Mike Prospero
Tom's GuideMicrosoft Flight Simulator (2020) review | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 1/18/2022
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Series X|S / PC / XONE - 8/18/2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions.
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- Asobo Studio
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
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Critic avg
94
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
80–100
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Signal shape
Mostly aligned
Score range is 11–20 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 94 across 15 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–10013 reviews · 87%
80–892 reviews · 13%
70–790 reviews · 0%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Dominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisMicrosoft Flight Simulator Xbox Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 7/30/2021
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90
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GameSpotMicrosoft Flight Simulator Review – Head In The Xbox Clouds
Published 7/27/2021
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90
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Read originalMartin Robinson
EurogamerMicrosoft Flight Simulator console review - occasionally clunky port can't dull the magic
Published 7/26/2021
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100
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Read originalDave Aubrey
TheGamerMicrosoft Flight Simulator Console Review - We're Soaring, Flying
Published 7/26/2021
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80
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Microsoft Flight Simulator
Published 8/24/2020
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100
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalPatrick Kobek
TheGamerMicrosoft Flight Simulator Review: Prepare For Take Off
Published 8/21/2020
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100
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdmond Tran
GameSpotMicrosoft Flight Simulator Review – Around The World
Published 8/21/2020
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90
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalPhil Iwaniuk
PC GamerMicrosoft Flight Simulator review
Published 8/20/2020
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89
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJeff Grubb
GamesBeatMicrosoft Flight Simulator review — Born to fly
Published 8/20/2020
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95
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