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[Jinzo Prime]

Scores depends if Bandai gives them a gimped difficulty like the reviews versions of Souls games (everything have less life and hit less stronger) imo

Is that true? Never heard of them doing that.

 

[Zheph]

Is that true? Never heard of them doing that.

It happened for sure with Dark Souls 3, I believe it was around 20% less damage/health

 

[Little Mac]

85 max.

 

[killatopak]

I'm gonna lowball it to 100.

 

[M.W.]

78 - niche to the max

 

[gaming_again]

PC has earlier release??

Looks to be that way by a day.

 

[gaming_again]

It happened for sure with Dark Souls 3, I believe it was around 20% less damage/health

Wait wtf lol

 

[Draugoth]

Reviews are coming up.

Thread updated

 

[Kenneth Haight]

From does it again, looks like another great game.

Also, reviewed on PS5

“a rock-solid 60fps frame rate that never falters“

 

[MikeM]

Reviews look good. Excited for the DF review for PC vs consoles

 

[TexMex]

From has cultivated a massive Souls fanbase who are going to buy in and be largely disappointed when they learn what From was about before 2011.

 

[Draugoth]

 

[Fabieter]

From has cultivated a massive Souls fanbase who are going to buy in and be largely disappointed when they learn what From was about before 2011.

You mean before 2009.

 

[The Infectious Paradox]

From has cultivated a massive Souls fanbase who are going to buy in and be largely disappointed when they learn what From was about before 2011

Or they'll enjoy it for the well crafted game that it is and realize not every game has to be a spuls like to enjoy it. There's still plenty of things here that souls fans should like.

 

[Sintoid]

Good start

 

[damidu]

another win, and with solid performance too..

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

FROM Gods all day, don't need reviews but I'm happy to hear about the rock solid performance on PS5. We're almost there boys!

 

[Dacvak]

A From game running at a locked 60 on console at launch? Is this proof of God?

 

[Thief1987]

An odd return to what has been a mostly mediocre series. It fixes multiple issues, mainly control-wise from the past titles, without adding much else. It isn’t great to look at, and while it can be fun to play its poor balance as you progress kills any joy to be found after not too long.

So after we remove fromsoftware worshipping it's just your typical bargain bin 6/10 armored core game. As expected.

 

[VideoGameEnjoyer]

Looks like I'll be spending another $60 even though I'm consumed by BG3 and Starfield is around the corner.

 

[TexMex]

You mean before 2009.

wow thanks dude thank you so much

 

[FoxMcChief]

I check metacritic and the Xbox Series X version is at 76 with 4 reviews. And for some reason no reviews pop up when I check on PS5.

 

[Gideon]

So after we remove fromsoftware worshipping it's just your typical bargain bin 6/10 armored core game. As expected.

I was expecting you.. you seem to be under every fromsoft thread with the same comment every time.

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Didn't expect to read that a fromsoft game could run at stable 120, great to hear.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

So after we remove fromsoftware worshipping it's just your typical bargain bin 6/10 armored core game. As expected.

 

[Draugoth]

So after we remove fromsoftware worshipping it's just your typical bargain bin 6/10 armored core game. As expected.

This is the best Armored Core game released

 

[Cyborg]

Reviews going all the places... you love the game or hate the game.

 

[rofif]

my ps5 copy will be here tomorrow. it's already on the way

 

[FoxMcChief]

Reviews going all the places... you love the game or hate the game.

Yeah, after reading a few tidbits from the reviews, it does seem very one or the other.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

Damn, PC version is at 91 on Metacritic now.

 

[Draugoth]

Damn, PC version is at 91 on Metacritic now.

Seems to be another experience on PC

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

Seems to be another experience on PC

It sounds like From finally put some money toward optimization. Thank God.

 

[skneogaf]

I need to play a demo before I buy it, especially at full price, I don't know if I like mech games.

I quite enjoyed an hour on zone of the enders that I bought years ago but I didn't get back to it.

