Ace Combat returns and does what it does best!
The story is pitting one country against another in a fictional world. As always the story is well told and you can get into the drama of the Ace Combat world.
The graphics are just beutiful. Planes are shown in excellent detail and the enviroment looks like you were really flying by above 20,000 feet. The console is nice. The character models are also good for the series even though we only se them in cutscenes
The gameplay feels like it always does. All of the ships have a distinct feel and you really can tell when your jet is getting old compared to your opponents. New squad commands actually go beyond the yes or no answer and you can use your allies to help you tackle tough foes. This is a real treat because you feel like you not the only one shooting down noobs in the mission. This is the first time for online in the series, but it doesn't seem like it is catching on. The simulation of flying in multi player is done by holding down the accelarator and hoping that a quick manuever missle hits. It doesn't hold up to the multi player of great online flying games such as crimson skies.
The sound is on the level that you would expect from the series. Included is great music and the sounds of your alarms, guns, explosions, and missles.
For fans of the series i suggest you go out and get this right now. Those who never liked it, there probably isn't enough new stuff to get you interested.