Mini Review: Aces of Thunder (PSVR2) - Immersive Spectacl...
Chin up, you'll get the hang of it. Here's what you need to know.
What’s Happening
Alright so Chin up, you’ll get the hang of it.
If you’re familiar with War Thunder, you’ve got a good frame of reference for what to expect out of Aces of Thunder. In the broadest sense, this is a trimmed-down War Thunder, but in VR. (plot twist fr)
Being a full-on simulation title, Aces of Thunder expects you to have a fairly thorough understanding of simulation aerial combat.
The Details
There is sort of a tutorial, but it feels more like training as opposed to anything truly comprehensive. Read the full article o Reviews PS5 PSVR2 Gaijin Entertainment Aces of Thunder Mini Reviews Mini Review: Aces of Thunder (PSVR2) - Immersive Spectacle Throws You to the Wolves Chin up, you’ll get the hang of it Version Reviewed: PS5 (Standard) / European review by Graham Banas 50 mins ago : 0 If you’re familiar with War Thunder , you’ve got a good frame of reference for what to expect out of Aces of Thunder .
There’s a lot to understand to enjoy the game to its fullest. Even just the act of taking off and successfully getting into the air can be overwhelming if you aren’t prepared.
Why This Matters
Once you’re in the air, but, the game gets an opportunity to truly shine. Highly immersive and visually phenomenal, the game looks solid — even on a base PS5. The cockpits look exceptional, with a useful hover feature to let you know which gauge you’re rn looking at.
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Key Takeaways
- Other planes are discernible from a solid distance, and the sound design is impeccable.
- It looks, sounds, and feels bussin — you just need to master its controls and manoeuvring to get off the ground first.
- One of the biggest problems is that there’s no ideal control scheme.
- The PSVR2 controllers are solid for navigating the confines of the cockpit, but it’s far too easy to accidentally end up in a tailspin.
The Bottom Line
The ideal solution seems to be a full HOTAS setup, but that’s asking a lot of someone casually interested. Luckily, there’s a wealth of content to get you up to speed.
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