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Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Oct 25, 2004
User Score
8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32

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  1. The1stGodfather
    Feb 13, 2012
    10
    This game is incredible. Although the actual game-play graphics are rather poor, the CGI animations during cut scenes is so high-quality that there are even a couple of small moments when I mistake them for real actors. The plot is incredible, and is not just another cheap war game where you work your way into the enemy and hit their capital and wipe them out. The whole complication with the Gray Men of Belka made it really interesting, especially with the 8492nd Squadron and Captain Hamilton. Like the previous game in the series, Shattered Skies (A.K.A. Distant Thunder in Europe), it does not take the war lightly. For example, in the mission where you escort the Kestrel and other ships out of Port Hewlett, there is a brief cut scene in the middle, which is appropriate seeing as this is the first mission that you fight planes that aren't unmanned aerial drones, in which the news reporter narrates seeing living people drowning in the ocean after shooting down the Yuktobanian planes, and becomes emotional and begins saying "Just stop this! I can't take it anymore!" This game amazes me even further with the new addition of commands to your wingmen. The action your wingmen take can really change the course of the battle, because they do not go off and clear out enemies if you have them following you in cover-mode the whole battle.… Expand
  2. Cjstaal
    Jan 4, 2005
    10
    This game is amazing.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MatthewC.
    Jan 5, 2006
    10
    This is definately the BEST air combat game for the PS2!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. RichardC.
    Nov 10, 2004
    10
    Rumors on the web tells me that this game is better that AC4.Well, they have also said that this is a outstanding game with awsome graphics, thrilling storyline, and full of drama. The also added a new wingman command to thi game as well. I hope that these rumors are true because i will be getting this soon and will play to determine if this game hold up to the status of this quiet hoopla.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. AlphaB.
    Oct 31, 2004
    10
    Just Awesome!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. JacksonR.
    Apr 1, 2005
    9
    Really good game, no seriously, REALLY good game.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. GhostO.
    May 21, 2005
    10
    All other flight-combat game manufacturers...bow down before the new gods of flight gaming! AC5:UW is a dream come true, from the plot depth, character depth, sound, visuals, music, controls, options, unlockables... it leaves the competition reaching for the eject handle and incinerating in it's afterburners. Fly or die, AC5:UW !
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. BrettF.
    Aug 21, 2005
    10
    Wonderful game. Best ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. JesseL.
    Dec 9, 2006
    10
    Great Storyline, a ton a missions, planes, targets. The best game in the series, and great graphics, but could be a bit more realistic.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. AnsonG.
    Apr 5, 2006
    10
    Very good, Namco. This game is best i ever played.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. StevenK.
    Nov 1, 2004
    10
    The graphics are awesome it has a great storyline and there are many planes to choose from. goerge W. all the wa.y
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. JamesY.
    Dec 10, 2004
    10
    This is by far the best combat flight game i have ever played. Graphics holy sh*t they rule and gameplay is sweet i just wish you could eject from the plane like you could in Ace Combat 4 not Ace Combat 4 shattered skies. but sh.t i love it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. Fighter17
    Dec 25, 2004
    9
    Very good game, wonderful FMVs, and a good storyline for this game.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. AbelM.
    Oct 25, 2004
    10
    This game makes an outstanding attempt to put together a story line with high-flying action and looks great doing it. If you are a fan of the previous Ace Combat games and even if you are new to the genre you should give this one a go.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. AceR.
    Oct 27, 2004
    8
    Fun game that looks beautiful. I have always had a soft spot for this franchise since the PS1 days. Really stretches the capabilities of the PS2. The game would realize it's full potential on the XBox.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. WhiteWarrior
    Jan 14, 2005
    10
    It's not very often that I give a game a perfect 10, but this game most definitely deserves it. The graphics are absolutely phenomenal, the game play and controller response is superb, the storyline is intriguing and keeps you immersed in the game, and it surprises me that no one else in this review has mentioned the intensely realistic sound effects. From the jet wash, (I play with a 5.1 digital surround sound system and with the sub woofer turned up it sounds like the U.S.A.F. is doing flyby's over my house) to the explosions from long distances. I was lucky enough to be able to purchase the flight stick that was included with this game as a limited edition and this game is as close to flying the real thing as it gets. A no-brainer for anyone interested in flying the unfriendly skies.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. KurtisC.
    Mar 31, 2005
    10
    Best flight game i ever played.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. KevinR.
    Nov 24, 2004
    8
    Where is the online play? If they want to get rid of the two player dog fights, then why not add on online play. It would have been great. Namco had plenty of time to do it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
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Metascore
84 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. GamerFeed
    80
    The lack of multiplayer or online play does hurt the title a bit, especially when multiplayer has been included in previous Ace Combat titles.
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  2. GamePro
    80
    For veterans, it'll feel like the same gameplay found in all previous Ace Combat games--and that's not necessarily a bad thing considering this is a shooter that's still worthy of sitting in first class.
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  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    The trouble is, all this story is presented with some of the most god-awful writing and voice work I've ever heard. [Dec 2004, p.112]
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