Armored Core: For Answer

 PlayStation 3
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
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  1. TedNeumann
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    This game has evolved intensely since the original PS1 days. Today the maps, graphics and physics engines, weaponry, story, voice acting, special commands (boosts in flying etc) and everything else are so far advanced in a one-of-a-kind sort of gameplay. It's unlike any other game on the market. As far as I know there are no competitors for the Armored Core series, and this latestThis game has evolved intensely since the original PS1 days. Today the maps, graphics and physics engines, weaponry, story, voice acting, special commands (boosts in flying etc) and everything else are so far advanced in a one-of-a-kind sort of gameplay. It's unlike any other game on the market. As far as I know there are no competitors for the Armored Core series, and this latest addition to the series is really, really good.… Expand
  2. edwilson
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    this is the kind of game i've been waiting for. a classic,
    technically, and a modern masterpiece. the movie sequences have been created with what looks to me to be some of the most impressive graphics engine ever. the actions and the plot are two important things for me in several ways and this game nails both in extremely well done ways. i am more than content with this game. ...stoked!
  3. HillaryStanton
    Sep 23, 2008
    10
    Do not miss this game. Most especially if the Armored Core series is one in which you are familiar with. The best of the best, this game offers all the large battles, a great story, co-op mode, custom mech creation, fabulous online play, this one has it ALL. Though this series is fairly popular, it doesn
  4. aspentitan
    Jan 14, 2015
    7
    I only played the first two missions and decided this game is not for me. I would not say what I came across was bad I just found it uninteresting. The game starts you off with a basic mech and you take on missions and destroy something for in game currency to buy and swap parts and customize your mech rinse and repeat i guess. There is a story to make it somewhat more interesting but forI only played the first two missions and decided this game is not for me. I would not say what I came across was bad I just found it uninteresting. The game starts you off with a basic mech and you take on missions and destroy something for in game currency to buy and swap parts and customize your mech rinse and repeat i guess. There is a story to make it somewhat more interesting but for me this was not very exciting at all. The action seemed like it could have became faced paced and good but I thought the control schemes were mapped well but performed a little non responsively. What I really thought was poor was the camera while moving from horizontal to vertical and since the game revolves around movement I stopped very quickly and put the game down and moved on to something else.… Expand
  5. aronshade
    Oct 5, 2010
    9
    PS3 - If you like giant mech robots, flying all over the place while blowing things up, with over 40 different kinds of weapons, this is the game for you. Graphics are stunning, there are 42 missions and parts to unlock for doing hard missions + arena challenges, many different parts to build your mech, and a wide area to do combat in. I gave it a 9/10 because there weren't enough weaponsPS3 - If you like giant mech robots, flying all over the place while blowing things up, with over 40 different kinds of weapons, this is the game for you. Graphics are stunning, there are 42 missions and parts to unlock for doing hard missions + arena challenges, many different parts to build your mech, and a wide area to do combat in. I gave it a 9/10 because there weren't enough weapons + parts in my opinion, but that is the only reason.… Expand
  6. UnitedEagle
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    God's literal gift to humanity, critics r bad cannot play games because they all have ligma.
  7. Tomahawkz
    Jun 15, 2013
    8
    Worth playing. When you get used to the controls, you have one of the most chaotic games out there. Story was, for the most part, good. I did however have a lot of aggravating levels. The story, in my opinion, is not as good as silent line, my favorite game in the series. Other than that, this game is something everyone should at least rent
  8. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  9. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Лучшая часть в серии. Миядзаки взял и пересобрал всю механику прошлых частей, но все равно оставил то самое ощущение и дух прошлых AC. Гениальная игра, с нетерпением жду новой части от Миядзаки
  10. 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 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 itBefore 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… Expand

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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
  1. IGN
    78
    If you think mech customization and boost-filled battles sound like your cup of tea, Armored Core does deliver on those parts.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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