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ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN

ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN

Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!

88%
Very Positive
DeveloperBandai Namco Studios Inc.
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment
Release DateJan 31, 2019
$59.99
Peak Players13.7K
Metacritic78
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Simulation
AI Review Summary

ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN delivers a high-octane arcade flight experience that successfully captures the nostalgic thrill of the series' classic PS2-era roots. While the core dogfighting and sense of motion are widely praised, some players find the mission design—specifically strict timers and environmental hazards—to be frustratingly restrictive.

Pros

  • Captures the classic arcade flight feel and spirit of the original PS2 titles.90%
  • Provides a thrilling sense of motion during high-speed dogfights and evasive maneuvers.85%
  • Excellent performance and stability on Linux systems via Proton.75%
  • Offers exceptional value for the price, especially when purchased during sales.80%
  • Engaging and immersive gameplay that keeps players focused and engrossed.70%

Cons

  • Frustrating mission gimmicks such as strict time limits and visibility-reducing sandstorms.90%
  • Lack of native Ultrawide support and missing VR features that were present on PlayStation.80%
  • Multiplayer mode is often unplayable due to constant stuttering and connection issues.60%
  • Controls and UI feel like a direct console port without sufficient PC optimization.70%
  • Some missions focus too heavily on tedious ground-target destruction rather than aerial combat.65%

Notable Mentions

  • Changing the controller deadzone shape to square in settings significantly improves flight handling.
  • The game runs exceptionally well on Steam Deck despite being a high-fidelity title.
  • The story is noted for its unique 'mute protagonist' tropes and cinematic presentation.
Confidence: 62%
Based on the 185 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 5, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
764
Peak · last 90 days
2.2K
All-time peak
13.7K

Price

Current price
$59.99
Lowest tracked
$4.79since Dec 13, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
87%
All-time positive
88%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews56.6K
Positive: 49.7K (88%)Negative: 6.9K (12%)

5%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

31h

Avg Playtime at Review

81%

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