Ace Combat: Joint Assault
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Reception to the game has been mixed. GameSpot and IGN stated that the game's story was not as dramatic as those from previous titles, and its saving grace is the co-operative play options and the easy access to new rewards. Gamesradar cited the PSP's control options as a letdown compared to console versions, but lauded the Joint Assault system as an idea worth seeing in future games, especially with Assault Horizon. GameFan reviewer Christopher Bowen said the campaign was tedious and the online cooperative system is better off on the console versions. G4tv.com gave the game a 4/5 score.