The game is not a dogfighting simulator, or game in the sense that Ace combat 6 was, rather it is an arcade game masquerading as a member of the ace combat series. The first thing to note is that you can no longer roll the plane, left on the stick is turn left, not roll left: in short you cannot...

if you are new to AC series and just like war games this may be for you. But if you are like myself being a fan since the first AC, rent it first to try out before you buy.

New game modes rather than only the jets

AC series is known for its simple control, straight forward game play and rich story line; By now I have not finished the game yet, but it has failed the first 2 points; This is just a drastic change to a old hardcore AC fan like myself.

The video graphics between and during the missions are excellent detail. Compared to previous Ace Combat games, the control of the aircraft is the most realistic so far. The video subtitles and in flight HUD/ subtitles are tiny, so it is hard to know flight bearings,etc unless you are really close...

That, in a nutshell, describes the entire game. This cannot really be called an Ace Combat game, as it has none of the characteristics that made the others great. This game can essentially be described as HAWX 3. So here we are again, another Ace Combat outing.

The Call of Duty syndrome has spread to a whole bunch of games. What started off as being a tribute to Michael Bay has now turned into an epidemic. It has inevitably found its way into all sorts of genres, with Ace Combat: Assault Horizon being the latest victim.

Home run! Great slugngig with that answer!

Flying games are few and far between on major consoles today, with only IL2: Sturmovik, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. and Ace Combat flying the flag for this genre of game. And it's not hard to see why, as aviation and gaming...

Change is a volatile concept that can carry wildly different connotations. It can either be the best thing in the world, or the worst. Some video game franchises are in dire need of a fundamental reimagining, or if you will, a bold new direction.

Ace Combat has been a staple console-based air combat game since I can remember as it has always provided an arcade like experience with some great aerial dogfight and flight mechanics.

This is a game jam-packed with content. Do you like flying jet fighters, helicopters, AC-130s or bombers? Do you like shooting, destroying things with missiles, hitting the skies as high speeds with non stop action? Try Ace Combat: Assault Horizon!