Enter the latest installment of the highly successful series. Ace Combat 6 delivers adrenaline pumping action and ....
One of the new features of the game is the DOS (Dynamic Operations System). Most of the missions in AC6 are comprised of several operations or individual battles, which players need to complete a certain quota to accomplish the whole mission.
=Allied Support=
In the player's HUD, the new AS (Allied Support) Gauge has been added. This gauge is filled up when the player and his allies destroy targets.
Once the gauge has been filled with at least one bar, players can reques for Allied Cover and Allied Attack commands. These are similar to wingman cover and attack commands but to a larger scale.
Allied units from completed operations can be called for allied support as well, for more effective attack runs.
=Wingman=
A feature first introduced in Ace Combat 5, the player's wingman can be ordered to attack or cover him/her. Players can't order their wingman when to use his SP weapons. This is just a small lowdown, especially when your team is caught in a tight web of enemy fighters and your wingman just goes around and chasing enemies while attempting to shoot them down with conventional missiles. Either way, having a wingman takes a bit of load off the player's shoulders.
=Frontline Resupply=
Another great addition to the game. In some missions, there are operations that will require players to defend or capture airbases or runways. When cleared, players will be allowed to use the runway for immediate resupply, re-arming and repairs. Players are vulnerable with enemy fire while landing or taking off so they will need to clear the skies or order an allied cover while doing an emergency landing.
The game also features return lines in all missions. Return lines are available in other AC versions but on some missions only.
=ESM=
ESM (Electromagnetic Support Measures) is yet, one of the new features in the game. Certain facilities and planes provide an ESM field where allied units within range have enhanced missile tracking and protection. Enemy forces use this support feature too.
=Planes=
The game has only a small lineup of modern and efficient aircraft. The old favorites such as the ADF-01 Falken and X-02 Wyvern were not featured in the game. Instead, a new fictional aircraft CFA-44 Nosferatu is included, and will be the most powerful aircraft in the game.
=Weapons Payload=
One noticable changes in the game is the increased missile and SP weapon payload of all aircraft. This is due to the lenghty missions and multiple operations.
=Secrets=
Players will still have the chance to unlock medals, assault records, aircraft colors and of course achievements.