Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

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  • Summary: Strap yourself into the cockpit of some of the worlds most formidable fighter planes and skim through the clouds embarking on daring aerial stunts and nerve-shredding tactical dogfights.

    In Ace Combat 7, you take on the role of an Ace an elite fighter pilot tasked with patrolling the    Strap yourself into the cockpit of some of the worlds most formidable fighter planes and skim through the clouds embarking on daring aerial stunts and nerve-shredding tactical dogfights.

    In Ace Combat 7, you take on the role of an Ace an elite fighter pilot tasked with patrolling the most open and intimidating space on Earth: the sky. Choose from an array of authentic modern and futurist aircraft and load them up with an arsenal of cutting-edge super weapons as unfolding events drive you into ever more dangerous aerial face-offs.

    PlayStation VR support will allow you to actually climb inside the cockpit with a series of exclusive features that create a new level of death-defying immersion.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Xbox Tavern
    Jan 19, 2019
    97
    Skies Unknown, quite simply put, is aerial combat at its absolute finest. The jaw-dropping graphical power that supports the experience is second to none, consistently upholding the game’s tight and responsive action-packed gameplay. Whether you’re here for its explosive campaign or its deep and intense multiplayer, Ace Combat 7 will not disappoint. It doesn’t get any better than this for flight game enthusiasts.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Jan 18, 2019
    90
    It may not appeal to everyone, but if you’re a plane enthusiast looking for a game to truly bring excitement to the skies, not only is this the game you’ve been waiting for, but it’s the game the series’ 20+ year history has been building towards, pulling no punches in bringing the ultimate experience.
  3. SomosXbox
    Apr 18, 2019
    87
    Quotation forthcoming.
  4. GameSpew
    Jan 18, 2019
    80
    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. Or when a mission critical friendly plane gets shot down just as you’re about to dispatch the last enemy. You’ll always hit that “Retry From Checkpoint” option though and jump right back in, because Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown’s moment-to-moment gameplay is simply ace.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    Jan 28, 2019
    80
    Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is the best entry in the series yet and provides a near-perfect blend of action and strategy. Those looking for something to fill the void of the long-gone After Burner series will like the quicker pace offered here. Longtime AC vets will love the quicker pace and increase on craft customization. Dogfights are a rewarding challenge and every part of the presentation is impressive. Its graphics are the best ever seen for a flight-based game and the soundtrack is outstanding too.
  6. New Game Network
    Jan 25, 2019
    78
    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.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 9, 2019
    60
    Spectacular but spotty, this demanding sim both fulfills and frustrates. [Issue#225, p.76]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 43
  3. Negative: 5 out of 43
  1. D1gitalR0nin
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Потрясающая игра, пожалуй одна из самых недооцененных в 2019 году.
    Прекрасный саундтрек, графика, разнообразные миссии. Сюжет на любителя, но    Потрясающая игра, пожалуй одна из самых недооцененных в 2019 году.
    Прекрасный саундтрек, графика, разнообразные миссии. Сюжет на любителя, но во всей серии так. Освоить игру легко, но чтобы стать мастером прилется попотеть, зато казавшиеся очееь сложными миссии будете щелкать как орешки. Рекомендую!    … Expand
  2. MuchGames
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Native 4K and HDR10 on Xbox is AMAZING ! I have been taken back to my first Ace Combat game, (AC2), where I was truly blown away by theNative 4K and HDR10 on Xbox is AMAZING ! 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
  4. Mai_Zen
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Ace Combat is a wonderful experience for flight game enthusiast. It perfectly balance of arcade nice and fun gameplay with believableAce Combat is a wonderful experience for flight game enthusiast. It perfectly balance of arcade nice and fun gameplay with believable simulation aspect. The Gameplay is fun and for a flight game, it has many enjoyable missions. You gonna think that this game just about shooting a box a very far away that you cannot see like in simulator game (DCS for example), but no, the fight is massive and epic close range dogfight that make you feel thrilled. You also gonna face countless drones, advanced Superweapons, and enemy Aces Squadrons. The battle is massive.

    The Story is set on fictional world of Strangereal. You are pilot of Osea Federation (Equivalent of Murica Fck Yeah) against Kingdom of Erusea ( European Nation combined). In this world, the technology is one step ahead of our world so dont be surprised when you see laser, or superweapon here.

    Ace Combat 7 also let you express your creativity with ton of customizations. You can select a special paint job that based of many real life great livery of famous World Air Forces. You can also choose emblem in your lovely plane. Also from the tech tree, you can choose many upgradeable parts , and choose it according to your strategies. you cann opt to durable plane, or heavy weapon plane, or quick and swift plane.

    The control is fun and nice , select for Expert control as it the best way for you to control the plane. It may be hard if you new for this, but with adapt gameplay and control, you gonna be Aces in no time. Hey also you can pull Pugachev Cobra and Kublit on some of the planes.

    The Graphics is very great. The clouds is a real things as it has it own volume. You can use the cloud as part of you strategies. while you in clouds you can outmanouver your enemies and minimalize their lock on capabilities.

    The Enemies A.I is very clever. They will use the clouds to hide from you sneak behind you, flying through the canyon while hoping you gonna crash, the drones also wil sacrifice itself to protect the superweapons. The Allies A.I is pretty agressive and sometime steal your kill, but will not steal the show for you (although I hope the Allies A.I can be more competent at least for the elite squad).

