How does this game compare to Assault Horizon?

[Sleeper]

Action seems slower, less intense and no DFM. What's better in AC7 other than graphics?

[JtDarth]

It's a return to how AC is supposed to be. Assault Horizon was pretty much universally reviled by everyone who had ever played a prior game in the series, because it IS NOT Ace combat.

[Naruto 607]

Originally posted by JtDarth:

It's a return to how AC is supposed to be. Assault Horizon was pretty much universally reviled by everyone who had ever played a prior game in the series, because it IS NOT Ace combat.

I agree.

In fact, IMO, this is the return of the classics, similar to Ace Combat 2. And I feel like I'm playing Ace Combat 2 when I play this game.

[Useless Bunny]

They made Ace Combat great again.

[StemmarB7R]

I'm guessing you only played Assault Horizon so let me explain a few things: AH is pretty much considered as the black sheep of this series, not because it's a bad game, far from it, but because it's simply NOT an Ace Combat game; Skies Unknown, on the other hand, has quite a few problems, but it's exactly what an Ace Combat should be and has been almost unanimously appreciated in the community.
Compared to AH, you'll be only using jets and you'll have almost no scripted sequences at all, and even when something is scripted, it will never put your plane on rails, as in AH; instead you get a much wider freedom of action and approach to different situations, without any DFM or ASM, so it's up to you to stick to the tail of an enemy fighter, shake off an enemy or finding the best angle to attack a ground target, doing all of this stuff manually is much more satisfying than basically doing a Quick Time Event, IMO.
I'd suggest you take a look at some more gameplays around the internet and decide for yourself if you want to try it out. Personally, while I think AH was a nice idea and I still play it sometimes on my 360, I definitely prefer the classic gameplay AC7 has brought back, with more freedom and no QTEs. The decision is up to your own taste, I hope you find something you like here.

[628]

Originally posted by Sleeper:

Action seems slower, less intense and no DFM. What's better in AC7 other than graphics?

They are too different we just can't compare. AC7 is the actual sequel to 04 and 5, AH is a much more action-based spinoff. I love AC7 being ACE COMBAT game, I love AH being intense over-the-top shooting game at the same time.
You prefer AH? That's totally nice. But you should not expect that intensity from 7. It is utterly different.

[Det.Bullock]

Originally posted by Sleeper:

Action seems slower, less intense and no DFM. What's better in AC7 other than graphics?

No helicopter or heavy bomber levels, no "dogfight mode" and in general missions have more discreet scripting without excessive railroading (no "this boss won't get damaged unless you do the QTE" ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥).

[xstar960]

Originally posted by BEEP BEEP BEEP MISSILE ALERT:

They made Ace Combat great again.

True but the pc port leaves a lot to be desired.

[JtDarth]

Originally posted by xstar960:

Originally posted by BEEP BEEP BEEP MISSILE ALERT:

They made Ace Combat great again.

True but the pc port leaves a lot to be desired.

It really doesn't.

[Sleeper]

Originally posted by StemmarB7R:

I'm guessing you only played Assault Horizon so let me explain a few things: AH is pretty much considered as the black sheep of this series, not because it's a bad game, far from it, but because it's simply NOT an Ace Combat game; Skies Unknown, on the other hand, has quite a few problems, but it's exactly what an Ace Combat should be and has been almost unanimously appreciated in the community.
Compared to AH, you'll be only using jets and you'll have almost no scripted sequences at all, and even when something is scripted, it will never put your plane on rails, as in AH; instead you get a much wider freedom of action and approach to different situations, without any DFM or ASM, so it's up to you to stick to the tail of an enemy fighter, shake off an enemy or finding the best angle to attack a ground target, doing all of this stuff manually is much more satisfying than basically doing a Quick Time Event, IMO.
I'd suggest you take a look at some more gameplays around the internet and decide for yourself if you want to try it out. Personally, while I think AH was a nice idea and I still play it sometimes on my 360, I definitely prefer the classic gameplay AC7 has brought back, with more freedom and no QTEs. The decision is up to your own taste, I hope you find something you like here.

Thanks for the response, that was really informative and will give this game a go :) correct AH is my first AC game and intro to the series.

[StemmarB7R]

Originally posted by Sleeper:

Thanks for the response, that was really informative and will give this game a go :) correct AH is my first AC game and intro to the series.

Glad I could help.

[Thermidor]

Originally posted by Sleeper:

Thanks for the response, that was really informative and will give this game a go :) correct AH is my first AC game and intro to the series.

If you do pickup AC7 I suggest using a console controller with the game, I had a heck of a time trying it with mouse & keyboard before I hooked up my old usb 360 controller.

[just_a_deadly_zinja]

AH is the unholy abortion of linear, scripted, twitch reflex, "Murica' fuwk ya'" storyless mess. Reminds me of that old ultra bad FPS called Black, or Homefront.

7 Brings us all back to the light of holy Ter... Stonehenge... Sand Island.
7 is, as stated above, a LOT more open then AH, there are some scripted fights, but more, cutscene, then a boss fight of outmanouvering a single plane, while trying to blast it.

The actual difference? Assault Horizon, is a linear button mashing palm sweater. 7? Is a semi sandbox experience. Key word, Experience. People complain about the story, I actually liked it for the most part, the tie in's to the old PS2 games are made of awesome.

[Useless Bunny]

Originally posted by just_a_deadly_zinja:

7? Is a semi sandbox experience. Key word, Experience.

There's nothing sandbox or even semi-sandbox about this game.

[xstar960]

I would like to see full xbox 360 controller rebinding.

As well as rebinding for all other gamepads / hotas setups and joysticks.

The option to swap roll with yaw on the mouse in the menus.

Plus a native 4k hud.

Also a better framerate.

[Useless Bunny]

Originally posted by xstar960:

Also a better framerate.

You're kidding right? This game has 0 issues with framerate.