Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War (2006)

Developer: Project Aces
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 2
Genres: Shooter, Simulator
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 26 player ratings
Main story: about 6.0 hours
Where to get it: Xbox

How it feels

A soaring, dramatic aerial war epic where you carve through the sky as a legendary mercenary pilot while a gripping story unfolds through the testimony of defeated enemies.

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About

The sixth installment in the Ace Combat series explores the Belkan War, a devastating conflict alluded to in Ace Combat 5. In the game's main story mode, the player takes control of a mercenary pilot, callsign "Cipher", taking part in the Belkan War by advancing through aerial combat, escort, assault, and defense missions. The story is told through the eyes of a reporter, 10 years after the conflict, uncovering secrets of the war by interviewing some of the pilots the player shoots down.

What players say

A polished, story-driven arcade flight combat game blending the best of Ace Combat 4 and 5 into thrilling dogfights; many fans rank it among the series' best even if critics found it played it safe.

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