Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review: arcade dogfights on PS5, Xbox and PC

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is an arcade flight game where the silent pilot Wings of Theve fights for the FCU Navy against the Republic of Sotoa. The review praises responsive controls, tactical cloud cover, destructible environments and an unexpectedly emotional campaign, while noting uneven pacing and currency grinding for late-game aircraft. It is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

• Released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
• Two control schemes, including expert moves like zero-G turns
• Clouds break missile locks but hurt visibility and add turbulence
• Destructible buildings trigger chain reactions on the battlefield