Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
About the Game
Fifteen years ago, the Belkan Federation began a war of conquest, invading nearby territories. To stop them, a military alliance was set up between the Osean Federation and the Union of Yuktobanian Republics. These two great powers drove the Belkans back but their counter-invasion was cut short when the Belkans detonated 6 nuclear warheads on their own soil, preventing the alliance from advancing on them. This ended the great war and a time of peace has reigned.
Story & Setting
Between missions, the story is progressed through a series of cutscenes.
Gameplay & Core Systems
During a routine training operation, unidentified aircraft appear on the radar and proceed to shoot down many of the squadron's not fully trained pilots. Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War is a first person air combat and flight simulator. Like other Ace Combat games, each mission is determined by a level briefing and objectives. There are 32 missions in the main campaign mode, while an additional "arcade" mode puts players in the role of Mobius One (from Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies ) as he faces endless waves of enemy attacks. Regardless of the mode chosen, once in the air players will have control over speed, direction, altitude, gun cannon, missiles and special weapon of their aircraft.
Standout Features
- Sand Island: On the small remote, "Sand Island", off the western coast of Osea, a skilled veteran of the war named Captain Bartlett (callsign: "Heartbreaker") trains new pilots as the 108th Tactical Fighter Squadron, designated "Wardog" in the Osean Air Defense Force (OADF).
- Soon after, the nation of Yuktobania declares war on Osea, thus beginning a new conflict.
- Ace Combat: A new feature from previous Ace Combat games, is the concept of Wingmen and being able to issue simple orders to them in the air.
- This allows players to better coordinated group attacks as well as giving each wingman a personality of their own.
- Successful destruction of enemy targets earns players money, which can be used to purchase new aircraft.
- Unlike Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies special weapons no longer need to be purchased, however airplanes in the inventory apply to the entire squadron so if players wishes a full wing of F-16s, they must have enough for everyone to fly.
- Additionally, players as squadron leader will be asked to make decisions ("Yes/No") while flying in the air.
- Ace Combat 5, though situated in a fictional world highlights real-world models of aircraft including the F-14 Tomcat, Su-27 Flanker, F-16, A-6 Intruder, A-10 Thunderbolt, F-15, F/A-18, Tornado, and many more.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
