Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Nintendo Switch Review & Performance!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Well there we go, I got Tom Cruise in there sprinting. I can die happy. Mark

[@SiobhanR28]

😂😂😂😂

[@jesssealey6552]

Skillz 😂

[@conniethunder]

I know 'she' likes cats, but 'Hamster Playground' surely has to be reviewed ;)

[@colbysmith5825]

shoehorned

[@veerandgames]

Select the F-14 Tomcat, put Danger Zone on , take off from a carrier... job done 😉😎

[@FlyingFocs]

As someone who played on PS4 (and also finally saw The Rock), the story could be described as a really good 90s action movie: ridiculous, but never so much that it takes you out of it.

[@Tchernoziuum]

"Pathetic" is the word I will use to describe the story of this game.

[@zosonte129]

@@Tchernoziuum Belkan take

[@djstatyk1540]

@@Tchernoziuum ace combat 5 had the best story by far. I ordered ac6 🥳 we'll see what the pixy story is like. 7 storyline is ass. Nothing fucking makes sense

[@slayer8790]

​@@TchernoziuumAce combat elitist spotted

[@Tchernoziuum]

@@slayer8790 Hey Spider mad, I don't think I asked you to comment.

[@navycalvin9337]

Just finished it. it was an insane port where almost every detail kept except slightly lower resolution, texture and low render distance but other than, a lot effect still kept in. The only performance dip i can tell is using Nosferatu's missile during lighthouse mission and it was only momentary

[@jesssealey6552]

When I saw the announcement trailer for this my enthusiasm soared but my expectations were kept firmly on the ground however, so I've been eagerly awaiting this review from SwitchUp. The last AC I played was Distant Thunder on PS2 and I loved it despite it giving me near rage quit vibes on the stealth bomber mission. So happy this has great review scores, I'll be picking up the physical next week. Can't wait! Thanks SwitchUp!!

[@heardofrvb]

I was wondering why some AC games got different names in Europe.

[@davedoubledecks1614]

Ordered this on physical card today after seeing the reviews and seeing how good the port it. Can’t wait to play in handheld mode after playing this on VR on PS4

[@Nanobit84]

Man, watching this makes me want Zone of the Enders on the Switch. Come on Konami, if you want money, make it happen

[@SwitchUpYt]

Good shout! Mark

[@nortron_zero8994]

ZOE is such a good comparison. Armored Core 6 scratching that itch for arcade anime action as well. Ace Combat 7 is a belting game. Not enough of them.

[@gamegenes]

I don't expect the graphic quality be this good 😮

[@gypyoutb]

Ace Combat 7 on lowest setting on PC is already good, though.

[@SuperForRealsWiiGamr]

The music in this game is simply 👌👌

[@sawdust8691]

Ace Combat has some of the most epic music known to man.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah very epic! Mark

[@alandunaway3000]

There are some throwbacks to classics like Fire Youngman in the multiplayer battle royale(no, it's not elimination/last aircraft standing, it's 4v4).

[@adam145]

Oh man I know what I'm doing tomorrow after my visit to the bakery. Local shop appears to have stock available!

[@darrendyson8347]

When is it coming physically to North America?

[@adam145]

@@darrendyson8347 Heard people say that they're already ordering imports from Amazon. I'm in eastern Europe and it's literally everywhere. I'm in a city of 50 000 and it's in stock at two places.

[@concept226]

I used to enjoy playing these games on the PS2.

[@MrValgard]

I'm impressed how good it looks. Kingdom come and this squeeze last drops of juice from switch

[@mrbayramplays]

I have a feeling we have one more impossible port left to come.

[@kamzkbn]

kingdom come looked so bad, bought it on sale for $38 and it looks like its being played on the ps2, my old iphone 8 has better graphics than kcd2.

