Rank and Play ID: RNP-IGDB-14750

Ace Combat 2

Rank and Play

No ratings

Critic rating

80.8 / 100

42 votes

Release

May 30, 1997

Genres

Shooter, Simulator

Overview

Ace Combat 2 serves as the follow-up to Namco's Air Combat, a combat flight simulator for the PlayStation. In this sequel, the player steps into the shoes of a mercenary pilot, determined to thwart a global terrorist conspiracy. With 30 challenging missions ahead, your triumphs will enable you to acquire weapon upgrades, parts, and various enhancements, mirroring the mechanics of the original game. Enhanced with crisper visuals and more immersive audio, Ace Combat 2 also boasts an expanded array of planes and customisable options. Additionally, it introduces dual shock support, along with the inclusion of analogue joystick support, enriching…

Storyline

In May of 1997, a number of prominent heads of state in the continent of Usea were away on a diplomatic task with an unknown objective, rumoured to be about the impact of the Ulysses 1994XF04 asteroid in a year's time. During this period, a high-ranking military corps, codenamed "NA-P2700" staged a coup d'état, rapidly establishing their hegemony over the entire continent. Their quick advancement led them to capture several high-importance areas in each sector, as well as a weapon of mass destruction known as an "Extra Powerful Cruise Missile". As a last measure, the pro-government troops, known as Unified Command, call upon the services of t…