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  1. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Top tier mecha game ever. It have so fun and challenging, i know maybe it will be difficult for some people but be focused and take ur time to learn.
  2. Aug 30, 2023
    9
    Great!Great!Great!Great!Great!Great!Great!Great!Great!Great!Great!Great!Great!
  3. Aug 28, 2023
    9
    Not a souls like, but it’s a great game May be it needs a better pacing, and some balancing since people are taking about the boss difficulty and how it comes out of no where
  4. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    9/10

    If you long for the nostalgia of PS1 and PS2 era games where they're just a ton of fun to play and there's not a bunch of fluff, this is the game for you. AC6 is an absolutely incredible game. AC1 was my first and only game in the series that I played when it first came out and some of the newer ones just didn't seem to capture that feel of the original. Well I can say 100% this
    9/10

    If you long for the nostalgia of PS1 and PS2 era games where they're just a ton of fun to play and there's not a bunch of fluff, this is the game for you. AC6 is an absolutely incredible game. AC1 was my first and only game in the series that I played when it first came out and some of the newer ones just didn't seem to capture that feel of the original. Well I can say 100% this captures the feel of the original just with updated mechanics and graphics.

    The only reason it's not a 10/10 and a absolute classic game of all time is it's not open world. It's still a great game with the classic mission system but man, this with an Elden Ring style open world would be one of the best games of all time imo. I hope FromSoft invests heavily in AC and it's future and we eventually see one of those grand open world AC's in the future.
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  5. Sep 1, 2023
    8
    PS5 experience, in progress at end of chapter 3 as of latest edit.

    TL;DR: 8/10 means above average, but not perfect. Very fun moment-to-moment gameplay experience, simple but intriguing story and characters with a sci-fi almost noire vibe. Some frustrating yet not deal breaking drawbacks. -1.0 for poor camera angles during boss fights -0.5 for some poor hitboxes -0.5 for poor
    PS5 experience, in progress at end of chapter 3 as of latest edit.

    TL;DR: 8/10 means above average, but not perfect. Very fun moment-to-moment gameplay experience, simple but intriguing story and characters with a sci-fi almost noire vibe. Some frustrating yet not deal breaking drawbacks.

    -1.0 for poor camera angles during boss fights
    -0.5 for some poor hitboxes
    -0.5 for poor difficulty scaling and pacing

    The graphics, gameplay, performance, and overall experience is very enjoyable with a few exceptions. The story has just enough of a direction yet mystery to it to build some intrigue, and I like the futuristic sci-fi almost noire-like story.

    The camera angles in FromSoftware games are notorious for being bad during boss fights especially against larger or highly mobile enemies, and this game is no exception. There are enough instances of the camera practically burrowing into your AC's butt during critical moments that it gets a full -1.0 point deduction, but that's just one of my personal pet peeves.

    Sometimes hitboxes are questionable, but this is typically limited to a few instances like an enemy performing a melee attack. This is somewhat tied to the bad camera angles issue.

    The difficulty scaling and pacing is not newcomer friendly at all. The most obnoxious part about it is the tutorial boss, chapter 1 boss, and perhaps some others. The difficulty goes from a 2/10 to 10/10 difficulty without much in-between, and even the "tutorial" boss is placed before unlocking actual gameplay instructional trainings. It just seems like a dumb choice that can unnecessarily alienate some players.

    If you are interested in this game, then either buy it from a platform that offers refunds or buy it on sale in case it isn't for you. However, most people will like it if they can accept some challenging bosses.
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  6. Sep 3, 2023
    10
    It's a good game, the scenarios and vehicles are very detailed. There are a lot of fantastic animations and action movements. The sound is good and the gameplay is excellent. For a fan of the series, it is a good experience.
  7. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    I'm an older mech game fan, however Armored Core series were my least favorite ones prior to this one. Here is what I liked and why my score is not 100/100.

    First of all, gameplay is very satisfying. As a player, you can really enjoy while playing it. Graphics are very good and environment is great. There are lots of mech pieces and equipment and you can build something which fits your
    I'm an older mech game fan, however Armored Core series were my least favorite ones prior to this one. Here is what I liked and why my score is not 100/100.

    First of all, gameplay is very satisfying. As a player, you can really enjoy while playing it. Graphics are very good and environment is great. There are lots of mech pieces and equipment and you can build something which fits your playstyle. There is a great variety of weapons in this game and you can make endkless combinations of these. Also you can make your mech and weapons look clean, rusty, dirty and some combination of these.

    Missions are quite good and fun to play. Difficulty (except bosses) is very fair and you will need some tacrics to advance. There are lots of missions and you can replay them for a better rank and some cash. There are also pve and pvp arena battles if you're interested.

    The only downside for me is the difficulty of the bosses. The development team decided to adapt soulslike boss fights to this game and they are much harder than rhe regular missions.

