Publisher Bandai Namco will release the game “Ace Combat 8: Wings of Tef” on October 2. But reviews of the game have appeared today, with journalists happily welcoming the long-awaited continuation of the series.
Ace Combat 8: Of Theves currently has a score of 88 out of 100 on Opencritic, with all reviewers recommending it. This compares to a score of 81 out of 100 for the former section.
Journalists noted in their reviews that the game retains the proven formula of the series but significantly expands it thanks to a long campaign, a large number of aircraft, diverse missions and spectacular dogfights. Nearly all reviews praised the game’s sense of speed, the scale of the events that take place, the graphics (game on Unreal Engine 5), sound, and atmosphere. It has also been described as a good entry point into the series, emphasizing that there is an option for both newcomers and veterans of the series.
The main drawback found in some reviews is the plot. Some critics found it confusing and overly dramatic. In several reviews, journalists were disappointed with the handful of “genuinely new mechanics” and noted that the developers decided not to take risks.
Alongside the comments, the developer also released a video detailing the gameplay of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Them. Please note that this game has Russian localization.
