Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception review

A handful of problems still can't keep this series grounded

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For another layer of complexity, there's a set of planes that can be tweaked and upgraded for varying performances. Cash earned for successful missions can be spent on new planes, their special weapons or those aforementioned unique parts. They'll affect stability, speed or durability, so you really can mess with them to you heart's desire.

Brett Elston
Brett Elston

A fomer Executive Editor at GamesRadar, Brett also contributed content to many other Future gaming publications including Nintendo Power, PC Gamer and Official Xbox Magazine. Brett has worked at Capcom in several senior roles, is an experienced podcaster, and now works as a Senior Manager of Content Communications at PlayStation SIE. 

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