90
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.
90
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.
85
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.
10
This is a masterpiece of casual shooting games featuring modern fighter jets.
Its quick controls, the exhilaration of shooting down enemies, and the sensation of freely flying through 3D space are truly unparalleled.
The music is also noteworthy. Particularly memorable is “Fire Youngman,” heard during the Mobile Fleet Assault mission.
5
Air Combat era simple, Ace Combat 2 tenía la responsabilidad de mejorar el gameplay, los enemigos y escenarios, no lo hace, se casa con el público casual.
7
A big improvement over Air Combat visually and gameplay wise. The core mechanic is still the same and the way the missions play out are the same, but it's cool that you get to decide at one point which path to take when it comes to the missions. The AI surprised me for a 90's game when I realised that when you pursue them, specific aircraft such as the Su-35 can pull a cobra manoeuvre just to get behind you in a dogfight. Graphics wise, the scenery of the missions and the colour palette improved drastically and adds character to the missions and the atmosphere. Very good sequel to Air Combat, would recommend playing.
Ace Combat 2
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Jul 31, 1997
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Generally Favorable
83
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Generally Favorable
8.7
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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
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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Oct 3, 2025
10
This is a masterpiece of casual shooting games featuring modern fighter jets.
Its quick controls, the exhilaration of shooting down enemies, and the sensation of freely flying through 3D space are truly unparalleled.
The music is also noteworthy. Particularly memorable is “Fire Youngman,” heard during the Mobile Fleet Assault mission.
Nov 20, 2022
10
Ace Combat 2 is one of the most fun games I've played. The controls are good, the graphics are nice and the missions aren't difficult. If you like military themed games then this game is for you.
90
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.
83
The highly acclaimed sequel to Namco's arcade-style flight sim. [Jan 2004, p.188]
75
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.
66
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.
50
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!
Oct 20, 2020
10
Fantastic arcade game with great guitar soundtracks and cool gameplay, the fighter jets design is well made everythin looks polished and nice but the main campaign is very short
Sep 16, 2020
10
Back in my PS1 days this game was one of the best I've ever played. Really fun.
Jan 3, 2023
7
A big improvement over Air Combat visually and gameplay wise. The core mechanic is still the same and the way the missions play out are the same, but it's cool that you get to decide at one point which path to take when it comes to the missions. The AI surprised me for a 90's game when I realised that when you pursue them, specific aircraft such as the Su-35 can pull a cobra manoeuvre just to get behind you in a dogfight. Graphics wise, the scenery of the missions and the colour palette improved drastically and adds character to the missions and the atmosphere. Very good sequel to Air Combat, would recommend playing.
Jan 13, 2019
7
el Air Combat está bien para la época, aunque obviamente ha envejecido mal tiene una buena banda sonora y es divertido Ace Combat 2 es la evolución natural, pero también se queda corto, demasiado parecido al primero con Ace Combat 3 ya pegan el salto, el uso de dualshock le viene genial, mejores controles, objetivos más claros, mayor información aunque la historia no se entienda nada, porque no sacaron la misma versión en todo el mundo, y el sistema de progresión sea mucho más plano grandes juegos de una de mis sagas favoritas, pero les pesan mucho los años tal vez vendría bien un remake al original, o a la versión japonesa de AC3
Oct 9, 2023
5
Air Combat era simple, Ace Combat 2 tenía la responsabilidad de mejorar el gameplay, los enemigos y escenarios, no lo hace, se casa con el público casual.
SummaryWe've devised a weapon that's deadlier than a smart bomb. It's called a smart pilot. Now, Ace Combat 2 pits you against a whole squadron of them - 3-D polygonal jet jocks that maneuver like the real deal, turning every scorching sortie and dogfight into a kill-or-be-killed situation. With nearly double the missions of its predecessor, yo... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
