Computer simulation games can be very entertaining because they put you in the middle of the action without the risks you would run in real life. Perhaps this point is not lost on those gamers who enjoy flight simulation games. What better way to fly, without the risks inevitably incurred during real life flight? Here is a brief overview of the most popular flight simulation games that will get you flying high in no time.

Battle of Britain II: Wings of Victory: This popular flight simulation game puts you in the middle of one of the most critical periods of the Second World War. The Germans are invading Britain, and if there is hope for democracy, Britain will have to fight back and fend off the German regime. This popular simulation game has garnered many points from fans because of its historical accuracy. The game provides gamers with World War II-authentic flying controls that feel realistic. The historic accuracy of the game has made it a favorite of history buffs and flight simulator fans alike. The game itself provides the player with a realistic flight simulation. However, the Battle of Britain flight simulation series does have a few drawbacks, mostly technical in nature. Some players have regretted the fact that the game cannot be played as a multiplayer game. Other players have noted that the game is often unstable, with several crashes reported. The game’s tutorials have also come up short with some players. Users have complained that the game’s tutorial often tells players to do something, without explaining how to execute that option.

Microsoft Flight Simulator: This is perhaps one of the best all-around games for flight simulation. If you are interested in getting a sense of flight without actually getting into a real plane, this flight sim game is probably your best choice. Some of the key features of this game include the presence of a true to life weather system that is based on real atmospheric physics. The game presents a three-dimensional view of weather clouds and automatically provides you with real-world weather updates if you play while connected to the Internet. Critics have applauded the interactive air traffic control station presented in the game. The station operates much like a real life station, providing players with information such as altitude changes, IFR clearances, and other real-life information. The game also has advanced graphics. The 3D graphics, in fact, support hardware acceleration in many windows and through several monitors. Other important features include the worldwide scenery presented through geographically accurate 3D terrain. Almost anywhere you choose to fly, you will see the appropriate buildings and terrain.

Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3: Another popular flight simulation game in the context of the Second World War. This game is fun for the historically-minded, particularly those interested in the air battles of World War II. The main feature of the Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator game is the intense combat and realistic graphics that the game offers. The game also offers multiplayer online play, which has no doubt aided the game’s popularity. Although the graphics are incredible, some users have complained that the game does not translate well across less powerful platforms. However, if you have a fast and powerful computer, chances are you will not notice this drawback. Another feature that has frustrated some users is the fact that your performance does not always affect the final outcome of the game. That is, even if you fly and fight at your highest capacity, there still exists the chance that you will lose the battle. Another interesting aspect of the game is that a lot of time is spent improving your performance on the ground, rather than in the sky.

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