DCS World Steam Edition

DCS World Steam Edition asks for patience, controls knowledge and a willingness to learn aircraft systems before much of the fun arrives. By our assessment, that is also what makes it stand out: the sim aims at cockpit procedures, realistic flight handling and the kind of systems depth that flight fans look for. The downside is the obvious one, because that level of detail can be intimidating and time-consuming, especially for newcomers. In practice it feels like studying and flying at the same time, with a lot of setup before the aircraft is really yours. Compared with lighter flight games, DCS World Steam Edition sits much closer to the serious end of the genre. It is for players who want a full simulator mindset, not an arcade plane game, and the learning curve is part of the package.