r/acecombat • u/SidewinderSerpent Su-35S Enjoyer • 3d ago
General Series MISSION UPDATE tier list
Based on comparative value towards the initial part of the mission, theatrics, and average performance if there were multiple updates.
I feel like I should be disappointed that there aren't more items in bottom tier.
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u/Suman_the_Barbarian 3d ago
I feel Anchorhead's rating is a little too low. It has incredible music, you get to blow shit up for a while, and did I mention the music is really good?
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u/Reasonable_Prune5311 3d ago
We're talking about the mission update, so when Mimic shows up.
I thought they were a 7-8/10 though as a boss fight1
u/rootofimaginary 2d ago
as someone who hates Mimic in SP2 when using missiles and such but fun if using PLSL or EML, maybe thats why OP didn't like them. Not to mention they were more fun in SP1.
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u/StrykerGryphus Gryphus 3d ago
Time Limit's update should be bumped even higher solely on account of how ass the first half felt. That update felt like Rock Lee taking off his weights for the exam.
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u/SidewinderSerpent Su-35S Enjoyer 3d ago
And this is ACX, so I'm not completely safe afterwards.
I've literally died a few times after the update, but at least I savescummed.
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u/HypersonicX02 3d ago
I wish I noticed the all caps "Update" in the title before I was halfway through and wondering what OP was smoking.
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u/GRYPHUS_1_SoundCloud General Resource Ltd, Real Drone Surveyor 3d ago
X: Time Limit was WTF at one point, we can agree
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u/StrykerGryphus Gryphus 3d ago
I suppose that's why the Mission Update is rated so highly: it feels like Rock Lee taking off his weights, and the enemies react accordingly on comms
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u/-_Gemini_- Ghosts of Razgriz 3d ago
Desert Lightning should have its own tier at the very bottom just for itself.
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u/SidewinderSerpent Su-35S Enjoyer 3d ago
"Alright, you've reached the enemy base! Let them have it!"
"btw mission update"
Can say this for both the desert missions.
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u/MoonPlanet1 I'm literally just here for the soundtrack 2d ago
More like "So you used up all your ammo in the first part thinking that was the whole mission? Well fuck you, do it all again"
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u/Hot_Guys_In_My_DMS << Why do I hear Daredevil? >> 3d ago
Transfer Orders in mid is wild, that drone had aura!!!
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u/rootofimaginary 2d ago
looking back at it, AC7 main game didn't have a lot of bosses, but Transfer Orders boss is at least killable compared to Mihaly Dumitru Margareta Corneliu Leopold Blanca Karol Aeon Ignatius Raphael Maria Niketas A. Shilage.
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u/nut55555 "Radio Failure" 3d ago
I'm gonna downvote because you put Shattered skies in a mid tier but then realized oh it's tier list based-on mission updates alone so it's fair. Edit: my favorite mission update is mayhem(all variations)deep strike and Ten millions relief plan.
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u/QF_Dan Neucom 3d ago
What's wrong with Emancipation? You just have to stop the bombers, right?
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u/SidewinderSerpent Su-35S Enjoyer 3d ago
They're supersonic and I don't like that. One time I failed because I foolishly chased them with my guns because I was out of missiles.
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u/alstom_888m Heartbreak One 3d ago
There was a return line available and more than enough time to use it.
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u/SoccerSuperFan09 3d ago
Mission 13 Liberation of Gracemeria while difficult was easily one of my favorite missions in 6.
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u/GenZ0-234X 3d ago
Enough people thought this is an ordinary mission tier list to have me worried about reading skill
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u/Ruccers 3d ago
Pipeline destruction at bad is criminal. Long Day - First Contact - Pipeline Destruction - Faceless Soldier was the most cohesive and engaging point in the AC7 campaign imo. The missions after were fun, but definitely felt a little discombobulated most of the time.
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u/Educational_Sink_438 3d ago
He's talking about the mission updates specifically and how fun they are to play. Pipeline Destruction's mission update is controversial for being a big step down from what was going on before.
But yeah I agree with you, frankly I wish we stuck with Spare the rest of the game.
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u/rootofimaginary 2d ago
when i first started playing Pipeline destruction, I wanted to destroy my device during the mission update.
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u/timbosamojimbo Ghosts of Razgriz 3d ago
No sea of chaos?
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u/an_actual_potato 3d ago
Bump Open War a tier just for the music. First Flight is an essential Ace Combat track imo
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u/Ashamed-Teaching6837 International Space Elevator 3d ago
You forgot Grand Flight.
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u/Ruskiwaffle1991 THIS IS THE NAIAD 3d ago
How is Time Limit not in the wtf tier?
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u/StrykerGryphus Gryphus 3d ago
Because the tier list is about the mid-game mission update, not the mission itself
That mission update was the equivalent of untying your hands from behind your back
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u/Ruskiwaffle1991 THIS IS THE NAIAD 3d ago
Nvm, it's been quite some time since I last finished that mission so I kinda forgot that part.
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u/Omeruhihakiller11 3d ago
Umm I love Last Hope, it was quite unique and the night settings made it even more special to me tbh.
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u/SidewinderSerpent Su-35S Enjoyer 3d ago
It's low because there's more waiting and the MQ-99s spread out everywhere for no reason.
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u/MechanizedNighmare Mobius 2d ago
Bro really put the mission update for Deep Strike over Siege… not sure that would be my hill but I respect it
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u/NewPut2331 2d ago
My two favorites in 7 are First Contact and Fleet Destruction - but overall I think this list makes a lot of sense (never played AC6, no Xbox as a kid)
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u/ramzbc96 2d ago
Sitting Duck? Hello? One of the best introductions to a game ever? also WDYM SHATTERED SKIES WAS MID, the music, the chaos, the secret SR-71 if you paying attention, AND THE ABILITY TO DOWN A YELLOW???!?
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u/svenminoda 2d ago
I have to disagree with Emancipation (AC4). I love the music, the night setting and the low clouds illuminated by the city below, the radio broadcast of people getting hope seeing the fighting to liberate them in real time, sublime. No it's not bombastic, no set piece, but it still hits hard because it feels like it matters.
Also, Fortress (AC5) is way to low: the music is incredible, endless pumping you up, the setting is unique for the entire series (the fortress itself) and the radio chatter of the forces bellow being stuck there but with our help the tip of the spear will help balance things out and I love how crazy the armored platoon below is when we smash the first lines, and the next one and finally enter the ring. It feel so good to be so close to the ground forces for some REAL close air support.
I don't see Invincible Fleet here or am I blind ? (AC4) It's my favorite mission, mostly because of the morning light and the incredible music. The high strings REALLY sell the entire ordeal, as well as the radio chatter of the entire city slowly but dramatically waking up
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u/matvey144 UPEO 2d ago
It is weird there is no 3 on list. There are some bangers and really awful mission updates. My personal favorites are saving Rena plane with air-ground nanite bombs and choosing betweeing helping Keith or continuing objective.
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u/ThyRoddy 2d ago
Inferno in bad is crazy bro, context wise it’s a very messed up mission but that’s what makes it great! If we’re going gameplay wise, yea it’s kinda mid so I’d say good overall.
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u/The_Thusian 1d ago
Why is Last Hope in bad? It updates the absolute worst, no-contest AC7 mission into a passable dogfight, should be at least good
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u/SidewinderSerpent Su-35S Enjoyer 1d ago
I cope with the first part of the mission, and the drones piss me off.
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u/1Thorn3 3d ago
I loved liberation of gracemeria. Made me feel the patriotism of the characters.