Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 135 Ratings

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  1. Blighty
    Sep 10, 2023
    4
    Such an over-rated game. I give it a 4, but its tempting to rate it lower just because of my expectations.

    The systems in this game are BAD, like really bad, its going back 20 years to find systems this clunky and uninspiring. While the world design is wonderful, as are the enemies, the graphics themselves are really quite bad, I cannot get over how this doesn't get looked at more -    Such an over-rated game. I give it a 4, but its tempting to rate it lower just because of my expectations.

    The systems in this game are BAD, like really bad, its going back 20 years to find systems this clunky and uninspiring.

    While the world design is wonderful, as are the enemies, the graphics themselves are really quite bad, I cannot get over how this doesn't get looked at more - flat geometry, next to no foliage and terrible where is is, its enemies are good, but the tech around that is bad.

    The gameplay is a **** show for me, its a mess that doesn't feel good. The only joy you get is the satisfaction of overcoming the ****show that is the controls and defeating bosses with giant HP bars and borked bounding boxes - why people think this makes it good is beyond me.

    Do not buy    … Expand
  2. DaniscoIco
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    10/10 just like old AC games but great There's an online pvp 1v1 and 3v3, a good boss fight, lot of combinations to build
  3. jinnbapho
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Absolutely epic game. 3D combat is very different but a blast. Great story that builds up slowly.
  4. 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! Soon addicting. Stay up playing until 4 in the morning thinking it's like midnight.
  5. Edward_Soft
    Sep 6, 2023
    9
    Almost perfect. A few more weapons and a couple more weapon types would have been fantastic. Also, the CORE system is far too prominent. You basically cannot do damage without staggering your opponent first. This drastically reduces the variety of strategies one can use effectively. Otherwise, the game is absolutely incredible. Perfect, even.
  6. LogosRiding
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    A worthy continuation of a series that has been in oblivion for a decade. Perfect optimization, beautiful art direction, dynamic battles, cool movement, epic bosses, a huge selection of customization and build settings.
  7. Kelchik
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Boss: Nice try do it again, and again, and million try again.
    I love pain and Memedzaki game.
  8. Solkifaer
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    FS once again proves that you need to hold on to the fans and those who play your games, and not try to lick everyone's shoes on twitter or sits on the hype train. Any other studio would immediately release Elden Ring 2 after its success, FS is releasing super niche AC6. Base
  9. Eroklifiy
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Dynamic, epic, intense battles, mechs, signature FS art direction, insane customization possibilities and "buddy". What else is needed?
  10. ossan-gamer
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    The difficulty level and the world-building are both fantastic. It's my favorite mech game.
  11. Voodoo123
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    Ac6 was a fun distraction from my everyday life. While I certainly enjoyed the usual series traits (win big paydays, go shopping for stronger mech parts, rinse and repeat), I always found the unlikely bosses from previous games a tedious byproduct.

    Sadly from software decided to double down on the bosses and across the 69 mission campaign I must've faced what felt like 20 hulking,    Ac6 was a fun distraction from my everyday life. While I certainly enjoyed the usual series traits (win big paydays, go shopping for stronger mech parts, rinse and repeat), I always found the unlikely bosses from previous games a tedious byproduct.

    Sadly from software decided to double down on the bosses and across the 69 mission campaign I must've faced what felt like 20 hulking, unreasonably powerful entities. Most were OK but a couple were quite troubling. Strafing round in circles like a mad person for several hours to get the job done. (Perhaps in future from software could could add some sort of 'boss battle arena mode' to satiate the hunger of some of the fans of difficult long bosses I can see in the reviews here?)

    The story was ok but without any motion capture humans to follow along with, the levels felt empty. Lonely. There was an opportunity here to display something more technically ambitious but instead the path to retread the same sort of game was taken instead. It felt just like the older titles before it.

    Performance isn't a great reflection of the kind of visuals shown here but thankfully the VRR setting on my TV was able to offer a good experience in 4k quality mode so things looked sharp and felt responsive to control.

