Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
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Developer(s): Project Aces
Publisher(s): Namco (JP, US), SCEE (EU)
Genre: Simulation
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 89/100
Game description: During the course of the game, the player has the opportunity to purchase 21 different planes, from models that actually exist to prototypes or relatively new aircraft that were in development (at the time of game production) and their weaponry. Every plane has two alternate paint schemes, gained by achieving a superior, or S, ranking on a stage in normal difficulty mode, by shooting down the ace pilots on each stage, or by completing the challenge modes.
Test configurations on Windows:
| Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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| Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
| PAL | ? |
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SVN r5051 | GSDX D3D11 r5051 | SPU2-X r5025 | Needs powerful hardware just to go in-game. Needs investigation/optimization to make this game playable. | ? |
| PAL | Windows |
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1.0.0 | GSDX |
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Europe v02.00 (14/06/2004), None, SkipMPEG, - Game launched via a retail copy., - Heavily "garbled" textures in the in-game menus (plane/weapon selection, plane/weapon buying and selling screen) : most of the textures of those menus are hidden by formless black polygons covering a large part of the screen. | |
| NTSC-U | Windows |
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1.1.0 r5546 | GSdx 5542 SSE41 |
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Runs near full speed. | |
| PAL | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit |
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1.2.1 r5875 | GSdx 0.1.16 (MSVC 18.00, AVX2) | SPU2-X 2.0.0 r5822 | Hardware mode has many graphical glitches. Software mode renders the game accurately, but requires a very powerful CPU.
I can maintain the target framerate of the PAL version (50fps) even with the view set to external. When using the NTSC-U (60fps) version, the framerate drops to 52 - 55fps, rendering the game sluggish and unplayable. |
Zhohner |
| NTSC-J | Windows |
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1.3 Git 28 of May | GSDX |
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USA v02.20(10/02/2006), Little Heavy,can requires MTVU hack., Status | |
| PAL | Windows |
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1.3 Git 28 of May | GSDX |
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USA v02.20(10/02/2006), Hard to believe....but Is fine now,not issues more., Status | |
| NTSC-U | Windows 7 Professional 64-bit |
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1.3.0-20140912204128 | GSdx 20140912204128 (MSVC 18.00, SSE41) 0.1.16 [GSdx32-SSE4]OpenGL | SPU2-X 20140912204128 2.0.0 | Hardware mode runs fast, but there are too many texture glitches to be enjoyable. Software mode works well, but requires a fast CPU and only Virtual Cockpit view works. | SpeedySPCFan |
| PAL | Windows 7 Professional 64-bit |
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1.5.0-1230 | Default | Default | Runs and looks great in software mode. Numerous graphical issues in hardware mode. Slowdown with OpenGL HW renderer due to unoptimized AMD OGL driver. | FlatOut |
| NTSC-U | Windows 10 Pro x64 |
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1.5.0 beta 2590 | GSdx32-SSE4 1.1.0 | SPU2-X 2.0.0 | This is a VERY intensive game for both CPU and GPU. Even at native resolution, my GPU is maxed out and i get framerates like 52-58FPS. Also, I see vertical lines on the entire game, save for some cutscenes. Those are not very distracting. | clorophilla |
| NTSC-U | Windows 8.1, 64-bit |
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v1.6.0 | GSdx 20200506140834 (MSVC 19.25 SSE4.1/SSE41) 1.2.0 |
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I downloaded this patch to remove the permanent black color of the plane. The game runs at 1080p 60 FPS with 65% brakes, for that without bugs and freezes. I tried 2X resolution and Native (PS2), anyway with the brakes the game runs on OpenGL (Hardware or Software) rendering. | Chern40+7 |
| NTSC-U | Windows 10 Home x64 |
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1.5.0 (dev-2613 g48d9763d2) | GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2 |
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Game story played through from start to end. Game runs at full speed at all times, with minor visual glitches (see Additional Information). | Spectra Twilight |
| PAL | Windows 10 Pro x64 |
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v1.7.0-dev-109-g4102489d8 | GSdx 20200629164148 (MSVC 19.21 AVX2/AVX2) 1.2.0 | SPU2-X 20200629164148 2.0.0 | Requires OpenGL Software mode. Runs full speed on 'Safe' emulator preset. No issues observed. | Xevon |
| NTSC | Windows 10 Pro x64 |
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v1.7.0-dev-1641 | OpenGL | SPU2 | Works great in OpenGL Hardware mode. Must use this fix. Cannot see Explosions, no known fix as of yet, but can upscale up to 2k. https://www.moddb.com/games/ace-combat-04/downloads/ace-combat-04-shattered-skies-black-plane-issue-workaround | Gravity |
