Armored Core: For Answer

 Xbox 360
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
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  1. ErikB.
    Oct 6, 2008
    2
    This game is not much of an improvement from the last. Awful mech game. Mech Warrior what armored core is trying to be.
  2. ConradKreyling
    Apr 19, 2009
    3
    Controls, controls, controls. I spent most of the game being unable to turn my mech and shoot at the same time due to a bad selection at the beginning of the game (X+A to shoot). You are unable to rectify this, however, as once you have started the game all of the "Auto" options as well as the control palette are now hidden from view.

    The AI is also unforgiving, and is able to do many    Controls, controls, controls. I spent most of the game being unable to turn my mech and shoot at the same time due to a bad selection at the beginning of the game (X+A to shoot). You are unable to rectify this, however, as once you have started the game all of the "Auto" options as well as the control palette are now hidden from view.

    The AI is also unforgiving, and is able to do many things the player cannot, such as landing hits by "reading" the controller, and moving the mech's torso while shooting. As has been started, the camera is sluggish and does not keep up with your often speed-of-sound NEXT battles. I truly wonder if any play-testing was done by Ubisoft, or if the title was simply pressed and shipped.

    The game delivers on heavy customization through a series of unlocks, won by fighting ranked matches. These ranked matches are the worst kind of grind: 30 maps of "die-reconfigure-die-reconfigure" until you find the one perfect combination to defeat your current opponent (remember the AI complaints?) at which point you're presented with a new opponent and the cycle begins anew.

    All in all this game is unfulfilling to all but the most hardcore of Armored Core fans. Most will simply get frustrated, bored, or a combination of the two.    … Expand
  3. 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 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

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    70
    Armored Core is best enjoyed with other enthusiasts, and For Answer has an impressive array of online options. [Sept 2008, p.88]
  2. TeamXbox
    61
    The cut scenes are gorgeous, the mech design is cool, the overall art style is kind of awesome… but the game itself isn’t really worth it.
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  3. IGN
    80
    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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