Support NeoGAF

[L~A]

The game is coming out tomorrow, so Bandai-Namco has uploaded one last trailer for the "+" version of Ace Combat 3D, on the 3DS.

The trailer showcases the various special planes you can unlock via amiibo... including a couple of new planes like Pac-Man's. Apparently, most amiibo can unlock 2 different skins for their special plane.

> YouTube

All the special planes:

FF-22 (Mario, 2 colours)
F-35 (Luigi, 2 colours)
TYPHOON (Peach, 2 colours)
A-10A (Bowser, 2 colours)
F/A-18E (Donkey Kong, 2 colours)
PAK FA (Pac-Man, 2 colours)
F-14D (Link, 1 colour)
F-15SE (Zelda, 1 colour)
FALKEN (Fox, 1 colour)
F-16C (Captain Falcon, 1 colour)
YF-23A (Samus, 1 colour)

4Gamer.net got some pics of the various planes, too (click here for a gallery of embeddable pics )

 

[Slayer-33]

Luigi got hosed with that plane lol

 

[hatchx]

This is like a remaster of the previous 3DS ace combat iirc, is this a good game? I don't remember seeing too many reviews or impressions....

 

[Golnei]

The Pac-Man and second Bowser paintjob are the only ones that fall short of hideous. Samus' gunship, the Falcon Flyer, an Arwing and the Loftwing would have lent themselves so easily to colour schemes; yet they decided to go with regurgitated renders.

FALKEN (Fox, 1 colour)
F-16C (Captain Falcon, 1 colour)

Also, it's hard to believe they missed that opportunity completely...

 

[Mr. Pointy]

Also, it's hard to believe they missed that opportunity completely...

It flew over Namco's heads.

 

[L~A]

This is like a remaster of the previous 3DS ace combat iirc, is this a good game? I don't remember seeing too many reviews or impressions....

This isn't a remaster (both games are on the same console), but an improved version with more control options (additional buttons and 2nd stick) + the amiibo unlockables.

 

[Storm360]

Oh shit, is this out tommorow in Japan too?

 

[Graphics Horse]

Also, it's hard to believe they missed that opportunity completely...

huh?
F-16's full name is Fighting Falcon.

 

[@MUWANdo]

This is like a remaster of the previous 3DS ace combat iirc, is this a good game? I don't remember seeing too many reviews or impressions....

Yeah, it's pretty fun. It's actually a remake of Ace Combat 2, one of the more well-regarded games in the series, but Namco didn't bother to tell anyone it was a remake and instead branded it as a handheld companion title to the new console sequel that was out at the time, a game that wasn't especially popular.

All that being said, this new version is the same game but with Amiibo support and twin-stick controls, so you could probably just grab the original release out of a bargain bin and save yourself some cash.

 

[L~A]

Oh shit, is this out tommorow in Japan too?

Yup, January 29

 

[patrickthehedgehog]

I would like this now knowing it's a remake of Ace Combat 2, but I JUST bought the PSX version recently. Maybe I should just play that since I think the old graphics are more charming.

 

[Eolz]

Nice! Missed the first version, will buy this one.

Strangely, only the Pac-Man Amiibo unlock looks good, unlike the others where the regular unlocks seem better.

 

[dalin80]

It's sad to see a series that was once so great just flail around like it has the past few years.

 

[aaronbst]

IM@S girls skins for the jets? no? dont care

 

[Ridley327]

It's sad to see a series that was once so great just flail around like it has the past few years.

The original release of this got a pretty favorable reception, but it was a remake of an already good installment of the series. It does seem like Project Aces doesn't really know the best way to approach brand-new titles, which is unfortunate.

 

[Storm360]

Yup, January 29

Sweet, guess i'll pick it up off the e-shop in the morning

Really liked the first version, should be interesting to try it again with 3D I can actually see!

 

[Boney]

This is like a remaster of the previous 3DS ace combat iirc, is this a good game? I don't remember seeing too many reviews or impressions....

It's great, bit I'd just get the old versión for 10 bucks, this adds amiibo planes and second stick support.

It's definately one of my better 3ds games, although it's 6-7 hours. There's tons of unlock able planes and parts and difficulty levels, and a few extra missions after the campaign.

 

[Jashobeam]

didn't they add some new features/improvements just for the new 3DS system?

 

[SmartWaffles]

Mario as F-22, Luigi as F-35, yep.

 

[Storm360]

didn't they add some new features/improvements just for the new 3DS system?

Amiibo and C-Stick support are for the new 3DS