This series is difficult to call a novelty, as it became known back in 1982. However, until the beginning of the 2000s, few people knew about it, let alone its popularity. The situation changed significantly with the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator X – fans started appearing all over the world. Currently, it is one of the top flight simulators known worldwide. The latest version of the game was released in 2020, and that’s what we will talk about.
The game uses civilian aircraft, a direct prototype of Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Interestingly, the game features an accurate model of the Earth, with over 37,000 airports worldwide. Satellite imagery from Bing Maps was used to create the map, and three-dimensional objects were rendered using Microsoft Azure.
To be precise, these actions allowed for the creation of a very extensive, detailed, and impressive map. Microsoft has indeed put a lot of effort into this, incorporating various innovations. But the efforts did not go in vain – the world received one of the best flight simulators. Naturally, all this beauty cannot be loaded onto one’s hardware; internet connection is required. The gamer will have access to 2 GB of data on maps and models.
If we look at the development from a gameplay perspective, it becomes clear that Microsoft Flight Simulator is more likely an educational simulator than a game. Each model is created as it is in real life, and the training system is available in many languages and in great detail. There are no tasks or missions here. However, after you learn how to fly, the question arises: what to do next.
For those who decide to continue their flying experience, there is a specific community formed by thousands of airlines. They will gladly take a real professional into their team, assign a task, and monitor its execution. You can fly endlessly, as it is a whole life…
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