Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation is the latest installment developed by Namco Bandai exclusively for the Xbox 360 as part of the Ace Combat franchise....
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8.4
very good
 
CRITICS SCORE
8.2
(58 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8.5
(3041 ratings)

Game Overview

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation is the latest installment developed by Namco Bandai exclusively for the Xbox 360 as part of the Ace Combat franchise....

The Good

Excellent flight model and smooth controls make flying simple and fun, Exciting action surrounds you with huge explosions, radio chatter, and squadrons of enemy fighters, Looks amazing, yet still maintains an even frame rate, You can experience the excitement online with a number of great multiplayer modes.

The Bad

First half of the campaign is a little bland, Not as many aircraft or missions as prior installments.

The Bottom Line

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation takes air combat warfare to new heights as it boasts the new "Dynamic Operation System" where massive battles unfold on a "living battlefield," as up to six independent land, sea or air conflicts can break out at any time at multiple locations as allies and enemies clash in real-time. Players can experience the realism of war when battlefields come alive with engagingly authentic audio and visual effects: thundering explosions, dense vapor trails of air to air missiles, piercing machine gun fire, booming anti-aircraft artillery fire, mid-air explosions, gigantic columns of black smoke and more.

Prove your supremacy on a global scale as you pilot highly detailed, authentic aircraft online via Xbox Live. For an all out worldwide battle for the sky, players can choose from a variety of different online modes including the death match and team death match style game modes. Or they can team up with friends to play in co-op, where players combine strategy and skill to work together to take on computer-controlled adversaries.

Game Screenshots

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
85/100
score

Slick gameplay and gorgeous visuals are among Ace Combat 6's many strengths.

GameZone review logo
85/100
score

Ace Combat 6 is an accessible and exciting flight combat game with great arcade-style gameplay. While the story elements are pretty cheesy, the game itself is a lot of fun.

IGN review logo
84/100
score

The realistic visual design married with the arcade controls make for a game that anyone can have fun with. This is the closest to the imaginary dream of being in Top Gun that most of us are ever going to get.

Game Features

Live the war zones in photo-realistic detail: Witness the high definition graphics rendering the world around you into super realistic war zones, made possible only by the superior power of the next generation console system.
Command the allied assault force of aerial, naval, and ground combat units: The superior processing power of the next-gen console system gives players the ability to lead not only aerial combat units but also naval and ground combat units. Issue commands with split-second precision and witness the massive combined assault destroying numerous enemy forces at once!
Engage in fierce combat at an unprecedented scale and intensity: Massive conflicts unfold on a "living battlefield" integrated by the "Dynamic Operation System" where up to six independent aerial, ground, and naval battles can break out at once at multiple locations as allies and enemies clash in real-time.
Prove your supremacy on a global scale in the intense multi-player online mode via Xbox Live: For the first time in the Ace Combat franchise, several modes of online play with various rules become available, including death match style missions; an all out battle for control of the sky; team death matches; and co-op games, where players cooperate with friends to take on computer-controlled adversaries.
Pilot the authentic licensed combat aircraft of your dreams: Get in the cockpits of your favorite authentically detailed aircrafts from air forces around the globe such as the F-15 E Strike Eagle, F-22 Raptor, and Tornado for the most realistic flight combat action.
Enjoy an action packed ace pilot experience of unsurpassed quality: Seamless pacing and intuitive controls provide an immersive and stress-free gaming experience.
Experience firsthand the intense drama and emotions of the battlefield: Become entangled in an authentic war drama told from the perspectives of seven main characters. Real-time allied and enemy radio communications change according to ever-changing events in battle.

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p, HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Memory
1 MB

 

Modes
Arcade, Campaign, Online Co-op, Online Team Battle, Training

Online Features
Content Download, Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer, Player Match, Ranked Match, Voice, Xbox LIVE Family Settings

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Pad
Select Menu Item. Toggle Operation ID Device. Up = Wingman Attack. Up (Hold) = Allies Attack. Down = Wingman Cover. Down (Hold) = Allies Cover.

Left Thumbstick
Select Menu Item. Up = Pitch Down. Down = Pitch Up. Left = Roll Left. Right = Roll Right.

Right Thumbstick
Move Camera

Click Left Thumbstick
Lower Landing Gear

Click Right Thumbstick
Change Views

A Button
Confirm. Fire Machine Gun.

B Button
Cancel. Fire Missiles and Special Weapons. Track Fired Weapons (Hold).

X Button
Toggle Map Display

 

Y Button
Change Targets. Track Targets (Hold).

Left Bumper
Yaw Left

Right Bumper
Yaw Right

Left Trigger
Throttle Down

Start Button
Pause Menu

Right Trigger
Throttle Up

Back Button
Toggle Missles. Special Weapons.

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Mild Language, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox 360
Release Date:10/23/2007
Publisher:Namco
Developer:Project Aces
Genre:Flight
ESRB Rating:T
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.5
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
9
Sound
7.5
Concept
8
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.5/10

Recent Customer Reviews

Right on Target

A professionally made fire-and-forget game designed for the casual fighter pilot.
Published 1552 days ago by onionhead2001

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation

It's Jets! it's in the air, dogfighting it out with modern jets, what's not to like?
Published 1595 days ago by lalima3

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