The year 2024 has been challenging for Xbox Game Studios, with several releases failing to meet expectations. Following a lukewarm reception for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and Starfield: Shattered Space, the latest release, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, is facing a barrage of negative user reviews.
Launched on November 19th, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 currently lacks Metacritic critic reviews. However, user reviews paint a grim picture, averaging a dismal 4.8 out of 10. This negative sentiment echoes on Steam, where the game holds a “Mostly Negative” rating, with only 32% of over 5,000 user reviews being positive. This starkly contrasts with the positive reception of its 2020 predecessor, Microsoft Flight Simulator, on the same platform.
The situation doesn’t improve on the Microsoft Store, where the game has garnered a mere 2 out of 5 stars after over 2,000 reviews.
Key Criticisms of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
User complaints target several aspects of the game. The most significant grievance centers around the game’s reliance on Cloud streaming for asset management, which has proven inefficient and detrimental to the gameplay experience. Further criticism is directed at changes to the user interface, controls, and pervasive bugs, suggesting a rushed release.
User Reviews Highlight Issues
Users have voiced their frustration in scathing reviews. One review laments, “This game deserves the negative reviews. It’s completely broken and unplayable. Yet another unacceptable launch.” Another user points to quality assurance issues, stating, “It’s a shame they didn’t budget for a QA team. The career mode is extremely frustrating. You do everything correctly, but the game punishes you because of its own bugs, and you have no idea what you did wrong most of the time.”
Potential for Improvement and Future Outlook
While the current state of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is concerning, post-launch updates could potentially address these issues. However, the current consensus suggests caution before investing in the $70 title.
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