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Summary: Many Problems
Review: Flight Simulator 2004 has too many bugs on its roll out. I would suggest waiting a while before you purchase FS2004 especially if you own FS2002. The software development team used the same old tired panels that have been used since FS2000 and before. The work seemed to go into the new aircraft ie, Wright Flyer etc. If you have FS2002 and have updated panels from the base set of aircraft you will be very disappointed to go back to the Jurasic era panels. Microsoft really needs to pay attention to what is out there as 3rd party addon's for instance Paul Goldings panels and aircraft. General advice wait 3 to 4 months before buying by than Microsoft should have solutions to most of the problems once enought people beta tested it for them.
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Summary: fs2004
Review: this is been so far the best one i have seen. i love the historical aircraft and the new r-22 it is great. i have fallen in love with it
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Summary: An improvement
Review: Well, this game is an improvement from fs2002, but I would have liked to see more improvements made in more important areas. I'll give you the easy look at the pros and cons of this game. PROS
1. You can finally use more than one runway with ATC.
2. Finnally, there are signs on the runways and taxiways.
3. The gps system is 100 times better than in 2002.
4. The weather effects are much better, and realistic.
5. The scenery and terrain including the airports are 100 times better and look way more realistic. CONS
1. No new planes, except for a bunch of old planes that nobody wants to fly and can barely make it off the ground for more than a few mins.
2. Still no crash effects when your plane crashes. It just freezes at the point of the crash!!
3. Still no gates, refueling trucks, baggage trucks, or anything of the sort at the terminals.
4. The worst thing about this game is that its WAY to taxing on the system. Flying in major airports can end up looking like a slide show the frames move so slow. And I have a very efficient system. Overall, Id suggest to everyone to get this game. But dont expect to be awed by it because its basically the same thing as 2002 with a few minor changes. But its still better than 2002.
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Summary: Buggy
Review: I got all excited when I heard the new FS was comming out, and bought it right away.
First of all, the sceneries are nicely improved. The clouds are rather nice looking, the runway lights are gorgeous, the runways themselves are really lifelike, so are the taxiway markers and tha parking points at the gates. The liveries are also pretty nice. I particularlly like the new Learjet 45 Anniversary livery. The weather engine is fantastic in its premise. The addition of payload is really cool; it's nice to tweak with the aircraft's center of gravity. The improved ATC is wonderful when you hit bad weather; you can climb or descent in the middle of an IFR flight. The GPS unit is accurate to the real thing.
I have to give this game three stars just because I found a bunch of bugs. Little things perhaps, but things that Beta testers should've seen and reported. But the thing that [upset] me the most was the intrusive gauges in the middle setting of the front cockpit view (the one you toggle with W). I use this setting on my final approach so I can see the runway, and my speed, VS, altitude, and horizon, but now, the individual gauges for the planes block the view and there is no way to move them. The real weather engine is great, but you cannot access the "weather debriefing" before starting the flight. The GPS unit is hard to learn, and the "declutter" function does not serve its purpose. As always, you hit heavy traffic when on final approach, and "go-around" instructions are issued, although you get to choose a different runway (if there's a parallel or an alternate active). After closing the program, it screws with the video settings and turns my screen into a wuzzy 12" screen. I've had to restart the computer every time I finish playing.
I should've waited to buy this version. Maybe they'll come out with a revised version or a "Professional" edition in the months to come.
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Summary: Once again, a truly magnificent game
Review: Fligh Simulator 2004: A century of Flight was anticapated ever since Microsoft anounced the game's release date. The game has yet to be known as the most well improved Flight Simulator ever since FS5. Speaking of FS5, it was the first game i played. FS5 had improved much more than its prodeccesor. Its prodeccesor (FS4)had only two colours included in the game. Blue (for sky) and green (for land) and its series was highly improved. And the same thing goes for us right here. What is the new feature(s) in this game? Is it just an addition of one or two planes, plus highly improved graphics? well, the asnwer is no. After reading forums, checking out sites such as fsgateway.net or fs2004.com, i realised that the game has more than just 2 features. Try 5 new improvments discluding the graphics design. So what else is there in the improvments section...well theres: 1.Enchanced Weather Systems: finally, weather is not a stable issue. Throught time to time, the weather changes. Ofcourse, you can always keep it stable or be more realistic and start off with a clear sky at take-off and end with a terrible storm while approaching the airport of your destination. You have a variety of different weather effects, from storm, to clear sky, to cloudy overcast, and remember, they all change naturally. They move, they bond with other clouds to form rain, all which you can expect. Ok, we finished with weather improvments, and more are yet to come. 2.Virtual Cockpit: though appeared in fs2002, it wasnt accessible. Well, now it is, and not only that but now you have a full view of the cockpit so you can see everything but not only the instruments panel above the throttle. You can turn your plane by moving the throttle using your mouse, you can even change the virtual cockpit view. I dont mean different angles, i mean changing the view as if turning your head around. Which means you have free movement; smooth movement. Not like before in which all you had was a front, front left and front right buttons to pick from. Now you can move the camera in any angle using your mouse. So that is another major feature of fs2k4. 