    Overall I came away feeling a little cheated. This doesnt really carry the finesse of a £60 game but certainly came at the price of one. The gameplay felt straight out of the ps3 era and it rarely ever really felt 'next gen' in any noticeable way on my series x. If you can get this at a discount and enjoy mech anine then this is worth checking out    … Expand
  12. tomaszwebdev
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    the best part of armored core in a decade. 10/10 - a truly exceptional game, with no bugs, masses of possibilities, decision-making system, beautiful storyline. Requiring the player to think.
  13. QuanticLiberty
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Another hit from Fromsoftware! Simple game produced with excellence! For those who enjoy a challenge, this is a treat! Simple and beautiful graphics!

    Mais um acerto da Fromsoftware! Jogo simples produzido com excelência! Para quem curte desafio é um deleite! Gráficos simples e bonitos!
  14. Sniper0822
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Titanfall fans will love this game, simply because of the movement, gunplay and looks.
    The story lacks a bit, but I don't think we play armored core games for the story (at least I don't).
    Really addictive gunplay and movement, constant action, and the game suceeds to make you feel both powerful and on par with tougher opponents. The only thing holding it back other than the story is a    Titanfall fans will love this game, simply because of the movement, gunplay and looks.
    The story lacks a bit, but I don't think we play armored core games for the story (at least I don't).
    Really addictive gunplay and movement, constant action, and the game suceeds to make you feel both powerful and on par with tougher opponents.
    The only thing holding it back other than the story is a minor, but real issue, that being that some bosses are unneccesarily unfair that being *SPOILER, you have been warned* baltheus, with a lot more missiles that could be called fair, and some others

    Easily 10/10 goty contender, fromsoft never fails us    … Expand
  15. SpartansShadow
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This is NOT a souls like game at all, anyone saying that it is clearly has never played the Armored Core series, it would have your nice easy missions and then toss you in the meat grinder. The entire series has always revolved around changing your AC to suit the missions, big slow boss tank build and ACS damage it to no end and keep it stun locked. If it has a cock pit as aThis is NOT a souls like game at all, anyone saying that it is clearly has never played the Armored Core series, it would have your nice easy missions and then toss you in the meat grinder. The entire series has always revolved around changing your AC to suit the missions, big slow boss tank build and ACS damage it to no end and keep it stun locked. If it has a cock pit as a weakspot...melee it. Pulse shield? Bring anti shield gun etc.

    The game is amazing, it has that frustration aspect to it that makes beating missions feel great. It has decision path, multiple endings, you can build and customize your AC in so many ways.

    I'm not sure why IGN Brazil is saying it doesn't have much after the campaign...it has multiple endings, mission tree decisions(you know parts of a story line) and apparently they found the game was really really easy and not rewarding difficultly level...I'm baffled by that one    … Expand
  16. Rtheom
    Sep 2, 2023
    6
    This is a Mech Arena combat game from the days of PS1 and Sega Saturn. It tries to paint itself as slightly different with short, empty "levels" with a few enemies that take no effort to beat, but most of the time you're just battling a boss mech inside an arena of some sort. Spin in a circle around the arena while the boss spins in a circle, and use the gun that will let you hit theirThis is a Mech Arena combat game from the days of PS1 and Sega Saturn. It tries to paint itself as slightly different with short, empty "levels" with a few enemies that take no effort to beat, but most of the time you're just battling a boss mech inside an arena of some sort. Spin in a circle around the arena while the boss spins in a circle, and use the gun that will let you hit their weak point. Rinse and repeat. At least Elden Ring had an open world you could walk around in and explore. This does not have that.

