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ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Simulator, Shooter, Arcade

Pros

  • Engaging and challenging gameplay
  • Beautiful graphics and sound design
  • Strong progression and customization
  • Immersive story and characters
  • Good optimization and performance

Cons

  • Limited multiplayer modes and no co-op
  • Some missions feel repetitive or arbitrary
  • Lack of joystick support for many devices
  • Short campaign length
  • Story can be confusing for newcomers

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose aircraft, weapons, and upgrades; missions allow some tactical planning and loadout customization."

  • Competence
    4

    "Gameplay is challenging with skill-based dogfighting and mission objectives; difficulty ramps and mastery is rewarded."

  • Competition
    2

    "Multiplayer includes PvP modes with leaderboards and skill challenges, but is limited and less emphasized than singleplayer."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report replaying missions multiple times for ranks, unlocking planes and skins, showing habitual engagement."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Singleplayer focused; multiplayer is PvP only with no co-op; limited teamwork beyond AI wingmen."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Customization of planes and weapons via tech tree and skins; modding community adds new content and personalization."

  • Domination
    1

    "Some PvP trash talk and competitive dominance reported, but overall balanced interactions and mutual respect."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a thrilling escape from reality with immersive aerial combat and engaging story."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no reports of obligation or pressure to play."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different planes, weapons, and strategies; modding community encourages experimentation."

  • Exploration
    1

    "Some mission variety and environmental changes, but mostly familiar combat zones and scripted events."

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization of aircraft skins and emblems allows player self-expression; modding enhances this."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Arcade-style unrealistic flight maneuvers, sci-fi weapons, and anime-inspired story create strong fantasy experience."

  • Fellowship
    -2

    "Mostly singleplayer experience with limited social interaction; multiplayer is competitive rather than community-focused."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills through challenging missions and improve by unlocking planes and upgrades."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; typical of PC gaming."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during missions; not suited for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited social bonding; interactions mostly surface-level or competitive rather than close relationships."

  • Leadership
    1

    "Players lead their own squadron in singleplayer; limited leadership roles in multiplayer."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong progression system with unlocking planes, upgrades, and skins through gameplay and achievements."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Gameplay balances challenge and flow; some missions are intense but overall enjoyable and rewarding."

  • Sensation
    4

    "High sensory stimulation from graphics, sound effects, music, and fast-paced aerial combat."

  • Status
    2

    "Recognition through ranks, achievements, and multiplayer leaderboards; some social visibility."

  • Story
    3

    "Engaging narrative with characters and cutscenes; some players find it confusing but it adds immersion."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players plan loadouts and tactics; mission objectives require problem solving and situational awareness."

  • Thrill
    4

    "Exciting dogfights, missile warnings, and high stakes missions create suspense and adrenaline."

  • Value
    3

    "Generally considered good value especially on sale; some complaints about DLC pricing."

  • Violence
    5

    "Core gameplay involves combat, destruction, and shooting down enemy aircraft and ground targets."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid failure and survive challenging missions with limited checkpoints."

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