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Ace Combat 2

Ace Combat 2 serves as the follow-up to Namco's Air Combat, a combat flight simulator for the PlayStation. In this sequel, the player steps into the shoes of a mercenary pilot, determined to thwart a global…

30 May 1997

Ace Combat 2 is a shooter developed by Namco, released 30 May 1997 on PlayStation. The main story takes about 7.2 hrs to finish.

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What Ace Combat 2 is

Ace Combat 2 is a shooter game developed by Namco and released in 1997. It is available on PlayStation only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In May of 1997, a number of prominent heads of state in the continent of Usea were away on a diplomatic task with an unknown objective, rumoured to be about the impact of the Ulysses 1994XF04 asteroid in a year's time. During this period, a high-ranking military corps, codenamed "NA-P2700" staged a coup d'état, rapidly establishing their hegemony over the entire continent. Their quick advancement led them to capture several high-importance areas in each sector, as well as a weapon of mass destruction known as an "Extra Powerful Cruise Missile". As a last measure, the pro-government troops, known as Unified Command, call upon the services of the 92nd Special Tactical Fighter Squadron…
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and warfare. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

Where it sits in the Ace Combat series

Ace Combat 2 is the first of 13 entries we hold in the Ace Combat series. The next entry was Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies in 2001.

See all 13 Ace Combat games in release order →

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 7.2 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 15 hrs, roughly 2.1 times the length of the critical path.

What it launched against

Ace Combat 2 launched on 30 May 1997, within three weeks of Shadow Warrior and Triple Play 98.

Released around the same time: Shadow Warrior, Triple Play 98.

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Ace Combat 2 — frequently asked questions

When did Ace Combat 2 come out?
Ace Combat 2 was released on 30 May 1997 for PlayStation.
How long does it take to beat Ace Combat 2?
The main story of Ace Combat 2 takes around 7.2 hrs, or 15 hrs for 100% completion.

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