Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy+

 3DS
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 20, 2015
    80
    Though it can't quite hide the fact that it's a 2011 game here in 2015, the new amiibo support and the strength of the existing game design have combined to make Assault Horizon Legacy+ a winner for a second time. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.70]
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  2. Dealspwn
    Mar 22, 2015
    80
    Thrilling mechanics, plentiful missions and robust unlocks make it the Top Gun for genre fans who own the system.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 20, 2015
    80
    Ace Combat Horizon Legacy Plus is exactly what you want from the series: Ace Combat on the go. This new version isn't essential if you have the original 2011 release, but if you've never bought the game, the new Amiibo support and other features make the Plus edition the one to own.
  5. Cubed3
    Mar 7, 2015
    80
    A true example of how the 3D effect can enhance games, with both a compelling narrative and gameplay structure, and plenty of reason to take back to the skies after finishing.
  6. 3DJuegos
    Feb 16, 2015
    75
    A new revision of the classic dogfight arcade already released on Nintendo 3DS. Amiibo and New Nintendo 3DS compatibility are the best new “tricks” included.

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#37 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#38 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#39 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 6 out of 17
  1. hizoka
    Jun 8, 2016
    7
    This game is an update to Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy, that was launched on par with the New 3DS (a new and more powerful model of 3DS)This game is an update to Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy, that was launched on par with the New 3DS (a new and more powerful model of 3DS) in 2015. As such, this "enhanced version" features a couple of discrete additions, like Amiibo support (to unlock planes) and using the right stick to control the camera. The 3D effect is well done, but I tested it only with the N3DS.

    In the game's main mode, Missions, you are in the role of 'Phoenix', a very skilled pilot who has to fight the rebels in order to reestablish government's control of the country. It means you'll have to fight against rebel planes, ships and terrestrial defenses in order to complete your missions. This will give you around 5 to 10 hours, depending on the difficulty and how precise you are.

    The controls are responsive depending on the plane you choose and that can vary a lot.
    The extra modes (challenges), will add a couple of hours of gameplay, also unlocking some new stuff. There is also a theater mode where you can watch saved videos if you saved that gameplay when asked for.

    The game is fun, but it lacks things like multiplayer, a better use of the second stick and -maybe- a free flight mode to show off your cool new plane. I hope that, in the future, the next game from this franchise will add these features and deliver a more complete experience. The replayability is low, because after completing the game in all modes and levels, you will know every fight style of your enemies (the script), and the dialogs will start to become annoying.

    (I'm sorry if my English is too bad).    … Full Review »
  2. Ogurechka
    May 28, 2023
    4
    Nothing interesting, too primitive for those years. I would be very angry if I paid money for it
  3. germanlion
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    I thought this was an awesome game. I loved the variety of aircraft (even the propeller aircraft).
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