    Also, it really bothers me that there is zero gravity in this game. I'm a big hulking mech. They're big hulking mechs. Why do we all just slide around like we're on ice skates? Even things with massive tank treads just glide over the ground and turn on a dime. This just feels silly.    … Expand
  17. AltoVoltaG143
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Mejoraron demasiado a comparación de los anteriores juegos de la saga. La movilidad y maniobrabilidad se siente más real y no tan exageradamente fluido como en los títulos en PS3. Los jefes siguen siendo demandantes sin llegar a ser tediosos. La barra de "postura" a lo Sekiro fue una muy buena implementación. Las partes intercambiables del Mecha son menores a otras entregas pero seMejoraron demasiado a comparación de los anteriores juegos de la saga. La movilidad y maniobrabilidad se siente más real y no tan exageradamente fluido como en los títulos en PS3. Los jefes siguen siendo demandantes sin llegar a ser tediosos. La barra de "postura" a lo Sekiro fue una muy buena implementación. Las partes intercambiables del Mecha son menores a otras entregas pero se desempeñan de manera excelente en conjunto con otras piezas.
    Creo que su único punto flojo fue el tema gráfico ,pero ya es algo recurrente en FROM de toda la vida.
    Deberían probar un motor gráfico nuevo una vez en la vida. Lo demás ,muy bueno.    … Expand
  18. Redemp
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Game feels amazing! Plays fantastic can be easy and challenging at points like any other armoredcore in the past. Awful that it took so long for another game but fires of rubicon doesnt disappoint.
  19. instinct46
    Sep 2, 2023
    9
    Graphically it's lovely.
    Controls are very reactive.
    Audio is a treat. It's hard to hate on anything in this game. Is it hard, yes but it a good way. Most level's take 2 - 4 attempts. Well that is if you don't count the optional mech kill targets (those take a little strategy based on their weapons). The only really issue I have with this game is the explanation of stats. Most of    Graphically it's lovely.
    Controls are very reactive.
    Audio is a treat.

    It's hard to hate on anything in this game. Is it hard, yes but it a good way. Most level's take 2 - 4 attempts. Well that is if you don't count the optional mech kill targets (those take a little strategy based on their weapons).

    The only really issue I have with this game is the explanation of stats. Most of the time, the lack of hand holding is lovely, but when looking at what EN is and how best to increase it (still confused).

    While not part of the review, I will say you have to melee! Some people don't seem to be getting that.    … Expand
  20. 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 english Custom Robo games.
  21. BigLebowskiMan
    Sep 1, 2023
    6
    This was not what I was expecting, lifeless worlds, with good graphics. Few enemy's and challenging levels. Fromsoftware you don't need to make every game a souls like game.
  22. hiko945
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Pros: Fromsoft really delivers this AAA title with excellent visuals and soundtrack, fantastic combat mechanics, and great customized features.
    Cons: The performance issues still happen in some areas, but I know they will patch that in the near future.
    Concluded: Potentially for the GOTY awards - 8/10
  23. MaxWarrior
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    The difficulty of game is a bit too hard, sometimes painful to continue. And lack of CG presentation for storyline, but mech control is solid, and combat is very tactical . Also great art, epic music. Best mech game in the past 10 years!
  24. Khaosom
    Aug 30, 2023
    5
    As a long time fan of the Armored Core series, I feel extremely disappointed with this game. It's not because it's bad, but because From Software basically decided to go with the Soulslike difficulty. I know people will be saying that's what they're known for. But way before Demon Souls, was Armored Core (From Software). Instead of having two game lines now, one for the Souls fans andAs a long time fan of the Armored Core series, I feel extremely disappointed with this game. It's not because it's bad, but because From Software basically decided to go with the Soulslike difficulty. I know people will be saying that's what they're known for. But way before Demon Souls, was Armored Core (From Software). Instead of having two game lines now, one for the Souls fans and one for the others the difficulty made this game unplayable for a casual gamer. The tutorial boss alone is on par with mid to end bosses from previous Core games. If you have hours to invest and "get gud" this is the game for you, if not don't bother. Pros. Great graphics, same controls as older titles, and the arcade mech building action that made the series good originally.

    Cons. The difficulty, no way to lower this at all.    … Expand
  25. Lirde9244
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Armored Core 6 is a masterpiece. It's a perfect mix between the old Armored Core games and the Souls series (the best from both world).

