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You Wanted a Serious Flight Sim, You Got One

You need to be a member to view our links. — Many hardcore fans were upset at the demise of Microsoft's Flight Simulator franchise, as it was one of the only viable ways to fly a plane in a video game and not have to blow stuff up.

For you —and if you can stomach the shift to choppers—there is now Take On Helicopters.

It's a PC-only helicopter sim due for release later this year, and has been developed by Bohemia Interactive, the guys behind the ArmA series of ultra-realistic war games.

While it's not a combat game, ToH is built around missions, as you complete a variety of civilian tasks like lifting construction objects and even helping with firefighting.

Best part? It has a story, as you take charge of your father's struggle civil aviation company and have to help it get back on its feet.