Hands-on report — Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve begins with a losing war. After a lightning strike by the Republic of Sotoa, the armed forces of the Federation of Central Usea are struggling to survive — and as an FCU fighter pilot, you’re joining the remnants of a military that’s barely holding on.

Ace Combat is known for combining arcade-style flight controls with fictional geopolitical storylines and real-world-inspired aircraft.