Metareview: Ace Combat X

***wraggster*** · October 24th, 2006, 06:36

Via PSPFanboy

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."

**phenikx** · October 24th, 2006, 08:29

thnx...i was thinking if i should buy this game...hehe now i should just have to wait 4 payday

**Meekasko** · October 24th, 2006, 08:41

Great reviews, I just hope it doesn't require FW 2.80/2.81

**hack.fool** · October 24th, 2006, 12:12

I wonder wich firmware is required from this game ...I'm afraid is 2.8...so I have to buy a second psp...
damned firmware!!!!!

**fly_x** · October 24th, 2006, 12:36

waiting for this game......

**irongiant** · October 24th, 2006, 13:26

Has this got multiplayer dogfighting? If so then i'm all over it

**Meekasko** · October 24th, 2006, 14:01

Sure does, Irongiant. Head over to IGN, they have some great videos of gameplay

**.:}<3\/!}\{:.** · October 24th, 2006, 15:19

must buy!!!!!

**Veskgar** · October 24th, 2006, 16:24

Yeah, if you are a dedicated PSP gamer this is definitely a much deserved "must buy" game. It may not work yet on homebrew PSP's, but it won't be long before a new DevHook so its still worth picking up.

There is only 1 game so far that does not work due to the higher firmware requirements. That is Cabelas African Safari.