock vehicles.”
- “The game is all good but what made me rate it 2 stars is that it's a pay-to-play game; you have only one plane, one mission, and for the rest, you need to pay.”
- “Worst game on the Play Store. Please don't download it, save your money. Very bad controls, no free missions or planes, and most importantly, its size is shown as 790 MB, but it will cost you 1.45 GB of data for nothing. Waste of time, no missions, just free flight which is very boring.”
- “You actually can't do anything without paying money: to skip multiplayer queue, money; to buy all planes, money; to do missions, money. I played it for a few minutes and hated it.”
gameplay
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
38%
14%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smoothness, realistic flight mechanics, and impressive graphics, making it enjoyable for many players. However, numerous users express frustration with the tilt controls, the necessity to purchase additional planes for full experience, and various bugs that hinder gameplay. Overall, while the game has potential, significant improvements in controls, accessibility, and stability are needed to enhance the player experience.
- “It's a highly sophisticated gameplay based on real life.”
- “The game is super smooth with its gameplay, and the feedback in the game and detail is ultra detailed, and has a lot of thought put into the game being developed.”
- “Stunning gameplay, amazing graphics, and 100% real physics and interfaces in the cockpits; almost all the buttons and knobs are usable, just an amazing game.”
- “You cannot play this if you intend to physically move at all during gameplay (especially landing).”
- “This game for a phone looks really good for graphics on a phone; however, in terms of gameplay, for me, it's completely unplayable all because of tilt controls.”
- “Lack of controller sensitivity adjustment, too many buttons that are accidentally selected and pressed in the cockpit, plus confusing flying mechanics such as holding the yoke to the extreme right because there is wind you can't see completely pushes your patience to keep playing the game!”
monetization
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
31%
50%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of in-app purchases and the high costs associated with unlocking planes. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, others feel that the game is overly reliant on microtransactions, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab. Suggestions for improvement include allowing players to unlock planes through ad views or in-game currency, rather than requiring direct payments.
- “I will continue to make in-app purchases and recommend this simulator to anyone.”
- “But overall great game, no ads, and the planes don't cost that much.”
- “I really enjoy this simulator; it taught me a lot about aviation, and the in-app purchases are totally worth it!”
- “Decent enough flight sim for what is essentially a mobile game, held back with pseudo-premium paywalls. Microtransactions are one thing, but having premium costs now a rental model doesn't bode well for old school gamers.”
- “Very good game graphics are amazing and good variety of planes, but please fix these in-app purchases. Nobody wants to download a free game and then spend money on planes and online multiplayer; it's very frustrating.”
- “By far the worst flight simulator. Nothing is free; everything requires subscription or microtransactions. Also, be ready to download 800MB of data just to go online.”
optimization
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
49%
17%
The optimization of the flight simulator has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting performance issues, particularly on older or budget devices, leading to crashes and low frame rates. While some players appreciate the game's graphics and overall performance on high-end devices, there is a consensus that it requires significant optimization updates to run smoothly across a wider range of hardware. Users have expressed a desire for better performance management, especially for those with minimum spec devices.
- “This is a beautiful flight simulator with great performance.”
- “Optimization is great too.”
- “Game seems to be well optimized.”
- “However, this game has performance issues and keeps on crashing the more I use it.”
- “It's a great simulator, I just wish it was more optimized and smoother for devices with the minimum spec requirements.”
- “Absolutely horrible game, it lags when you're trying to load and crashes; not optimized for Android at all.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of frustration and immersion regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While some feel a strong sense of realism and excitement from flying aircraft like the F-22 and A-10, others are hindered by poor user interface responsiveness and control issues, which detract from the overall experience.
- “This game really made me feel like I was really flying an F-22 or the A-10.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The humor in the game is derived from its quirky glitches and chaotic multiplayer experiences, such as players flying through the ground and encountering flickering planes, which elicits laughter from users. While some find the humor enjoyable and share it with friends, others feel the game lacks consistent comedic elements. Overall, the mix of frustrating gameplay and unexpected funny moments creates a lighthearted atmosphere for many players.
- “Some planes, when I play in multiplayer, I see some players flying through the ground and then they disconnect. Hahaha, I'm laughing! I also see some planes flickering and glitching invisible. Hahaha, maybe you need to improve some more! 😄”
- “It is funny as well.”
- “It's so funny, and it's hard to fly the airplane, but it's fine.”
- “Not funny, sorry.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's accessibility and lack of subscription fees, but feel that its limited missions hinder replayability. Suggestions for unlocking aircraft through missions could enhance the game's longevity and encourage repeated play.
- “It's a great game, closest to MSFS on mobile you can get, and one of the only ones that you don't have to pay a subscription to enjoy. However, it's very limited. I was thinking of a way to unlock aircraft by completing missions instead of buying the plane to do the mission. If you added a way to unlock planes (for example, do a Piper Cub mission to unlock it for an hour), it would add much more replay value to the game. Thanks for considering!”
- “The variety of missions and challenges keeps me coming back for more. Each playthrough feels fresh, and I love discovering new strategies to tackle the objectives.”
- “With multiple paths and outcomes, every playthrough offers a unique experience. I find myself diving back in just to see how different choices affect the game.”
- “It's a great game, closest to MSFS on mobile you can get, and one of the only ones that you don't have to pay a subscription to enjoy, but it's very limited. I was thinking of a way to unlock aircraft by doing missions instead of buying the plane to do the mission. Without the pro version, there are only 2 free missions, and if you added a way to unlock planes (say, do a Piper Cub mission to unlock it for an hour), it would add much more replay value to the game. Thanks for considering.”
- “The game has potential, but once you complete the limited missions, there's not much left to keep you coming back. I wish there were more challenges or a way to replay missions with different objectives.”
- “After finishing the main content, I found myself with little motivation to replay. The lack of variety in missions and the absence of new challenges make it hard to stay engaged.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that they have attempted various methods to improve their experience, such as adjusting settings and taking a slow approach to navigation, but still find the process tedious and cumbersome.
- “I have tried Wi-Fi, 5G, lowering graphics, anti-aliasing, etc. I have tried being tediously slow with the map navigation to set destinations.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users suggest enhancing the atmosphere by incorporating a feature that allows players to leave the environment using a space shuttle orbiter, indicating a desire for more immersive and expansive gameplay experiences.
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “I expected a rich and engaging environment, but the atmosphere is flat and uninviting.”
- “The lack of dynamic elements in the atmosphere makes the game feel dull and repetitive.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide relevant information about the music aspect, as they focus on unrelated topics such as email and camera channels. There is no clear feedback or commentary on the game's music.