    I love this game and my score for it is a solid 85/100
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  8. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Good game. I give it an 8/10 but will give a 10/10 to balance the 0/10 scores from angry people.
  9. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    as expected from FromSoftware ,great level design , great sound effects, very responsive controls
    new armored core fan here
  10. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    great game as expected from fromsoftware, nice graphics, great combat system with high-level bosses, although I had concerns about optimization at launch, I found that these worries were groundless while playing the game
  11. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    It’s definitely an armored core game through and through. I remember struggling with these games as a kid they’ve always been intense 3-axis mech battles so I’m not sure why people are rating it low for being what it’s always been. Anyone who bought this game expecting it to be babies first AC bought it for the wrong reason I can tell you that much. Due to QoL improvements it’sIt’s definitely an armored core game through and through. I remember struggling with these games as a kid they’ve always been intense 3-axis mech battles so I’m not sure why people are rating it low for being what it’s always been. Anyone who bought this game expecting it to be babies first AC bought it for the wrong reason I can tell you that much. Due to QoL improvements it’s definitely more accessible than some of the earliest entries but it’s still going to be a ball ache to master if it’s your first time. I also have to say I feel for Miyazaki, the man has been making legends for decades now and somehow even an Armored Core game is being called a “souls like” because it’s hard sometimes. It’s a shame such a legendary creator is getting pigeon holed into a single category. AC is and has always been a completely different beast and this entry is no exception to the rule. If you like armored core you’re going to like this game. Expand
  12. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Very fun game 11/10. No microtransaction, 15+ hours havent seen a bug yet and this might sounds crazy but you actually get a full working game for retail price.
    Now the gameplay, its so good. Its just works and the ui might look like chaos at the beginning and the controls might be awkward at first but let me tell you after u get full control it actually feels like ur in the mech. And to
    Very fun game 11/10. No microtransaction, 15+ hours havent seen a bug yet and this might sounds crazy but you actually get a full working game for retail price.
    Now the gameplay, its so good. Its just works and the ui might look like chaos at the beginning and the controls might be awkward at first but let me tell you after u get full control it actually feels like ur in the mech. And to top it all of its smooth af, crazy hit detection. Fast gameplay, u be dodging flame sweeps and counter them with a blue laser spinning sword or go even crazier and f*** them up while dual wielding rocket launchers. U gonna feel like a kid again.
    Good graphics, its not like hyper realism but its actually nice. Sometimes it feels like ur watching a Michael bay movie with all the explosions and stuff.
    Buy it, its worth it. We need more developers like from software and larian studios

    Can be seen as pros or cons
    - its a difficult game, controls and gameplay. U might even say harder then the souls-series. But once get good and figure out the controls. its still a hard game but its not unfair, u actually want to figure out the weakness of bosses. Change ur mech, change weapons, change ur playstyle and the very good thing is u dont need to go to the main menu to change ur mech. On ur death screen u can actually change parts and go right back to the boss.
    - No walking to the boss, Exactly what i said, no walking to the boss. Ur 1hp and u already know ur not gonna win? Press start and select restart checkpoint. Quick loading time u can play after like 4 seconds again. Maybe even faster. Right back to the boss just to get beat up again.

    How to win:
    Like every from software game there is ways to make the game easier, not with difficulty settings but with build and playstyle. Get high defence, dual wield auto rifles like the first weapon or smg and if ur get further in the game u can buy minigun. Later u get the option to OS Tune, basicly its a passive skill tree. Get the tune where u can place weapons on shoulder part. And also get pulse armor. Now head to assembly mode and equip a sword on ur lefg shoulder. Now everytime the boss is stunned switch to that b* and do the charging attack. Easy damage.
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  13. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    The game is a solid 8.5 at least, probably even 9.
    I'm giving it a 10 to counter balance all the r3t*rds giving it 0 because they suck at life, let alone in a videogame.
    Metacritic really needs to fix this clowns with accounts that have only 0/10 review, it's a plague and it's embarassing... it's a shame this "culture" is endemic to this website. IMPORTANT: This game is NOT a
    The game is a solid 8.5 at least, probably even 9.
    I'm giving it a 10 to counter balance all the r3t*rds giving it 0 because they suck at life, let alone in a videogame.
    Metacritic really needs to fix this clowns with accounts that have only 0/10 review, it's a plague and it's embarassing... it's a shame this "culture" is endemic to this website.

    IMPORTANT: This game is NOT a "soulsbornkiroring-like" or whatever stupid name game journalists came up with. It does not PLAY like a Souls game, it does not feel like a Souls game.

    So first of all, it's a complete, rock solid, no bug, no BS, COMPLETE game. it's also sold 10 dollars under AAA price, which is just amazing considered the scope of the game.

    Gameplay is just.... wow. Amazing. This game, like all From Software games, is carried heavily by its gameplay. It literally teaches you how to "properly" wield a controller to use all the 4 back buttons (shoulder bumpers and triggers) at the same time. Takes a bit of practice but it's IMMENSELY satisfying.

    The story, like all From Software games, it's very cautiously and thinly spread across radio dialogues and some cool videos. I would have liked a more all-encompassing, heavy narrative, but in a world full of those kind of games, maybe the mission-based progression structure is for the best, since if there is a game that can be carried solely by its amazing gameplay mechanics, it's this one.

    Graphics is super refined and clear. Anti Aliasing super well implemented, and 3 game modes: 60 fps ( arguably the best, especially in this super fast paced gameplay), a ray tracing one, and an uncapped one that is not fully explained (we'll have to wait for the Digital Foundry analysis for that).

    The audio is amazing, nice tunes that perfectly convey the theme of the game.

    As for the difficulty: I'm finding this game to be easier than your typical Souls. Way easier to get into the gameplay, but the game requires quite a bit of patience. I beat the first boss in like 10 tries, and the second one, the one in "Operation Wallclimber", in like 5 tries, so I'm definitely getting better..

    Absolutely majestic game. BUY IT, really. We gamers HAVE to support good, FINISHED projects like this one.
    Kudos to From Software. Again.... damn, these guys DO NOT MISS. You can clearly see the love poured into the game, and it's beautiful.

    UPDATE: I was struggling with Balteus, chapter 1 first boss, until I changed configuration and tried a heavy artillery tank, then i took it down first try.

    Same goes for Sea Spider, chapter 2 second boss, they are very hard but AS SOON AS YOU CHANGE YOUR AC ACCORDINGLY, YOU'LL BEAT EM FIRST/SECOND TRY!!!

    SO: CONSTANTLY CHANGE YOUR AC! PLAY AROUND WITH DIFFERENT PARTS, SELL AND BUY THEM EVERYTIME YOU WANT TO TRY EM OUT! DO IT!
    Otherwise, the game will become almost unbeatable and frustrating.
    The game is DESIGNED around changing your AC constantly..... you can save your configurations and simply sell every part for the same price you bought it, and they are always avaiable.

    VERY IMPORTANT: finish all the tutorial missions, since they give you precious attachments and AC parts. also, as soon as you can, do all the arena missions to buy the most OS updates possible.

