Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere

The game uses a third-person aerial combat view where players pilot fighter jets through interception, escort, strike, and elimination missions. Each aircraft has performance stats such as speed, maneuverability, radar, and weapon loadout, and can be selected or adjusted between missions. Story progression branches based on mission choices and performance, leading to different routes, allied factions, and endings. Core controls revolve around throttle, braking, cannon fire, missile lock-on, and basic pitch and roll handling.

Rena Hirose

An important story character tied closely to the main narrative and route developments.

Keith Bryan

A major character connected to the corporate conflict and branching story structure.

Fiona

An important character who appears in key story events and branch points.

Learn each aircraft's handling first, especially how speed affects turning and target tracking. For escort and interception missions, clear high-threat enemies before focusing on the main objective. Since route choices affect later missions, keep saves before key decisions if you want to see multiple story paths. Close the distance before firing missiles to improve lock stability and accuracy.

Tips and tricks

• Use the radar constantly to track altitude and direction in busy missions.
• Against large targets, prioritize vulnerable parts such as engines or wing areas to end fights faster.
• Save before branch missions so you can revisit different routes and endings.