Space Ace (Sega CD) Playthrough
1"Space Ace" for the Sega CD is an interactive movie video game developed by Advanced Microcomputer Systems (later known as Digital Leisure) and released in 1994. It's a port of the original 1984 arcade game created by Don Bluth, known for his work in animation.
The game follows the adventures of the titular character, Ace, who transforms between a heroic space adventurer and a clumsy teenager, Dexter, due to an accident with the evil Commander Borf's Infanto Ray. Players assume the role of Ace/Dexter and must navigate a series of animated sequences, making quick decisions by choosing between different actions or paths at pivotal moments. These choices determine the outcome of the story and the progression of the game.
"Space Ace" is celebrated for its high-quality animation, which was a technological marvel in the 1980s, featuring hand-drawn, full-motion video. The Sega CD version maintains the animated storytelling but benefits from the improved audio and video capabilities of the platform.
The game is known for its challenging quick-time events and reflex-based gameplay, requiring players to react swiftly to on-screen prompts. Success in these sequences advances the story and determines whether Ace or Dexter prevails.
"Space Ace" for Sega CD provides a nostalgic and cinematic gaming experience, preserving the charm and excitement of the arcade original while taking advantage of the Sega CD's capabilities to enhance the overall presentation. It remains a noteworthy title in the history of interactive movie games.