    Ace Combat is famous for their epic music. just listen for Zero-Ace Combat Ost, Liberation of Gracemeria, First Flight AC5 ,Comona on youtube and you gonna be immersed by it. The music in this game is also beautiful.

    VR Portion is one of the things on VR Games especially for a flight game. It will live up your dreams as Fighter of Top Gun Pilot. you also can watch an epic airshow and fly in beautiful world of Strangereal.

    The Multiplayer is pretty neat and chaotic. for now it just 4 vs 4 deathmatch and one for all brawl. Hope they add more contents for the MP.    … Expand
  5. J_Beilstein01
    Aug 31, 2020
    9
    Super fun, tight controls, great graphics(minus a lot of the environment up close), somehow intriguing story, fun cast of characters, greatSuper fun, tight controls, great graphics(minus a lot of the environment up close), somehow intriguing story, fun cast of characters, great music; This is by far one of the best flying aerial combat games I've had the pleasure of playing.

    Only thing keeping it from a solid 10/10 is it does get a little difficult in the last few levels, even on easy. That's really my only gripe, but besides that, I can't recommend this game enough! I'm honestly considering buying it for PC and getting the flight stick peripherals for it as well, it's just that good!    … Expand
  6. Viperalan
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    Played this game for the first time on the 5th of September 2023 as well as having it my first ace combat game. I have to say I’m hooked onPlayed this game for the first time on the 5th of September 2023 as well as having it my first ace combat game. I have to say I’m hooked on the game and definitely looking forward to future releases.

    Now why I give a 8 out of 10.
    First I find the story and world very interesting. It’s not your typical future humanity where you have like USA or Europe vs Russia or china. It’s different from that. I find that’s the reason why I’m so drawn to this. Everything is new to learn about the new countries and empires.

    The story that was told I found very interesting. In a lot of game the character you play doesn’t talk and no one acknowledges it. But here it’s different, yes your character doesn’t talk but the story makes it obvious and that you allies know you don’t. It’s a small detail for that acknowledgment but for me it really draws me to the character and be more emeritus into the story.

    I find that the amount of aircraft is good and that some DLC adds more.

    The music I think is on another level. Every time I near complete a mission or do some close air support and hear the music kick in gives me goosebumps and I love it.

    For difficulty I can’t really talk much as I play games on the easiest difficulty so I can pay more attention to the story and the surroundings.

    Would I recommend this game? I say give it a try.
    I find this game very friendly to new beginners like myself and I’m looking forward to the future.    … Expand
  7. Kilder004
    Oct 7, 2019
    8
    mi primer contacto con la saga y me ha encantado, la campaña es bastante buena y rejugable pero el online es muy repetitivo seria genial quemi primer contacto con la saga y me ha encantado, la campaña es bastante buena y rejugable pero el online es muy repetitivo seria genial que hubieran hecho operaciones en cooperativo, se desperdicio mucho potencial en el modo online pero la campaña esta 10/10… Expand
  8. Broyax
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    Ace Combat reste fidèle à lui-même et en même temps, on ne lui en voudra pas trop non plus de ne pas se montrer d'un grand... réalisme ! ceAce Combat reste fidèle à lui-même et en même temps, on ne lui en voudra pas trop non plus de ne pas se montrer d'un grand... réalisme ! ce n'est pas qu'on lui demande... mais tout de même, on atteint dans cet épisode des sommets de ridicule : le vent (!) par exemple pousse et bouscule votre avion de combat ; les nuages permettent d'éviter les radars... et les missiles (quoi !?)... mais les mêmes missiles ont du mal à "voir" les ennemis... dans les nuages (hein ?!)

    Et ainsi de suite... sans oublier que l'avion n'a pas de dégivrage automatique : y a de la buée et de la glace sur la verrière... (comment ?! on est dans l'espace ou quoi ?!) après être passé dans un gros nuage (ah bon !!)... Ah il faut dire qu'ils bien bossé sur ces nuages, ils en sont très fiers et c'est vrai qu'ils sont beaux ces putains de nuages ! mais faudrait peut-être des fois se sortir la tête du fion, messieurs de chez Namco (Namcon ?...).

    Car si le jeu est assez joli, il reste par ailleurs très flou et pour cause, gavé de post-traitement, il n'est qu'en 1080 seulement... y compris sur la X ! il offre heureusement une fluidité impeccable (à 60 im/s) bienvenue. En tout cas, dans l'action, ce léger flou, ce manque de précision ominiprésent s'avère très désagréable.

    Presque autant que l'espèce d'histoire qu'on tente de nous raconter mais à laquelle on ne pige rien : dec cinématiques sur une petite nana, puis des missions... qui n'ont rien mais alors rien à voir avec elle (?!)... quant au "reste", c'est des drones et puis c'est tout (lol ?)...

    De toute façon, c'est pas que j'avais mieux à faire ailleurs mais ça m'a bien soûlé cet Ace Combat : il est en effet barbant et tout le contraire de l'amusement arcade qu'il devrait être : maniabilité trop sensible (et du coup imprécise) idem pour la vue trop nerveuse, mauvaise disposition des commandes et répétition générale répétitive généralement trop répétée du "gameplay" à deux yens.

    Alors pourquoi tous ces missiles au juste...? mais parce que tu vas descendre 50 zingues par mission, pardi ! pffff.... et dans tous ces nuages qui mettent du flou partout, double pffff... Hors de question de se faire chier avec ça. Va faire plutôt un petit vol plané vers la poubelle, pour voir !    … Expand

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