As an avid fan of Microsoft Flight Simulator, I want to share my extensive experiences and opinions on this game. With nearly 2400 hours invested, along with significant financial contributions towards add-ons and hardware-updates, I had high hopes for this simulation. I eagerly followed every update with great interest.
The initial hours in Microsoft Flight Simulator were simply breathtaking. The graphics quality and realistic flight simulation were impressive, immersing me deeply into the gameplay. The variety of aircraft and airports, as well as the meticulous attention to detail in the landscapes, made me feel like a real pilot.
One of the most remarkable experiences I had during my time in the game was embarking on a round-the-world journey. This epic adventure lasted nearly a year and a half, exposing me to incredible and awe-inspiring sights. From majestic mountains to stunning coastlines and captivating landmarks, I experienced the world in a way that would have otherwise been impossible.
However, in recent weeks, I encountered a serious issue that severely dampened my enthusiasm. Despite extensive searching through various forums and numerous attempts, I have been unable to fly with other players online. Despite my efforts, I have been unable to find a solution, and the option of completely reinstalling my system and redownloading the massive amount of data, without the guarantee that it will resolve the issue, is simply not feasible for me.
This lack of online functionality has greatly hindered the social aspect of the game, leaving me frustrated. It is regrettable that despite the time and financial investment I have made, such a fundamental feature does not work as intended. I have tried utilizing forums and communities to seek support, but so far, I have been unsuccessful.
To my disappointment, I recently learned that Asobo and Microsoft will be releasing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Considering the investments I have already made in add-ons and hardware upgrades, it is highly likely that I would need to spend a substantial amount of money to continue utilizing my existing content. This approach feels unfair and exploitative to me as a long-time supporter of the game.
Given these issues and the disappointing outlook for the future, I have decided not to purchase or use the new flight simulator. Even the current simulator has lost its appeal for me due to the mentioned problems.
Despite these difficulties, I would like to emphasize that the Microsoft Flight Simulator was originally an outstanding product, still offering impressive graphics and a realistic flight simulation. However, I hope that Asobo and Microsoft take the communityâs concerns seriously and promptly address the existing issues to regain playersâ trust and enthusiasm.
In conclusion, I can only give Microsoft Flight Simulator an average rating due to the aforementioned problems and the future prospects.
