Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 407 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 312 out of 407
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 407
  3. Negative: 55 out of 407
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  1. frederik1478
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    the second best ace combat game and truly marvelous.

    This game has the best soundtrack maybe ace Combat zero has the best track but this in all has the best amount of tracks in one game. The graphic does look amazing it is weird. How good they got it to work and all the phosphorus looking things and the green it just looks so good and the sound effects are just as good in my ears with    the second best ace combat game and truly marvelous.

    This game has the best soundtrack maybe ace Combat zero has the best track but this in all has the best amount of tracks in one game.

    The graphic does look amazing it is weird. How good they got it to work and all the phosphorus looking things and the green it just looks so good and the sound effects are just as good in my ears with subwoofer for explosion.

    Sometimes I think about what is ace combat games are and maybe it is all about the tracklist and this has some of the best tracks and some other best levels the aren't really too many doll runs and it keeps it up all the way it's just really fun to play.

    And the story is really good and well told I care about the characters and was really sad when some of them died i lose you full beard sadly,
    But the weird thing about the story is there is a lot of dark points like using prisoners for war with when they don't wanna fight and killing civilians and killing people who don't deserve it. It's just some of feels kind of icky.    … Expand
  2. CoreGamer1408
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Last AC I played was 6 on PC. Yeah it was fun enough and the QTE dogfighting mini game was fun. I tried out the OG AC that came with this bundle (dnf to dated visually). Jumped into AC7 oh wow nice visuals.

    Cool weather effects effect flight now. Played with normal controls and not games journalism controls. Pretty responsive AC game and the dog fights are fun. Story don't give two F's    Last AC I played was 6 on PC. Yeah it was fun enough and the QTE dogfighting mini game was fun. I tried out the OG AC that came with this bundle (dnf to dated visually). Jumped into AC7 oh wow nice visuals.

    Cool weather effects effect flight now. Played with normal controls and not games journalism controls. Pretty responsive AC game and the dog fights are fun. Story don't give two F's about never did in any AC game. Just in it for the dogfighting and funky looking futuristic planes.

    Yeah it is simple arcade combat, but I like the accessibility for sure say compared to ArmA games dreaded aircraft controls/handling. AC7 is say the very opposite of the hardcore sim like IL-2 Sturmovik.

    VR section not really impressed beyond take off and landing really. The ariel combat is kind of very underwhelming looking in VR for sure. After trying several different VR games the motion sickness has finally gone. Still with all that plastic and rubber on the head? Head overheat happens pretty quicky. Yeah even when using a massive floor fan to try and counter it. Maybe I need to use PS/VR in the winter or something?    … Expand
  3. HonestReviews66
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Brilliant game. Didn't expect it to be so much fun. Nice and simple, nothing too brain-taxing or deep, but sometimes you need that. Basically 'Top Gun - The Game.' Pretty much as you'd expect, but doesn't disappoint in any way. Some of the trophies are unnecessarily grindy, but the game is simple and fun.
  4. JrDouble
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    A heck of a good jet fighter game. Over the top action, lots of great jets and weapons options. Balanced gameplay overall and some very serious challenge on the harder setting. Wacky story and cutscenes, but a fantastic in-game experience overall.
  5. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    8/10.......................................................................
  6. Zinntruther
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    Beautiful to look at, complemented by top tier NAMCO sound and AC gameplay refined to a mirror sheen. Just the absolute king of making you feel cool even if the story doesn't quite reach the heights of 4 and Zero.
  7. FrankJager
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    What a lovely old-school game. Gaming at its a finest... Gameplay is challeging, the soundtrack is epic as well.
  8. barryburton
    Jun 15, 2022
    8
    An excellent action flight combat game with mild simulation elements. There is a nice variety of missions and you do have to put some skill and thought into completing objectives through choosing the right plane and weapons, and approaching targets in the right way. Highly recommended and a nice change from FPS. Games.

