Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers Top Gun thrills, but I was hoping to see more of its story and the bonds with your wingmen
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Player expectations are shifting from pure spectacle to deeper narrative and relationship systems, even in traditionally arcade‑style franchises. Studios planning long‑tail monetization should budget for writing and systems design that make squad dynamics and story arcs replayable assets, not just cutscene glue.
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