Comments on: Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Review – Too Automated to be Simulated?

By: Kayden

Kayden — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:18:00 +0000

I had played Ace Combat 5 on the PS2 and 6 on the Xbox 360 but this one felt wrong compared to those. The combination of the Dog Fight Mode and brutal controls made it a now win scenario for me. I do prefer free flight games like War Thunder but I do enjoy arcade flight sims as well, the highpoint for me was AirForce Delta Storm for the original Xbox. If I had encountered something different between the 360 and X52 controllers I would have pointed that out, but they both had the same limitations. Now it could just be how the developer chose for this one to play but I didn’t care for it and neither had many other players, sadly. I say that because I really hoped for this one to live up to its predecessors but it just didn’t. I am thrilled to hear that you are enjoying this title and that you’re having a more positive experience then the majority, have fun mate.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:11:00 +0000

Completely disagree with thoughts on controls. Im playing on the PC using PS3 Dual Shock pad and I’m having a blast! While it’s true that you have to use the Dog Fight Mode a lot and while it maybe makes the game a bit arcadey at times, well.. that’s what Ace Combat series is all about. Of course, I played Ace Combat 4 & 5 on the PS2 so, maybe, I’m just used to the flight controls more than you…
Currently on the last mission… It’s difficult, frustrating, yet… so much fun! :)

By: Rob Williams

Rob Williams — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:45:00 +0000

Love the review, and the title is tres magnifique! It’s a pity about the game though. It should almost come as no surprise given how long the delta was between the console and PC release though. Dark Souls had issues as well when it finally got to the PC.

By: JD Kane

JD Kane — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:59:00 +0000

This is a bit of a shame. I have this game in my Steam wishlist. I was a big fan of the Ace Combat franchise on PS2, and I’ve been searching for a good combat flight sim/game. Too bad its gameplay/mechanics flaws can’t match its overall good looks. :(