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Closing Comments
Despite it not being the most revolutionary step forward for the series, is Unsung War any good? Absolutely! Ace Combat 5 is a marvelously done, tight, invigorating experience with few shortcomings but no real problems that destroy the universe.
If you're looking for the best console flight action game in town (save for perhaps Crimson Skies on Xbox), you'll not need to look past Ace Combat 5. Fans of the series, owners of Shattered Skies, and newcomers alike will all take great pleasure from this one.
Even if the changes don't make this duck a pterodactyl, they still keep it good.
-- Ivan Sulic
8.5 Presentation
The menus and briefings resemble last year's a bit too closely, but the interface and in-game UI are both nicely done.
9.5 Graphics
If only the textures were a little cleaner at close distances and the large planes exploded with a bit more detail, we'd have perfection.
9.5 Sound
Terrific sound, a musical score that surpasses Ace 4's while including chunks of it, and constant radio chatter drown out the often poor voice actor.
9.0 Gameplay
A very exciting, polished experience that doesn't add much to the Ace Combat flight action formula, but still feels new and fun.
7.5 Lasting Appeal
Playing bits and pieces of the campaign a second time to unlock planes is an absolute must, but the arcade mode will only last so long.
9.3
OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)
Closing Comments
Despite it not being the most revolutionary step forward for the series, is Unsung War any good? Absolutely! Ace Combat 5 is a marvelously done, tight, invigorating experience with few shortcomings but no real problems that destroy the universe.
If you're looking for the best console flight action game in town (save for perhaps Crimson Skies on Xbox), you'll not need to look past Ace Combat 5. Fans of the series, owners of Shattered Skies, and newcomers alike will all take great pleasure from this one.
Even if the changes don't make this duck a pterodactyl, they still keep it good.
-- Ivan Sulic
8.5 Presentation
The menus and briefings resemble last year's a bit too closely, but the interface and in-game UI are both nicely done.
9.5 Graphics
If only the textures were a little cleaner at close distances and the large planes exploded with a bit more detail, we'd have perfection.
9.5 Sound
Terrific sound, a musical score that surpasses Ace 4's while including chunks of it, and constant radio chatter drown out the often poor voice actor.
9.0 Gameplay
A very exciting, polished experience that doesn't add much to the Ace Combat flight action formula, but still feels new and fun.
7.5 Lasting Appeal
Playing bits and pieces of the campaign a second time to unlock planes is an absolute must, but the arcade mode will only last so long.
9.3
OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)