    This game is growing on me!! I can't put it back!!!! its at least a 9/10!
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  14. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    I’ve put 15 hours into the game. It’s amazing and challenging I. A completely different way for. Any souls like game. I reminds me of the first time I played Bloodborne.

    Can’t get enough and I look forward to replaying and and getting into the PvP
  15. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Great game. My first Armored Core and I wasn't disappointed. And I haven't even touched the multiplayer yet. Great mechanics like you'd expect from a FromSoftware game and great graphics. Look forward to seeing where this series goes from here.
  16. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    The best combat, the best music and above all the best in-depth customisation. Armoured Core 6 is the most enjoyable From Software game I've played.
    Sometimes there are obviously difficult bosses in the the game, but in those cases you can stay in the garage and find the best solution to the boss. I didn't have much play skill, so I was beaten down every time a boss came along, but I was
    The best combat, the best music and above all the best in-depth customisation. Armoured Core 6 is the most enjoyable From Software game I've played.
    Sometimes there are obviously difficult bosses in the the game, but in those cases you can stay in the garage and find the best solution to the boss. I didn't have much play skill, so I was beaten down every time a boss came along, but I was able to overcome that difficulty by reworking my AC to the most suitable build.
    I love games with these non-playskill strategies.
    Lastly, the story was a lot of fun. You guys should try it until the NG++.
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  17. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Best mech game ever made. Performance, action, controls everything is perfect. FromSoftware delivers once again.
  18. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    super jeux vif avec des boss a la hauteurs de ce que l on attend de ce genre de jeux je recommande
  19. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    this game is incredible gameplay, artistic direction, music, story

    From software never miss
  20. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    This is the first time I've played an AC game, being lured by the absolute bangers that Fromsoft have made over the last few years. Even though it plays very differently from a Soulsborne, you still definitely feel that this game was made by the same studio. Levels are very well designed. The combat, which is the bread and butter of this game, is probably the most spectacular of any gameThis is the first time I've played an AC game, being lured by the absolute bangers that Fromsoft have made over the last few years. Even though it plays very differently from a Soulsborne, you still definitely feel that this game was made by the same studio. Levels are very well designed. The combat, which is the bread and butter of this game, is probably the most spectacular of any game I've ever played. The controls are intuitive and smooth. Mech customization is incredibly deep and satisfying to dig into, creating the best solutions to any puzzle at hand feels very rewarding. Sometimes this game gets very challenging, especially in certain boss fights, but more often than not you'll feel like an invincible badass, annihilating your foes with overwhelming firepower. All in all this game is way more forgiving than previous Fromsoft games. The levels are generally short and for the longer ones there are checkpoints, which you can restart at with all your health and supplies restored. I would recommend this game to anyone who likes action/combat games, but don't expect it to be a laid-back experience! You'll be leaning forward sitting on the edge of your seat! Expand
  21. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    ARMORED CORE VI: FIRES OF RUBICON has good graphics.
    Action is good.
    Combat is good.
    It felt good to operate.
    Above all, Gundam robots are cool.
    And above all, it's fun.
  22. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    It is a game that can become 2023 GOTY. The graphics are good, and the best GOAT among mecha robot games
  23. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    올해 2023년 하반기 최고의 AAA급 GOTY 건담 전쟁 초우주갓겜.
    확실히 프롬 게임답게 타격감, 전투, 액션, 조작감 모두 최고였고
    뭣보다 그래픽도 진짜 엄청 좋고 최적화도 진짜 잘되있음.
    최고의 갓적화임.
    게다가 지금 세계 스팀 순위 1위도 아머드코어6임.
  24. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Leave it toFrom Software to make a good game. I love this game. Perfectly balanced gameplay and get good necessary
  25. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    it's probably a 7,5/8 but for balancing the crying incompetent kids that give 0 or 1 i give 10
  26. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    For the people who are review bombing just to make the game look bad at least put a little effort on the game before you decide it's "bad".
    First of all it's nothing like the souls games and has everything different from a souls game, if you're having trouble with the bosses simply practice for 15-20 minutes, test different AC parts, look up tutorials, TRY before you give up after 5-6
    For the people who are review bombing just to make the game look bad at least put a little effort on the game before you decide it's "bad".
    First of all it's nothing like the souls games and has everything different from a souls game, if you're having trouble with the bosses simply practice for 15-20 minutes, test different AC parts, look up tutorials, TRY before you give up after 5-6 attempts.
    At first when I saw the trailer and the gameplay, I said that this was going to be an average game but after spending 10 hours on it, it felt like something new, a different gameplay, the OST is just epic, even after trying to find issues with the game I couldn't, that goes to show how much effort they put on this game.
    10/10 for me easily.
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  27. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Deeply rich combat systems. High difficulty. Mysteriously interesting world with cool story. PvP. Satisfying Customization. If video games were flavored this would be a really good cup of black coffee. Bitter and bold with spicy aromas, notes of dark chocolate, and a sublime gunsmoke finish.
  28. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    It's not a game for everyone, but it is definitely a masterpiece. The combat, the speed, the missiles flying all over your screen. A roman for man.
  29. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This game is a complete and total masterpiece! The action is the best of any video game. Fast, powerful and brutal. The art design, music and atmosphere is breathtaking and really well made. They game is though but fair. It's an absolute classic and a must play. From software has done it again.
  30. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Rating; 9.5

    I have been a Fromsoft fan for the last four years now, and I love their games for how well their combat systems are, besides Dark Souls 2. Armored core masterfully lives up to this gaming standard, that Fromsoft have constantly delivered on. The controls and combat are so highly polished. Not to mention that the mec customization is so highly varied, and in-depth, that you
    Rating; 9.5

    I have been a Fromsoft fan for the last four years now, and I love their games for how well their combat systems are, besides Dark Souls 2. Armored core masterfully lives up to this gaming standard, that Fromsoft have constantly delivered on. The controls and combat are so highly polished. Not to mention that the mec customization is so highly varied, and in-depth, that you can choose how to go about missions and basically any way you want and in any form you want. The bosses offer an amazing ounce of challenge, and the AC’s offer up a nice mini sort of boss battles.

