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The Armored Core series is a game series that has not been around for a long time. Armored Core 5 was first released in 2012, which was 11 years ago. Now we are finally getting the next game in the series, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. The release date is fast approaching, and players are getting more and more excited about getting their hands on this game.
Armored Core 6 allows you to customize your mech in nearly any way that you want. However you like to play, there is a customization that you can make to facilitate that play style. Although that is the case, how good is Armored Core 6 actually? Here, we will go over whether or not it is worth buying Armored Core 6.
Is It Worth It To Buy Armored Core 6?
The reviewers have spoken and they have given everyone their opinion about this game series. Overall, yes, it is worth buying Armored Core 6. From what we can see, reviewers enjoyed the gameplay and customizing their mechs to their specific play style. The action feels good and completing missions does not tend to get stale either.
One minor problem that some reviewers had is that the storytelling is a bit dated. You will mostly get story details through mission briefings and sometimes during high-action moments where it is hard to pay attention. Even though that is the case, it seems that the good outweighs the bad in Armored Core 6. Right now, Armored Core 6 has a Metacritic score of 88/100. Down below, you can see what reviewers had to say about Armored Core 6:
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is an utterly unforgettable experience with satisfyingly crunchy combat, a fascinating narrative with surprising twists, and deep customization for mech-heads. If this is the future of Armored Core, then the future is bright indeed.
I was a bit skeptical that From Software would find a way to make Armored Core relevant again after a lengthy hiatus, but they figured it out. The spark of the series is still very much alive without giving up its soul and making it something else entirely, and a new generation will be able to appreciate why these games were so venerated. Just be ready to tinker a bit, and take some Ls.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is a refreshing title from FromSoft. It challenges you to stockpile weapons and armour, and grow your armory for a host of different scenarios. Some of the bosses are tough, but those same core principals are just as important here: study your enemy, be patient, and be aggressive. While the world isn’t as engrossing as say, Elden Ring, and the story isn’t as gripping, Fires of Rubicon is a fine title for those old school gamers who both miss the Armored Core series and want a new challenge. The omni-directional movement is exhilarating, as is the combat. Just be prepared to experiment a lot and replay longer missions if you don’t have that one important ingredient to beat a boss.
Armored Core VI is a solid return for one of From Software’s long-dormant franchises. It still carries many of the mech genre’s old contrivances, like its generic mission structure and predictable plot. However, it modernizes mech action meaningfully to introduce it to a new generation. While legacy fans may have some complaints about the “casualization” of Armored Core, I am ultimately glad the series is back and firing on all cylinders.
Armored Core 6 doesn’t look to reinvent the bipedal legs of the mech action genre, but it does update, refine, and polish them to an aggressive shine. Every sortie is a satisfying combat puzzle to solve thanks to fantastic mission design, intense boss encounters, an extremely wide assortment of weapons and parts that can dramatically affect how your mech plays, and excellent, explosive combat that manages to take very complex systems and mechanics and make them easy to understand and execute. Its interesting premise is stifled by bland storytelling told through mission briefings and radio chatter, but this is still nonetheless a welcome return of a classic mecha series.
