The fact you spend a good chunk of the campaign on a squad comprised by underdogs and former criminals is very fun though, as it allows for the dialogue to be a lot less clichéd and less filled with air force-typical jargons. Don’t blame yourself if you become confused with the fact every country in this game sounds exactly like each other, it took me a few chapters to understand who I was even fighting for. You can even use thunderstorms to destroy drones chasing after you, as one electrical discharge can completely destroy them while all that’ll happen to you is losing the information on your HUD for a few seconds.Īce Combat 7 has a story that follows up on the events set by its decade-old predecessor, but it’s not crucial for you to understand what’s going on in order to enjoy the game’s campaign.

You can use the wind on your favor, not entirely unlike the usage of the wind in The Wind Waker. You can use clouds as means to cloak yourself as well as distractions for enemy missiles, at the cost of your visual accuracy. One of the best additions this time around is the bigger emphasis on using the weather as your ally. That doesn’t mean this game has dumbed everything down and has nothing new to offer. The act of piloting a supersonic jet fighter can sometimes feel like such a serene experience… Veterans haven’t been forgotten, by the way, as the game offers another completely different control and physics scheme for those looking for a more simulation-heavy experience. It’s very accessible for newcomers, reminding me a lot of the simple and intuitive controls from the Star Wars: Rogue Squadron series. The button layout is, for the lack of a better word, “unique”, but you’ll quickly learn how to pull off flashy and useful evasive maneuvers, as well as learning which weapons and attack patterns are best for each specific situation. The game wants you to focus on your jet, purely and simply.Įven though you are playing a jet fighter simulator and despite the traumas caused by the convoluted fighter control schemes in games like Battlefield 3 and 4, there’s nothing to worry about when it comes to Ace Combat 7‘s controls. Elements such as giving your squad orders have been removed and that’s for the best your allies’ AI are smart enough to the point you don’t need to care about them asking for help at all times.

Ace Combat 7‘s way of captivating players and bringing them back in masses was by ditching gameplay elements from previous installments in favor of a more streamlined and accessible outing.

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