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Cartridge: ACE COMBAT: AHL Review

Started by THaT1GuY9001
(2012-03-16 02:13:51)

THaT1GuY9001 (2012-03-16 02:13:51)

The cult Sony classic comes to 3DS

A intense dogfight.

Introduction

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy makes it to 3Ds, originally on Ps3 and Xbox360 and, suprisingly, it lives up to its name. This game is amazing, and shouldnt be skipped because its not on its original console.

Story

You play as Phoenix of the Scarface squadron, fighting a war against the Unified Air Force. The game doesn't really specify much about why your'e fighting this war, but that doesn't really subtract much from the game. Your general, Keynote, will guide you through the games missions and is fully voiced, like every other character in the game.

How the general interface looks

Setup

The setup is great, and user friendly. The top screen holds all the action, along with target names, your height, speed, and velocity. The bottom screen can be configured to your likings, by changing the map. It also shows your aircraft status, commentary, missle type, time, and your current target. The map is sometimes changed automatically though according to the situation. This can get annoying after awhile, but it can easily be changed back.

Gameplay

This is my favorite part. The gameplay is extremely addicting and fun to play around with. You are assigned missions,(mostly destroy certain targets) and you must carry out your objective. The game has 3 modes, easy, normal, and hard. Each suits its mode, and hard mode is really intense. Its a bit disapointing there are only around 25 story mode missions, but as you play each of the modes, tough survival missions are unlocked to test your skill. If you beat the story mode once, you'll probably be willing to start again on another mode. A good thing about this is(drumroll R

you get to keep all the planes you've unlocked in another story mode you've already completed! The controls are pretty simple. Use the Analog stick to move, D-pad to change the map and missles, and you can configure you L, R, A, B, X, and Y buttons to your likings to boost, brake, fire, shoot missles, and perform aerial manuveurs. The new catch to the series is flying in quick pursuit behind your enemy by charging up your aerial meter. Once full, you chase after the targets at high speeds for better accuaracy. It feels very satisfying when you blow up a screaming soldier.

You really feel like your in the plane in pit view

Graphics

This game really fits the 3DS and shows off what it can do. The light rendering is amazing. The only downside is that the 3D messes with your eyes, like in pilotwings resort. But when its working good, it really adds depth to the game. Aerial moves look amazing as your plane swoops pass the screen, or when you dodge a missle. Though, some things like vehicles, boats, and buildings dont look as good, but you won't really have time to notice because you've already blown them to bits. Its really almost identical to the console version, except for a few flaws. Otherwise, outstanding graphics for a handheld.

Music

Generic War music. Nuff said.

Jk.

But seriously, its generic war music that goes with the situation. Its either really intense or it has a rouge-like tone. The game is orchestrated and sounds, might I say, epic. It makes you feel like your a part of something, like your actually fighting in the war. It will draw you into the game.

Content

The games has about 25 story mode missions, and a few challenging unlockable missions, and a survival mode. There are also many badges to unlock, and if your one of those people who like to complete games 100%, you'll be on this game for awhile. Its a bit disappointing they don't have multiplayer VS. or coop, but it is what it is. This game has way more than 24 hours of play, and if you're up to hard mode, be prepared for a challenge.

Conclusion

The game is amazing. I gotta get that out. It has great graphics, gameplay, music, with only few flaws. Though a few of the one-liners from the enemy's are pretty dumb, you'll be sure to get a laugh from them.For 30$, this is a must-have.

Overall, I think this game deserves a...

A 9/10!

NOTE: This is a tryout for newsposter! I would really enjoy the job, as I enjoyed making this!