Board Thread:Ace Combat 7/@comment-1824272-20151216062253/@comment-25467429-20151218011218

^ I was using the Su-37 as an example, but every Flanker has had its variants that fill those roles. The same way there is an F-15C that handles air-to-air and an F-15E that swings between the two, the Flanker series usually has a varaint under the broader title.

The roles of planes in Ace Combat are like the classes for characters in RPGs and FPSs. In my experience eliminating those classes tends to do more harm than good to the overall gameplay. It would be particularly bad if the idea of upgrading the plane takes a more dominant form in 7, as there would be little point at all to any variants. Why bother having an F-15C or F-15E when the F-15SE will have all their weapons and better avionics and maneuverability? Just for the sentimentality of having those planes in the game? Or to push the plane count up? IMO it would be a bad idea, but if that's your wish, this is a wish thread. I'm not about to argue over it.