Ace Combat Zero: The Balkan War is a combat flight simulator game for Sony PS2 PlayStation 2. As the eighth installment in the Ace Combat series, it features a rich storyline set in the 1980s during a fictional war in Europe. Players step into the role of a fighter pilot known as 'Cipher' with the Galm squadron and engage in numerous air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. The game challenges pilots with increasingly difficult combat scenarios and powerful enemy aces. Players can choose from a variety of aircraft each with different strengths and weapons. This game blends strategy, action, and drama into a unique flight combat experience.