Ah, the humble yet majestic Flight Sim series from microsoft has released a new member to the prestigious family line, enter MS Flight Sim X DELUXE ED:
If you are ever pondering as to whether getting this or the “Standard” edition is better, just hear me out first. According to the Box, the deluxe edition offers
- More high detail cities and airports in some of the most spectacular places
- Structured missions to test your skills
- Enhanced multiplayer features like sharing aircraft and live tower control
- More planes including the maule
- M7–260C Super rocket w/Wheels & Skis
- Introducing the Garmin1000 Glass Cockpit
While I only just got this game for Xmas, I have had a play with it and I can say that the Multiplayer aspect is AWESOME!!! Especially the enhanced features such as being an ATC or sharing aircraft. The Garmin1000 Glass cockpit is a definite plus, being easier to work with than the old dials and knobs as seen on the rest of the aircraft.
My only problem is the Graphics – We all knew that this game would tax alot of systems but the lag I get when flying over auckland is kinda fustrating – and the detail is set to low. ( I have a WinFast PX7950GT and an AMD 3200+ CPU as well as 1024mb DDR400)
Besides this, this is an excellent title and belongs solely in your CD drive – don't take it out.
P.S. Joystick is a nessesity – the game is 500% better with one. P.P.S Have a play with the Sail plane – lots of fun to be had :)