    This game isn’t for everyone however, and many people will come into this game feeling disappointed. Either because the game is pretty fast pace, and a lot of controls need to be moved, and guns fired in quite a small timeframe, but that is what the game advertised.

    Now, does this game have a fair share of problems, it does. The camera is not always the best, when fighting, and zooming around, which makes it difficult to stay on a target or to know where you were going? Although this is an issue, it can be overcome by practice and making sure the camera is on point, as often as can be. The story, to some people, also may not be the most engaging, because instead of a whole bunch of cut scenes and character growth moments, the story is primarily told via before, and after mission recordings. Overall, I think this is another banger from Fromsolf, and I can not wait to continue playing this game.
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  31. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    10/10 The best mech game I have ever played. There are no errors. The gameplay is perfectly balanced. This game provides a lot of fun.
  32. Aug 27, 2023
    8
    Great game. Great balance, difficult and fun controls. A must have for any AC fan.
  33. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Games fantastic from start to finish. Highly suggest this to anyone who’s been waiting to scratch that Armored core itch.
  34. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Great game. Difficult, but it’s all about skill and getting better. If you enjoy a good challenge this is the game for you! Dark Souls veterans will love it
  35. Aug 28, 2023
    9
    Excellent gameplay loop. Difficulty spike though, nice graphics and challenging bosses.
  36. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    素晴らしい死にっ
    いいえ、タンクゲーです。
    多彩なるアセンが攻略への鍵だと言われているが、基本的にはタンクです。
    タンクで全て解決。
    これがフロムなりの救済装置なのだろうか。
    勝てないなら、ガチタンクに乗れシンジ。
  37. Aug 27, 2023
    9
    This game plays, looks and feels amazing. A truly fun and new challenge from a series I'd never hears of before with that amazing FromSoftware touch. Anyone whining about this game can't control their kindergarten level emotions. Game's a blast and incredibly detailed and I've loved every minute of it so far
  38. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    I think it's loads of fun. The mechs are cool. I like the dialogue that goes along with the story. Replaying missions for more currency is cool. Every time I hit a wall, I think of options I have to customize my mech and that helps over come difficulties.
  39. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing. Graphics and gameplay are good, difficulty is balanced and bosses are unique in their movesets and designs. Also, the locations are big and beautiful.
  40. Aug 27, 2023
    8
    Fun and challenging game with tight controls and stressful boss fights. Story and graphics leave a bit to be desired but aren’t bad and the atmosphere and art style make you not even mind. Some frustrating skill checks until you start unlock enough parts to deal with every scenario and get enough know-how to set yourself up for success. At times I found that rewarding, other times justFun and challenging game with tight controls and stressful boss fights. Story and graphics leave a bit to be desired but aren’t bad and the atmosphere and art style make you not even mind. Some frustrating skill checks until you start unlock enough parts to deal with every scenario and get enough know-how to set yourself up for success. At times I found that rewarding, other times just kinda stayed frustrating. Expand
  41. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    One of the best! Well done Fromsoftware!
    I am playing since launch day I am having a lot of fun.
  42. Sep 6, 2023
    9
    From soft once again proves that they've got it. If you're looking for the next Elden Ring you're in the wrong place. Armored Core VI is not a Souls-game, it's a mecha game through and through. Though that is not to say that the devs haven't put their past experience with the souls genre to good use.
    The game offers a great variety of tools with which you can customise your mechs. This
    From soft once again proves that they've got it. If you're looking for the next Elden Ring you're in the wrong place. Armored Core VI is not a Souls-game, it's a mecha game through and through. Though that is not to say that the devs haven't put their past experience with the souls genre to good use.
    The game offers a great variety of tools with which you can customise your mechs. This provides a rediculous ammount of replayability. The characters make the story, because they all have their own motivations, ambitions and goals. Another highlight of the game is the stellar soundtrack. (Listen to Rusted Pride)

    Where the game falls flat however, is the difficulty or to put it another way, the constant lack of any. The game becomes far too easy after you've got your perfect build. From there on you start playing the game on autopilot and barely pay attention to the combat around you.

