90
With enough features to fill a 747 flight manual, MSFS2004 provides a level of flying simulation on the PC that was unimaginable even a few years ago. [Oct 2003, p.116]
90
The weather, graphics, and little details really do make this a giant leap over FS 2002. But I'm disappointed that Microsoft didn't include more modern aircraft.
90
The challenge and entertainment comes from learning about flying, recreating historic flights, and plain old barnstorming. [Nov 2003, p.90]
0
The game is unplayable,stuck so many times in loading screen, I can not even egt my money back becasue of loading screen after loading screen more than 2 hours. DO NOT BUY
7
If you are in this for the realism and simulator parts, then you are in the right place. Unfortunately, that's not quite what I am looking for. I know that's a little unfair when trying to play a game literally called "Flight Simulator", but I feel they really do limit the amount of fun you can have with this game. If there was a more arcade like mode with some quests or objectives, that would be much more fun, but taking 2 hour flights across the country is just not fun. But if its your thing, then it really is the best at what it sets out to do, just not my thing.
10
To this day in 2012, I still use MSFS2004. In my opinion, the best and most stable release Microsoft has ever produced for flight simulation. Its diversity as far as accepting addon aircraft and scenery, including high resolution mesh is incredible. Flight dynamics and simulation quality are 100% depending on the hardware configuration you have set up. While this software can in theory be played as a game, it truly is a flight simulator in the sense that you do need to know a small amount of flying skills to be able to startup, take of, fly around and land. This software is used to assist in training professional pilots, so that should say enough about its technical potential. A kid looking to have fun flying an arcade-style video game will be seriously disapointed with this software, but experienced flight enthusiasts will love it!
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight
Released On:
Jul 29, 2003
Metascore
Generally Favorable
88
User score
Generally Favorable
7.8
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97
I can’t think of a more perfect product to celebrate 100 years of aviation or 20 years of simulating flight on the PC. There is so much to learn and so much to do, and you’ll have weeks, months, and even year’s worth of fun doing it.
90
The improvements made with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 - A Century Of Flight make it a worthwhile upgrade, but don't expect photo-realism; hold out for the soon released "MS Flight Simulator X" due in early 2007.
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Jan 23, 2012
10
To this day in 2012, I still use MSFS2004. In my opinion, the best and most stable release Microsoft has ever produced for flight simulation. Its diversity as far as accepting addon aircraft and scenery, including high resolution mesh is incredible. Flight dynamics and simulation quality are 100% depending on the hardware configuration you have set up. While this software can in theory be played as a game, it truly is a flight simulator in the sense that you do need to know a small amount of flying skills to be able to startup, take of, fly around and land. This software is used to assist in training professional pilots, so that should say enough about its technical potential. A kid looking to have fun flying an arcade-style video game will be seriously disapointed with this software, but experienced flight enthusiasts will love it!
Nov 18, 2011
10
By far the best flight simulation software I have experienced. In the time this was programmed, I had very little knowledge that this would be the "game" (using the term very loosely) that made me want to become a pilot. However, despite it's gleaming report from me, there are some downsides. Due to its age, many super-realistic add-ons for the MSFS series only work on FSX which is a shame. But, even then, the add-ons that have been produced are of superb quality, significantly adding to the overall flight simulation experience. In spite of that, the lack of proper surround sound (without modifications) does slightly ruin it but the simulator gets a respectable and deserving 10.
90
Graphically, Flight Simulator 2004 is the most attractive yet, especially in the clouds department, though the ground scenery looks much better higher up, but objects such as skyscrapers, greenery and airport towers aren't as detailed up close.
90
The challenge and entertainment comes from learning about flying, recreating historic flights, and plain old barnstorming. [Nov 2003, p.90]
88
More planes, better graphics, and more options than ever before right out of the box, but the game will likely reach its full potential only if it receives great support from its player community.
84
[Microsoft] has blithely improved an already great sim by giving it a new angle, bringing in some really sweet technological improvements, and making it even more accessible.
60
So - here's a rating for the casual gamer. Add one point for every air show you've ever attended.
Mar 1, 2024
7
If you are in this for the realism and simulator parts, then you are in the right place. Unfortunately, that's not quite what I am looking for. I know that's a little unfair when trying to play a game literally called "Flight Simulator", but I feel they really do limit the amount of fun you can have with this game. If there was a more arcade like mode with some quests or objectives, that would be much more fun, but taking 2 hour flights across the country is just not fun. But if its your thing, then it really is the best at what it sets out to do, just not my thing.
Nov 21, 2024
0
The game is unplayable,stuck so many times in loading screen, I can not even egt my money back becasue of loading screen after loading screen more than 2 hours. DO NOT BUY
SummaryExperience history at the controls of historic aircraft, such as Charles Lindbergh's Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, the Douglas DC-3 and the world's first successful powered aircraft, the Wright Flyer. New engaging features such as interactive multimedia provide a wealth of historical information on the planes that shaped aviation history... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date:Jul 29, 2003
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