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Ace Combat 2 (Playstation)

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]

Namco
Simulation
Players: 1
E (Everyone)
Developer: Namco
Released July 31, 1997

Overall Metascore

This is a weighted, normalized average of all individual scores given by critics, on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

83 / 100

Critic Reviews

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!