Ace Combat 7 | Nsp

The Switch port includes all the DLC missions (the "Unexpected Visitor" arc is mandatory—don't skip it). That’s three extra hours of the best boss fights in the franchise. Now, a word on the format. For those looking for the NSP (Nintendo Submission Package) file—whether for modded consoles or digital archiving—this is one of the few games where the compression is actually impressive. The file size clocks in around 12GB, which is half the size of the PS4 version. They optimized the hell out of the audio and textures.

Install the update patch (v1.2.0+). The day-one cart performance was rough, but the current build is silky smooth in portable mode. Controls: Joy-Cons vs. The Sky My biggest fear was the Joy-Con drift. The last thing you need when you’re inverted at 500 knots is your plane pulling left into a mountain. Surprisingly, the motion controls are fantastic. You can use the left stick for yaw/roll and tilt the Switch for fine aiming. It feels a lot like flying a drone via a smartphone. ace combat 7 nsp

In handheld mode, the frame rate is locked tighter than a drum. It never stutters during the hectic moments—when you’re pulling 9Gs through a canyon, dodging missiles, and trying to line up a shot on an Arsenal Bird. The resolution takes a slight hit (dynamic resolution scaling means things get a little soft during heavy action), but the OLED screen’s deep blacks make the HUD pop beautifully. The Switch port includes all the DLC missions