Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Reviews

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Spaziogames
Top Critic
8.2 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

Ace Combat 7 is what the sim-arcade Bandai Namco series needed. New technologies, a great campaign and an interesting vr mode are the element for this Ace Combat mix.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

At this moment in time, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is only really brought down by the occasional frustration felt upon the often unfair failure of a mission. Its campaign really is great overall, but sometimes you’ll curse when a timer imposed upon you expires when you’re just shy of meeting a score target.

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Jay Ball
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

Due to its niche nature, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown won’t be for everyone. You’d really need to love this style of game to get the full benefit of it. That being said, it’s a well crafted addition to the genre and may very well make some some new fans of aviation titles that were otherwise not interested

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Jan 18, 2019

It's now in its 20th year, but Ace Combat 7 shows that there's plenty of life yet in the series. Neither pure arcade, nor hardcore simulation, it straddles the line it needs to offer both a sense of flight and fast, furious dogfight action, even as it tells a cinematic and genuinely enjoyable story.

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8 / 10
Jan 18, 2019

If you're looking for something out of the ordinary and have immense patience for an inconsistent checkpoint system, it's well worth a look in.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

Returning 12 years after the previous mainline entry, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown shows why fans have been awaiting a return to the danger zone for so long. The game features a very enjoyable campaign of respectable length alongside a serviceabale enough story, but the actual gameplay itself and exclusive PSVR support are what really stand out in the high flying Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

In this chapter of Ace Combat, the gameplay is stripped down to a bare minimum and the air-to-ground combat is plain boring. The jaw-dropping graphics and production values will probably be enough to attract the fans of the franchise, but if arcade air fighting is not your niche, you'd better steer away.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

Ace Combat 7 is a great time that has enough content and options to satisfy both, newbies and flight aficionados.

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7 / 10
Jan 18, 2019

Easy to master and a campaign full of action movie-worthy missions but the game is let down by frustrating checkpointing and simplistic combat.Julian Benson

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8 / 10
Jan 18, 2019

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is a top entry in the long-running series that sees a return to the PS2 glory days. The war opera story is enjoyably charming, despite a rather flat cast of characters, while the gameplay is, crucially, as dramatic and slick as it's ever been. Online multiplayer and PSVR are both implemented well, and serve as great companion pieces to the main campaign. Whether you're a diehard fan or coming to this game fresh, Skies Unknown is a joy, and a series highlight.

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M3
Top Critic
9 / 10
Jan 18, 2019

Twelve years have passed since the last great Ace Combat game. Fortunately, Project Aces have ignored recent failures and instead delivered a game that might be the best in the series.

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8.6 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

The use of the Unreal Engine 4 raises the Ace Combat franchise to new levels. Exquisite gameplay, a long campaign... it's a pity that its multiplayer content is so scarce.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

Ace Combat 7 delivers a perfectly honed iteration of a familiar framework, making vast visual and gameplay improvements while still maintaining the familiar structure of Ace Combat. Balancing the angst of seeing a war from multiple sides, every mission you fly feels consequential, your tiny contributions having an effect on the events of a world that is so much larger than the pilot known as Trigger. Ace Combat 7 is a must for flight-sim fans and a fantastic addition to the series.

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9 / 10
Jan 18, 2019

In Ace Combat 7 dogfighting games have a new Top Gun. The VR sadly turned my stomach, but the series' trademark action is bigger and better than ever, with the spectacular weather effects introducing a level of realism and drama that will win over any wannabe Mavericks.

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Recommended
Jan 18, 2019

The lesser spotted aerial combat genre makes a glorious return in this heart-pumpingly exciting game.

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jan 18, 2019

A successful return flight for the veteran franchise, with highly entertaining aerial action that remains accessible for new fans and old.

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88 / 100
Jan 18, 2019

One of the most beloved franchises of Bandai Namco is back. Ace Combat 7 success in every single way. Great game.

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8.3 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

A great restart for the Ace Combat series, a chapter perfect for both old players and newcomers.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

Despite being undercut by too many characters and some frustrating mission parameters, Ace Combat 7 is a very welcome return to the world of Strangereal.

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9 / 10
Jan 18, 2019

Ace Combat fans will be very pleased with an extremely fun aerial combat game with plenty to do. The fantastic PlayStation VR mode is a must-play and a great addition to an already fantastic game.

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