Armored Core: For Answer

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    42
    What's so strange about For Answer is its trading of extensive customization for actual gameplay. Sure, you can build the ultimate mech, customizing it to your heart's content, yet when you actually play the game, you realize its shortcomings.
  2. 1UP
    42
    The game does provide a few improvements, bringing revised flight controls and new cooperative mission modes, but For Answer lacks what a great series needs in order to stay relevant: progress.
  3. Destructoid
    30
    In summary, Armored Core: For Answer is a bland game that only exhibits brief periods of satisfaction, namely blowing things up, amidst its numerous flaws. For Answer has some particularly testy controls, poor mission structure, aggravating battles, and a complete lack of flair in its levels.

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#71 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#87 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 44
  3. Negative: 7 out of 44
  1. UnitedEagle
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    God's literal gift to humanity, critics r bad cannot play games because they all have ligma.
  2. BladeRowin
    Aug 18, 2022
    5
    Before playing this game, I had no experience with the Armored Core franchise. It unfortunately is not a good introduction. I played the gameBefore playing this game, I had no experience with the Armored Core franchise. It unfortunately is not a good introduction. I played the game for around 30 minutes and was already tired of it. The graphics are nothing to write home about, but not terrible either. Story is not interesting at best. The gameplay is, for me atleast, the worst part of the game. Controls are clumsy and often it is not clear what is to be expected in a mission. The gameplay also feels very bland, just some shooting and boosting. The extensive customization options sadly do not make up for this. All in all this is not a game I would recommend… Full Review »
  3. Broyax
    Apr 13, 2017
    4
    Dans le fond, ce n'est pas si mal : cette conception des combats de robots géants, très vive et aérienne, rapide comme l'éclair et qui seDans le fond, ce n'est pas si mal : cette conception des combats de robots géants, très vive et aérienne, rapide comme l'éclair et qui se laisse jouer comme un TPS n'est pas désagréable. Pas tout le temps en tout cas ! mais c'est tout de même parfois assez brouillon il faut bien le dire.

    Quant à la partie réglage et optimisation du gros tas de ferraille, elle aurait mérité une présentation plus claire. Nonobstant tout cela, on se laisse aller à enchaîner les missions et là, c'est le drame : bien qu'il soit laid et garni d'aliasing , le jeu se transforme en un simulateur de diapos à certains moments clés, oui environ 4 images par seconde, mesdames et messieurs ! la toute puissance du Cell a parlé !

    Je ne pensais pas que cela fût possible : j'en ai pas rêvé, Sony l'a fait avec l'aide des branques de From Software... Dommage, ça se laissait jouer cet Armored Core.    … Full Review »
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