    The in game story chatter and mission planning scenes are fine, but    An excellent action flight combat game with mild simulation elements. There is a nice variety of missions and you do have to put some skill and thought into completing objectives through choosing the right plane and weapons, and approaching targets in the right way. Highly recommended and a nice change from FPS. Games.


    The in game story chatter and mission planning scenes are fine, but the character-based cut scenes are toe curlingly cheesy and boring, better off skipped.    … Expand
  9. Jackyyu
    Apr 27, 2022
    8
    If you came to find a realistic air combat experience, you have came to the wrong place. But if you are here to feel like Maverick and be a badass, this game is for you. Story might not be you taste but who cares about the story if you can blow oil rigs and shoot down jets.
  10. AudioRemedy
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    My absolute favorite flight combat game. I've played through the campaign almost a dozen times just for the rush.
  11. Endymion_Var
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    Me gusto la ambientación, el acabado de los aviones, el entorno en general se ve bien y el volver a la esencia de la saga.
  12. KuRoSaKi7121
    Nov 25, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo game lembra muito Ace Combat do tempo de Ps2! Peca um pouco nos gráficos poderia ser um pouco melhor nisso, mas de resto está ótimo.… Expand
  13. Eyes_Grim
    Jun 5, 2021
    10
    The game is awesome, missions are intense, the aircraft models have top visuals. Storyline is pretty decent and the music is just amazing.
    Best game I played this year. Don't why I waited for so long before playing it.
    People say it's not reallistic. Well, imagine you have only 8 warheads loaded and the mission's over on the 2-nd minute. It would have felt like a packman game. The    The game is awesome, missions are intense, the aircraft models have top visuals. Storyline is pretty decent and the music is just amazing.
    Best game I played this year. Don't why I waited for so long before playing it.

    People say it's not reallistic. Well, imagine you have only 8 warheads loaded and the mission's over on the 2-nd minute. It would have felt like a packman game. The creators have done pretty well on this part. Don't dig into the realism of such games, because in the end of the day you would still be unable to start its engine and take off safely, no matter the level of realism in the game.    … Expand
  14. Kryss_Everson
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    An excellent single player mode and a super fun multi mode accompanied by quality graphics, an incredible soundtrack ... Ace Combat 7 is an exceptional game for lovers of gunfight, Top Gun and the series. I only put 9 because the music is a little worse than that of 6.
  15. memerashaad
    Aug 14, 2020
    8
    Been with the series since I was old enough to hold a controller. The game is excellent, addictive and beautiful just like it's PS2 era games. However the story does not move me like what Unsung War and Zero did for me all those years ago which leads to it not receiving a perfect score from me.
  16. iHatezelda_
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    The campaign of game is great especially graphics and music are top notch. Although there are not many enemy aces/ace squadrons and multiplayer lacked co-op mode. It would also be great to see more aircrafts but so far, the game delivered what was expected from it.
  17. tailsprower1337
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Казутоки Коно, продюссеру серии и его команде удалось добиться очередного успеха в серии. Одна из лучших частей, которая по праву может считаться продолжением святой троицы с PS2. Музыка - самое главное достоинство этой игры, Кейки Кобаяши самый талантливый исполнитель, саундтреки которого я слушаю каждый день на повторе. Ещё одно неоспоримое преимущество этой части - атмосфера, она какКазутоки Коно, продюссеру серии и его команде удалось добиться очередного успеха в серии. Одна из лучших частей, которая по праву может считаться продолжением святой троицы с PS2. Музыка - самое главное достоинство этой игры, Кейки Кобаяши самый талантливый исполнитель, саундтреки которого я слушаю каждый день на повторе. Ещё одно неоспоримое преимущество этой части - атмосфера, она как всегда на высоте. Лучшая игра 2019-го года. Обязательно советую к ознакомлению.… Expand
  18. Method__Man
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Ace combat 7 is what we have been waiting for. The game has brought back what made the series great. It reminds me more of ace combat 5 in terms of how much depth it brought, but of course this has been expanded greatly on the newest generation.

