Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition
Last updated: 2025-03-30
- Stunning graphics create immersive, realistic experience.
- Extensive content and mod support enhance gameplay.
- Realistic aircraft and flight physics are impressive.
- Vast, accurate world offers unique flights.
- Problematic install/update process is lengthy.
- Numerous bugs and instability affect gameplay.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 52%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 46%
- Protest reviews
- 2%
- 77%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 23%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1777
- Negative points
- 1384
- Gameplay points
- 260
- Perf. points
- 179
- Rec. points
- 622
- Misc points
- 169
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Stunning, realistic, immersive graphics
| The game delivers stunning, realistic graphics, landscapes, and weather effects, creating an immersive and visually appealing experience. Players can explore a detailed recreation of the entire world, enhanced by real-time data and AI technology. Many reviewers state that the graphics are superior to other flight simulators. | 97% |
Extensive content and mod support
| The game features a vast selection of aircraft and airports, with regular updates and a strong modding community that continuously adds new content and enhances the experience. The game allows for extensive customization with a large market for aircraft, airports, and scenery add-ons. Airports are generally well-modeled, and the entire world is modeled based on satellite imagery. | 71% |
Realistic aircraft and flight physics
| The game offers realistic and detailed aircraft models with functional cockpits and accurate flight physics. The flight models are praised for their realism and responsiveness, providing an authentic flying experience. Study-level aircraft are available as add-ons, pushing the simulation to new heights. | 68% |
Stable, optimized, and improving
| The game is generally stable and well-optimized, with regular updates and improvements from the developers. The game is accessible to all skill levels, with options to tailor the experience. Some reviewers note that the game has improved significantly since its initial release. | 27% |
Great learning tool for aviation
| The game is beginner-friendly and serves as a valuable tool for learning about aviation, geography, and aircraft operation. The game includes flight school and lessons to teach players how to fly. It is also helpful for aspiring pilots to learn more about their future. | 19% |
Extremely long playtime
| The game offers a very long playtime, described by some reviewers as 'to infinity and beyond'. The game is so large that you will want an entire hard drive to hold it. Some reviewers state that the game is worth the long download time and time investment to learn. | 4% |
Suitable for diverse players
| The game is suitable for a wide range of players, including teens, adults, and seniors. It is also described as a 'comfort game' suitable for relaxed exploration and is enjoyable for relaxation. Some reviewers find the game to be great for late-night playing. | 4% |
Good and realistic audio
| The game features good audio quality and realistic sound design, contributing positively to the overall experience. Some reviewers describe the audio as excellent or an 'eargasm'. The realistic engine sounds enhance the immersive experience. | 3% |
Great for virtual travel
| The game allows players to travel around the world and discover new places, even virtually. Some reviewers have visited more countries in the game than in their entire life. The game is great for people who enjoy virtual travel and scenic views. | 3% |