 

[damidu]

So after we remove fromsoftware worshipping it's just your typical bargain bin 6/10 armored core game. As expected.

lol XboxEra, bastion of great reviews, like redfall 8.5 (oh my reviewer is the same exact retard too)
wouldnt be suprised if those morons ducked points because the release is too close to starfield for their liking.

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

So after we remove fromsoftware worshipping it's just your typical bargain bin 6/10 armored core game. As expected.

 

[Sub_Level]

Excited for all the Souls normies to try this and find out its an Armored Core game.

 

[adamsapple]

Nice. Another good game to add to the 2023 pile.

 

[VideoGameEnjoyer]

So after we remove fromsoftware worshipping it's just your typical bargain bin 6/10 armored core game. As expected.

Great source you are using...

 

[tmlDan]

Great source you are using...

tbf xboxera is biased towards MS games, AC is not a PS or xbox game and id likely agree with the review if i played it.

All the gameplay gave me this impression, but a 6 is quite low....feels more like a 7.

Maybe one day i'll play it but mech games are always meh

 

[Hudo]

Gamersglobal.de - 7/10:

Ich mag den grundsätzlichen Weg, den FromSoftware mit Armored Core 6 eingeschlagen hat. Es ist weniger arcadig und spielerisch mit meines Erachtens sinnvollen Anleihen (insbesondere bei Sekiro) vielfältiger und schneller. Rundum besser finde ich es deshalb aber nur begrenzt. Keine Frage, dass das nicht zuletzt auch an meinem Skill liegt, aber wenn mir die Action schon nach den eher moderaten ersten paar Stunden deutlich zu schwer wird, bin ich wohl kaum der einzige, dem das so geht.

Gerade deshalb kann von einem Pflichttitel für Action-Fans nicht die Rede sein. Wer allerdings auf Mechas steht und schon immer der Meinung war, dass mehr Soulslike-Attitüden der Reihe oder dem Genre allgemein gut zu Gesicht stehen würden, der kann durchaus mit einem Kauf liebäugeln.

Translation by yours truly:

I like the basic path FromSoftware has taken with Armored Core 6. It's less arcadey and more varied and faster in its gameplay with, in my opinion, sensible additions (especially from Sekiro). That being said, I think it's only better for it to an extent. There's no question that this is not least due to my skill, but if the action is clearly too hard for me after the rather moderate first few hours, I'm hardly the only one who feels that way.

That's why it can't be called a "must-have title" for action fans. But if you like mechas and have always thought that AC could benefit from slight additions of Souls-like games, you should definitely consider buying it.

Gamestar.de - 86/100:

Als großer Fan von Animes und japanischer Popkultur hatte ich schon immer etwas für Mechs und ihre Geschichten übrig. Doch viele der Mech-Spiele überzeugten mich nicht. Oftmals war mir die Steuerung nicht direkt genug und zu sperrig.

Aber Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon hat mich im Sturm gepackt. Knapp 30 Stunden später ist mein Armored Core ein Gigant geworden, mit Waffen, die fast so groß sind wie er selbst. Ich habe ganze Landstriche mit ihm verwüstet und gegen Bosse gekämpft, die mir alles abverlangt haben. Typisch für FromSoftware hat mich auch dieses Spiel zum Fluchen gebracht, doch wurde ich für meine spielerischen Anstrengungen immer wieder belohnt.

Anfangs dachte ich, dass sich die Action nach wenigen Stunden ermüdet. Nach zig Stunden warte ich noch immer darauf, dass ich mich an den riesigen Explosionen satt gesehen habe. Die vielen Schauplätze und die Möglichkeit, mir jeden erdenklichen Mech zu bauen, halten mich noch immer im Spiel.