| NTSC-U/PAL/NTSC-J | Windows 11 |
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2.0.2 | Vulkan |
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Works well. There are texture issues. Refer to the ‘Known Issues’ section. Always at constant full speed. | |
Test configurations on Linux:
| Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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| Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
| NTSC-U | Arch Linux |
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PCSX2 1.4.0-0-compiled on Jan 9 2016 | GSdx 1.0.0 OpenGL | SPU2-X 2.0.0 SDL | Runs stable in hardware mode. Has severe terrain texture glitches that worsen the longer played, and in game player plane renders completely black. Distracting, but playable as they only happen in the distance. Software mode does not experience such issues but is prone to slowdowns. | actioninja |
| NTSC-U | SteamOS Holo 3.3.1 (Steam Deck) |
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1.7.3337-QT | OpenGL (Hardware) | ? | Runs smoothly. Occasional audio stuttering, no effect on rendering performance. Known issues listed below all apply. Vulkan renderer has seemingly random micro stutters in rendering. | SierraKomodo |
| NTSC-U/PAL/NTSC-J | Linux Mint 22 |
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2.0.2 | Vulkan |
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Works well. There are texture issues. Refer to the ‘Known Issues’ section. Always at constant full speed. | |
Test configurations on macOS:
| Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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| Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
| ? | ? |
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? | ? | ? | There are no test results for this game on macOS. You can help by playing and submitting your test results here. |
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Trivia
- Original names: エースコンバット04 シャッタードスカイ (SLPS-25052) & (SLPS-73410)
- Also known as Ace Combat: Distant Thunder (EU)
- HDD support is only available in the Japanese version.
Known Issues
Sun Shines Through Planes
- Status: Active
- Type: Minor
- Description: Sun shines through the player's plane throughout the game.
- Workaround: Graphics > Renderer > set to "Software"
- First tested on: v2.1.93
Black Ground Texture
- Status: Active
- Type: Major
- Description: In mission 11 (Escort), the ground texture flashes black in places.
- Workaround: Graphics > Renderer > set to "Software"
- First tested on: v2.1.93
Fixed Issues
Black Plane
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Minor
- Description: In Hardware mode the player's plane texture appears completely black. NPCs and cockpit view are unaffected.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
Missing clouds
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Minor
- Description: In Hardware mode clouds are invisible.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
Explosions not visible
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Minor
- Description: Explosions on planes or ground items do not display in hardware mode, only the white puff of smoke arising from the explosion.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
Broken terrain textures
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Major
- Description: In hardware mode mipmapping issues cause terrain textures to appear distorted and constantly changing form.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
Flickering HUD
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Minor
- Description: In Hardware mode, the HUD can be flickering, and completely disappears in some night missions
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
Hangar area partially obscured
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Minor
- Description: In Hardware mode a thick, dark gray mist covers the hangar area.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
Vertical lines
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Minor
- Description: Several vertical lines appear spread accross the screen in Hardware mode.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
Software mode FPS drop in Third Person or Cockpit view
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Minor
- Description: In Software Mode, both third person and cockpit views make the game go unplayably slow.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
Gallery
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Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies (SCES 50410)
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Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies (SCES 50410)
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Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies (SCES 50410)
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Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies (SCES 50410)
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Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies (SLPS 25052)
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Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies (SCES 50410)
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OpenGL (Black Plane and Playable)
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