Armored Core: Verdict Day

 Xbox 360
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    Sep 24, 2013
    75
    Ultimately, you either think giant stompy robots are rad or you don’t; if they’re your thing, and you don’t mind its split single-/multiplayer nature, Armored Core: Verdict Day provides an enjoyable stage on which to both rock and sock ‘em.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Nov 22, 2013
    70
    Fans will likely eat this sequel up, but Verdict Day makes it hard for newcomers and casual mech fans alike.
  3. Worth Playing
    Oct 21, 2013
    70
    Armored Core: Verdict Day is exactly what you'd expect from a half-sequel/half-expansion pack: It offers more of the same and not a lot else. There are mechanical fixes and cleanups, and the expansion pack has somewhat revived the quickly fading online community, but in the end, it's more Armored Core V.
  5. Vandal
    Oct 10, 2013
    69
    A new episode meant for fans of the series that brings some steps forward for the multiplayer, and some steps back for the campaign. It is not the revolution the gameplay needs, but still holds lots of hours of fun.
  6. ZTGD
    Oct 9, 2013
    60
    Armored Core: Verdict Day is a solid entry for those that have stuck with it since day one. Anyone coming in fresh or even returning from the series’ past is in for a rude awakening. The unfriendly design and gross presentation are quick deterrents to an otherwise massively deep experience. I cannot recommend the game to anyone outside that small niche, which is where I see this series slowly fading into the darkness if From Software doesn’t make some massive changes, and soon.
  7. GameSpot
    Oct 3, 2013
    60
    Brutal robot-destroying fun is buried deep, but this giant mech battling series could still use an oil change.
  8. GamesRadar+
    Sep 30, 2013
    60
    In short, it's your prototypical Armored Core experience, which remains as flawed and fascinating a series as you're ever going to find.
  9. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 30, 2013
    60
    It’s a marginal enhancement over Armored Core V, but it’s enough to keep its core fanbase invested in the game. It’s just a shame the series is so unwilling to expand past it.

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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    7
    Грамотная работа надо ошибками 5ой части, но все равно игра выглядит как франкейштейн, которая пытается быть похожей на классические части иГрамотная работа надо ошибками 5ой части, но все равно игра выглядит как франкейштейн, которая пытается быть похожей на классические части и на 4 одновременно. Но все равно, я ее люблю, как и всю серию.… Full Review »
  2. Zeriel
    Apr 27, 2015
    0
    I have played every armored core game there is, yes even that obscure PSP game where you build AIs and don't really pilot your mech. I'm aI have played every armored core game there is, yes even that obscure PSP game where you build AIs and don't really pilot your mech. I'm a huge fan of the series with thousands of hours across games since the original PS1 demo.

    I can say for sure that AC5 is possibly one of the worst games I have ever played! not only from the AC franchise. This game is complete garbage. The mechs feel like you're playing steel battalion, they completely forgot what AC was about and made it another bland FPS ala CoD.

    The mechs are slow as **** they CAN'T fly. The graphics look terrible, everything is brown and uninspired, the story is non existent, the controls and HUDs are a nightmare, there is no customization like there used to be, when you start the garage is empty and so is the store (wtf), no arena like there used to be, you get an invite to fight after a mission, did I mention there's no ****ing flying????. This game is complete **** It's right up there with Big Rigs over the road racing and Road to hell.

    The ONLY cool feature is the Japanese voice computer and even then is not worth it.
    It seems From Software now has a ton of fame from recycling the same game over and over (Dark Souls) So I guess that's the end of this beloved franchise. Such a shame...    … Full Review »
  3. TheOtherGuy103
    Nov 13, 2013
    9
    This game fixed every issue that was in Armored Core V. It is very easy to find people online, the re-balances to all of the weapons and partsThis game fixed every issue that was in Armored Core V. It is very easy to find people online, the re-balances to all of the weapons and parts removed a few overpowered pieces, there are over 100 new parts, and the improved frame rate makes the game that much better than its predecessor.… Full Review »
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