Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception

 PSP
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 50
  3. Negative: 3 out of 50
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  1. LukeY.
    Jan 6, 2007
    9
    Its a great game, and fairly long too. I like all the planes and the ground detail. You have to bet the career mode at least 3 or 4 times to unlock all the planes which could be good or bad. It was fun but once you bet all the levels, they weren't that fun to fly.
  2. MatS.
    Oct 14, 2007
    9
    I love this game. Got it for christmas one year and beat it in a day. Then I proceeded to play it again on Hard and Ace mode. Easily my favorite PSP game, and the graphics are great. I just wish the storyline was deeper, like AC5.
  3. SteveD.
    Oct 24, 2006
    8
    This is better than AC0, but not as good as AC5. They need to find someone who can write a real story, too. It's like they're on autopilot with these things.
  4. FlipTop_21
    Aug 13, 2010
    8
    It is a great game from the start. Game-play is very good, sounds are excellent and graphics are awesome. But play it again and again and you will just get used.. The levels will be very easy for you and eventually you will be bored.. But this is a great game and i recommend it for all people.
  5. Alexwise
    May 8, 2012
    9
    After playing AC games on Playstation 1 I felt in the right place with this game.
  6. coopisgreat
    Aug 7, 2013
    8
    good game and definitely the best plane/simulator game for the psp....................................................................................
  7. ZeRo_Bahamut
    Jul 16, 2013
    9
    This is everything you expect from an Ace Combat game, the electronic music, the fast paced action, the occasional side mission, branching paths to take and replay value to earn every unlockable.

    Compared to other entries in the franchise this one holds up really wel, especially knowing it's a portable game, the story is perhaps the most meager part, but that is definitely no reason not    This is everything you expect from an Ace Combat game, the electronic music, the fast paced action, the occasional side mission, branching paths to take and replay value to earn every unlockable.

    Compared to other entries in the franchise this one holds up really wel, especially knowing it's a portable game, the story is perhaps the most meager part, but that is definitely no reason not to play it.
    Controls are tight and while it may feel awkward to control your plane with only 1 analog nub, you will be used to it by the end of the 2nd mission...

    One point of negativity tho, the game sometimes has slowdown when there is a lot going on...

    If you are a fan of arcade like flight action games, this is the game for you...    … Expand
  8. ACE5
    Dec 18, 2006
    6
    I had high hopes for this game, and was very excited to hear that the psp would finally get some quality titles. However this doesn't fill the void the way I want it to. The graphics are decent the gameplay is decent... but for some reason... it just doesn't feel quite right. Not to mention the fact that I didn't like the controls too much or the combat, and I was mostly I had high hopes for this game, and was very excited to hear that the psp would finally get some quality titles. However this doesn't fill the void the way I want it to. The graphics are decent the gameplay is decent... but for some reason... it just doesn't feel quite right. Not to mention the fact that I didn't like the controls too much or the combat, and I was mostly bored playing it.… Expand
  9. Simon
    Nov 2, 2006
    9
    Great game. But there is one thing I didn't like: too many futurustic planes.
  10. jayn
    Mar 15, 2009
    7
    I'm an Ace Combat fan and I'm glad to point out that this game has the look and feel of Ace Combat. Missions are at a smaller scale though. My major complaint is that it seems to be on the easy side, the long load times in between missions, and the boring mission briefings.
  11. whitefox
    Dec 5, 2010
    6
    This was my first Ace Combat game, and not a bad introduction, either. The idea of a flight simulator game has appealed to me for a while, and actually being able to do that, on a portable system, was pretty cool. -- Missions take place over a fairly large area, and they are quite varied. My main qualm is that there aren't enough. My favourite was the straight-up dogfight, and that wasThis was my first Ace Combat game, and not a bad introduction, either. The idea of a flight simulator game has appealed to me for a while, and actually being able to do that, on a portable system, was pretty cool. -- Missions take place over a fairly large area, and they are quite varied. My main qualm is that there aren't enough. My favourite was the straight-up dogfight, and that was only one mission in the entire game. -- The branching missions were pretty cool, so if you choose to fly mission 2A for example, it will cause something different to happen than mission 2B. The end result is basically the same, however, so it seems kind of pointless in the end. -- It took some time to unlock everything, and yes, the final aircraft you get is pretty cool. But after I beat the game, aside from that one dogfight, I never played it again. It's still sitting in my room collecting dust. Not to say it wasn't fun, it just didn't last very long.… Expand
  12. DGDrocks7
    Apr 17, 2014
    9
    Come on, Namco. Why don't you release this on the PS Store for download. Right now, you can only get a physical copy of this game. Don't be fooled because this is a PSP game, this is almost on par with AC 04, 5 and Zero. You can't be an Ace Combat fan and not own this game. Heck, you can't love flying or planes, but not own this game.
  13. Tip_Tank
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Ace Combat X is a fantastic game and may very well be my favorite game on the PSP. It has the perfect blend of simulation and arcade action that doesn’t frustrate the player who’s not a pilot yet still gives you the thrill of flying. The graphics and gameplay are top-notch, exactly what you would expect in an Ace Combat game. I see some people knock the story line, but I found myselfAce Combat X is a fantastic game and may very well be my favorite game on the PSP. It has the perfect blend of simulation and arcade action that doesn’t frustrate the player who’s not a pilot yet still gives you the thrill of flying. The graphics and gameplay are top-notch, exactly what you would expect in an Ace Combat game. I see some people knock the story line, but I found myself enjoying it; it gave good context as to why I was out flying and fighting (as opposed to, say, the story line of the Japanese version of Ace Combat 3). The controls are smooth and customizable. I enjoyed the branching story lines which give the game a high re-playability factor. The missions are varied with some presenting a little more challenge than others but that just keeps the game fresh as you progress forward. You could certainly play the whole game with nothing but the gun and stock missiles, but upgrading your ordinance is a fun option and gives you something else to try out (and a new way to murk people). The framerate is steady throughout, and at no point was I frustrated (or even noticed) that my experience was limited by playing on a handheld. The game is immersive and a lot of fun…and it’s nice to pick up and play a Free Mission if I have a few minutes to kill!… Expand
  14. Alkecyrax
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    This Game is AWESOME, extremely fun And memorable. Controlling the aircraft is easy and the graphics are decent.

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best PSP Game of 2006
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#18 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
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#8 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. PSM3 Magazine UK
    80
    Pretty similar to PS2 efforts but X's multi-player side helps elevate it to 'well worth a play' status. [Nov 2006, p.72]
  2. IGN
    87
    Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception makes a spectacular landing on the PSP.
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  3. GameBrink
    89
    From the beautifully modeled and textured aircraft, to the expansive ground below, everything looks incredible for a PSP game. Explosions look natural, cutscenes are well choreographed, and the anime art looks as good as ever.
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