    This however, does not take away from the fun of the game. It's still fun to build and rebuild you mech over and over again just to see how they'll fair in a mission. Combine that with a stellar gameplay, soundtrack, a compelling story, well written characters and you've got yourself another From software W.
    9/10
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  43. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    spectacular from game! It is very good and challenging too! another hit for fromsoftware!!!!!
  44. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Otra obra maestra de Fromsoftware, bosses dificiles pero no imposibles, jugabilidad increible y muy adaptable a nuevos jugadrws de de la saga AC, personalización unica y muy variada, banda sinora e historia magnificos
  45. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Another from software great and challenging game. I suggest people dont like chalenge dont buy the game and give unfair ratings.
  46. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    FROMSOFT has done it again. Art, vibes, engrossing and deep gameplay, the best frenetic combat scenarios... Prepare yourself to taste cold steel, fire, and speed. Another Game of the Year from them.
  47. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    크 역시 프롬의 아머드코어6답게 최적화가 진짜 잘되있음. 갓적화임.
    높은 타격감, 뛰어난 전투, 조작감을 최고의 갓적화로 플레이할수있어서 진심 최고임.
  48. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    New to Armored Core but this game screams Epic. Everything is over the top great visuals mech fights it's awesome non stop action all the way through.
  49. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    O jogo é uma novidade e para mim, muito bom conhecer essa franquia.
    Testei algumas armas e conseguir boas peças para o mecha.
  50. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Fun filled game with Souls like boss fights ( in mech suit obviously) if you've played them before you'll love this one . If this is your first time you'll enjoy it as long as you like upgrading mech suits, fun packed missions with challenging bosses that'll keep you going at it for hours !
  51. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Final we get a new Armoured and its one of the best Mech games ever..Aoured core has always Been great but in the last decade Fromsoft have obviously come into their own and Armoured Core benefits from this. The combat is a blast weather you shattering and turret with a mini gun or chipping away at another mech that is 10 storie tall it's fun snd addictive and keeps your grinding to affordFinal we get a new Armoured and its one of the best Mech games ever..Aoured core has always Been great but in the last decade Fromsoft have obviously come into their own and Armoured Core benefits from this. The combat is a blast weather you shattering and turret with a mini gun or chipping away at another mech that is 10 storie tall it's fun snd addictive and keeps your grinding to afford the dream load out...Even the level design and artistry is amazing and up to Froms standard. Expand
  52. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    I enjoyed it quite a bit. Improvements could be made, but most of the low scores are from people that just suck at difficult games... If you're easily tilted and you only play Nintendo games, don't buy this. If you're willing to put in time and effort to push through the harder areas, then you'll probably enjoy this as a mech game. It all just comes down to what games you like. If you likeI enjoyed it quite a bit. Improvements could be made, but most of the low scores are from people that just suck at difficult games... If you're easily tilted and you only play Nintendo games, don't buy this. If you're willing to put in time and effort to push through the harder areas, then you'll probably enjoy this as a mech game. It all just comes down to what games you like. If you like FromSoft, you'll probably get a lot of entertainment out of this. If not, then IDK why you'd even be looking at it. Expand
  53. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    One of the best games this year with outstanding graphics is Armored Core 6. Incredible sound design and very enjoyable gameplay keep you playing to defeat the next boss Perfect. I don't think I'll ever be able to get bored playing this one
  54. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Hidetaka, no offense man... that's a good game. Perfect timing... how they enter Rubicon and all... Good story.
  55. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    It's been a few console generations since my last playing Armored Core. It was on the PS2 when I was in Middle School. My friends and I would build are Armored Cores and face off in splitscreen deathmatches. Maybe it's the nostalgia from those magical times but this game takes me right back to those moments. The gameplay is fast paced and fun and the boss fights have that "die 20 timesIt's been a few console generations since my last playing Armored Core. It was on the PS2 when I was in Middle School. My friends and I would build are Armored Cores and face off in splitscreen deathmatches. Maybe it's the nostalgia from those magical times but this game takes me right back to those moments. The gameplay is fast paced and fun and the boss fights have that "die 20 times before beating them" difficulty that From Software is known for. To this day I have yet to play a game by From Software that isn't absolutely fantastic. At this point, with their track record, I can buy any game they make and know with 99% certainty that it's going to be a great game. Expand
  56. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    The story, the music, the art direction.. it's all flawless. Didn't expect much but it became one of my favorite games of all time.
  57. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Wow... What a beautiful game at first I was skeptical of purchasing. I'm not a big fan of mech games However as soon as I tried the game I immediately fell in love with it's combat and how seamless and fluid everything felt.

    The story I admittedly skipped at the beginning I'm a fan of from software and their amazing titles like Elden Ring which tell you, you don't need dialogue to have a
    Wow... What a beautiful game at first I was skeptical of purchasing. I'm not a big fan of mech games However as soon as I tried the game I immediately fell in love with it's combat and how seamless and fluid everything felt.

    The story I admittedly skipped at the beginning I'm a fan of from software and their amazing titles like Elden Ring which tell you, you don't need dialogue to have a beautiful game.

    I started growing attached to the characters and started listening to the story. The game had some difficult battles. But beating them felt so good.

    Can't wait for the next game from software will come with

    My honest review for anyone looking to buy this game, BUY THIS GAME NOW YOU WILL LOVE IT.
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  58. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This game is a Masterpiece and one of the best games fromsoft created, and best mech game ever made, do not let players negative reviews ruin this game for you just because they are bad at the game.
  59. Aug 28, 2023
    9
    First of all the game is super hard so if you get frustrated easily this game isn't for you. But if you're patient and are willing to learn even a bad souls player like me, who almost quit bloodborne for being too hard, can beat the game. But yeah it has all the DNA of their former games. The bosses are some of the most fun encounters I ever had in any game. The movement and how the fightsFirst of all the game is super hard so if you get frustrated easily this game isn't for you. But if you're patient and are willing to learn even a bad souls player like me, who almost quit bloodborne for being too hard, can beat the game. But yeah it has all the DNA of their former games. The bosses are some of the most fun encounters I ever had in any game. The movement and how the fights feel like duels is so addicting and I even think some of the boss fights are more fun than any of their previous games bosses. But there are some misses I call you out Smart cleaner for being a bad boss. But the last two bosses are incredible, those have a gameplay experience you can only have in armored core and its heart pumping, exciting and makes you feel like a god when you survive those through.

    The difficulty scaling othen than the bosses is somewhat weird, I think the game is too easy until you hit a boss. But still the gameplay is so fun that it carries those encounters through and makes those also enjoyable.

    Customization and finding counters is the main loop of the game, so if you wan't to ram you're head to a wall until the wall falls you're in for a bad time. Some of the bosses will not let you get an easy win until you're mech is good for the boss and fits you're play style also. I loved that aspect of the game, it lets you play to you're strengths. Also the cosmetic customization is insanely in-depth.

    Music, mood and story are good. Its the classic From experience everything is scaled epic, but there are spots where there are bits of fun and playing with cliches in dialogue. I think some people here don't just see the comedy in them, I found myself now and the smiling and laughing because of the characters; The arena combatant lore text is especially top notch fun. Otherwise there is some deep lore here with the characters and I found myself to be really interested in what kinda secrets are contained in the story, though my first play through was very staightforward without much reading the lore bits. Only complaint in the story for me is that it reminds me too much of Dune, they could have done more new things with the elements.

