Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Reviews

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

Ace Combat: Skies Unknown not only returns a classic series back to the heights of its predecessors but also reinvigorated its entire genre. There aren’t many games like this available on current generation systems and, if there were, Ace Combat would still shine above them all.

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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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White Angel
Top Critic
8.7 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

As powerful and fast as a supersonic jet, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown speeds through consoles. The debut of the series in this generation is one of those who win and convince, bringing back a historic series like that of Ace Combat. It may seem like an obvious statement, but this new chapter is preparing to be one of the most successful episodes ever, improving in every aspect and laying interesting foundations for the future of the franchise.

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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 20, 2019

When it's firing on all cylinders, Ace Combat 7 absolutely soars as a return to form for a series thought dormant. It'll be interesting to see how Bandai Namco might take things forward from here on, but for now, the series is flying high and steady once again.

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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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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 20, 2019

With an approachable learning curve and a forgiving flight model, Air Combat 7: Skies Unknown welcomes players new to the franchise as well as veterans of previous versions. Beautiful graphics and fast-paced action are the very hallmarks of an Air Combat and number 7 delivers plenty of both.

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85 / 100
Jan 28, 2019

It might be a bit pricey for the amount of content you get, but Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is a well-crafted fighter combat experience with lots of high-flying fun.

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Gamersky
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Feb 2, 2019

Whether you like it or not, Ace Combat 7 is the only choice you have if you want to play an air-battle game these years. And frankly speaking, it does a good job, although some shortcomings should have been avoided.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 8, 2019

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has a few annoying elements, but that doesn't take away from the fact that it's exactly what the series needed for a great comeback.

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Arais Nazarian
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Jan 17, 2019

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is a great game for the fans of this series and offers a very smooth controls that can be attractive even to those who have never played Ace Combat before. Beside great controls, Ace Combat 7 also has beautiful graphic and sound design which makes it truly immersive experience.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is a triumphant return to form for the series. It’s a must-have for PSVR owners, but also worth checking out for its main campaign and other extras.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2019

The content is plentiful, replayability remains high, and the presentation easily makes Ace Combat 7 one of the better arcade-style flight games on the PC. It has been a long time coming, but action flight fans and those who love the series won't be disappointed by Ace Combat 7.

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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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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 23, 2019

There is little not to like and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has a little bit of something for everyone, franchise fan or not. Perhaps as the release cycle continues we will see tweaks, like the ability to turn down the overpowering and extremely loud background music or compare ships, but those are more quality of life issues and less game-stopping problems. Even as it stands, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is wicked fun that should be experienced by all.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 18, 2019

the best Ace Combat to date. It preserves all the good things of the ancients with an overwhelming graphic quality and a story that engages.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2019

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is a well made and appealing game that doesn't repeat the mistakes of past two titles of the series. Even though game still isn't completely flawless and you can see some shortcomings here and there, be sure that it's still an enjoyable and exciting game that is definitely worth your time.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2019
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84 / 100
Jan 18, 2019

Ace Combat 7 brings us 30 of the world´s most advanced war planes to engage different combat scenarios (escorting civilian planes, attacking refineries, evading enemy radar, facing an enemy ace...). Although it is an arcade, planes feel realistic and we enjoyed 8 player online mode and VR levels for PS4 version.

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Scarlet Bell
Top Critic
8.4 / 10.0
Feb 14, 2019

Ace Combat 7 is a marvel of combat flight simulation. Putting forwards a package both concise in nature and packed with features and quirks to promote replayability and exploration, it's a game I struggled to put down. If you enjoy flight simulation, air combat, or even just a mess of explosions, bullets and lasers, I encourage you to give it a shot.

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