Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Asobo Studio

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox OnePremium

Health Score

GOOD

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About This Game

An aviation career simulation where players train, earn certifications and fly missions such as medevac, aerial firefighting, remote cargo and search and rescue, or simply free-fly anywhere on a detailed globe with live weather. Up to five friends can join shared flights online, and players can step outside the aircraft to explore detailed biomes.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

4/5

Creativity

4/5

Pro-Social

3/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

2/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

3/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•The in-game Marketplace sells add-on aircraft, some priced very high, along with coin packs for in-game purchases
•Multiplayer puts players on shared servers with other pilots from around the world, so account and privacy settings should be reviewed together
•Controls, checklists and reading load are demanding, so younger children will need an adult nearby to get flying
•A storefront tag lists horror content, although official ratings are Everyone and PEGI 3 and official materials describe no horror elements
•The PlayStation 5 version has reportedly had stability problems after major updates

Positives

•Highly accurate aircraft systems, avionics and real-time weather make it a genuine learning tool for aviation and geography
•Career mode with certifications and reputation gives kids a structured path through medevac, firefighting, search and rescue, cargo and airline pilot roles
•Free flight to anywhere on the planet, plus the ability to land and walk through 27 detailed biomes, rewards curiosity and exploration
•Flight planning tools and PC modding support for aircraft, liveries and scenery leave plenty of room for creative projects
•Small cooperative groups of up to five pilots can fly jointly, which supports shared, goal-oriented play