    I have been taken back to my first Ace Combat game, (AC2), where I was truly blown away by the graphics, mechanics, and overall polish. This new    Ace combat 7 is what we have been waiting for. The game has brought back what made the series great. It reminds me more of ace combat 5 in terms of how much depth it brought, but of course this has been expanded greatly on the newest generation.

    I have been taken back to my first Ace Combat game, (AC2), where I was truly blown away by the graphics, mechanics, and overall polish. This new title has stepped its game up greatly from AC6, and is now the single best air combat based game to beat.    … Expand
  19. orpheusway
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    not bad！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！
  20. arakui
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This game is an incredible return to form for ace combat games. Terrific visuals with incredibly modeled, detailed aircraft, and some of the best music, if not the best OST of 2019. The gameplay is arcadey, but realism never really has been a staple of AC games. In terms of story, Imho It's rather forgettable on the whole, but still has some really awesome moments, for example, the fightsThis game is an incredible return to form for ace combat games. Terrific visuals with incredibly modeled, detailed aircraft, and some of the best music, if not the best OST of 2019. The gameplay is arcadey, but realism never really has been a staple of AC games. In terms of story, Imho It's rather forgettable on the whole, but still has some really awesome moments, for example, the fights with Mihaly are not only intense gameplay-wise but also story-wise. It would have been nice to have more missions on release, but after the DLC my thirst for more has been satiated. Multiplayer modes could have also been expanded, but they hold up all the same, as fun, short experiences that are just genuinely enjoyable.… Expand
  21. cremadiscampi
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This game is simply great and very fun. The gameplay is engaging, the story is the classic Ace Combat story, not very original or deep but entertaining and the graphics looks great. My favorite aspect though is the music: it is incredible and perfectly complements the adrenalinic dogfights.
    If you like planes, corny stories, amazing music and lots of action this game might be for you.
  22. Lupitayoh
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Simplemente me encanta, tiene buenas físicas, buenos gráficos, y rendimiento bueno,... solo los tiempos de carga son algo largos,...primero lo probé en disco duro externo y luego en el interno... igual eran lentos,... la historia esta bien, y estan buenos los easter eggs de ace combat 4...
    Algo que me encanta de este juego es el OST... de lujo
  23. JonnyDepp
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    Really 3 great VR Missions, loved to play them on all difficulties. But its not much content for PSVR. Don't make my mistake: i played first the VR Mission, the tried the normal content ..... the normal missions couldn't thrill me like the VR-Mission. 3 VR Mission isnt enough, its a shame.
  24. Rubes
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Wow! I'm playing only the VR content on PS4 and I must tell you that it is absolutely fantastic, outstanding and worth the price of admission! It's jaw-dropping intense and I'm so impressed with the immersion and sense of motion and speed of movement. It's only 3 missions on VR, but they are each fantastic with unlimited replayability to improve grades and scores and times. I highlyWow! I'm playing only the VR content on PS4 and I must tell you that it is absolutely fantastic, outstanding and worth the price of admission! It's jaw-dropping intense and I'm so impressed with the immersion and sense of motion and speed of movement. It's only 3 missions on VR, but they are each fantastic with unlimited replayability to improve grades and scores and times. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves gaming! It's as close to a flight simulator as most of us are ever going to get...and it's just so impressive!! A++ 10/10 Masterpiece of design!… Expand
  25. vipanzera
    Feb 17, 2020
    8
    Como fã da franquia Ace Combat, posso admitir que Ace Combat 7 é um belo presente para aqueles que amam a franquia. Ao contrário dos jogos mais recentes (um pouco ignorados), como o AC 6 e AC Horizon Assault, AC 7 mantêm o mesma fama que um de seus antecessores, AC 4 e 5, com uma história interessantes e personagens bem "curiosos"...
