Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the aircraft |
|---|---|
A | Fire the machine gun |
B | Launch a missile |
L | Change target |
R | Change target |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
How does Ace Combat Advance play?
Missions are viewed from above, with the aircraft moving freely through scrolling battlefields. Objectives commonly involve reaching an area, destroying designated targets, escorting allied units, or surviving enemy resistance.
The player steers, fires the machine gun, launches missiles, changes targets, and avoids enemy attacks. Completing missions advances the campaign and provides access to later scenarios; the experience emphasizes arcade action rather than detailed flight physics or extensive aircraft customization.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Ace Combat Advance?
- Preserve missiles for marked or heavily armored targets; use the machine gun against weaker enemies.
- Keep moving in open areas and make wide turns rather than stopping near enemy fire.
- Read the mission objective before attacking, since destroying every visible target is not always the goal.
- Approach ground targets from a clear direction so the attack run does not end against terrain or obstacles.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
The overhead view makes enemy movement easier to track than threats approaching from behind.
- 2
Missiles are most valuable when used against priority targets rather than ordinary enemies.
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