User blog comment:Demons of Hræsvelgr/What would you like in the next Ace Combat?/@comment-3323438-20130211201157

Gameplay-wise, well, we all know the fanbase will have a hissy-fit (again) if the formula gets messed around with, but I think there's plenty to be improved upon in what's already there. For example, more planes from all generations couldn't hurt, more emphasis on a story and character development (I don't mind them making the protagonist an actual character [e.g Bishop] just as long as we care about this character) and more mission variety.

The MAJOR thing I want to see improved is the A.I, on both sides. Zero and X were the only games which had good A.I, and that made those games extra fun and challenging. I think it's important as well, as the only way to make a game properly challenging and enjoyable, IMO, is to make a good AI to fight against, as opposed to simply upping the damage dealt to you and killing you cheaply to increase the difficulty (I'm looking at you, Assault Horizon.)