This was my first Ace Combat game.
Not gonna be my last.

I wanted to get into the franchise because I heard it was Metal Gear in the sky. While I think this is certainly true, I don't think it would have been enough to hook me. Funnily enough I stayed for the gameplay.

The controls in this game are pitch perfect. There aren't many games which utilised the PS2 controller and it's progressive buttons to the fullest. This game certainly does. The Dogfights play razorsharp, the steering is just right and the weapons feel satisfying as hell.

The missions are well paced and offer much variety. They also have a fantastic way of escalating the difficulty in my opinion.

The Soundtrack is fucking amazin. Holy shit, I can't believe I never heard any of these tracks.

I could keep gushing but I'm just gonna get back to playing the game.

Even if you have no interest in planes or dogfighting whatsoever, give it a go. You won't regret it.