Microsoft Flight Simulator X
| Microsoft Flight Simulator X | |
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| Developer(s) | ACES Game Studio |
| Publisher(s) |
Microsoft Game Studios Dovetail Games (Steam) |
| Designer(s) | Brandon Seltz (S&T) John Feil (S&T) Justin Wood (F) Patrick Cook Paul Lange |
| Composer(s) | Stan LePard |
| Series | Microsoft Flight Simulator |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Amateur flight simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer (online) |
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| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 79.79% |
| Metacritic | 80/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| GameSpot | 8.4/10 |
| IGN | 7.0/10 |
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (abbreviated to FSX) is a 2006 flight simulation computer game originally developed for, and published by Microsoft Game Studios for Microsoft Windows. It is the sequel to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and the tenth and most current installment of the Microsoft Flight Simulator series, which was first released in 1982. It is built on an upgraded graphics rendering engine, showcasing DirectX 10 features and was marketed by Microsoft as the most important technological milestone in the series to date. FSX is the first version in the series to be released on DVD media.
In December 2012, over six years after its release, the FSX multiplayer matchmaking system over the GameSpy network was discontinued. On July 9, 2014, Dovetail Games, the developer of Train Simulator, announced that it signed a licensing agreement with Microsoft to continue development on FSX and the production of new content. On December 18, 2014, the FSX: Steam Edition version of the simulator was made available through digital distribution via Steam. The updated release of FSX includes support for Windows 8.1 and later, along with updated hosting of FSX multiplayer features through Steam.
Flight Simulator X marks the tenth version of the popular line of flight simulators. It was officially released to the US market on October 17, 2006. According to Microsoft's Web site for the game, a standard edition features everything from navaids to GPS and airways. It also includes 18 planes, 28 detailed cities, and over 24,000 airports with a deluxe version featuring 24 aircraft, and 38 cities. The player can fly anything from a small glider or a light experimental aircraft to jumbo jets. The game features an immersive air traffic control system and dynamic real-world condition weather. The geography matches the part of the world that the player is flying in. Jetways and ground equipment are also included in the game.
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