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4.2
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37 ratings

Review Ace Combat 8

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  • 58 reviews and opinions with 37 ratings for Ace Combat 8
  • We obtain an average score of 4.2/5, or 84/100
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Ace Combat 8 ratings

37 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.2/5.
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  5/5  N-Gamz  5/5  Absolute Geeks  92/100  PCGamer
  9/10  Shacknews  9/10  GeekCulture  9/10  NerdMovieProductions
  90/100  Console Tribe  9/10  TheSixthAxis  9/10  VideoChums
  9/10  GamingBolt  9/10  GameOver  9/10  Comunidad Xbox
  9/10  GameInformer  90/100  XBoxOrNot  88/100  TierraGamer
  88/100  Gaming Trend  85/100  JVFrance  17/20  GamerGen
  4/5  GamesRadar  8/10  ActuGaming  4/5  TechRadar
  80/100  COGconnected  8/10  Press Start  8/10  GamersGlobal
  8/10  PCGames  8/10  Areajugones  8/10  Pizza Fria
  8/10  Beyond Gaming  8/10  XBoxEra  8/10  Journal du Geek
  4/5  TheXboxHub  8/10  Coplanet  4/5  EuroGamer.fr
  4/5  PXLBBQ  7/10  GameKult.com  6/10  Numerama
18 Preview or review without rating: MMORPG.com, Games.ch, MKAU Gaming, GameSpot, 4players, Push Square, Multiplayer.it, MeuPlayStation, IGN, GamesWelt, Digital Citizen, TechRaptor, SpazioGames, JeuxVideo.com, SpiritGamer, Smartworld, Game IT, TestingBuddies

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5
5
N-Gamz
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by N-Gamz
Review Ace Combat 8 by N-Gamz
Dogfights are still as enjoyable, with the arcade feeling intact.
Clouds and replays among the most beautiful of the generation.
Longer and more Hollywood-like campaign
Various missions
First-person cinematics that are impressive
Squadron to lead and equipment and devices tree to complete
Incredible sound design
DualSense finally serves a purpose in flight
60 fps perfect on PS5 Pro
Some cinematic and presentation slow down the momentum.
Radio sometimes unreadable in the heat of the action due to the lack of French dubbing
The ending is a bit predictable.
An online pass with a monetization that can be worrying.
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on N-Gamz]
5
5
Absolute Geeks
92
100
PCGamer
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on PCGamer]
9
10
Shacknews
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by Shacknews
Review Ace Combat 8 by Shacknews
Fantastic story campaign and characters
Exciting combat and control
Good range of complexity for aces and simplicity for beginnners
Amazing visuals on the ground and in the sky
Wide variety of aircraft to equip your squadron with
Robust multiplayer options
Incredible soundtrack
Voice acting sometimes hammy
PvP could be tough for newbies resource-wise
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on Shacknews]
9
10
GeekCulture
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on GeekCulture]
9
10
NerdMovieProductions
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by NerdMovieProductions
Review Ace Combat 8 by NerdMovieProductions
I am sharing a technical show.
Innovative Cloudly system
More dynamic and tactical fights
Expanded multiplayer
Captivating narrative campaign...
...but there are still some clichés.
Online longevity still needs to be evaluated.
90
100
Console Tribe
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by Console Tribe
Review Ace Combat 8 by Console Tribe
Long and varied campaign
Excellent game
Very strong audiovisual sharing
A few rare dropouts in the frame
Multiplayer still to be explored
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on Console Tribe]
9
10
TheSixthAxis
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by TheSixthAxis
Review Ace Combat 8 by TheSixthAxis
Excellent air combat
Impressive visuals and presentation
Unique storytelling vibes
Mission structure can become repetitive
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
9
10
VideoChums
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by VideoChums
Review Ace Combat 8 by VideoChums
Superb air combat gameplay that's a culmination of the series' best elements
Awesome visuals, effects, and characters
Expansive and super-fun online modes
Could use additional solo modes
Chatter can be confusing at times
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on VideoChums]
9
10
GamingBolt
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by GamingBolt
Review Ace Combat 8 by GamingBolt
Phenomenal story about war and how it affects the world
Tight gameplay
Fantastic mission design
Fun multiplayer game modes
Gorgeous visuals
Excellent soundtrack.
Minor pacing issues with the campaign
Menus in the multiplayer mode feel sluggish.
reviewed at 28/09/2026 - [read the full review on GamingBolt]
9
10
GameOver
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by GameOver
Review Ace Combat 8 by GameOver
The biggest campaign in the series to date.
