Summary

Leveraging the trueSKYTM technology and developed utilizing Unreal Engine 4, Ace Combat 7 will astound players with beautifully rendered skies and highly detailed cityscapes but also set the stage for the most engaging aerial battles in the franchise’s storied 20 year history accompanied with an immersive soundtrack. Ace Combat 7 will take the elements that the series is known for to a whole new level! Aces who have proven their combat prowess in Ace Combat 7’s campaign mode can take their dogfighting skills further with furious online multiplayer battles.

PlayStation4 players will also be able to get immersed in ACE COMBAT 7’s realism through exclusive features developed specifically for PlayStationVR.


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Review by egoBorder [user]
January 29, 2022

It hurts to give this game a lower score than I hoped, but unfortunately a few things hold this back seriously. The first is that theIt hurts to give this game a lower score than I hoped, but unfortunately a few things hold this back seriously. The first is that the semi-famous "Ace Combat style" of storytelling falls completely flat here, making all the story segments and dialogue an annoyance at best and insufferable at worst. The second is that the PS4 just is not able to render coherent models and this is hampered further by a clunky user interface that offers only one option: on or off.The story uses the AC tradition of converging perspectives, but they are so badly written here that the overall plot becomes uninteresting early on. Luckily, all the cutscenes and briefing segments can be skipped. Unfortunately, the on-mission chatter, which sets a new low standard for the series, cannot be muted and must be heard in its entirety. It's so bad that the player feels like a hostage to cringe, and unless you're a natural ace pilot you'll hear many missions' worth several times.The lack of visual clarity in the game, at least in this version, is a serious detriment. Dogfighting is incredibly frustrating when you are simply not able to get a read on a plane's direction or bearing. Just as deflating is firing on ground targets only to realize there was actually a geographical feature that wasn't clear from the angle you approached. An equal offender here is the awful UI in general and heads-up display in particular, which feel lifted from a PS1 game for all their helpfulness and sense.Overall a bit disappointing although the package DOES manage to come together by the end, but the slog will likely scare all but the most committed, patient, and weeb-friendly pilots out there. Here's hoping AC8 is a serious step forward instead of a largely "safe" entry.

80
Review by BradfootGaming [user]
September 4, 2020

Solid game all around. The story kept me interested, the visuals were good, the gameplay was good. I liked how much you could unlock forSolid game all around. The story kept me interested, the visuals were good, the gameplay was good. I liked how much you could unlock for aircrafts and loadouts. No real complaints other than a little repetition as the game went on. I did not try the multiplayer so I can't speak to that.

100
Review by paulvanjaf [user]
August 6, 2020

the best Flight game of the generation, good graphycs, wonderfull soundtrack and good action. one of my favorites of this generation.

80
Review by Flakweazel [user]
July 22, 2020

I love the franchise so take this with a grain of salt. I love arcade flight games and the multiplayer is a riot once you unlock planes andI love the franchise so take this with a grain of salt. I love arcade flight games and the multiplayer is a riot once you unlock planes and parts. If you get a full lobby it’s a real hoot, stressful, but a hoot none the less. If you like jets but DCS is overwhelming give this a shot.

90
Review by killer_wabbit01 [user]
July 21, 2020

Just Fun. Has some Arcade aspects in it. Story was meh, but the game makes you feel in power. Music was amazing. It just accented the gameplay. Writing was better that the story. For example one aces in the game is part of a special squadron called sol squadron. When you have a boss fight with him a song called archangel plays. Mihaly, the ace, is the best in his squadron. He does special moves like flying into the sun. He is a a Archangel. Eventually you “clip his wings” and take his freedom off soaring into the sky away. The name of the song, the way mihaly flies, and the level is played out is just abig analogy to the angle who burned his wing by flying into the sun. This game is amazing and a blast to play. Still playing it in 2020. If you look closer though you’ll be completely baffled at the writing.

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Game Information
Release Date January 18, 2019
Publisher Project Aces, Bandai Namco Entertainment, ILCA, Digital Works Entertainment
Content Rated T (Teen)
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Player Perspectives First person, Third person, Virtual Reality
Genres Shooter, Simulator, Arcade
Themes Action, Warfare, Science fiction, Drama
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation VR, Nintendo Switch