neXt - CGM rc Heli Flight Simulator Demo

RC helicopters truly are a wondrous invention, especially since they are now capable of performing exquisite tricks and stunts at the blink of an eye. Given the fact that they are built from lightweight materials and every part of them is designed to be as aerodynamic as possible, even the most outrageous tricks are possible if you’ve got the necessary skills.

neXt - CGM rc Heli Flight Simulator is less of a game and more of a tool for enthusiasts to check their gear and practice for as long as they want, without risking their own equipment in the process. Hence, a lot of work went into the physics engine and the actual simulation, in order to make the helis respond as realistically as possible to your input, regardless of whether you use an actual transmitter or the keyboard.

Obviously, it is much more difficult to use the keyboard properly, because it lacks the necessary precision when it comes to steering. However, the game allows you to connect your own transmitter and use it the same way you would use it on your RC helicopter. On the other hand, a joystick or a gamepad would work pretty well too, as long as it comes with an analog stick.

One of the greatest features of the game is the fact that you are allowed to customize every aspect of the engine, as well as the behavior of the helicopter once it’s up in the air. You can even add a specific wind speed to spice things up, depending on your preferences and whether you are up for a challenge. A lot of other parameters are adjustable as well, so you can set up the experience according to your own preferences.

The graphics quality is not exactly great, mostly because the scenery and the environments are very static and the camera doesn’t even move around too much. Instead, the environment is basically a 360 degrees picture, although some of these contain crude animations to make things seem more lively. However, it’s not about exploration or the scenery anyway, but about the helicopters and their performances.

In the end, neXt - CGM rc Heli Flight Simulator may not be as fun as you expect it to be, but for those who are well-acquainted with the sport, it should be more than enough. The customizable physics engine is by far the best feature, because it opens to way to a variety of options and experiments.