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Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies

 

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  • User Score (164)
    8.9 8.9 from 164 reviewers
  • Expert Score (16)
    8.5 8.5 from 16 reviewers
  • Value for money (3)
    7.3 7.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Gameplay (9)
    8.0 8.0 from 9 reviewers
  • Graphics (18)
    8.1 8.1 from 18 reviewers
  • Sound (18)
    8.1 8.1 from 18 reviewers
  • Playability (11)
    8.7 8.7 from 11 reviewers
  • Lastability (11)
    8.0 8.0 from 11 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Marksman Gaming

    8.9/10
    26 July 2005

    The storyline is quite interesting, and told in a rather unique way. Instead of telling the story of your character (a pilot who is never actually defined in any detail), the storyline follows a child whose hometown is occupied by the Erusians at the start of the war. His story (told through the cutscenes) and your story (told through the gameplay) move separately, but at some points (I won't tell you when) intertwine. Need I say more? Read more

  2. Netjak

    8.0/10
    30 September 2003

    Combat flight games have always had their appeal in the various interpretations found on the different PC and console system as well as the declining arcades across the land. It’s almost an intense rush to strap yourself in a fighter jet in equip yourself to do battle against all kinds of elements. Read more

  3. Playstation Illustrated

    9.7/10
    28 May 2003

    Alright, let's cut to the chase on this one. Can anyone say 'exhilarating graphics?' I know I sure can, and I have plenty of reasons to after seeing Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies . Everything on AC4 looks amazing. The mountains dense with vegetation strengthen the ground, while sparkling rivers wind their way effortlessly through the ranges. If the river looked any more real, there could have been some kind of secret fishing game locked in the disc somewhere. Read more

  4. Mygamer

    8.0/10
    7 October 2004

    Notwithstanding its flaws, Ace Combat 4's large variety of combat situations, excellent visuals and fun game play comprise a solid flight combat experience. The constant plane-to-plane communication from wingmen and AWACS help keep the game alive and the unlockable content will keep flyboys coming back for more. Read more

  5. Robsgaming.com

    8.8/10
    9 April 2003

    What do we happen to have here? A gem I beleive. This is one simple to play yet challanging flying sim game I have ever played. It's like this. This group of people from Eurasia (Apparently, later on, the british, france, ect...hate the U.S.) simply roll in and push the "good guys", the ISAF, to a little place called North Point. From there, you are a mercenary flying a aircraft killing all the enemy fighters and targets you can in 18 missions. Read more

  6. PlayStation 2 Era

    9.0/10
    1 November 2001

    We all know the history of Namco. It's no secret that this 3rd party was once the most dominant force in the arcade industry back in the early 80s. To think, it all started with a yellow ball shaped character that gobbles up dots and beats off ghosts. It's been nearly 20 years since Pac-Man saw the light of day, and it's also been nearly 20 years since it was the most popular arcade nation-wide. Times have greatly changed haven't they? Read more

  7. Game Vortex

    7.5/10
    20 May 2003

    Well, I guess you can say that Bethesda has finally come full circle with its fifth and final piece of downloadable content for Read more

  8. CVG

    8.0/10
    18 July 2004

    The flight sim is born again. Ace pretty much sums it up Read more

    • Strikes a perfect balance between arcade and sim, Extremely detailed but also smooth and fast to play, Plenty of planes to unlock and missions to tackle, Extremely sat...
    • The multiplayer game is limited and ultimately unsatisfying, Its techno-inspired soundtrack is truly awful, Single-player missions could have done with more variation

  9. GamersMark

    9.3/10
    9 November 2001

    The world is caught up in a massive war, and it is up to you to take to the skies. Enchanting story telling as well as photo realistic graphics make for one hell of a ride. Ace Combat 4 is a suprise at the least, fulfilling every fantasy you can imagine. For a flight sim lover to the casual "blow something up" type Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies has something to offer. Read more

  10. TotalPlayStation.com

    9.0/10
    7 November 2001

    Namco delivers another perfect mix of flight sim basics and arcade action. Can you say "must-have"? Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Awesome!!!

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Joe, Amazon
    5 September 2011

    This was my first and favorite game in the Ace combat games. Excellent mission variety, and good storyline. I like the fact that you get your briefing, head out, listen in on your wingmen if you want, and strike your targets. If you run out of ordnance (missiles, bombs, and gun ammo), you can fly back to your base or carrier to reload and have your bird repaired. My only gripe about this game is it's a bit difficult to save up funds to buy new planes. Read more

  2. "Very VERY fun"

    CNET
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Freshbakedpie, CNET
    9 October 2008

    Good game, but only if you can find it for a low price. Read more

    • Easy to learn and control
    • Not the best graphics,

  3. AC4 crashes and burns

    epinions.com
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: gamefreak1, epinions.com
    26 June 2003

    Ace Combat 4 is a good game that simply is just a rental. It won't take long to beat and doesn't off Read more

    • great graphics, variety of weapons an planes to lock, combat system
    • too much flying around,not enough enemies, too easy

  4. Ace Combat 4

    9.8/10
    Reviewer: Ace4, absolute-playstation
    8 March 2003

    "Always A Fan Of Dog-fight, Even Though I Am Not A Pilot. But Just Like Many People, I Dreamt Of Being A Pilot. This Game Has Helped Me Entertain The Idea Of Being A Pilot. Not Only It's Almost Realistic, The Fun Of Being In A Cockpit On Different Advanced Airplanes Is More Than I Can Imagine... I Put The Receiver Into "prologic Surround Mode" And Blast Away Through All The Missions. And Then, Watch What You've Done Through Each Mission. Read more

  5. hit the skies

    Dooyoo
    Reviewer: Lord22, Dooyoo
    19 May 2003

    buy it if u love to fly! Read more

    • photo realistic, intense gameplay, great story
    • does get a bit less detailed the closer you are to the ground

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A brand new gripping storyline and 18 fabulous missions will keep pilots-to-be on the edge of their seats.

  • Publisher: Namco
  • Genre: Shooter / FPS
  • ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)
  • ESRB Descriptor: Violence Mild Language

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