Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

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  • Summary: A mysterious new substance was discovered on the remote planet, Rubicon 3. As an energy source, this substance was expected to dramatically advance humanity's technological and communications capabilities. Instead, this substance caused a catastrophe that engulfed the planet and theA mysterious new substance was discovered on the remote planet, Rubicon 3. As an energy source, this substance was expected to dramatically advance humanity's technological and communications capabilities. Instead, this substance caused a catastrophe that engulfed the planet and the surrounding stars in flames and storms, forming a Burning Star System.

    Almost half a century later, the same substance resurfaced on Rubicon 3, a planet now contaminated and sealed off by the catastrophe.

    The player infiltrates Rubicon as an independent mercenary and finds themselves in a struggle over the substance with the corporations and other factions.

    In ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, players will assemble and pilot their own mech with 3D maneuverability to move freely through three dimensional fast-paced missions.

    Take on difficult challenges and overwhelm your enemies with dynamic movements that make full use of ranged and melee combat.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. TheXboxHub
    Sep 11, 2023
    100
    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is another FromSoftware triumph that is hard to fault.
  2. But Why Tho?
    Aug 29, 2023
    90
    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is a unique experience all about learning to accept failure in order to find solutions to new challenges. Accepting the fact that some runs need to end in defeat in order to learn more about how to tackle the encounter can take a while, but once you settle into the groove it feels so rewarding.
  3. Xbox Tavern
    Sep 18, 2023
    89
    After laying dormant for a while, Armored Core has returned to light up the stage on hardware that makes the most of its grandeur. Fires of Rubicon feels exciting to play, it looks superb, it’s fast and furious, it’s devastating and badass, it’s all you could imagine a modern Armored Core game to be. Sure, humans are absent and all the codenames and straightforward characters make it rather unrelatable, but when you’re caught up in thrilling tussles with all manner of mechanised robots, nothing else will matter. If Fires of Rubicon is a glimpse at what the future holds for Armored Core, it’s a very exciting one indeed.
  4. Video Chums
    Sep 19, 2023
    83
    A great mech combat game that boasts a surprisingly moody atmosphere while offering one of the most rewarding customisation components in all of gaming. So, definitely play it if you love tough combat and plenty of explosions.
  5. Gamereactor Finland
    Nov 6, 2023
    80
    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon offers an uneven challenge.
  6. Attack of the Fanboy
    Aug 23, 2023
    80
    Years and several Soulslike games later, FromSoftware revisits another of its iconic franchises and mostly soars with awesome visuals and combat. While difficulty is always going to be a factor in these games, the sudden challenge spikes will alienate those who lack the patience for finding the right build.
  7. Digital Trends
    Aug 23, 2023
    60
    Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is a powerful mech flying with faulty thrusters. A fast-paced action game loaded with thrilling dogfights and stimulating mech customization is dragged down by all too familiar FromSoftware quirks like illegible UI and a headache-inducing third-person camera. It’s not enough to fully spoil an exciting ride, but it does leave me wondering how far a good tune-up would have gone.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 43
  3. Negative: 3 out of 43
  1. tomaszb
    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.
  2. Dauzat
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Another damn goon From Soft game! My only complaint would be a better story but honestly I wasn't expecting any less being From Soft! SoonAnother damn goon From Soft game! My only complaint would be a better story but honestly I wasn't expecting any less being From Soft! Soon addicting. Stay up playing until 4 in the morning thinking it's like midnight.… Expand
  4. ScreenS
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    My first AC game. It's deeply satisfying and since I don't have a good comparison, I'll use Custom Robo And I've 100% completed all englishMy first AC game. It's deeply satisfying and since I don't have a good comparison, I'll use Custom Robo And I've 100% completed all english Custom Robo games.… Expand
  5. winblades
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, From Software has pulled off the impossible by making a casual game thats still addictive like hell and fun to play forAbsolute masterpiece, From Software has pulled off the impossible by making a casual game thats still addictive like hell and fun to play for Soulsfans (only two hard bosses the rest is first try mostly).… Expand
  6. Spawn1121
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    To start off, this game definitely starts slow and isn't a soulborne game. With that in mind it still has some of the coolest boss fights asTo start off, this game definitely starts slow and isn't a soulborne game. With that in mind it still has some of the coolest boss fights as if it were a souls-like game simply because fromsoftware is a master at boss fight mechanics, and combat overall. I would say if you love mechas this is a must buy as it's single handedly the best modern Mecha game out there.

    If you're not a Mecha fan, and only like souls-like games, I'd argue this game is worth trying and at least getting through the first chapter or two. For me, it really started to gain it's appeal starting around the 2nd chapter and completely sold me at the end of chapter 3.

    You're going to die a good amount, but this game is very forgiving and you'll start back up right before a boss fight will all your repair kits, full ammo, and full health. If you're a masochist that doesn't like that, don't worry you'll die plenty of times still and it'll feel fulfilling to you I am sure.

    Im only not giving it a 10 cause it really did start very lukewarm to me and you have to commit to the game and it's gameplay as it definitely gets better the more you unlock, purchase and build your ideal build.

    It's also worth noting there is no leveling system and mechas in ng+ don't scale up to how much you've improved or gain more efficient parts, BUT there are additional missions added that will test your skills further than the first playthrough did so there's challenge and a reason to play ng+ (true ending requires ng++)    … Expand
  7. bolsa22
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    ARMORED CORE 6 is a mech action game that offers a challenging and rewarding experience. The game stands out for its customization andARMORED CORE 6 is a mech action game that offers a challenging and rewarding experience. The game stands out for its customization and multiplayer mechanics, which allow you to create a custom mech and face other players in three-dimensional settings. The game also has a large variety of parts and weapons to choose from, increasing the combat possibilities. However, the game has some issues with the camera, which can be tedious and hinder gameplay. The game allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the camera and the settings of the buttons, which helps to improve the control of the mecha. ARMORED CORE 6 is a very different game from other FromSoftware titles, such as Dark Souls, Sekiro, Elden Ring or Bloodborne, but it preserves the essence of its mechanics in a form accessible to modern audiences. It is a recommended game for those who are looking for an extreme master level challenge. My score is 9.4 out of 10.… Expand
  8. davygravy93
    Aug 29, 2023
    0
    *sigh* yet another souls game that tries to pain itself as something else. Sekiro, elden crap, armored core. It's all the same stuff except*sigh* yet another souls game that tries to pain itself as something else. Sekiro, elden crap, armored core. It's all the same stuff except now an existing franchise that was already good gets all the sewage runoff mechanics from souls games such as the trademark awful camera perspectives. As soon as the first boss happened I knew they ruined it, giant enemy ship that would be slow due it's sheer weight in any other armored core game but somehow is faster than your mech made for mobility and as an added bonus goes outside of an artificial boundary to where you can't hit it(lmao). Actual trash and anyone who days otherwise never played an armored core game before. Stop putting these lame mechanics in other games, it's not fun.… Expand

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