High quality technical and visual domain.
The sensation of airplanes and more generally of flying.
Outstanding sound production and a powerful soundtrack.
Improvement of the overall approach to history.
He does not avoid melodrama and excessive information, with the rhythm occasionally falling.
reviewed at 06/10/2026 - [read the full review on GameOver]
9
10
Comunidad Xbox
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by Comunidad Xbox
Review Ace Combat 8 by Comunidad Xbox
Many good deeds in his 30 missions.
Much more emphasis on its narrative aspect.
It is impossible to read the subtitles while we are fighting.
I am missing other vehicles in addition to fighter jets.
9
10
GameInformer
reviewed at 14/10/2026 - [read the full review on GameInformer]
90
100
XBoxOrNot
reviewed at 19/10/2026 - [read the full review on XBoxOrNot]
88
100
TierraGamer
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on TierraGamer]
88
100
Gaming Trend
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by Gaming Trend
Review Ace Combat 8 by Gaming Trend
Every mission is unique
Campaign finishes strong with some interesting moments
A host of aircraft to pilot and outfit
Fun, interesting online modes
Story starts slow and feels difficult to wade through
There are some terribly cheesy story moments
reviewed at 06/10/2026 - [read the full review on Gaming Trend]
85
100
JVFrance
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by JVFrance
Review Ace Combat 8 by JVFrance
The game is much more accessible than it seems.
A real aerial ballet
A staging and spectacular confrontations, worthy of Hollywood blockbusters.
The idea of Rex's spirit inhabiting the protagonist is well explored, without falling into excessive supernatural elements.
The objectives diversify throughout the 30 missions.
Unreal Engine 5 enhances lighting and weather effects.
Keiki Kobayashi's soundtrack is excellent.
The multiplayer mode extends the online fun.
Sometimes a little complicated, even in Pilot mode (normal)
The game does not offer French dubbing (So, the dialogues are a bit difficult to follow during missions)
We would have appreciated a point on the series and lore, for newcomers.
It's a shame that the game doesn't offer real choices with impacts on the rest of the story.
reviewed at 04/06/2026 - PREVIEW On a testé Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve sur PC : un nouvel opus ambitieux [read the full review on JVFrance]
[85/100] reviewed at 25/09/2026 - TEST Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve : le spectacle à l'état pur [read the full review on JVFrance]
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20
GamerGen
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by GamerGen
Review Ace Combat 8 by GamerGen
Aerial combat, intense and rewarding The excellent feeling of weight and difference between planes The graphics and visual effects, they're amazing! The campaign, long and very diverse The upgrade system, rich The soundtrack, which does the job perfectly
Orders to teammates sometimes too general A selection of targets not always practical Some objectives lacking clarity A campaign that takes a bit of time to take off Some slowdowns in the most intense battles
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on GamerGen]
4
5
GamesRadar
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by GamesRadar
Review Ace Combat 8 by GamesRadar
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Exhilarating dogfighting
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Incredible soundtrack
+
Surprisingly good story
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Takes a while to get going
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Online could be much better
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on GamesRadar]
8
10
ActuGaming
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by ActuGaming
Review Ace Combat 8 by ActuGaming
An accessible and exhilarating gameplay
Various missions
An impressive achievement
Excellent sound atmosphere
A motivating progression
A promising multiplayer
A scenario sometimes too dense
No French dubbing
Uneven ground decorations
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on ActuGaming]
4
5
TechRadar
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by TechRadar
Review Ace Combat 8 by TechRadar
Breathtakingly beautiful at times
The best clouds in gaming
Combat is fun, varied, and razor-sharp
Missions feel suitably tough
Overly long cutscenes
Anticlimactic ending
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on TechRadar]
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COGconnected
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by COGconnected
Review Ace Combat 8 by COGconnected
Freedom During Missions
Stunning Visuals
Thrilling Dogfights
The Narrative Gets Lost
Some Difficulty Spikes
Can Easily Lose Track of Objectives
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on COGconnected]
8
10
Press Start
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by Press Start
Review Ace Combat 8 by Press Start
Weightier, more satisfying flight model
Fantastic volumetric clouds and weather effects
Stronger tactical mission design and slick cinematic presentation
Substantial cross-platform multiplayer
Critical battlefield objectives can get lost beneath target clutter
Story occasionally flies head-first into melodrama
Some dialogue, music choices, and "novelty" missions are grating
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on Press Start]
8
10
GamersGlobal
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by GamersGlobal
Review Ace Combat 8 by GamersGlobal
Catchy arcade control
Four levels of difficulty (practically adjustable at any time in both directions)
Well-made tutorial
An entertaining story, carefully staged...
