Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere

Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere is a combat flight simulation video game developed and published by Namco for the PlayStation. The third game in the Ace Combat franchise, it was released in Japan in 1999. Players control an aircraft and must complete various mission objectives, such as destroying squadrons of enemies or protecting a base from enemy fire. Electrosphere has a more futuristic, science fiction inspired world than the modern-day theme of its predecessors. The Japanese version of Ace Combat 3 differs significantly from the international release. Its campaign features 52 missions split among different paths, and which path you follow depends on decisions made during missions. The story centers on the Intercorporate War in 2040, fought between Neucom Incorporated and the General Group. Because the two editions are structured differently, the number of missions and the way the story unfolds depend on which release you play. Players who want the branching campaign described here should look for the Japanese version.