[@TonyJenn]

​@@kamzkbnlazy effort lol

[@kamzkbn]

@@TonyJenn lazy effort? sorry who are you again? 🤣😅

[@jamesknight3070]

@@kamzkbn If you have an OLED, unlock it and enjoy the improved graphical performance. This is the problem with having 3 versions of a system, by maintaining equal performance Ninty have inhibited the strongest version.

[@RenegadePandaZ]

The US apparently isnt getting a physical version of this on the Switch which is silly.

[@borisdg]

And in EU we don't get Capcom Switch physicals...😢

[@SwitchUpYt]

You'll need a PlayAsia discount code!! 😂😂 *Cough* description *cough*

[@ROSSMATTHEW]

One can still hope they eventually do though, right?

[@darrendyson8347]

​@@SwitchUpYt is it coming to North America because the Europe version is looking promising with no region limit??

[@FallingStar1080]

​@@SwitchUpYtplayasia doesnt have a switch physical

[@alwaysasleep]

Great review. Tempted to double dip because I enjoyed it so much when it came out and would love another go through on my Switch. Just not at full price.

[@leecroft1983]

I have it for the Steam Deck but very impressed to see it running on the Switch.

[@MrJimithee]

I've watched 3 reviews of this today (I don't get out much) but I was waiting for the Walker Seal of approval... This looks GREAT! Fills a big gap in the Switch library

[@kentendogaming3063]

Wow I'm impressed how good it looks, will definitely check this out!

[@calyppou]

This is your sign to check Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces on the Wii. It's an Ace Combat game with WW2 inspired planes, an awesome control method and the most beautiful story (based on an anime). An hidden gem if there was one, but you will love it. Now, about AC7, The story is confusing as hell, and it's very difficult (for me at least) to follow the pilot's banter during combat. But it's an awesome game, beautifully made and addicting. Might I double dip? Yes, yes I might.

[@alandunaway3000]

Before AC7 came out, there was Sky Gamblers: Afterburner, which tried to imitate AC's gameplay.

[@calyppou]

@@alandunaway3000 never knew of that game, I will check it out!

[@FlameDaKing]

Sky Gamblers is also published by Bandai Namco

[@Edgemaster99]

When I first got the Switch 2 years ago I was hoping there was a port of Ace Combat 7 for it so I could play it on the go. Glad it’s finally here

[@VSheepVal]

Just letting you know at around 3:20 your audio cuts off early and then repeats 15 seconds or so later. loved the review though! I certainly didn't expect this and have never played the series before. I might check it out :)

[@gfjmember]

It's amazing what a single stray missile can do

[@optimust]

Intentional so that we know what a single stray missile can do

[@SwitchUpYt]

​@@gfjmemberyeah that missile hit my edit button my bad 😂

[@nicked_fenyx]

Can't quite recall where, but I've heard a single stray missile can be dangerous.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Those single stray missiles hit another press conference ​@@nicked_fenyx

[@paulpope5157]

the footage looks great, will no doubt add it to the backlog, cheers Mark, See yaaaaaa!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Cheers mate

[@UndeadEggmiester]

Honestly for me it's a little pricey. I'll probably wait for a sale

[@seanmcbay]

Namco published games get some pretty deep discounts after not too long so I’ll wait as well.

[@metalmacias6632]

I agree, especially since I already own it on Xbox. Great game. It made me get into learning more about the F-35 jet fighter and influenced me to spend $100 on a die cast model.

[@Mous3v2]

The soundtrack is honestly one of the most underrated parts to that game. It nails the tone and there are some genuine slappers.

[@bobbymoss6160]

I love AC on PSP, I can once again play AC on a handheld. Nice.

[@adamwragg4606]

I'll keep my on this, definitely tempted to pick it up when it comes out physically. Love a good flying game lol

[@FallingStar1080]

Youll have to import it if you want it in the states.

[@bobfox4437]

I saw this game come up on the store and thought "this looks good, but Ive been disappointed before...... What do the SwitchUp guys think?" Bought and purchased. Thanks guys!