    All in all its a superb game, but not a masterpiece. For a masterpiece I think they should have more original ideas for the story. But for what the game is, it delivers all my expectations: I wanted to overcome pain and challenges, I got what I wanted.
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  60. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Top Game, so much fun! Cool bosses, cool mechs, cool setting.. To all player, whonthink its "to hard"...

    Git gud.
  61. Aug 29, 2023
    10
    All the bad reviews are just as hysterical as I expected them to be, a LOT of people getting absolutely destroyed by the first boss because they're impatient and don't want to learn even the most basic of the mechanics. You can tell they've barely played because they claim that this is "a souls-like with mechs", which it is not, not every hard game is a souls-like, lol.

    Yeah, it's hard.
    All the bad reviews are just as hysterical as I expected them to be, a LOT of people getting absolutely destroyed by the first boss because they're impatient and don't want to learn even the most basic of the mechanics. You can tell they've barely played because they claim that this is "a souls-like with mechs", which it is not, not every hard game is a souls-like, lol.

    Yeah, it's hard. It's not made for everyone, and some people just won't be able to play it, easily identified by their buckets of tears. The game is phenomenal, but if you're going to cry about it, maybe you just just toddle on back to CoD and Fortnite, kiddo. Maybe go play some Overwatch, leave the skill based games to the adults.
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  62. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    мне супер понравилось игра КАЛасс!!!
  63. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Fromsoftware at their best, most fun I’ve ever had in a game, fools get filtered by the Rubicopter!!!!
  64. Aug 28, 2023
    9
    It was looking promising, but it felt like it may not be your thing if you're not into mechs. And oh boy, how wrong I was: it simply delivers. Smooth combat with overwhelming pacing, controls just click and feel great, missions manage to give you a nice burst of action mingled with occasional long-winded passages, cranking epic to 11.
  65. Aug 27, 2023
    8
    1. fast combat
    2.challenging bosses
    3. Customization of mech
    4. Pretty ok story
    5. Kill student mech driver

    8/10
  66. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    without a doubt one of the best games of 2023. do not miss this masterpiece even if you are not the biggest fan of mech genre out there
  67. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Great gameplay, great soundtrack and shows the care Fromsoftware puts in their games. As a long time Armored Core fan this is everything I ever wanted. 10/10
  68. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    I've been a long time Armored Core fan since 2002 when my mother took me to Blockbuster as a kid and I rented 2: Another Age. I've since played every game in this series multiple times over the years and let me just say, AC6 is in a class of its own. This is by far the best Armored Core game, full stop. I waited 10 years for this game and it was worth every minute. Absolutely give it a tryI've been a long time Armored Core fan since 2002 when my mother took me to Blockbuster as a kid and I rented 2: Another Age. I've since played every game in this series multiple times over the years and let me just say, AC6 is in a class of its own. This is by far the best Armored Core game, full stop. I waited 10 years for this game and it was worth every minute. Absolutely give it a try if you like difficult bosses and fast-paced mech action. Honestly the one and only complaint I have is that the soundtrack isn't faithful to what we normally get in the series, but there's still a few bangers so that gets a pass. Expand
  69. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    10/10 would recommend to anyone who knows how to git gud. Best AC yet, and I've played them all.
  70. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    First of all regardless of what anyone says this games looks amazing. People that **** on the graphics should get their eyes checked, honestly. The customisation is big maybe too big and not just the parts and weapons, but also the paints and sticks you can put on your mech, you can eaven make your own!
    I wish we had such a customisation in Elden ring or other fromsoft games for fashion.
    First of all regardless of what anyone says this games looks amazing. People that **** on the graphics should get their eyes checked, honestly. The customisation is big maybe too big and not just the parts and weapons, but also the paints and sticks you can put on your mech, you can eaven make your own!
    I wish we had such a customisation in Elden ring or other fromsoft games for fashion. The gameplay loop is satisfying and it keeps you in with new stuff gradually coming at you. This game is far better made than most of titles we get these days and i hope for AC6 to get a Game of the year.
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  71. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. とても歯ごたえのある難易度で面白かったです。
    何度もやられましたが、そのたびにどのような武器が有効なのか、機動力や装甲の何を重視したほうが戦いやすいかを考えながら機体をカスタムし、勝利できた時の達成感がすごかったです。
    多くのパーツの組み合わせを考えつつ敵の動きの癖などを観察して自分の動きを最適化していくのはとても胸が躍りました。できればもう少し足の種類が欲しかったかな~とは思いましたがとても面白かったという評価です。

