X Plane
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Video Game Reviews of X Plane
Customer Review: Good promise, with room for improvement
Summary: 4 Stars
William Philips's review is pretty accurate. The flight model is absolutely incredible, with the exception of the acrobatics handling (stall modeling is also bit off). I mostly use X-Plane for flying larger jet airliners where acrobatics aren't (usually) an issue. The feeling of mass with the big jets is wonderful.Another major plus is the ultra-smooth framerates. I usually get around 8-12 FPS with FS2000, whereas I'm in the 30+ range with X-Plane - this is on a p3-850 with a GeForce2. Of course, the terrain model in FS2000 is substantially better than that in X-Plane and accounts for some of the frame rate difference, making it better for low-altitude IFR flight.
The weather modeling is quite good, better than FS2000, although the actual cloud textures aren't as nice. Flying through thunderstorms at night with lightning illuminating the cockpit and surrounding clouds is fantastic.
All in all, a good sim, which is both better and worse than FS2000. It has the potential to be the greatest sim of all time, and is certainly heading in that direction. My MAJOR gripe is the flat-earth model, which severely affects instrument navigation. Given that the other major sims (FS2000, Fly) use a round earth, this is a SERIOUS limitation.
However, this is not enough to make me regret purchasing the sim. In a sense, you're buying the chance to participate in the development of a sim-for-simmers, and this is pretty unique among software developers.
Customer Review: Most realistic flightsim you can get
Summary: 5 Stars
This flightsim ist the most realistic I have ever seen. The flightmodel is nearly perfect and the graphics are awesome. If you want to buy a good flightsim take this one.Customer Review: computer bugs
Summary: 2 Stars
I recently purchased the latest version of this software. My initial impression of the sim was very favorable. When I tried to exit the program my PC (Dell PIII 933, nvidia TNT2 graphics card)consistently froze. After getting no response from the technical service either by phone or email I finally called the designer. The standard response was the video driver was not correct even though it is the one they recommend. As of now I am still not able to get the program to run well. My advice to any considering this purchase is if the program runs well, great, but if it does not do not expect alot of help from the manufacturer.Customer Review: Getting better
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an amended version of my earlier review. It was changed to reflect progress that has been made with respect to the ability to loop in version 5.6.This is a terrific flight simulator, but it has some serious flaws. Because the world is modeled as flat, long flights do not function properly. Distant bearings are often not correct, one can't fly over the dateline, and worst of all, the ground shakes violently after significant distances are flown. In addition, though the flight model is vastly better than most sims, there are problems in the flight model that prevent acrobatic maneuvers in planes that should be able to handle them. Loops don't always work. At intermediate speeds, loops are possible with a slight jitter passing through vertical. At high or low speeds, jets have a tendency to get stuck as they pass through 90 degrees. Finally, the scenery is bland and although there are tools to improve it, the tools are themselves quite limited. There is hope, though, because Laminar Research has promised to address all three of the problems listed above in future releases. Major upgrades are posted regularly at the x-plane website (they will be free through version 5.99).
Customer Review: You'll forget where you are!
Summary: 5 Stars
With extensive realism and eye poping special effects, this game has made its way up to the top of my most used list! Fly at any airport. Even on Mars! The most realistic weather affects too!