[@MFBBSubEsp]

Im definetly getting it, your video confirms me all i knew about it and even more, thanks for showing us how is it

[@jaydenmoon1165]

This looks neat - great review 😊❤

[@tcchip]

Really glad an Ace Combat game is finally on the Switch, considering the last one was on the 3DS (here's hoping it's also compatible with the Switch's successor). Even happier to know that it's a very solid port. I'd even go as far as saying this could be one of those miracle ports, because the game gets really busy and you can't have any major frame rate dips during hard dogfights or massive set piece battles. I already have this on PC, so there's no reason for me to double dip. But AC7 is a very good game nonetheless and comes highly recommended, regardless of whichever platform you're playing it on. Just a word of warning: the DLC missions are tough as nails and will really test you.

[@alandunaway3000]

Also, for those trying out multiplayer, you can earn points to use to upgrade planes for the campaign and multiplayer modes(they carry over between modes).

[@oldiskool9328]

A must buy for me

[@WhiskeyNixon]

Arthur C. Clarke wrote about space elevators a lot, including them in his novels as early as 1979's _The Fountains of Paradise._

[@chymickgaming]

I've just started playing. Thanks for the review.

[@66sidious]

Loved it on ps4 I've now ordered the Switch port.Looks brilliant on Switch a must have

[@dafunkist]

I hold Air Combat on ps1 solely responsible for my permanent invert y axis in video games, I'm all for playing these games the correct way. This is such a nice surprise to see this make it to switch in such a good state! I look forward to picking up!

[@mastrep79]

yup will be picking this up tomorrow ;D

[@tdotran]

As someone who has never played the series before I am excited to try this out. Is there a physical release in America?

[@BigEOT3]

I think it’s only in Japan and Europe[another crappy decision by Bandai Namco]. Thankfully due to the Switch being region free and due to Play Asia you can order a physical cart of this game.

[@tdotran]

@@BigEOT3 thank you. I’ll wait a bit. Hopefully someone like Limited Run Games release a physical copy of the game.

[@ROSSMATTHEW]

​@@tdotranExactly

[@alandunaway3000]

@@BigEOT3 Yeah, the only region-limit in the Switch is the online account, but the console itself is region free.

[@mrbayramplays]

Just to let everyone know the game cartridge has the full game on it no download required :)

[@NDNDNDND]

At 1.13 mark, I'm sooooo pleased to see Snake from Metal Gear!! 😂 And yes, you guys absolutely ROCK! Best Switch channel😊💪🏾

[@IsaacMoring-g2j]

As a longtime lover and fan of Ace Combat, playing Ace Combat 7 on the Switch was not only just as enjoyable, but reminded me of the good old days, when I used to play Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy, and Ace Combat: Joint Assault!

[@creativeusername7951]

I think at this point, I've had "Fetid Air" as my alarm ringtone for three or four years. ❤

[@victorjordao6921]

For games like this one, I like to wait for a SwitchUp review until I decide if it's worth it or not. Unfortunately not available physically right now here in Brazil, so I might wait for a sale on digital but definitely going for it.

[@skylarstrolberg4861]

Truly excited for this game, been a huge fan since PS2. Probably spent hundreds of hours on the 3ds one. Didn't even know this was coming out to switch till i saw the video. Absolutely amazing review as well! Glad to see another great port now just need the money.

[@skylarstrolberg4861]

Bought it. Thanks again for the review, definitely helped my decision, love your work and vids! 👍

[@aldebap]

Thanks for another amazing review. Now I'm a lot more hyped to purchase and play this game

[@lewa3910]

Will there be a playable starfox Arwing like in Starlink for switch? If not, they missed out

[@xWereBearx]

Wow you put this out quick! Must have been excited about it as I was…

[@plutopia8711]

Thank you ! You made me want to play this game but I will wait for the next time it will be on sale on Steam to play on my Steamdeck at 60fps. 😉

[@jackburton2680]

For anyone waiting for a price discount on this or for a physical version to arrive/become avail, Everspace is a solid port on the switch and offers some tremendous aerial combat....futuristic space battles vs air battles but still similar gameplay

[@jackburton2680]

Could help hold ya over, gets discounted to 10 bucks sometimes

[@rawels.1605]

Being a roguelike everspace id not the same

[@Nedwig747]

Great sound effects in this!

