User blog:SlyCooperFan1/I got Assault Horizon the other day, and...

Well, I've yet to make a fully-fledged review of it, since I still haven't started Mission 4 with the AC-130 yet, so I think I've got a long way in the game to go. But I guess I can talk about it freely, because the first few missions can be spoiled since they're the first few missions. xD

I love the seamless transfer from missions to cutscenes. Of course, there will always be loading screens in video games, but Assault Horizon tries its hardest to remove any loading screens. It, and the auto-save feature, are all tremendous steps up from the previous titles. Also, respawning at the last checkpoint in missions is so damn helpful, I never even realized until I got shot down in Mission 2. I know it was there since Ace Combat 6, but I don't have that. xD

Speaking of getting shot down, the difficulty in Assault Horizon is a lot higher than other games, which is natural due to the Dogfight Mode and the maneuverability of the MiGs that the rebels were flying in. The only reason I crashed was because I had stalled for too long while chasing this one guy who was acting like a UAV. But the difficulty was raised in such a way that it still makes it a lot more fun; you'll have fun crashing and trying again. It's so weird. xD

I love that the system of shooting from afar is still in this game, and still has the amazing graphics and explosions to accompany it. :D Also, I'm not sure, but I think I hinted ESM, from Ace Combat 6, in Mission 2? The friendly base was covered in a blue rectangle for the beginning part of the mission and they said they would help shoot down enemy pilots. Idk if that was ESM or not.

I've still got a lot to talk about this game, and not enough room here without looking like a complete weirdo for talking all day about this game. xD So far, it has SO been worth the $60 I shelled out for it, and I'm sure to have a lot more fun with this game. I've only gotten a taste of multiplayer, so I don't have an opinion on that yet.