Space-Ace

by Digital Leisure

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00000JDJ2
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: November 10, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,368 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

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In Space Ace (DVD-ROM), the evil commander Borf has kidnapped Ace's girlfriend, the beautiful Kimberley, and is plotting to enslave earth using his dreaded Infanto Ray, a weapon that changes everyone it blasts into a helpless baby. Armed with only a laser gun, Ace must find and destroy the Infanto Ray, rescue Kimberley, and save earth. Space Ace features spectacular-quality animation. In addition to the fully playable game, the Space Ace DVD-ROM release contains exclusive interviews with Don Bluth and Rick Dyer, co-creators and designers of the game. A special watch option allows players to view the entire game without making any moves.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, June 19, 2001

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snoopy63123 "snoopy63123" (Saint Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Space Ace (DVD)

OK, let's start by mentioning that there are TWO versions of this DVD. There is a DVD-ROM version which requires Windows 95/98 to run, and there is THIS version (called DVD-VIDEO) which does NOT require a computer to run. Both versions are manufactured by Digital Leisure.

Here is the scoop on both versions...

DVD-ROM version:
-Requires Windows 95/98 to run. (I don't know if it will work with Windows 2000 or Windows Me)
-Has smoother game play. From what I have heard from other people, the game play on this version is practically flawless.
-I don't think that this version has the "watch" feature, which lets you view the entire animation without actually playing the game.

DVD-VIDEO Version:
-Does NOT require a computer to run.
-When I use this on my Sony DVD player that is hooked to my TV, the game play is painful. There are 2-3 second gaps between moves that makes the game almost unbearable. However, when I play this on my computer's DVD drive, the game play is quite good. There are still gaps between moves, but only about 1/4 of a second or so.
-Has a "watch" feature that lets you view the entire animation without playing it. This is very cool!
-Works on MOST DVD players, except some Toshiba models.

WHY I BOUGHT THIS VERSION:
Even though the game play is better on the DVD-ROM version, I decided to buy the DVD-VIDEO version for a couple of reasons...
-The "watch" feature was important to me. I wanted the ability to just sit back and take in the whole beautiful animation without having to do shoot, left, left, shoot, etc.
-I wanted this purchase to last. In other words, I didn't want to be forced to buy a new version of this product when I switch my computer system over to Windows 2000 (or whatever Bill Gates comes up with next).

ABOUT THE ACTUAL GAME:
What can I say??? This game is an arcade classic, and a personal all-time favorite of mine. The images on the DVD look EXACTLY like they did in the arcade. I can not tell any difference. It is awesome, and I love it!!!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Classic Brought back in DVD, January 11, 2000

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"javito" (México) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Space Ace (DVD)

Back in the 80's Space Ace was a game for people to get in line because it was a lot of fun. Space Ace has been in every format, and now after almost 20 years from its release we can enjoy it in our house with our DVD's. There is a little pause between every move to the game but that will vary from player to player. There is also a "watch" option that lets you relax and watch the hole game without playing it. A great Classic. Don Bluth made a great game.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Emulates the old arcade game very well, June 6, 2001

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bayou_hannibal "bayou_hannibal" (West Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Space-Ace (DVD-ROM)

If you plunked a lot of quarters into the old Dragon's Lair or Space Ace arcade games then give this game a shot. The graphics and move sequences of Space Ace DVD-ROM emulate the arcade game almost perfectly. The only shortcomings of this game are that the "good move", "bad move" sounds are missing. Also, the timing of some of the moves is slightly off in some areas, which means that you have to make your move a split second before the "danger" appears.

Other than that, it's like having a "Space Ace" arcade game on your computer!

If you have never heard of or played "Space Ace" however, then I don't really recommend it. By today's standards, it is not that great of a game. I bought it largely as a nostalgia item.