Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War is a story-driven air combat game set in a fictional world filled with political intrigue, large-scale wars, and elite fighter pilots. It is the fifth installment in the Ace Combat series and one of the most highly acclaimed titles on the PlayStation 2 for its compelling narrative, immersive gameplay, and cinematic presentation.

Players take on the role of a rookie fighter pilot with the callsign “Blaze”, part of an elite fighter squadron called Wardog Squadron, later rebranded as Razgriz Squadron. The game unfolds through a mix of intense aerial dogfights, ground attack missions, escort operations, and strategic strikes—all wrapped in a dramatic and emotional storyline.