Armored Core 4

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

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  • Summary: Armored Core 4 reinvigorates the brand by offering an all-new storyline, new environments, and online capability. The 10th anniversary of the acclaimed franchise is punctuated with a leap to next-generation platforms. Multiplayer functionality allows up to eight players to battle online.Armored Core 4 reinvigorates the brand by offering an all-new storyline, new environments, and online capability. The 10th anniversary of the acclaimed franchise is punctuated with a leap to next-generation platforms. Multiplayer functionality allows up to eight players to battle online. Join one of six factions specializing in different aspects of battle. 30 missions played out in detailed futuristic 3D environments. Fly through canyons and rip through cities battling multiple enemies. Deploy "Quick Boost" and "Over Boost" features for precise explosive movement and precision control of AC units. Engage "Primal Armor" the all-new defense shield that adjusts its strength according to specific battle conditions. [Sega]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. Thunderbolt
    80
    A brilliant game. It combines the classic sci-fi cliché of giant robot battles with the obsessive tinkering of real world mechanics. Anyone who enjoys computers, cars, or other machinery will get a kick out of the customization aspect (from body parts to paint jobs) and mecha enthusiasts, will, well... love blowing the crap out of everything.
  2. ZTGD
    75
    With a revamped mission structure, online play, and brand new control scheme Armored Core 4 is a must own for fans of the series like myself. While there are a few glaring problems the core experience is still enjoyable.
  3. Planet Xbox 360
    72
    By shipping this game with a boring, restrictive campaign mode, even Armored Core series diehards will have to reconsider this game. Because half the fun is in building, painting and showing off your schematics, Armored Core 4 is for the fans of the AC franchise and/or Xbox Live, and no one else.
  4. X-ONE Magazine UK
    70
    The customisation is dense, providing a far greater subjective feel and hte action and simulation comes thick and fast. [Issue 21, p.88]
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  5. Game Informer
    65
    Multiplayer is what’s really going to get the fans riled. After fine-tuning your ideal mech in single player, you can bring it online and face off against anywhere from one to seven opponents. Unfortunately, there’s not a whole lot of match variety outside of deathmatch and team deathmatch, and there’s no respawning so matches don’t last much longer than five minutes tops.
  6. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    65
    Series veterans will love the endless customisation, four-on-four multiplayer battles and blindingly fast combat, but even the most loyal fan will wonder why Armored Core 4 couldn’t have been so much more than it is.
  7. 1UP
    40
    AC4 feels like a house that's been added onto so often that it's a maze of twisting passages, oddly shaped rooms, and doors that go nowhere. There may be something worthwhile hidden within, but it's not worth the effort to find it. Time to tear it all down and start over.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. GarrettG
    Dec 30, 2009
    10
    The game is much better than the previous one . you are allowed to use your boost for a great amount of time. the addition of the quick boost The game is much better than the previous one . you are allowed to use your boost for a great amount of time. the addition of the quick boost is insane adding much movement to your AC. I was always a fan of armored core and now i'm a bigger one… Expand
  2. KyleA.
    Apr 2, 2007
    10
    Excellent game despite what most critics say. Single player is on the short side but you can play through it again on hard with extended Excellent game despite what most critics say. Single player is on the short side but you can play through it again on hard with extended objectives. Multiplayer is also a blast. If you are into mech games you are in for a treat!… Expand
  4. ZackM
    Apr 28, 2007
    10
    love the gamem very diferent from the others and can customize to the max
  5. AlexC.
    Mar 30, 2007
    9
    This game is pretty sick, and really hard. I've been a long time fan of the series and this game finally revitalized my love for mech This game is pretty sick, and really hard. I've been a long time fan of the series and this game finally revitalized my love for mech fighting games. It's high speed and sick graphics make this game much better than the other ones, but the only problem i have is that is has a very steep learing curve that makes it very hard just to pick up and play. This game really focuses on "Practice makes perfect", and you have to practice a lot before you jump into a mission.… Expand
  6. RickM.
    Apr 2, 2007
    9
    I understand this game is more geared towards the AC hardcore. But once you get passed the learning curve, it is a pretty amazing game.
  7. RyanG.
    Apr 9, 2007
    8
    I had much fun with this game, but the length is too short. I beat the story along w/ the data packs(arena battles) within 5 hours. The I had much fun with this game, but the length is too short. I beat the story along w/ the data packs(arena battles) within 5 hours. The single player was probably the best part of the game(though some may to differ). The multiplayer had much potential but fell short. The lack of multiplayer achievements and voice chat (I've played several times, and there is no voice chat [fixed by patch?]) makes it an average multiplayer game. This games is great, but the thrills only last until the ending of the game.… Expand
  8. Sebastieng
    Jul 1, 2007
    2
    too complicated, looks nice but that's it

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#65 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007