Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Reviews
Fans of Ace Combat will no doubt be all over this big return, and while anyone on the outside looking in won’t be able to just hit the ground running, there is enough substance here to make that daunting journey worthwhile.
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is the best entry in the series yet and provides a near-perfect blend of action and strategy.
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.
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.
The VR Mode is the big draw of Bandai Namco's new flight combat simulator, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, but it is more limited than you might have hoped.
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is the game that all fans of series expect. Beautiful graphics, smooth gameplay and briliant level design are some of the reason that you should experience it. If developers paid more attention to story and multiplayer, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown could have been even betther, but still it's a must-buy game and one of the best installment in Ace Combat series.
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A great comeback for the series which is really fun to play, until you discover some problems that are typical for this type of games.
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Ultimately, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is a valued successor in the series and brings the franchise right back to its roots. Graphically, the game is stunning. It pops with glistening detail and lighting, and lots of delicate touches, such as the raindrops on the windows. This is matched by the bombastic sound quality which delivers pounding thrust and thundering cannons through the clouds. Whilst the campaign could be a touch longer, and it is regrettable that the VR mode is not yet present in the PC version, overall the package on offer here is well worth it for any flight combat fans.
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is a familiar, yet solid entry in the classic dog fighting franchise.
Project Aces throws a bit too much at their long-awaited return to the franchise and not all of it sticks, but Ace Combat 7 delivers the heart-pounding air combat the series is best at and looks and sounds stellar doing it.
Even with the absence of character development and upsetting VR mode, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is a great entry to show that even old formulas work with some slight twists to it.
ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN has some really solid missions that deal with political and military intrigue, a fantastic weather system, and constant chatter that wouldn't normally be tolerated by any military force. It's a bizarre and endearing title that's an absolute a joy to play. ACE COMBAT has been sorely missed for the past twelve years (we don't talk about 2012's Assault Horizon). ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is a triumph, and return to form.
Anyone expecting a true combat flight sim will be disappointed as this is not that type of game, but for everyone else wanting to feel like Maverick taking on the unnamed bad guys in Top Gun, this is the game to play.
Ace Combat 7 is looking amazing at first glance. It can give you lots of fun while watching the beautiful skies. If you are fan of the series, you shouldn't miss the game.
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That said, despite the frustrations, there’s no other series out there that captures the thrill of running around with a detailed fighter plane model in your hand blasting bad guys.
The Ace Combat series is back with a bang and is the best this decade.
Ace Combat's core gamepad controls are well-honed and accommodates for all skill levels. By comparison, a flight stick demands way more focus, rewarding your efforts with exhilarating, authentic dogfighting action.
More than a decade has passed since the release of the original Ace Combat series, and fans have been eagerly awaiting it. A good story alongside fascinating gameplay with decent graphics and great multiplayer is worth the patience of the fans. If you're a fan of the series, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is just a Must-Buy for you. If this is your first time trying to get into this series, you might want to go back to previous versions or read their story to enjoy this one.
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Ace Combat 7 captivates with varied missions and intense dogfights, but does not get the magic of older parts beacause of the story.
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Though not without a little turbulence from the convoluted story and uneven difficulty, Ace Combat 7 delivers a fun and polished arcade flight experience that should entertain newcomers and veteran pilots alike.