    最初のヘリがよく話題に出ていますが、ヘリまでの道中で説明されていることを理解していないのではないかという意見も多い気がします。道中までで説明されたことと、機体の装備をすべて使えばそこまで無理な難易度ではなかったです(自分は3回目でクリアできました)
    今作はしっかりターゲットアシストをオンにしていれば、基本的にターゲットを切り替えたいとき以外照準を動かす必要がほとんどないレベルでアシストしてくれるので快適でした。(FCSや腕のステータスによって、距離に応じ照準の動きがよくなったり悪くなったりするのでそこも機体を組むうえで重要でした。)
    ストーリーについても一周目では何が起こっているか全てわからないような感じですが、前に選ばなかった選択肢を選んだり、マップに落ちているデータから読み取れることがあって色々探すのも面白かったです。
    このゲームは基本的に自分のプレイスキルだけでなく、機体の構成によって難易度がかなり変わりますので、これから購入する方はそのあたりを自分が楽しめそうか考えたうえで購入を考えてみたほうがいいかと思います。
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  72. Aug 27, 2023
    8
    Bon jeu de mechas super nerveux avec une cuztomisation de dingue, les boss sont comme d'habitude cher fromsoftwar et c'est l'éclate totale.
  73. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    This game is awsome they bring AC on an ozher level Fromsoftware is the best punlisher we have
  74. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    awesome game for people who like mecha fights, challenges. that will be my personnal goty.
  75. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Another exceptional game from From. This time we're back to the series roots and it is really evoking of the PS1 era Armored Core games. This is armored core at it's roots and it is absolutely excellent. I love the details of trees being knocked down as you're boosting your AC towards some hopeless MT enemy. There are so many deep mechanics and techniques to learn. The breadth of optionsAnother exceptional game from From. This time we're back to the series roots and it is really evoking of the PS1 era Armored Core games. This is armored core at it's roots and it is absolutely excellent. I love the details of trees being knocked down as you're boosting your AC towards some hopeless MT enemy. There are so many deep mechanics and techniques to learn. The breadth of options available to you is unbelievable and there are so many viable strategies to every situation. There's no hand holding, so a lot of modern gamers are going to dislike it, but this is a real breath of fresh air in a real stale game industry. Expand
  76. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Common Fromsoft W..........
    ..................................Fo real tho it is genuine fun that other gaming companies should struve to do again.
  77. Aug 26, 2023
    8
    Delivers what it promises to deliver, a mech fighting game. If you thought it would be an easy game by FromSoftware you were wrong, buy from other publishers if you don't want to buy games which challenge you
  78. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Yeah I'm happy that Fromsoft is still a seal of quality. Its challenging..not as hard as a Darksouls game...it's a other kind of hard.
    Not the.just git gud kinda hard.
    you need to adjust your Mech to make it "easier".
    not for everyone...not even for Darksouls fans.
    but i really like it.
  79. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Yes this is armored core. Fast heavy combat. Its easy... you have 3 repairs and cheackpoints.
  80. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Such an amazing, yet incredibly challenging game. While some may find the narrative unengaging at first, I found it intriguing, however anyone that has finished the game can’t say that it doesn’t become compelling. The strong characterisation allows fights to have high stakes, not just difficulty wise, but narratively wise too - which are all often occurring in stunning backdrops. EachSuch an amazing, yet incredibly challenging game. While some may find the narrative unengaging at first, I found it intriguing, however anyone that has finished the game can’t say that it doesn’t become compelling. The strong characterisation allows fights to have high stakes, not just difficulty wise, but narratively wise too - which are all often occurring in stunning backdrops. Each boss can be reasonably overcome if you’re willing to tweak your build - and if you’re not, then you’re not playing Armored Core. Incredible game, I can’t recommend it enough. Expand
  81. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Never been a 'Robot-Mecha fan' and never played AC before as I am a young man and a souls player. This game is amazing gameplay, bosses, customization, level design , the visual stunning art direction (for a sci-fi game is tough), the technical quality is at an all-time high for FromSoftware: zero stutters, zero crashes, zero frame drops, zero visual artifacts, zero bugs (at least for myNever been a 'Robot-Mecha fan' and never played AC before as I am a young man and a souls player. This game is amazing gameplay, bosses, customization, level design , the visual stunning art direction (for a sci-fi game is tough), the technical quality is at an all-time high for FromSoftware: zero stutters, zero crashes, zero frame drops, zero visual artifacts, zero bugs (at least for my experience), even if there are a ridicolous amount of vfx as explosions, beams, slashes, smoke, particles and the game is really fast and engaging and the camera have to catch everything the game runs smooth, clean and detailed (it runs at 120 fps).
    The game overall is at least a solid 8, possibly a 9, but people are review bombing this game for no reason (as always) and that's kind of unfortunate because it's selling very slow as it is something that the souls community has never seen, that's why of the 10/10: people are acting like kids.
    I hope people realize how big Fromsoftware's balls are to bring back their original series after the ridiculous success of souls games and, on top af all, Elden Ring. This is something that not a single studio nowadays would do, will never do in the future, and has never done before, and it's admirable.
    Oh, yeah, the game is difficult, really difficult and you need to understand its mechanics before everything else, it's not 'just' learning boss' patterns, it's something more, simply because of the three-dimensional movement that you are not used to and the capability of shooting with 4 weapons at once.
    So yeah just give it a shot, it's From Software and they never miss.
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  82. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    "Armored Core: Acción mecha intensa y personalización profunda. ¡Combate táctico y robots asombrosos!"
  83. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Para todos aquellos que les dais notas negativas al armored core dais pena y vergüenza de verdad es un juegazo con todas de la ley si sois unos mancos jugando el juego no tiene culpa
  84. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Thus game went above and beyond with customization story and mechanics. The best part is the customization, you can make a build to fit any situation and then more like paint your AC. 10/10 CHECK IT OUT.
  85. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    this is exactly what i expected. different from all recent from software games. a fast , perfect experience for all the mech lovers out there. actually i think this is the best mech game of all times
  86. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Good-
    Excellent gameplay; Fresh, new story; Great level of customization; Smooth difficulty curve.
    Bad- Story takes some time to kick in. Thoughts- Being a long time fan of the Armored Core franchise has made playing Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon an absolute joy. The action itself is spot-on, and the amount of customization offered for your mech is unmatched, even by heavy
    Good-
    Excellent gameplay; Fresh, new story; Great level of customization; Smooth difficulty curve.

    Bad-
    Story takes some time to kick in.