Fun arcade combat system as usual
Varied mission design
Motivating progression system with nearly 30 planes and equipable upgrades.
Very effective orders for teammates.
The elegant effects and superb cloud simulation dominate.
Detailed airplane models
Overall smooth performance
Very good voice quality
Generally excellent effects
Diverse, epic and heroic soundtrack
Sometimes an excessive amount of target points
...but which does not happen without a trash factor and which mocks credibility.
Some checkpoints are too far apart from each other.
Therefore, there is a certain amount of trial and error factor in mission design.
Some weak environmental textures
No German voice
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on GamersGlobal]
8
10
PCGames
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on PCGames]
8
10
Areajugones
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by Areajugones
Review Ace Combat 8 by Areajugones
The technical aspect and the staging are impressive.
The control is very accessible from the start, but offers a lot of depth with the advanced system.
The campaign offers a variety of very interesting missions.
The atmosphere and the soundtrack greatly enhance the most epic moments.
The feeling of progress is constant thanks to the new planes and their improvements.
You can access a good portion of the planes you are interested in right from the start.
The story is very good, but the management of the protagonist is a significant hindrance.
The customization of the plane is practically non-existent for much of the adventure.
Some secondary actions during missions should offer more tangible rewards.
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on Areajugones]
8
10
Pizza Fria
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by Pizza Fria
Review Ace Combat 8 by Pizza Fria
History and notable characters
Simple and satisfying game
Good variety in the design of missions
Excellent visuals and soundtrack
Excellent setting and attention to detail.
Campaign too long
Planes and improvements do little to change the gameplay.
The gameplay loop becomes repetitive in the second half.
Technical issues in the PC version
Multiplayer brings generic elements of live service.
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on Pizza Fria]
8
10
Beyond Gaming
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by Beyond Gaming
Review Ace Combat 8 by Beyond Gaming
Strong campaign with a captivating story
Visually very beautiful
Enhanced feeling of flight
Promising multiplayer
The solo mode is not very innovative.
The live multiplayer service is accompanied by microtransactions.
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
8
10
Journal du Geek
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by Journal du Geek
Review Ace Combat 8 by Journal du Geek
It's very beautiful and even more so on PC.
+ A staging and immersion that is quite incredible
The weather conditions, the clouds, the rain... a striking visual rendering
The story, not stingy in twists and turns, despite sometimes repetitive missions.
Online Mode, clearly built to last
A strong desire to pilot once inside, despite the difficulty.
The music...
+ A difficulty overall quite high. Be careful not to discourage the newcomers.
Driving is not as simple as it seems
Allies with too unpredictable contributions
The subtitles and information during the fight are not crazy.
The priority targets are not always easy to understand.
4
5
TheXboxHub
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by TheXboxHub
Review Ace Combat 8 by TheXboxHub
Brilliant story
Amazing visuals
Great voice acting and sound
Exciting missions
Can make you feel sick at times
reviewed at 06/10/2026 - [read the full review on TheXboxHub]
8
10
Coplanet
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by Coplanet
Review Ace Combat 8 by Coplanet
Physical aerial combat, without losing the immediate aspect of the arcade.
Various missions, with changing objectives along the way.
Clouds and spectacular weather conditions, useful in combat.
Soundtrack among the best in the series
The Joker squadron carries the story.
Writing that is not very subtle, not always up to the ambitions.
Some filling missions
Tedious target selection during crowded battles
Radio communications overlapping during the busiest moments.
reviewed at 07/10/2026 - [read the full review on Coplanet]
4
5
EuroGamer.fr
reviewed at 13/10/2026 - [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
4
5
PXLBBQ
reviewed at 02/10/2026 - [read the full review on PXLBBQ]
7
10
GameKult.com
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by GameKult.com
Review Ace Combat 8 by GameKult.com
Significant progress on storytelling and the solo campaign...
A generous soloist who knows how to vary the goals
Absolutely insane sensations at times
Graphically impressive: these skies, my god, these skies!
A meticulously crafted sound design and OST
... but we would have liked it to dare to go even further.
Wouldn't the allied AI be of any use then?
Still a lack of clarity in the current objectives or visibility of the action.
A balancing issue in the evolution of the character and acquired planes
Solo, there is nothing to sink your teeth into outside of the simple scripted campaign.
