Video Gaming News - October 2004
San Jose, CA (October 12, 2004) - Namco Hometek announced today that
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War, has gone gold and will ship to North American
retail outlets in late October. Ace Combat 5 will be available exclusively for
the PlayStation 2.
“The Ace Combat series has long been considered the benchmark for the air combat
genre, and Ace Combat 5 raises the bar with no exceptions,” said Garry Cole,
Executive Vice President at Namco Hometek Inc. “Fans of the franchise, and new
players alike, will be pleased with all this game has to offer when it arrives
at retail this fall.”
From Namco:
Ace Combat 5 offers unparalleled action for players, engaging them in
unforgettable dog fighting missions and intense squadron command, to deliver the
most power-packed experience to date in the renowned Ace Combat franchise.
Players will find themselves at the heart of an unrivaled aerial experience to
accomplish more than 30 diverse missions ranging from air-to-air combat,
air-to-ground fighting, air-to-sea assaults, rescue, recon and more. Stunning
graphics created with satellite imagery and 3D models heighten the action in Ace
Combat 5 as players soar over breathtaking environments inspired by familiar
real-world landscapes in more than 50 authentic licensed planes.
With the addition of Wingman Command, players can issue mid-mission directives
to three wingmen and carry out coordinated group attacks. In addition, Ace
Combat 5 players can experience the game’s addictive Arcade Mode, which puts
reflexes to the test through fast-paced missions measuring speed and accuracy.
Additionally, in-game radio communications add additional depth, strategy and
realism to the game’s dynamic battle sequences.
For more information about Ace Combat 5, please visit
acecombat5.namco.com.
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