    As mecânicas dos Caças estão um pouco mais dificeis,    Como fã da franquia Ace Combat, posso admitir que Ace Combat 7 é um belo presente para aqueles que amam a franquia. Ao contrário dos jogos mais recentes (um pouco ignorados), como o AC 6 e AC Horizon Assault, AC 7 mantêm o mesma fama que um de seus antecessores, AC 4 e 5, com uma história interessantes e personagens bem "curiosos"...
    As mecânicas dos Caças estão um pouco mais dificeis, porém bem firmes e consistentes, oferecendo um desafio a mais durante as missões.
    A história é um pouco confusa e, em alguns aspectos, sem sentido. Mas mesmo assim, levando ao jogador (e ao fã) a mesma "pegada" do mundo conturbado de Strangereal.
    A única coisa que me deixou decepcionado de certa forma foi o multiplayer... As partidas são curtas e o Matchmaking não é balanceado. Ou seja, se você for iniciante, irá sofre bastante jogando com oponentes muito mais experientes.. porém, isso não impede a você aproveitar ao máximo a campanha principal, que te dá a opção de reiniciar a história várias vezes, em níveis diferentes e com desafios a cumprir, com direito a vários colecionáveis, como skins e novos aviões.    … Expand
  26. Firefoox
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, this is the best airborne battle game I've ever played. So much effort was put into this and it is unbelievable to find a game as amazing as this. Everything about this game is great and I just love playing it.
  27. MORDECAi7787
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    After what felt like eternity, Project: Aces brings the fan base back to Strangereal. The planes look gorgeous, the gameplay is all around awesome. However, you may need to YouTube how to perform a new ability: the Post Stall Manuever. This is the game Ace Comvat fans have been waiting for! The VR segment is only 3 missions, but looks and feels so great that you won't mind hopping into theAfter what felt like eternity, Project: Aces brings the fan base back to Strangereal. The planes look gorgeous, the gameplay is all around awesome. However, you may need to YouTube how to perform a new ability: the Post Stall Manuever. This is the game Ace Comvat fans have been waiting for! The VR segment is only 3 missions, but looks and feels so great that you won't mind hopping into the cockpit of 1 of 4 memorable real life planes. A must have for any fan of the genre or series.… Expand
  28. Tadeuocara
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Jogo de aviões no estilo Arcade. Os gráficos são excelentes, a música imersiva, e os controles bem simples. Mas garante muita diversão, principalmente no modo VR!
  29. morrandin
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    i wanted to play for a while in some game where i can drive a plane and i found everything i wanted in this game.
  30. nikita19942
    Oct 15, 2019
    9
    Отличная игра. Да аркада, но это + т.к. если будет управление как в симуляторе, то будет очень сложно новичкам. Много истребителей, можно докупать оружие. Деньги дают за выполнение миссий в кампании. Из минусов (если конечно можно это отнести к минусу) - забуксовал на 4 миссии, никак не могу пройти её. пробовал на f-16 и mirage 2000, ну никак....Отличная игра. Да аркада, но это + т.к. если будет управление как в симуляторе, то будет очень сложно новичкам. Много истребителей, можно докупать оружие. Деньги дают за выполнение миссий в кампании. Из минусов (если конечно можно это отнести к минусу) - забуксовал на 4 миссии, никак не могу пройти её. пробовал на f-16 и mirage 2000, ну никак....
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Apr 15, 2019
    74
    The almost nonsensical story and some poor mission design aside, you can have some fun with Ace Combat 7. It will take some patience to get through the sequences with poorly defined objectives, but you'll have fun with the action-packed aerial combat and enjoy testing your skills against other players in the multiplayer mode.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 4, 2019
    80
    Ace Combat 7 revives the dying genre of arcade bullet hells and proves that even these games still have something to say. Players who get through system reports and time limits will be rewarded with an adrenaline ride with endless fun. [Issue#293]
  3. InsideGamer.nl
    Mar 24, 2019
    80
    Quotation forthcoming.
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