squadron of pilots including Tasha, Coster, and Daxter whose interpersonal dynamics drive a narrative across a 30-mission campaign
After a seven-year wait, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers the series' most refined dogfighting yet alongside a surprisingly emotional narrative. Kotaku's review roundup highlights the new Cloudly engine, first-person story sequences, and a 30-mission campaign that earns its ending.