Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)The game generally plays and looks like all the other Ace Combat games for the PS2 so you won't see or do something new here. Because of this, what will matter is the story line, mission design and variety, aircraft selection, replay factor.

Story Line:
We now have live action cut scenes (real people acting) as opposed to still frame anime shots in AC4 and CG movie in AC5.But the story line is really simple and not really that engaging.I think AC5 has the best story line.

Mission Design and Variety:
You have decent mission variety but there is more focus on dogfighting vs. Aces.This is good to a certain degree but quite repititive.You also now have the option to choose your objectives (concentrate on air-to-air, air-to-surface, or mixed missions) for certain operations.But for me, AC4 has the best mission variety.

Aircraft Selection:
There are less planes here and some are quite old models.This goes in line with the setting of the game (happened before AC5).
You need a lot of money to upgrade planes and weapons and ,believe it or not, I finished my first campaign using a Rafale instead of the usual F22 or F15 in AC4 and AC5.

Replay Factor:
A lot of people are complaining that this game is so short.
But I think this game is intended to be played again and again.(A long game has less chances of being played more than once). So replay factor is quite good if you have the patience.Your Ace Style (Mercenary, Soldier, Knight) affects the 'story line'.You can choose several mission objectives.There are hundreds of aces to shoot down, and a lot of medals to earn. And you need to accumulate lots of cash to buy all planes and weapons.

This game is good for Ace Combat fans but first-timers are encouraged to pick up AC4 (if you want good mission variety) or AC5 (if you want a great story line).

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Product Description:
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkin War is an all-new flight action experience! 15 years prior to the events in Ace Combat 5, Ace Combat Zero reveals the events that lead to the Belkin War. Players will take the role of a mercenary hired to fly for Ustio, a small country bordering the invading country, Belka. Whether you choose to fight like a mercenary or hero, the ultimate goal is to defend Ustio at all costs! Wingmen commands are more detailed than ever, as you order your squad mates in battle to coordinate your efforts In-game messages from your allies and opponents will acknowledge your skill, or lack thereof Multiplayer action where you & your friends will take to the skies and dogfight in head to head action

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