Ace Combat Zero [PS2]
Appears to use the same game engine as Ace Combat 5, so no points for innovation there. However, since Ace Combat 5 was so much fun to play, Ace Combat Zero is equally as fun. The cut scenes now include FMV rather than just stills and in-game CG. The story is, as always with the Ace Combat series, well thought out and interesting. The difficulty level on the normal game setting is slightly more difficult than it was in Ace Combat 5. I find myself being shot down a lot more than I'm accustom, which I think can be attributed to improved AI. I like the addition of the player's combat record, especially the short bios on each ace that you shoot down. Money is a lot harder to come by, so I've not been able to buy as many new planes as I would like.
Rating: 9/10