[@dun0790]

Im currently loving it and im suprised how good it looks and how fun multiplayer is but yeah the controls i dunno why after all these years they did that and its counter intuitive really as the hard controls can feel odd at first but allow much more agile and fast movement vs the easy mode that feels like some kind of auto pilot is fighting you

[@filipemiguel8754]

I love that the fps is always at 31fps but the graph shows different . Also it shows is a stoped graph ( kind of photo of graph )

[@dazzianocolucci3538]

I haven't played a flight sim/arcade shooter since I played After Burner in the Arcade! Yes I am that old lol

[@darrendyson8347]

We should gear up and be air buddies then 🤓💪🏽💯

[@nathanielfoote7039]

My physical copy is inbound!!!

[@gunshipzeroone3546]

Great news it on Nintendo about time we got a fighter plane game for the switch. Hopefully, we will get some news on Ace Combat 8..

[@robertward5047]

I hate it when games include game breaking dlc from day one. I can appreciate the value for money aspect with regards to extra content but I wish this stuff wouldn't unlock until you had completed a large chunk of the game. I discovered this with kingdoms of amalur you get all the dlc and within minutes of starting you open a chest and get equipment that just makes you fully powered and able to kill everything without challenge. I had to restart the game and pretend the chest wasn't there.

[@jackburton2680]

Just don't use it Is it any different than cheat codes existing in prior gens

[@MrAsh1100]

If you've played older games like GTA San Andreas, the cheats are literally built into the game. Its just up to you if you want to use it or not.

[@Theorendil]

Same thing happened to me with Rise of the Tomb Raider.

[@robertward5047]

@@jackburton2680 I little bit because with a cheat code you have to go out of your way to find out what it is then use it. With some of this dlc in some games you will just start and equipment will just appear in your inventory or in the case of kingdoms of amalur a chest in a village. Until you equip stuff then realise that you are killing everything too easily then you can obviously conciously not use the equipment. You can sell it but then you get ridiculous amounts of gold to buy other stuff so you just drop the stuff and run past it every now and then. Restores Ballance to the game but kinda takes you out of the moment and ruins the flow of the story.

[@philnolan9903]

Great video, thanks Might wait for a sale on this one

[@eggygazali]

I've never finished an Ace Combat game before, but this one looks like a fine port and seems exciting. I think I'll try finishing this one. Thanks for the ace review!

[@mogberry2139]

Guys if you’re thinking twice about this game, don’t. If you never dipped your toes into this franchise, do so. Been playing the series since PlayStation 1 and glad it’s still going strong nowadays :) Thanks for the fantastic review, switch up! Don’t sleep on this guys! See you guys in the skies!

[@leorojas6390]

I'm definitely gonna buy this game while I listen to Kenny Loggins's Danger Zone lol. The last Ace Combat game i played was Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.

[@jackburton2680]

I missed out on ace combat 6 too, was seriously about to dig my 360 out of storage and find a copy online when I saw this was coming

[@danesmith4227]

I absolutely love the quality and quantity of games coming out on Switch in it's final years of it's life. Top tier. Thanks you guys for more solid reviews and advice.

