'Ace Combat Xi Skies of Incursion' First Impressions
posted by Eli Hodapp on December 3rd, 2009 12:32 AM EST in $4.99, Games, Shooter, Simulation, iPhone games, iPod touch games
Namco's highly anticipated jet fighter game Ace Combat Xi Skies of Incursion [App Store] was released this evening, the most recent in a very long line of Ace Combat games that spans nearly all home and portable consoles.
The game itself doesn't have much of a tutorial, but the controls and gameplay are exactly what you would expect out of a game like this, and anyone who has played an Ace Combat game (or similar jet fighter game like F.A.S.T.) will feel right at home without instruction.
We will have a full review posted soon, but having only played the first few missions so far I'm happy with the game in it's exactly what I expected out of an Ace Combat game for the iPhone. The story seems decent, the gameplay is fast paced, and the graphics are phenomenal. I imagine for a lot of fans of the series, that's all you will need to hear before purchasing, otherwise check back tomorrow for an in-depth look at the game.
First impressions are being collected in our forums with some detailed notes from jmax99.
App Store Link: Ace Combat Xi, $4.99
Thanks for the add, Eli. THAT'S AWESOME. LOL!
"Thanks for the add"? Sounds like someone needs to attend a MySpace Addiction Recovery Center course.
lolllllllll
That terrain does look great.
That terrain does look good. That's the first thing I noticed. I hope the really push the graphics on this one. btw, I think 2010 is the year of the iPhone. It's going to take mobile gaming to the next level. can't wait…
Holly crap i am on a shopping spree. Just bought Cobra Command and now this…wow….i have so far bought 80+ games since i had the iphone…
One more thing you can't beat the prices on this games compare to a psp or DS game…
true, but the psp game is a complete game. this only has 5 levels, and no boss levels.
and no online multiplayer… sob
Damn, this iPhone really is getting expensive
Some great games coming out ion it. I wish I had a 32GB S instead of the 16 as it is pretty much full now.
So, if I already own F.A.S.T is there enough of a difference that I should own this too. It looks pretty much the same to me, just without online multi?
I wasn't aware of that during purchase… only 5 missions, and more to come via in-app purchase… yeah right. and does anybody succeded in finding the controls of the camera ?
jmax99, I read your notes in the forum last night and greatly appreciated them. I'm glad Hodapp linked to them directly from his announcement.
The main Touch Arcade thread: http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=35349
Well, yeah, sending the game to you in installments is really the only way to convert an AAA to the iphone. Ace Combat NEEDS to cost more than 9.99. It just does. No one will pay more than 9.99, though. At least not in one installment. Hence, multiple installments. If you add them all up in the end, the game comes out costing probably what it should. I doubt you can get Ace Combat for the PSP for less than 19.99, and the game has been out for quite while already. A true full version of Ace Combat (a version that consists of 15 missions or so) should come with a similiar price tag.
@Duma1000 says:"A true full version of Ace Combat (a version that consists of 15 missions or so) should come with a similiar price tag."
not necessary
The settlers: full game, under 10 dollars
Civilization Rev: full game, under 10 dollars
Rogue Planet: full game, under 10 dollars
Katamari: full game, under 10 dollars
Super Monkey ball 2: full game, under 10 dollars
Rolando 2: full game, under 10 dollars
The price is the choice of the editor, NOT an obligation.
But many of them don't want to cut on absurd price for portable games.
THAT is the problem. Not the price himself for a full game.
There are more and more full game on Iphone. So, those who can't play the same "game" will finish like this: NO sells.
Just a tip: Hold the "Target" button to padlock (lock the camera on the selected target).
this was going to be an instant purchase for me, but now i don't know…only 5 levels?
I guess I'll wait for the toucharcade review…which hopefully will come before the five-day sale ends. Hurry up and review it! Please!