Topic: Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy+ Hands-on Preview

[MegaByte]

A fresh coat of paint.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/hands-on-preview/39428/ace-combat-assault-horizon-legacy-hands-on-preview

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy+ is a slightly upgraded version of the 2011 release Assault Horizon Legacy, which itself was a remake of Ace Combat 2 from 1997. The game consists of varied missions, including bombing excursions and plenty of difficult dogfights. The two big new items are Nintendo character paint jobs for the planes, and improved controls.

Control has been improved, particularly thanks to the new C-stick, which works well to let players move the camera around. The game has a variety of view options, including in-cockpit and third-person angles. Both traditional and arcade style (e.g. Star Fox) controls are available. In the former scheme, meant to mimic real fighter jet controls, with pitch and roll controlled by the Circle Pad and yaw controlled by the D-pad. For those used to more of a “point where you want to go” method of direction have that option available as well.

The Nintendo character schemes are unlocked via a two methods: finding and destroying question mark boxes within the in-game environments and through amiibo. According to a Namco representative, around 17 character skins are unlockable, and the skins don’t affect the game’s campaign. Perhaps due to the fact that it’s not a new game, the graphics – with the exception of the new skins – are pretty drab.

If you’re a fan of Ace Combat, you should know what to expect. Assault Horizon Legacy+ is essentially a re-release, so it’s really more for those who haven’t played the original and are gunning for some respectable air combat.

You can check out the Peach skin in the video below.

[NWR_insanolord]

Looking forward to finally being able to get this game from the eShop.

[Enner]

I'll wait on additional details on what's added and a price point before I double dip. Regardless, it is nice that the game is finally available digitally.

[fred13]

I own the 2011 version on 3DS.
I've probably only put 1 hour into it.
Maybe I should pull it back out and give it another try
Oh wait, I'm playing Fire Emblem:Awakening, Kirby Triple Deluxe, Weapon Shop de Omasse, Bugs vs Tanks, Star Fox 64 3D, Ocarina of Time 3D, Rhythm Heaven, Advance Wars Days of Ruin and Metroid II
Nope I don't think I'll find time for it.

[xcwarrior]

This generation is surviving on remakes. So no real shock.

[Stratos]

I might pick this up for the right price. I liked the old Ace Combat games.


I also find it interesting as this is the first 3rd party game with Amiibo support. It is minor support but seems like a nice bonus. Possibly the first eShop title with New 3DS support as well.