Metareview: Ace Combat X
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Oct 23rd 2006 at 10:45PM }
The early reviews for Namco's PSP-exclusive flight game are in, and they're good! The critics have unanimously applauded the game's graphics, sound, music, depth and controls. With such care placed into games like Tekken: Dark Resurrection and the original Ridge Racer, it appears that Namco is quickly becoming the PSP's leading publisher. Let's see what the critics had to say:- Gamespot (82/100) - "Ace Combat X plays surprisingly well on the PSP. Although its visuals aren't quite as slick as in the PS2 installments, it's a remarkably intense action game that you can take with you on the go."
- GameBrink (89/100) - "I didn't think I'd see another quality air combat game like it until Namco's eventual PS3 outing but Ace Combat X has arrived to prove me wrong. From the visuals to the audio and the controls, the developers custom tailored the PS2 Ace Combat engine to fit in the PSP's profile. And they didn't just port it; they actually improved on it as if Ace Combat X was the next title in the series and not a portable spin-off."
- IGN (87/100) - "Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception makes a spectacular landing on the PSP. It has everything longtime fans of the series could possibly want, along with a few extras they're probably not expecting. Deception also looks great and runs well, offering a near identical experience as what's on the PS2."
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1st @ Oct 23rd 2006 11:23PM
Yeah This Game Looks Awsome I Really Want This Game For Long Time Now
Friken Sweet Man!!!!!
1st all the way
pixelator @ Oct 24th 2006 3:17AM
Awesome -- Everything I was hoping it would be, looks like the first must-have game of the season is here..!
Alien @ Oct 24th 2006 8:01AM
Wow , never thaught that it will have such a tramendous succses . Guess I was wrong . Anyways , its coming to the EU just on the 10th. of Nov. , so I still have to wait .
Matthew @ Oct 24th 2006 1:04PM
Hell yeah ... Ace Combat is such a great game. I totally fell in love with it when I first saw the Screens of AC4 (the reason why I bought my own PS2). I recently rediscovered my PSP when purchasing Lego Starwars2 and Me & my Katamari. This neat little console is finally getting it´s attention with so many great games around the corner. Can you imagine Ace Combat on the PS3 in 1080p? Woohoo!!
Eagle one - Fox2!
Marco Cano Jr @ Oct 24th 2006 6:03PM
you mean to tell me that you still have cash left over? Even with GTA, Killzone, MGS, etc coming out soon? Your a rich man Andrew.
Andrew Yoon @ Oct 24th 2006 6:38PM
I'm swimming in money, like Scrooge from Duck Tales. Nah, working like three jobs will get you the money you need. Selling your body does wonders too.
Charlie @ Oct 30th 2006 1:40AM
I have this game, it's awsome, it plays well, I bought the Japanese version but everything is in English, from the menus to the voices. The loading times are extremely sort and the graphics are great.
The best of all is that I got it for free, my friends gave it to me as a gift :)
See Ya
Charlie
Gilbert @ Dec 9th 2006 10:23AM
Hi Charlie,
I need your help.
I bought in Japan the Ace Combat X with Japan language user guide, can you advise me how to get a copy of English manual? Thank s lot & God bless ..
Jeff Cossey @ Dec 26th 2006 11:50PM
I picked up this game tonight and played through the first 2 missions. I am still learning, but I like that it is not a heavy duty sim. It's easy to get into, I love the camera angles, it's so kewl to watch the mission over in replay as well. Not sure what view I will end up with, there is cockpit, 3rd person and a full view, I will prolly try the cockpit the most realistic, hardest view for me but more immersive.
The graphics are really kewl, I can't wait for Afterburner!