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Ace Combat 2 psx Game Reviews
Ace Combat 2
Critic Score
Metascore: 83 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
7.8 out of 10
based on 10 reviews
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Dogfights have never been this much fun! ACE COMBAT 2 lets you get into your own fighter plane and shoot your opponents into fiery death. [Namco]

PUBLISHER: Namco
DEVELOPER: Namco
GENRE(S): Simulation
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: July 31, 1997

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100
Games Domain
Bottom Line: Palm sweating in your face explosive action that will please both Rookie and Veteran flight sim pilots. Some of the most exciting and realistic dogfighting you'll ever experience in a PSX game. Ace Combat 2 contains the right mix of realism and arcade action to equal absolutely outstanding fun.
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100
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Sure, "Ace 3" has better graphics, and sure, there might be a little more variety in the missions. But the laughable challenge level in "Ace 3" makes it hard to recommend it over its older brother. [Nov 2001, p.38]
90
Electric Playground
There has not been a flight combat sim released on any console system that can even come close to the quality and value of this title.
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90
IGN
Ace Combat 2 possesses some of the cleanest polygons ever to grace the PlayStation. This game possesses fully rendered levels ranging from submarine infested oceans, to anti-aircraft plastered canyon trenches.
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85
Gamezilla!
This game has some of the most simplistic controls and easiest flying system around. Outstanding graphics and intense gameplay make this game fun that will last for a while.
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83
Electronic Gaming Monthly
The highly acclaimed sequel to Namco's arcade-style flight sim. [Jan 2004, p.188]
75
GameSpot
Sure, there are a lot of levels, but most of them are very easy. The result is a great game you'll be done with in about two days.
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70
All Game Guide
While Ace Combat 2 is loads of fun, it can get a bit monotonous. Essentially, the mission objectives are all the same (blow up the enemy) and this could lead to some boredom. If you look into this game, be sure to play it in moderation -- play a few missions a day and then give it a break for a while.
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66
Gaming Maxx
I was truly amazed by how much fun this game actually is. The planes all look amazing, the action is exciting, and it is an admirable attempt to bring high-flying antics to the Playstation... That said, it's the very simplicity of the gameplay that scuppers the game, as it is at times far too easy.
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50
Computer and Video Games
Flying through a city at night has to be the graphical pinnacle of the game and squeezing between two buildings while flying at a high speed is also a great thrill, especially if you can survive it!
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 7.8 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Ahoy gave it a10:
My favorite AC game of all time. The best arcade flight combat game of it's time.

Thisgame isterrible gave it a0:
I dont like this game at all, not because of the graphics, but becaue of the control you have over the planes.

D. D. gave it a10:
Best game ever.

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