That means its fundamental pleasures remain very much the same as before.
The clever bit, though, is the way all this unfolds.
But presentational blemishes aside, Career mode is a real victory.
And there’s a lot more to see and do besides.
In terms of sheer ambition alone, Flight Simulator 2024’s scope is breathtaking.
And its significant under-the-hood enhancements are welcome too.
For the most part, though, this is a bold game delivered with real intelligence.
Unfortunately, some turbulence remains.
Subtitle options: on/off toggle, text size, background opacity.
Effects and animation parameters: controller vibrations, camera shake.
There are other signs Asobo’s latest wasn’t quite ready for take-off, too.
A copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was provided for review by publisherXbox Game Studios.