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@SevenTenths

I was a wizard at these games on the PS2, but I skipped everything since because I didn't have any way to play 6 and I didn't like the AH demo at all. So naturally I'm stoked for this one. First to finally play a new one of these, second to see if I still got it.

For whatever reason, it doesn't seem to recognize my controller (Wii Classic w/a Mayflash adaptor; I use it to keep the face buttons where I'm used to them) so I'm going M+K, which is an adjustment but it seems to work pretty well. Worst case, I break down and buy a modern 360/One style controller. Would have FF and accelerometers and stuff anyway.

Alright so the game itself. Feels a LOT like 04, in a lot of ways. First, there's the interaction of two separate stories--the pilot you play as and the narrator who sees the war from a different perspective. This time, though, they really improved the cutscenes from the 04 slideshow to legit cinematics, which is always nice. The narrator'a VA is kinda bland so far but her struggle is oddly relatable so that'a cool.

Another reason it feels like 04 to me is the more arcadey style to the gameplay flow--you get the mission prep phase, the combat phase and the results phase just like in the old days. But now the interface is sick as hell. HD baby. Combat interface appeara to have been lifted from the old games directly, though, lol.

Loving the new weather effects, like how when you go into the clouds it screws up your targeting systems. Was a really nice touch amd actually adds a decent challenge when enemies try to escape your lockon by retreating into the clouds.

Just played the first two missions, and so far I really like it. Stay tuned.

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