Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review – thrill-packed campaign takes the series to new heights

Eurogamer reviewed Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. The campaign is praised for its blockbuster-scale set pieces and heavier story investment, with nods to Top Gun: Maverick, though the silent protagonist and indulgent intro draw criticism.

• Campaign centers on a propaganda figure called "Wings" amid a conflict in Strangereal
• Missions are compared to the biggest set pieces of a Hollywood summer blockbuster
• Story touches on how fast falsehoods spread in the generative AI era
• Criticism: silent hero and a Kojima-style overlong introduction