Armored Core: For Answer

 Xbox 360
Metascore
64

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. X-ONE Magazine UK
    40
    We accept that there’s some who’ll like this. You know who you are and you know you’re not the majority. Listen up majority, it is you to whom we speak.

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#73 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#89 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 40
  3. Negative: 7 out of 40
  1. 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.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.

    For Answer стал еще больше и лучше.    … Full Review »
  2. gamingisgreat
    Aug 6, 2016
    2
    Armored Core For Answer is a terrible and frustrating mech game.

    The game is stupidly difficult,and with the awful controls,is a recipe for    Armored Core For Answer is a terrible and frustrating mech game.

    The game is stupidly difficult,and with the awful controls,is a recipe for disaster.

    The graphics and mech customisation are decent,but terrible load times hinder the game.

    But you should not play this game,as the gameplay is terrible.

    DO NOT BUY    … Full Review »
  3. TheOtherGuy103
    Jan 7, 2014
    7
    The game is pretty good, but I do have a few issues with it, namely how it handles. default controls for this game are atrocious, there is noThe game is pretty good, but I do have a few issues with it, namely how it handles. default controls for this game are atrocious, there is no easy way to put it. And even after re-mapping pretty much everything, it still takes some getting used to. Once you get used to your new controls, the game handles much better, and it can become satisfying to pilot your NEXT.

    Combat in this game is fast and satisfying, but I am more of a fan of the speed in older (and newer) Armored Core games. I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with this game's speed, I do enjoy it, but I just prefer the slower pace of 3 and V.

    The biggest issue I have with this game is how easy it is. Don't get me wrong, the game can be quite challenging if you refuse to use Laser blades during the campaign... But the second you equip one of those weapons on your AC, the game becomes painfully easy.

    I really love the aesthetics of the game. The game and the NEXT's models do look dated now days, but they are still good looking enough to capture your imagination. The ability to further improve certain aspects of your AC using FCS control points is a great feature, and one that I was honestly sad to lose in V and Verdict Day.

    The boss battles are jaw-dropping, and reminiscent of the ones found in "Shadow of the Colossus"... only replace the character with a giant robot, and the Colossi with even bigger robots. Although some of these battles are very exploitable, and become jokes with the use of laser swords, one cannot deny the feeling of satisfaction that is derived from reducing one of these baddies to dust.

    Although it isn't the best Armored Core game in my personal opinion, it is still definitely worth buying!    … Full Review »
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