[@GoldMetalSonic]

You can thank Future Tech Lab and particularly Akashic Records Ltd. for the port apparently via the credits! A fairly unknown pair but the former created the visual novel Song of Memories, and the latter actually ported said game to Switch after it was initially cancelled. I guess they had some wicked secret "impossible port" sauce hidden in them and the rest is history. I hope they're recruited again on both Switch and of course Switch 2 when it comes and do more of these sorts of ports if they can. Maybe they can squeeze a quick Switch port of Ace Combat 6, a 360 game to just send the Switch off before cooking up some killer Switch 2 ports. I can see them being a regular with Bandai Namco maybe. ... Can we somehow get Tales of Arise or at least Scarlet Nexus on Switch finally please? :P

[@cubemage3336]

The only other Ace Combat I played was X: Skies of Deception on the PSP and I fckin loved it. I was losing my shit after I saw it's coming to Switch because I didn't know it's a series. And now you're saying it also performs well? TEK MA MONEH

[@slufffyg503]

I played this game on pc and loved it 9/10. It’s a bit expensive but I’ll probably double dip on the switch eventually

[@ZeusAMH]

I remember when this game series was called Air Combat.... That is how old I am ;)

[@goldentorn1329]

I Love Ace combat skies of deception in PSP so much. I need Ace Combat 7 for the Switch

[@SiobhanR28]

Lets go Mark 🎉🎉❤

[@TheRealAero]

Ace combat was a game I wanted on the switch so bad and I’m glad it’s finally here! Played only on Xbox and loved it! Great review guys! Ps, I’m glad yall got some f14 tomcat footage since it’s my favorite aircraft 🔥

[@trutherparadise]

if it was ace combat 4 or 5 id be buying, JUST SAYIN. Great content thanks guys keep it up

[@jackburton2680]

A graphical remaster of 4 would be amazing I don't think 5 would benefit too much, looks so great even still

[@robertward5047]

Also for a game that comes with all the dlc I've just checked and there are 13 other dlc packs on the store totalling £81. Although some of these may be combos of the other ones. So maybe just £30 or £40 on top of the £50 game

[@arcadia_one_standard]

I already preordered it before launch even though I have it on steam already. Was primarily concerned about the performance, but it's looking good! So I mean, yes, I mean I was always going to get it anyways, but thanks for the review mate, makes me feel that I made the right decision!

[@leerichards3422]

On steam here in Australia this game not on a sale is $235 for full game/w dlc which is ridiculous

[@thegundampilot01]

Alright, might pick this up for a good change of pace in my games!

[@SalvableRuin]

Looks pretty cool! If it goes on sale, I might pick it up.

[@TheActs2021]

I already have this on PS, but this is super impressive looking on the Switch. I would buy it again but not at $60, especially when I got the PS version for about $15. But when that deep sale comes I'll be ready!!

[@taladrocule]

Tenia en espera este titulo para switch confiando en que tuviera un rendimiento decente. Me parece una buena compra y más para tener en físico. Esa era mi idea, pero hace unos días estuvo en oferta en la store de play, para PS5 con DLC Top Gun por 16€. Sabiendo que visualmente es más completo y a ese precio lo compre descartando la versión del Switch. Me gusta comprar y añadir juegos a mi estantería pero a veces hay que mirar el valor de una buena oferta 😂 (eso si, me quedo sin jugarlo en modo portátil)

[@seanmcbay]

I appreciate crazy ports like this but part of me wishes they waited a little longer for Switch 2. An update for it would be nice.

[@marcw3852]

This was a great little action game on the home consoles back in 2019. An under the radar (hoho) release but a welcome one to be sure. Shame Namco didn't bring over their other Unreal 4 games like Tekken 7 and Soul Calibur 6

[@nortron_zero8994]

The port looks like an amazing achievement. Tough sell though when its a fraction of the price and double the framerate on any other platform (runs amazing on Steam deck as well). Im glad if this version gets people interested in the game any which way tbh, because it is fabulous.

[@TheAndinator92]

Are they going to bring AC4, AC5, or AC0 to the switch? That would be cool if they sold a remaster collection.

[@djstatyk1540]

It would be wise if they did. They need to monetize as much as humanly possible. I beat every single one except zero. I beat 5 last night 🥳

[@cmdrfokker]

fantastic port, if I didn't already have this for PC/steam deck/PS4/5, would triple dip at the current price point just for the novelty. The Switch really is one of the most underestimated consoles.