3.Improved AI and GPS modes: unlike before, GPS will be very helpful this time. It'll give you different view modes of the map. Instead of the boring black back-ground, you can change into the virtual satellite image and see rivers, mountains and more in the GPS screen. The GPS nowadays are easier to use plus can prepare you a very easy approach. It can help you navigate your way even without having it activated in the screen. Red markers, arrows or metric units can tell you where the destination is, which direction, how fast you should go and how far away it is from you. As for AI aircrafts, they respond better and quicker. Now a days, AI planes wont land in the same runway as to which you're cleared to land in. Well they can if there's time. But it was alwaysa problem before, so you can now select your runway you want to approach towards by confirming it with the AI tower. If you're flying a robinson however, you can also land in helipads or before preparing the flight, can choose to start off at the heli pad instead of a gate lol. 4.Additional Airports: the biggest complaint lead Mircosoft into adding more airports. Here's another thing you should know about the airports in fs2k4. Theyre more improved than before. Number one, the addition of taxi signs made it easier to navigate without purple tracks for you to taxi to the runway or to the gate! Number two, the green taxi lights appear for the first time. These lights help you find the centre of the taxi way, also helps you in knowing when to turn or when the next available turn is coming to you. Before, many people taxied off the path 'casue it was hard in knowing when the turn was without the green lights. Now, there's nothing to worry about no more. 5.Nine historical planes: will allow you to experience the best historical planes and how hard they were to fly. From the wrightbrother's planes to the Spirit of St. Louis and all the way to the not so modern DC-3 (the first official passenger airplane) With the new special features such as virtual cockpit, you'll enjoy your time even more now. So these were the features, and last of all, we have two other features which are known as minor features but can also change your perspective view towards this game: 1. Graphics: more improved, plus all those new water effects including the new weather feature which will make graphics even better for clouds, rain/snow effects etc. etc. 2. AutoGen: now has been extended to its second level which means that there are no more odd-ball buildings. This means, there's a huge variety of buildings. Nowadays, towns in islamic nations can also have mosques. Some places have churches, in others you'll also be able to find gas stations etc. so do expect alot from this year's game. Now onto the sound effects. Really, not much of an improvment but do expect the engine noise better than before. Do expect to hear strong sounds from take-off and landing, it's going to be much much better, i guarantee. Lastly, i would like to recommend this game for anyone interested in flights, aviation, simulations and any kinds of mass transportations ;) it's a very excellent game, and i know you'll love it. If you're just a beginner, check out the training section and the manual book. Also be sure to check the resources centre where you can check the information on all historical planes, and modern ones too ;) good luck, i hope this review was helpful to you
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Summary: Same old Same old
Review: For the first time flyers it may seem like a dream, but for the veterans of FS, it really isn't much but new ATC commands, better clouds and newer aircraft. Just as FS 2000 died out when FS 2002 was introduced, so will FS 2002 die out with the coming of FS 2004. Although the game doesn't boast anything new, I would still buy this just so I can keep flying online with my buddies. Overall, nothing new, and the price is too high.
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Summary: Absoloutly amazing!!!!
Review: After I instaelled the game i was like "WoW"!!!
1.The Graphics are great
2.The airplanes are super cool (but i hope more planes will be for download on the net)
3.And I bought the sidwinder force feedback for this game it it goes so good with the game!!!
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Summary: Game is definently a 5 star!
Review: This game is one of Microsoft's best products on the line. People, such as the one above as what are called Beta TEsters for the game rated it a 99.4%! I was a beta tester and what the person above forgot to tell you was the overall rating that everyone put down. ATC is a great plus as well as weather, new aircraft, new terrain features, etc. Flight Simulator 2004: Century of Flight is something that is a must buy for all Flight Sim enthusiast. Don't let people make you think this game isn't what you think until you've played it! Remember, there's always the receipt. Have fun flight simmers, I know I will with the new flight sim! See ya online
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Summary: Much improved
Review: FS2004 is really FS2002 SP1. The scenery is all the same, but the environmental engine is completely changed. The new cloud generator is awesome, clouds will actually build up, and frontal systems will look like frontal systems. ATC will now let your select alternate airports, and change altitude enroute. Major improvements:
Frame Rates
Cloud generator
ATC Bottom line, is this release really fixes stuff that should've been in FS 2002, but it's still a must buy if you're serious about flight sim.
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Summary: Item Good Seller NOT
Review: I don't have a problem with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. As expected it's good. The store that is selling this particular item is the problem!
I've seen where many customers have had good experiences when they get what they ordered from this company but those of us that didn't get what we ordered have had nothing but problems.
Don't believe the advertised Limited Edition Tin box. It isn't! When trying to contact customer service: The first time the gentleman on the phone was nice and said a manager would reply the next day. The manager didn't. After a week I called, waited on hold for 22 minutes, the lady on the phone argued with me that the manager did reply by e-mail, although my inbox showed nothing from this company other than the original purchase verification. When I asked if it could be re-sent she said no. When I asked to speak to a manager, she said he was in a meeting. Her overall tone was rude and not at all helpful!
When I finally received a return authorization number, I prepared the item for return and then wanted to make sure shipping would be reimbursed also. After e-mailing Gamestop 3 times, I finally got a reply and stated only the price of the item would be refunded. (Wow their e-mail actually reached me this time!)
This company has no customer service as demonstrated by the false advertising, the rude associates, the difficult customer-company communication, and the fact that when they advertised a product and didn't deliver it as advertised, they feel that they are the ones who shouldn't live up to their promises. The $29.99 price is higher than even Amazon because you think they are selling the Limited Edition. Don't be fooled, save $5 and buy somewhere else.
Bottom line: DON'T SUPPORT GAMESTOP OR PURCHASE FROM THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK! I know I'll never buy anything from them ever again!
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