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Published : October 23, 2007 |
Author : Chrissy Snow | |||||||||
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GAMEGUIDEDOG.COM'S WALKTHROUGH LOCATED HERE:
The turkey was definitely on the table for Namco Bandai; they didn't need to produce a stellar modern military flyer for people to sit up and take notice. With the laws of supply-and-demand in full swing, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation is a given cash register buster; just look at how well received the Xbox Live demo was for proof. But rather than rest on their laurels, Namco Bandai decided to use their passion for these amazing marvels of modern engineering and fierce air combat to concoct a mighty fine action game, regardless of its genre. Those that have downloaded and played the demo, or had a chance to either watch movies or view screenshots of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation already know a couple of things about Namco Bandai's latest. Firstly, there is no denying how good Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation looks in motion. Whether using the inside-the-cockpit or out-on-the-nose view, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation has nailed the look of each aircraft perfectly. A monochrome-green H.U.D. system adds to the modern military ambiance; not only looking mil-spec but also relaying game vitals to those that are smart enough to use such data to their advantage. The high resolution of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation's H.U.D. visuals afforded by the Xbox 360 really helps in the realism department since what is seen in these jets in real life can finally be replicated, with memory to spare. Namco Bandai also did a beautiful number on the landscapes in Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, which tend to have that photo-realistic Gran Turismo look at altitude (it's hard to say if they used similar photo techniques as Polophony in their production). Get a little closer to the ground and the bedazzlement will diminish a bit as things get a bit basic, but this is a fair trade-off when considering how well Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation's framerate is no matter how many aircraft are in the shot and regardless of altitude. The Japanese development house of Namco Bandai rounded out the visual flair of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation with, er, flares, vapor trails, cloud wisps mid-air explosions and anything else that could possibly be seen in an aerial battle besides planes, sky and earth. The post-production work on these little extras is a sheer joy to experience, especially when the skies are crowded with activity. Fly through a low-lying cloud and into the clear blue yonder, but into a dogfight, and you'll probably pause a moment and say to yourself "wow" before engaging those bogeys.
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