Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception is another flight simulator in the Ace Combat series for the PSP.
Skies of Deception
Skies of Deception is one of those flight simulator games that are bursting with richness of detail. You fly over mountains, cities, lakes and fields. The graphics are fluid and rich in detail. The machines are presented excellently. The frame rate is good and good results are summarized again. The intro is excellent. The graphics decrease a lot near the ground. The gameplay is more like an arcade shooter than a simulation. The music has a Bond character. The voice output is English. In the German language there is only one subtitle.
Missions
A total of over 15 single-player missions are available to you in the campaign. It tells an exciting story about a young poliot in the air force Aurelia. He takes on the colonization-loving Lesath. Many conversations before, during and around the operation are shown. Visually, the story is told with still images. If you don't complete a mission, you can start it over. If you are targeted, you can accelerate and have little opportunity to avoid it.
Decision consequences
Depending on the decisions you make, the story in Ace Combat is influenced. You have a certain freedom of choice, each of which has different consequences. A replay value is definitely given. Tasks include shooting down opposing planes, destroying airports and porter fleets or helicopters must be escorted.
Aircraft
You have up to 40 machines available for your missions. The planes are based on real models. At the beginning you start with an F-4E. When you've got an assignment done, you get money that you can invest in new planes later. In addition, you buy special weapons and equipment, such as on-board computers or better armor. Any enlargement can have negative effects. The AI is unintelligent in combat and usually burns itself off as rocket fodder.
Multiplayer
In multiplayer, up to four players can compete against each other. This is possible in a team or individually against each other. Six game modes are available. In addition to the basic attack, there is, for example, the detainee combat. It's about razing the enemy base before the enemy can get to you or fly through a map unscathed.
Conclusion
Skies of Deception presents itself as an outstanding arcade shooter with simulation elements. The story is weak, but the ability to influence the development of the story makes it better. The graphics are fluid and breathtakingly good. The controls take getting used to. The opponents are not very intelligent and therefore not very challenging. The sound is great! The game is a definite recommendation for flight fans!
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Originally posted on 2018-07-21 09:13:00.
