The narrative—penned in part by military novelists—follows the task force as they attempt to quell an insurgency in East Africa that spirals into a global war involving a Russian rebel faction and a devastating new weapon called "Trinity". The campaign takes players across recognizable landmarks, including . The "Close Range Assault" Revolution
: The mode was designed to showcase "Steel on Sand," with detailed destruction animations showing wings tearing off and oil splattering on the camera lens. Mixed Reception Ace Combat- Assault Horizon
Assault Horizon was the necessary wrong turn that reminded Project Aces who they were. It is a gorgeous, frustrating, loud, and occasionally brilliant anomaly. It is the Ace Combat game you play last, after you’ve run out of others—and one you’ll have very strong opinions about when you’re done. Mixed Reception Assault Horizon was the necessary wrong