Ace Combat is a series of combat flight simulation video games developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The series has been released on multiple platforms, including PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, and Nintendo 3DS. The first game in the series, Ace Combat, was released in 1992, and the series has since grown to include numerous games. The series is set in a fictional world where multiple countries are at war with each other. Players take on the role of a fighter pilot and must complete various missions in the game, including dogfights, bombing runs, and escort missions. The games often feature a variety of real-world and fictional aircraft, as well as a variety of weapons and other military equipment.