Computers and Technology

PC simulation games are computer games that allow the user to virtually simulate some activity or aspect of real life. Often, these simulation PC games strive for real life detail as the most important aspect of game play. There are a wide variety of different types of PC simulation games. This article will explore some of the different types of simulation games for the PC as well as point out some of the best PC simulation games.

Flight simulation PC games make up some of the most popular and longest running simulation games on the market. Flight Simulators have been around since the mid 1970’s. Microsoft’s Flight Simulator even predates Microsoft windows. Modern Flight Simulators are so advanced that the U.S. military has recognized that new recruits that have used a simulator are significantly more prepared for training than recruits that have not used a simulator, and because of this, the military now uses these simulators as part of their training. Popular PC flight simulators include Microsoft Flight Simulator, Apache, WWII Fighters, and Crimson Sky.

PC racing simulation games are also very popular. In racing simulation games, gamers normally drive some form of racecar, typically NASCAR, Indy Cars, or Rally Cars. Other simulation games exist for motorcycles, jet skis, boats, and a variety of other vehicles. Essentially, any vehicle that could possibly be raced likely has a simulation available for it. Popular racing PC simulation games include NFS, GT3, Grand Prix World and NASCAR Heat, but to name a few.

Life simulation PC games let the game control a character or characters in a world that resembles ordinary life. This allows gamers to escape from their own lives and gives the gamer the thrill of omnipotence. One of the most popular life PC simulation games of all time is the Sims series. In the game, Sims people interact with each other in their simulated world. The gamer gets to watch the Sims people experience fortune and disaster. The Sims franchise has released a wide variety of Sims games and Sims expansion packs to make it one of the most popular and comprehensive life simulators ever.

War simulation games are also very popular. War simulators are normally similar to RPGs and there is often some crossover. Combat style PC simulation games will try to realistically simulate historical battles from actual wars. Often, the simulator will follow actual missions from WWII or Vietnam.  Some popular War simulation series are Call of Duty, Medal of Honor, and the Tom Clancy series.

Clearly, PC simulation games make up some of the most popular PC games around. PC simulation games can be very serious and detail oriented, like a flight simulator, action packed, like a war simulator, or fun, like a life simulator. Simulation games offer a fantastic escape from the pressures of real life and can provide some of the most rewarding gaming experiences around. There are thousands of PC simulation games in addition to the ones mentioned above, so it shouldn’t be hard to find a game to meet anyone’s taste.