Ace Combat 6
Xbox 360, £29.99, cert 12+ Namco/Atari, 3/5

There's no mistaking the Japanese provenance of this aerial combat game: from the start, it's riven with near-interminable cut scenes, which are lovingly crafted and unutterably cheesy. But it's worth enduring them as it puts you at the controls of some of the world's most state-of-the-art fighter planes. Taking on the role of a pilot in the Air Force of Emmeria - a country invaded by neighbour Estovakia - you take part in long missions facing both dogfights and ground attacks.

Ace Combat 6 impresses in many ways: it looks sensational, and the control system is beautifully fettled. But the missions can be confusing, and if you never dreamt of being a fighter pilot you might find it overwhelming and frustrating at times. But if you didn't achieve your ambition to cut a dash in the RAF, this is the game for you.