Customer Reviews

Microsoft Flight Simulator 98/World of Flight 98

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I recieved this as a gift for Christmas a year ago. At the time, I really wasn't all that interested in flight simulator games, much less know how to fly a plane on a game. Within a couple of weeks, I was really mastering the game. I could do almost anything. The great thing abou this is that you can almost basically teach yourself how to do most anything on it, but you should still read the book about the game because it's really informative. I think that would make a perfect gift for anyone. I think that almost anyone is capable of having a great time doing this. The graphics are great for this. I definitely recommend this and the recently released 2000 version of this is probably just as good and maybe a little better than this.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 98 is the #1 Flight Sim. Fly in models such as the Learjet 95 and the Boeing 747. Cessena flight models are the eaiser way to fly but if you want some challenge try the Boeing. When you crash it is kinda stupid. The plane sticks upright in the ground and then restarts in mid-air. I have played ALL of the Flight Simulators. Including FS2000 and FS2000 Professional Edition. These two simulators are too hard for a person that just wants to fly and have fun instead of searching through the manual and trying to start the plane for takeoff.

Graphics 7/10
The graphics are OK. If you don't fly the already made flights you don't see buildings.

Amount of Airports 10/10
Wow! There's whole bunches of airports. You can even fly in Egypt and fly right by the pyramids of Giza!

Amount of Aircraft 4/10
You just have a little bit of planes to fly. You have about 6 planes you can fly compared to the 30 planes in FS2002. You can fly a helicopter if you want! FS98 was the first to star the helicopter.

If combat sims your looking for look at AceCombat04: Shattered Skies! Happy flying!

This is the best game ever for all ages... And especially for the pilots and who dream to be a pilot but he can't study pilot for some reasons... And it's very good for children cause they entertain them selves and they can learn the places and the huge airports in our world... And now the countries by selecting an airport in a specific country and then see it... (The FS98 provides the cities as it looks... I'm from Jordan and I flight via Queen Alia Intl every summer and I can see it's same as the real thing... It's the best game I think...

I don't think that this game is very educational, except that people might gain some knowledge (very little) about how to pilot something. Trust me, the first time I tried it, I was so bad that my plane crashed every time. However, I think that this is one of the best games you could buy; non-violent (except for maybe the planes crashing); fun.

Flight Simulator 98 is one of the most real flight sim on the market. It is lacking of realistic ATC voices though. There are many add-ons like planes and scenery available over the internet. Overall, it is a good buy!

This is a great simulator, full of great pictures of popular places from around the world and choices of planes to fly. It just needs alittle fine tuning to make it five star

This flight simulator leaves much to be desired. If you're thinking of getting this, get Flight Unlimited II instead. If you got this already, pray you can exchange.

Hello, I have been an armchair (pc) pilot for many years now. Just recently I have been able to pursue my dream of really taking flying lessons. As a student pilot I feel qualified to say that Microsoft is right when they make the statement on the box that say's "It is as real as it gets!"

As a simulator pilot I try plenty of simulators and i must say by far this is the best. It is not expensive but is very realistic.It is a great trainer for everyone of all ages.I fyou are looking for a sim with great graphics and realism Flight simulator 98 is the sim for you!

Flight Simulator 98 is an awesome game. The airport/facility directory really helps. The chopper pads in New York really add to the Bell 206B, though it is sometimes difficult to control using buttons for a rudder. The scenery and planes are first class. Very Realistic!