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Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Ace Combat 04: Shattered SkiesHigh‑octane aerial combat across a war‑torn continent.
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
Ace Combat: Assault HorizonHigh‑octane aerial combat with cinematic missions and dynamic weather.
Overview
Description

Featuring 18 diverse missions, the game lets you pilot iconic aircraft such as the F‑22 Raptor, F‑16 Fighting Falcon, F‑117 Nighthawk, U‑2 Dragon Lady, C‑130 Hercules, and SR‑71 Blackbird. Upgrade your jet with defensive systems and lethal weapons to dominate both single‑player and multiplayer battles.

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon delivers fast‑paced, arcade‑style dogfighting across a globe‑spanning campaign. Players pilot a variety of modern fighter jets, executing spectacular maneuvers while battling enemy forces in diverse environments. The game features both a story‑driven single‑player mode and robust multiplayer battles, offering split‑screen, online co‑op, and competitive matches for up to 16 pilots.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
Action & Shooter
Best for
Aerial combat enthusiasts
Arcade flight combat enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99−33%
$59.99
release date
2001-09-13
2011-10-11
Specifications
developer
Namco
Project Aces
publisher
Namco
Namco Bandai Games
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 12
ESRB T, PEGI 16+33%
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
85/100+4%
82/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Wide selection of iconic aircraft
  • Deep mission upgrade system
  • Engaging single‑player story
  • Multiplayer split‑screen mode
  • Thrilling, fast‑paced aerial combat
  • Diverse mission design with varied objectives
  • Robust multiplayer options including split‑screen
  • Cinematic replay system for sharing moments
Cons
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Limited online functionality
  • Fixed camera angles in some missions
  • Arcade flight model may not satisfy hardcore simulators
  • Limited aircraft customization compared to some rivals
  • Online matchmaking can be inconsistent on older consoles
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