[@ppbunt]

The last similar game I played was Top Gun on the NES 🤔 I must be getting old…

[@futurereflectionsmedia8391]

What a throwback haha. That was one of the first videogames I ever played!

[@blazi2293]

This was my first Ace Combat, a life-changing experience. People who aren't into "military" games should take a look at this one, it's more complex than you may think! Ace Combat games are often nicknamed "Metal Gear Solid with planes" (for me it's more like a mecha anime with planes but I can see the connection) This port looks amazing for the Switch they really did the original game justice (though I have a Steam deck so I am not interested)

[@djstatyk1540]

I just beat Ace combat 5 and the Ace combat subreddit gives me wings ❤

[@thethrillofnoskill4521]

This looks like a solid port i dont have a flight game that isnt through space in my collection might pick this up sometime

[@AwRy108]

Another great review, grateful for all the effort you put in to your love of the NSW. Really hoping this leads them to FINALLY bring a TEKKEN game-preferably TEKKEN Tag Tournament 2-to the Nintendo Switch.

[@pmsr1980]

Awesome game. Amazing soundtrack!

[@RideHaste]

I liked AC4 so much I completed it on Ace difficulty using only the machine gun. Still, £50 for this is too rich for me. Maybe half that.

[@ashbeech7785]

Been waiting for an arcade style shooter in the Afterburner vein to hit the Switch, this'll do nicely!!!! 🙂👍😎

[@jackburton2680]

Everspace might fit the bill too, not like this as it's space combat but it's still a blast offering fa tastic aerial combat

[@johnweir8936]

Looks good, I really like previous ace combat games on other platforms. What joycons are you using? They look great.

[@djstatyk1540]

You play it for PS4 or PS5?

[@johnweir8936]

@@djstatyk1540 I’m an old fart, have played it on PlayStation and PSP and PlayStation 2 😂

[@schaffiourketaris2691]

I'm hoping for an experience similar to Rogue Squadron/Leader, would this fit the bill?

[@jackburton2680]

Very similar gameplay, it's more "arcade" than flight sim. Ace combat has always felt similar to the likes of rogue squadron and the open fly stages of starfox, just set in our more grounded and realistic world

[@schaffiourketaris2691]

@@jackburton2680 Thanks that's exactly what I wanted to know.

[@Fortunes.Fool.]

I played AC1 on the PS1 or 2, I had no idea they were up to 7 of them!

[@isamuominae]

AC1 is PS1. And they made more than seven games.

[@OfficialJab]

Want this! 80 CAD is too much for sure but I'll get it at maybe 40% off

[@SBandy]

This just makes me want a new Sar Fox game. I would take HD Remasters/Remakes of Starwing and Lylat Wars (UK!) with gameplay fully intact just better graphics, higher quality sound and 60fps. Would be perfect.

[@dannymirjanovic8453]

Crazy i didnt know this was coming out. Way too expensive imo but i do love when the switch gets a ps4 era port. Always seems like magic running natively on the system.

[@RolandAdde]

Imaging getting Microsoft flight simulator on switch this year man cant wait to sleep on it and have a playthrough plus day 13 before switch 2 releases

[@ShanGamer1981]

I got it on steamdeck but props to namco to making a great port

[@robpatchett9636]

I was planning on buying this, but then i got hijacked by your Megaton Musashi video the other day. So i bought that instead.

[@Jedbullet29]

Loved it back in the day. But £50! nah, £30 maybe... Nice review Mark. Seeyaa

[@dooleh84]

They 100% had to do a lot of work to get this to run on switch, so I think the price is fair. Compare it to DK country returns remaster price, and it's a steal.

[@jackburton2680]

Music I've heard in footage this far is sooop cool

[@FuqYu]

Three Strikes on the Switch is wild. Gonna have to buy this again to make sure Namco keep making this series. We got danger close to losing it altogether