I liked playing Ace Combat 7 on the Steam Deck when I'm on an actual airplane during takeoff. I pull up when the airplane takes off so that the G-forces are simulated in game.
I only ever had one Ace Combat game, and it must have been before the series got really gnarly because the one I remember was fairly realistic, other than being about 2 fictional countries and having anime-like dialogue and being controlled very arcadey over a more simulation-like style.
Saw a clip of a more recent one (possibly 8, idk) where they were fighting some kind of monster in their jet.
Yellow 13 or Erusea ring any bells? Sounds like you played 4. Controls have stayed similar since then, the arcadey style is still strong in 7. 8 isn't out yet, hence the rituals.
As a kid/teen I played the hell out of 4 and 5. I revisited the series for 7 and it felt like they left a lot of storytelling out. Gameplay(combat and controls) was still great though.
I liked playing Ace Combat 7 on the Steam Deck when I'm on an actual airplane during takeoff. I pull up when the airplane takes off so that the G-forces are simulated in game.