Basic Information

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• Basic Information
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• Game Title Ace Combat 04 Shattered Skies
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• Company Author Namco
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• Type of Game Flight Simulator
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• Price 19.99
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• Minimum HW Req PS-2 Console System
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• Actual HW Req PS-2 Console System, Control
  Pad, Memory card (for saving game files)

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Quick Overview

• Complete the 18 levels in the game
• Missions are timed
• Goals range from
• Destroying select targets
• Escorting a non-military plane safely
• Intercepting Missiles
• Providing ground support for allies

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Story Line

• You are Mobius One (This is about the most you
  find out about your character)
• ISAF (good guys) Vs Erusians (bad guys)
• The story mode is viewed through a young boys
  eyes
• The boy tells his story throughout the game and
  about Yellow-13, the main enemy pilot.

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Story Mode Screens
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Players Role

• Most of the missions are Seek and Destroy
• The game uses a scoring system, the more targets
  you destroy the more points you earn
• You must acquire a certain number of points to
  move on to the next level
• Any extra points are converted to money

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User Interface

• First person or Third Person Perspectives
• Close up Far view in Third Person allowed
• Information about your plane and weapons is
  displayed on the corners of the screen

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User Interface Screens
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Game Play Scoring

• Control of Maneuvering (including special unique
  maneuvers to certain aircraft)
• SU-27 Cobra Maneuver
• Missiles and Machine gun weaponry
• Each plane has unique missiles
• You score points by blowing up units and
  structures (airplanes, bases, etc)
• Points for objects are identified by color.

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Artwork Sound

• Graphics are very nice and in 3-D
• Background Scenery very nicely done
• Explosions very realistic
• Sound tracks for each of the mission are chosen
  well
• Sound effects are realistic
• The sound of the afterburner gives the feeling of
  being right in the game

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Graphic Screens
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Special Features

• Extra points earned on your missions are
  converted to money
• You may purchase new aircraft units with this
  money (22 aircraft possible)
• Additionally, you may purchase weaponry for each
  aircraft you own and upgrade from the standard
  weapons
• Special techniques are possible with certain
  aircraft that are unique

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So whats so good about this game

• One of the best flight/combat simulators on the
  market
• provides a very entertaining experience for the
  user
• Easy interface to learn and master
• Graphics and Sound are exceptional
• The game is extremely addicting and is a good way
  to relieve stress and have fun

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And what is the downfall of the game

• Unfortunately, in the two-player mode the game
  does not allow a third-person perspective view
• When you fly very close to some type of
  background scenery (water, ground, building,
  etc) the graphics can become a little
  blurred/distorted

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How does it Compare

• It definitely holds its own against other
  similar titles and is probably tied with the best
  ones out there (if not better)
• Again the graphics sound are very well done and
  make this game stand out
• The interface is very easy to learn and is also
  forgiving (some things may not be possible but
  the game allows for flexibility)
• The game is tailored too all ages

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• Strengths
• Realism
• User choice in how to accomplish missions
• Great Inteface
• Exceptional graphics and sound
• Weaknesses
• Time limit (make this an option instead)
• No Third person perspective in two-player

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So is the game worth the Moolah

• The game currently only cost 20
• Game spot gives this game a 8.8 rating
• So if youre a flight/combat simulator lover
• Then simply put
• YES, go buy the game!