Barring control input issues, has OP viewed any real-world Cessna 172 takeoff videos? There is a wealth of information from pilots flying the real thing that translate nicely to the simulator. Things shared here like using flaps for takeoff. No the 172 doesn’t use “flaps 10” for takeoff unless you are performing a short-field takeoff which is done for performance reasons. Left-turning tendency, yes, that is normal and requires right rudder input to counteract.