Product Description

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War brings you the fifth installment of the landmark Ace Combat series. Its incredible graphics and realistic controls redefine air combat. September 23, 2010: Most of the 108th Tactical Fighter Squadron was destroyed, after an attempted intercept of an unidentified aircraft. The pilots are being called up to defend their nation. Lead an entire squadron in thrilling, deadly and amazing air combat!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1367 in Video Games
• Brand: Namco
• Model: 7.23E+11
• Released on: 2006-08-08
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Platform: PlayStation2
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .50 pounds

Features

• Incredible action as you dogfight and divebomb your way through over 30 white-knuckle missions
• Amazing new Wingman Command feature - Control your entire squadron in flight -- issue orders and coordinate group attacks in a split second
• Stunning CG effects advance the intriguing storyline, as you rest between missions in hangars, ground bases and on aircraft carriers
• Choose from more than 50 unique, real-world fighter jets with selectable color schemes
• Multiple game modes and loads of unlockable content, including the immensely popular Campaign Mode -- for hours of flying excitement

Customer Reviews

Great game, but have I played this before?
Okay, this is a awesome game. It has wonderful graphics, the airplane details are superbly represented, and the sound is really good. One of the signature differences between this new title and the previous Ace Combat 4 is the addition of the CGI cutscene movies, whereas the Ace Combat 4 used the storyboard type representation. If you have played Ace Combat 4, this game is easy enough to pick up and jump right in to the action. Minor changes have been made to controls to allow for the "wingman" control scheme with the D-pad. This enables you to direct you wingmen to either cover, attack, disperse and use their special weapons on a target. You can also use the dpad for the standard yes no reply to questions that your wingmen will ask you throughout the game. It does add a nice touch of realism to the game with all the chatter you hear over the radio.

Now, since it has been 3 years since Ace Combat 4, I must say that I really did expect more in the way of advancements, but it truely feels like the same gamestyle, typical storyline, and overall general feel. Of course that is not berateing this game one iota. The graphics are much sharper, the land elevation scenery is much more detailed with trees and brushes now visible. The buildings are also nicely detailed with a higher polygon count. Perhaps the best change made for me is the missile animation you now see when you launch a missile. The missile stream is now much more realistic with the way it curves and actually winds through the air.

If you enjoyed Ace Combat 4, you won't regret buying this game. If you never played Ace Combat 4, then you will truely love this game moreso than the typical veteran Ace Combat player. Great visuals, good storyline and good sound design make this a winner in anyone's book.

Just to mention that you can either play the campaign mode or arcade mode. Arcade mode will have you reprise your role as Morphius from the Ace Combat 4 game. The campaign will carry you in the role of flight leader and allow you to fight with and control your wingmen. Enjoy.

Realistic And Satisfying
The only other Ace Combat game I've ever played was the first one for the PlayStation. It was impressed with the look and feel of the game. Ace Combat 5 effectively helps me to relive the same enjoyment I had playing the first game.

AC5 does a fantastic job of putting you in the pilot's seat of a fighter jet. The realism is astounding. Plane models look just like real jets, with good detail and believable movement. There are multiple viewpoints available both inside the cockpit and out that can be adjusted. The landscapes in certain missions are stunning to see from 2000 feet in the air. Finally, instant replays with adjustable angles appear after the completion of a mission (or in the event of the player's untimely death). They're reminiscent of the cool-looking replays in Gran Turismo 3.

The music is movie-quality and suits whatever action is taking place. As for sound effects, I don't think they could have been any better. For example, the farther away you are from an enemy when it's destroyed the longer the sound from the explosion takes to reach your ears. If possible, use a 5.1 stereo system with AC5. It sounds awesome.

There's a nice variety of missions, and none are excessively long. Once the campaign mode is complete you can replay any mission from that mode singularly. With 50 models of jets to unlock and use there's plenty of reason to keep playing.

As if all these pros weren't enough, AC5's story isn't bad either. How rare to witness a well told, positive moral in a video game. Communication between pilots during missions adds character depth and makes the gameplay more involving. Some players have complained about the audio chatter being annoying but I didn't find it bothersome.

At it's core Ace Combat 5 is a game with heart. I wholly recommend it.

Realistic and Fun
I know its a little late but here goes. I bought the game on its release date because I have Ace Combat 4 and I was waiting for the new Ace Combat game. I was so happy when I played it. The graphics are sharp and more realistic than AC4. Now there is more missions and aircraft. There are a few hard ones but you can get through it. The gameplay was smooth sailing. With 32 missions in this game, it would seem like a lot, but it actually isn't. Just a problem with the game. Theres no rearming your plane so that makes the game haeder and more challenging. I'd recommend buying this game. If you want hours of fun, I'd get this game if I were you. Planes I recommend are the ******(i dont wanna give it away! its a secret aircraft after you do something), Typhoon(best for almost everything), Su-37(best dogfighter), and the Su-47(i just like how its designed)