    Missions are super fun with high replayability (getting the S ranking on each mission). The game gets better and better as you play more and more. It takes some " get used to it " in term of mechanics / gameplay but once it clicks with you : you just    Armored Core 6 is a masterpiece. It's a perfect mix between the old Armored Core games and the Souls series (the best from both world).

    Missions are super fun with high replayability (getting the S ranking on each mission).
    The game gets better and better as you play more and more.
    It takes some " get used to it " in term of mechanics / gameplay but once it clicks with you : you just can't stop playing this game anymore !

    It's a perfectly crafted game and I definitely hope we get Armored Core 7 as well as a massive DLC for AC6 !!! This game is easily my GOTY 2023 ! I highly recommend.

    FromSoftware just never disappoint.    … Expand
  26. Zadt
    Aug 30, 2023
    7
    Me encanta el juego pero si tengo algunos problemas con el, el primer jefe del cap 1 es muy dificil creo que la dificultad tuvo un subidon demasiado fuerte incluso los siguientes jefes han sido mas tranquilos comparados con este, la camara aveces falla, se que es dificil tener variedad de misiones en un juego de mechas pero hasta el momento osea inicios del capitulo 4 me hubiera gustadoMe encanta el juego pero si tengo algunos problemas con el, el primer jefe del cap 1 es muy dificil creo que la dificultad tuvo un subidon demasiado fuerte incluso los siguientes jefes han sido mas tranquilos comparados con este, la camara aveces falla, se que es dificil tener variedad de misiones en un juego de mechas pero hasta el momento osea inicios del capitulo 4 me hubiera gustado alguna mision en la que no hubiesen enemigos o hubiese tenido que hacer algo diferente como puzzles o algo asi… Expand
  27. 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 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*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
  28. ArataLatam
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon te dará muchas horas de diversión, en combates de mechas, el sueño ideal de todo fan de los robots. Personaliza a tu gusto, ve a la acción a tu ritmo y lanza todo tu arsenal en esta nueva entrega. Ya seas experto en Armored Core, o vayas iniciando, este juego, es uno de los mejores del momento y que debes probar si o si.Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon te dará muchas horas de diversión, en combates de mechas, el sueño ideal de todo fan de los robots. Personaliza a tu gusto, ve a la acción a tu ritmo y lanza todo tu arsenal en esta nueva entrega. Ya seas experto en Armored Core, o vayas iniciando, este juego, es uno de los mejores del momento y que debes probar si o si.

    https://arata.lat/armored-core-vi-fires-of-rubicon-aratareview-xbox-series/    … Expand
  29. Allisun
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Genuinely amazing game. The voice acting could use some work but beyond that this is probably one of the most accessible FromSoft games ever made. If you know the right build you can clear anything and that's how it's meant to be.

    As far as gameplay it's perfection for a Mech game, you feel powerful, fast. Flying and boosting are smooth. I've yet to lose noticable frames at any point so    Genuinely amazing game. The voice acting could use some work but beyond that this is probably one of the most accessible FromSoft games ever made. If you know the right build you can clear anything and that's how it's meant to be.

    As far as gameplay it's perfection for a Mech game, you feel powerful, fast. Flying and boosting are smooth. I've yet to lose noticable frames at any point so far on XBSX, Another FromSoft banger.    … Expand
  30. tinennis
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    good game but not great. It is not a souls-like game(dark souls, demon souls, elden ring) but more like a sekiro-like game that has its own pros and cons.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
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  1. Gamereactor Finland
    Nov 6, 2023
    80
    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon offers an uneven challenge.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 5, 2023
    75
    Personally, I wouldn't say I liked Armored Core 6 since I was still high on the Elden Ring rush. As a rare mech game, it does a really good job at making you feel like you’re riding a powerful mech but it has little substance. Armoured Core 6 feels like a boss rush game with detail in mech customization, but the story lacks depth and engagement. Environments, granted very beautiful at times, are vast and vertical but feel like shallow backdrops or cardboard arenas you’d see in Power Rangers mech fights. AC6 will please many AC fans, but I don’t think it’s as strong as the other From Software titles.
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  3. 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.
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