Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0

In May 1984, Microsoft released their version 2 (v2.10) and IBM PCjr. The new simulator expanded the scenery coverage to include a model of the entire United States, released in April 1985) fixed a no color problem on PCjr graphics, adding Hercules graphics and EGA support. Version 2.13, released in August 1986, added support for IBM PC Convertible, enhanced keyboard, 3.5" inch floppy drives, MS-DOS 3.2 and laptop LCD displays. Version 2.14, released in June 1987 brought IBM PS/2 support. Over the next year or two, compatibility with Sublogic Scenery Disks was provided, gradually covering the whole U.S. (including Hawaii), Japan, and part of Europe. ==Reception==

David Florance for Compute! said "shortcomings are easily outweighed by the sheer delight this program brings." Jason Durbin for PC World said of v. 2.13 "for the timid types who wouldn't be caught living or dead at 10,000 feet, Microsoft Flight Simulator is an excellent way to enjoy the thrill of flight vicariously." Microsoft Flight Simulator, Version 2.0 was reviewed in 1989 in Dragon #142 by Hartley, Patricia, and Kirk Lesser in "The Role of Computers" column. The reviewers gave the game 5 out of 5 stars.{{cite journal ==References==