Aber ich bin es leid, auch hier die kleinen From-Software-Altlasten zu entdecken, allen voran die hakelige Kamera, die das Spielerlebnis gerade bei schnellen Kämpfen schwierig macht. Nichtsdestotrotz habe ich hier eine fantastische Materialschlacht erlebt. Ganz egal, ob man Kenner der Reihe ist oder Neuling, jeder soll in diesen Mech einsteigen. Und für die Elden Ring Fans unter euch: Es gibt einen Gegner, der stark an Malenia erinnert.

Translation by your Handler: Hudo:

As a big fan of anime and Japanese pop culture, I've always had a thing for mechs and their stories. However, many of the mech games didn't convince me. Oftentimes the controls were just too indirect and too clunky for me.

But Armored Core 6 took me by storm. After almost 30 hours later, my Armored Core has become a giant, equipped with weapons almost as big as itself. I've ravaged whole swaths of land and fought bosses that took everything out of me I had. In typical From Software fashion, this game also made me curse but also rewarded me for my efforts time and time again.

At first, I thought the action would become tiresome after a few hours. Yet, after dozen hours, I'm still waiting to get my fill of the huge explosions. The many locations and the ability to build any mech I can think of still grab me.

But I'm tired of discovering the little From Software "legacy issues" in this game as well. Most notably the choppy camera that makes the gameplay experience difficult, especially during fast-paced battles. Nevertheless, I experienced a fantastic warfare of attrition here. Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or a newbie, everyone should get into this mecha. And for the Elden Ring fans among you: There is an enemy that strongly resembles Malenia.

PCGames.de - 8/10:

Auch nach Elden Ring liefert From Software weiter ab: Mit Armored Core 6 erwartet uns zwar kein absolutes Meisterwerk, aber dennoch ein toller Action-Titel.

Translated by Unit 621:

After Elden Ring, From Software delivers yet again: Although Armored Core 6 isn't a masterpiece, it's still a great action game.

 

[Fbh]

Wow actually higher than I expected so far.
Also hearing about it performing well on consoles and PC is nice!

So after we remove fromsoftware worshipping it's just your typical bargain bin 6/10 armored core game. As expected.

 

[GrayChild]

Down to 88/100

Sorry bros, cancelling my preorder. What a fall from grace for FROM Software.

 

[killatopak]

I tried not to look up previews or trailers after the first gameplay one but damn. The reviews make it seem like I won't be getting any sleep this weekend.

 

[Caio]

I said 88-90, looks like I'm so close a very solid Game, getting very good Reviews.

 

[Arsic]

Is this cross play for pvp ?

Clearly the PC version is a significant improvement over console even though console has rock solid 60fps at 4k which is wild.

I think I’ll have to go PC even though I wanted comfy couch.

When can pc start playing ?

 

[damidu]

tbf xboxera is biased towards MS games, AC is not a PS or xbox game and id likely agree with the review if i played it.

nah they are pretty much xbox fanatics, probably afraid of this scoring higher than starfield atm.
i guess bg3 already caused a meltdown at the office.

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

Excited for all the Souls normies to try this and find out its an Armored Core game.

That'll be me!

 

[Luigi Mario]

The few excerpts on framerate sound very promising so far. Probably will have better performance than Elden Ring on launch.

 

[tmlDan]

nah they are pretty much xbox fanatics, probably afraid of this scoring higher than starfield atm.
i guess bg3 already caused a meltdown at the office.

Thats an interesting angle, maybe thats true lol

 

[ClosBSAS]

From has cultivated a massive Souls fanbase who are going to buy in and be largely disappointed when they learn what From was about before 2011.

i have no idea what i bought since i never played one of these but every fro soft game is a day one for me...and i know ill enjoy it and if i dont, who gives a shit man.

 

[ClosBSAS]

Is this cross play for pvp ?

Clearly the PC version is a significant improvement over console even though console has rock solid 60fps at 4k which is wild.

I think I’ll have to go PC even though I wanted comfy couch.

When can pc start playing ?

i do comfy couching on pc with a 55 oled gaming tv and all wireless lightspeed setup up. so good.