Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

9.5/10

Even better than Top Gun: Maverick.

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

9.5/10

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Developer: Bandai Namco AcesPublisher: Bandai NamcoPlatforms: Xbox Series X (Reviewed), PlayStation 5, PCRelease Date: October 2, 2025Price: $69.99 USD – Available Here Overview When it comes to games about flying around, there are very few out there that aren’t either simply shoe-horned mechanics into an open-world game, those that are entirely […]

Game InformerEric Van Allen

9.25/10

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC) Review – 9.25/10: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is a superb entry in the series, bringing Bandai Namco's aerial ballet to even higher heights. - Game Informer

Gamer Social ClubDan Jackson

9/10

Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve was one of my most anticipated games of 2026 and it delivered beyond even my lofty hopes and dreams for this game. It’s great story and fantastic characters help compliment the ace of this game, the aerial combat. Flying a fighter jet has never felt more satisfying. Some small pet peeves aside, Ace Combat 8 is one of the years best.

Final WeaponSoul Kiwami

Final Weapon takes a deeper look at Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the latest title from Project Aces, in this review.

IGNWill Borger

9/10

The best aerial combat the series has ever had alongside some of its best mission design.

Metro GameCentralDavid Jenkins

9/10

Gaming’s longest running combat flight simulator series is better than ever, in this highly accessible and excitingly unique new action game.

Most importantly of all, there’s always an assumption with flight combat games that you’re in for something pretty inaccessible. Either it’ll be an arcade game that will require twitch reflexes to be enjoyable on any level, or it’ll be something that may as well be a training simulation for the real air force for what it demands you learn. Ace Combat is not like that at all. It can certainly be challenging, but it is also clearly aware that, with its production values, it may well be the first dogfighting simulation for many players, and it does a brilliant job of giving them a game th…

Twisted VoxelMuhammad Ali Bari

9/10

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is, in many respects, the most accomplished version of a series formula that has worked for decades.

GamingTrendJoe Morgan

88/100

Joker’s Wild

NoobFeedMahi Araf

88/100

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers a substantial flight combat experience with a lengthy campaign, deep aircraft options, strong presentation, and…

EurogamerChris Schilling

One or two dud missions and an uneven story do little to dull the shine of 2026’s most breathless, invigorating action game.