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on GameKult.com]
8
10
XBoxEra
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by XBoxEra
Review Ace Combat 8 by XBoxEra
Graphically gorgeous
A fun, arcade flight model
Incredible replay value
Campaign provides a lot of interesting scenarios
Ton of Multiplayer Modes
Takes itself far too seriously at times
Story outstayed its welcome for me
Flight Stick Support is lacking
[8/10] reviewed at 25/09/2026 - Test Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | [read the full review on XBoxEra]
[7/10] reviewed at 25/09/2026 - Test Thrustmaster T.Flight Neo | Ace Combat 8 Edition [read the full review on XBoxEra]
6
10
Numerama
Ace Combat 8 reviewed by Numerama
Review Ace Combat 8 by Numerama
Rather pretty
Gameplay always enjoyable
A little effort in narrative staging
Um, any news?
Avoid flying too close to the ground.
Ultra classic story
reviewed at 26/09/2026 - [read the full review on Numerama]
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MMORPG.com
reviewed at 04/06/2026 - [read the full review on MMORPG.com]
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Games.ch
reviewed at 04/06/2026 - [read the full review on Games.ch]
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MKAU Gaming
reviewed at 20/07/2026 - [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
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GameSpot
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on GameSpot]
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4players
Highly staged intermediate scenes
Impressive aspect
Brachial sounds
The planes feel fantastic.
Many choices of weapons and upgrades
Complete catalog of fun and diverse jets
Varied and creative mission design
Likeable characters evoke empathy.
A good musical adaptation in English
Missions with high replay value and a challenging level of difficulty.
Exciting places
The second half of the story is convincing.
Great weather effects
No German voice
Annoying chatter on the radio channel.
Obsolete Quick-Time events
Confusing upgrade system
The story only starts slowly and is not very comprehensible.
No introduction to the story for beginners in series - uninspired multiplayer with complicated menus.
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve im Test ? Spielspaß-Höhenflug oder katastrophale Bruchlandung? [read the full review on 4players]
reviewed at 28/09/2026 - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve im Test ? Spielspaß-Spektakel oder Enttäuschung für Action-Fans? [read the full review on 4players]
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Push Square
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on Push Square]
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Multiplayer.it
The traditional, expensive, and old Ace Combat
The average level of missions is very high.
Long campaign
Practically no real novelty
Not a particularly successful plot
Online, still to be evaluated
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MeuPlayStation
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IGN
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on IGN]
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GamesWelt
Beautiful graphics
Impressive cloud, weather, light and HDR effects.
Excellent staging with dynamic aerial combat.
Very accessible airplane model with understandable physics.
The planes do feel different.
Varied missions with surprising twists
Great replayability thanks to the variety of aircraft and weapons.
Successful leveling system and teammates without unnecessary complexity.
Consistent proofreading system with different camera perspectives
Controller, mouse, and keyboard work without any issues.
Someone who does not speak English must read a lot of text during the flight.
Apparently, not all joysticks are natively supported.
Some mission descriptions could be more precise.
No VR support
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - [read the full review on GamesWelt]
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Digital Citizen
reviewed at 25/09/2026 - Test Ace Combat 8s Put It Among 2026's Highest Rated Games [read the full review on Digital Citizen]
reviewed at 11/10/2026 - Test Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Celebrates Strongs With New Accolades Trailer [read the full review on Digital Citizen]
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TechRaptor
reviewed at 23/09/2026 - [read the full review on TechRaptor]
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SpazioGames
reviewed at 29/09/2026 - [read the full review on SpazioGames]
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JeuxVideo.com
reviewed at 01/10/2026 - [read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
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SpiritGamer
reviewed at 03/10/2026 - [read the full review on SpiritGamer]
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Smartworld
The flight crew is really counting on it.
Mature and captivating campaign
Various and spectacular missions
Deeper progression
Excellent audiovisual rendering
Very heavy on PC
Some earthly elements remain less refined.
Following the radio and subtitles in chaos can be frustrating.
Multiplayer with monetization
reviewed at 08/10/2026 - [read the full review on Smartworld]
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Game IT
reviewed at 15/10/2026 - [read the full review on Game IT]
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TestingBuddies
Exciting story
Detailed aircraft models
In places, stunning graphics
Varied missions
Long range
Numerous upgrade options
Unlockable planes
Wingmen can also be equipped.
Replay mode creates an extra atmosphere
Intuitive gaming experience
Story with some logical inconsistencies
The ground textures don't quite manage to maintain the high standard.
Some trial and error missions
Minor slowdowns in cutscenes

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