The result is graphically stunning. The gameplay is, however, controversial. We ve seen PC flight simulations come and go. With each iteration, we expect more realism and better graphic detail. Sometimes everyone, including the flight-sim fanatic, forgets about fun.
Realism carries a pricetag many gamers pay in tedium.
Reading large manuals and repeatedly practicing boring maneuvers is not fun for most. In the spirit of fun, NovaLogic simplified the flight model. For example, flying upside down, or banked 90 degrees, has no effect on lift. The flight model reminds me of Dynamix s Silent Thunder II, also having a simple flight model. For the die-hards, flight simulations must be as real as possible.