    Thoughts-
    Being a long time fan of the Armored Core franchise has made playing Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon an absolute joy. The action itself is spot-on, and the amount of customization offered for your mech is unmatched, even by heavy hitters in the genre like MechWarrior 5. Throw on top a fun, deep story with plenty of factions playing off each other, and a clean slate allowing for new players to jump into the franchise, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is a phenomenal new entry that will likely become the impetus for FromSoftware to explore franchises other than just the Souls games.
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  87. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Really good, the best mech game in years. Great graphics, really enjoyable movement and mechanics, great customisation. Fun and still challenging
  88. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    From software did it again. Best mécha game ever. Great Gameplay, great score, great art direction and story.
  89. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Man does from software always hit, this game is fantastic! The game is fast and the combat just feels so fluid and amazing. Sooo many different builds to try and I just love it. And for a fromsoft game it has a good story too, and it's the most they have done with new game plus in forever. This and Balders Gate have just been so good, this year just rocks. A shame people who can't handleMan does from software always hit, this game is fantastic! The game is fast and the combat just feels so fluid and amazing. Sooo many different builds to try and I just love it. And for a fromsoft game it has a good story too, and it's the most they have done with new game plus in forever. This and Balders Gate have just been so good, this year just rocks. A shame people who can't handle the difficulty feel the need to call the game trash. Maybe it's just not for u and you should stick to something easier you can handle. Expand
  90. Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. The first night, I only planned to play for an hour and then five passed before I knew it. I am obsessed with upgrading my mech and I love the mission structure, the controls are tight and it's just fun to play. Honestly for me, this blows Elden Ring out of the water, in terms of fun, re-playability and graphics, plus, once you understand the "flow" ofThis game is absolutely fantastic. The first night, I only planned to play for an hour and then five passed before I knew it. I am obsessed with upgrading my mech and I love the mission structure, the controls are tight and it's just fun to play. Honestly for me, this blows Elden Ring out of the water, in terms of fun, re-playability and graphics, plus, once you understand the "flow" of the game, you will pretty much power through missions..it's nowhere near as difficult as ER, you just feel like such a bad@$$. One of the best looking PS5 games I have played since Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart, Horizon and GOW Ragnarok. Some of the best massive set pieces I have seen, I have been jaw-dropped countless times! Expand
  91. Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Como sempre a FromSoftware criando jogos excelentes e desafiadores, cheio de mecânicas complexas e divertidas para se aprimorar. Desejo apenas que essa empresa continue pra sempre se aprimorando e sendo a melhor que conheço atualmente em todos os aspectos.
  92. Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Bom jogo, combate interessante, bons gráficos, boa dificuldade, trilha impecável. Não curto muito mecha, porém dei uma chance por conta de ser a From Software. bom jogo
  93. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Beautiful and amazing. As a fan of the original games, it feels right. The difficulty curve is real though, be ready to think about engagements in different ways when you get stuck.
  94. Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Otherworldly music, Epic history, Epic Gameplay, very replayable.Overall a great reboot.

    I dont recomend you to compare or play this Game like a souls the only thing in common is difficulty and challenge. Its not imposible there are enough parts and weapons to make every encounter easy and finding that S rank combination is parte of the fun. The Gameplay is so frenetic i could not
    Otherworldly music, Epic history, Epic Gameplay, very replayable.Overall a great reboot.

    I dont recomend you to compare or play this Game like a souls the only thing in common is difficulty and challenge. Its not imposible there are enough parts and weapons to make every encounter easy and finding that S rank combination is parte of the fun.

    The Gameplay is so frenetic i could not appreciate correctly the grafics.

    Mech models and textures 10
    Fire and ligthing 10
    Map textures and objets 8 (If you are very far away the objectos you can destroy are invisible)
    The world and vives 1000
    Characters 1000

    PROBLEMS The first Game is Short and there are few arena battles.
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  95. Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Pros:
    - Mech
    - Gameplay
    - Graphics
    - Performance
    - Customization
    - Combat

    Cons:
    - Story
    - Mission based game

    Verdict:
    ORE WA GUNDAM DA!
  96. Aug 29, 2023
    10
    You'll need strategy, cunning and skill.
    It prioritizes precise movement and timing and skills.
    You only have that one Mech to beat the first boss and you'll need to slash it, as often as you can. It has giant missile launchers under where it will glow orange before firing, meaning you'll either need to cover or do a quick dodge with [] square. Don't stay under the jet fighter for too
    You'll need strategy, cunning and skill.
    It prioritizes precise movement and timing and skills.
    You only have that one Mech to beat the first boss and you'll need to slash it, as often as you can.
    It has giant missile launchers under where it will glow orange before firing, meaning you'll either need to cover or do a quick dodge with [] square.
    Don't stay under the jet fighter for too long as the Mega Missiles can be extremely lethal in full force.
    All you noobs crying you can't beat the first boss, I beat him under 5 minutes, easy.
    Get wrecked noobs. If you can't customize your mech to suit the battlefield and enemy, you will be destroyed in later stages.
    A game needs a minimal amount of challenge in order to be fun and it's not even hard once you apply the tips I just told you.
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  97. Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. People are mad because it's difficult and nothing like Elden Ring, even though Fromsoftware always made dificult games, and AC (armored core) never tried to be sous like or anything like elden ring, by the way, AC is older then Demon Souls, and I don't see people proclaiming that Dark Sous don't look like AC.
  98. Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Just bought this Game because its from Fromsoftware and we know they NEVER Miss, Never had much interest in Mechs but Goddamn, they really never miss.
  99. Aug 29, 2023
    10
    from soft can't get any thing wrong at this point the game has seen changes from the previous version that makes it looks like a brand new ip
  100. Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Waited so long for an AC game for PC, now I got one!
    It looks great, Gameplay is great. Completed the campaign 2 times and will start my third run today, cant wait to fight the bosses with some new AC setups again. The bosses are super cool and challenging. All i wished for a new AC game became true.
    I hope we will get more AC content now, its so good!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 76 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 76
  2. Negative: 0 out of 76
  1. Nov 16, 2023
    75
    Armored Core 6 is a nice diversion from the Souls games for From Games. The return to modular mechs allows players to experiment with wildly different builds. Sadly, the game feels very unbalanced. It throws very hard bosses at you when you're unprepared and underpowered, while not challenging you enough when you finally reach enough freedom to build an AC to suit your style.
  2. Oct 30, 2023
    100
    After conquering the world, FromSoftware returns to its roots in a passion project manages to elevate Armored Core's original concepts through its newfound technical mastery without ever diluting the game's classic formula.
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    Sep 27, 2023
    80
    From’s mech series is purring better than ever, offering you a path to finesse like little else, though some parts here could still use a tune-up. [Issue#32, p.76]