Game details
- Game:
- Armored Core 4
- AKA
- Genre:
- Action
- Sub Genre:
- Mech Combat
- Release Date (US):
- March 20th, 2007
- Release Date (UK):
- March 22nd, 2007
- Players:
- 1-2
- Online Players:
- 2-16
- Developers:
- From Software
- Publisher:
- SEGA
- Rating:
- T [Teen]
- PSU Rank:
- 149 of 1184 Games
- PSU Rank on PS3:
- 133 of 536 Games
- Additional Information:
- Also available on Xbox 360
About Armored Core 4
First announced under the name of Project Force at the Tokyo Game Show in 2005, Armored Core 4 is the one of the hottest upcoming games for the PlayStation 3. Its developed, From Software, has already promised gamers an updated damage system and more customization. The game will also be online-capable- a first for the series.
Review
- PSU Review Score
- 5.5
- Avg. user review score:
- 5.9
Summary
Armored Core 4 is a disappointing entry in the Armored Core series.
We like
- Good weapons effects.
- Despite clunky controls, hard-fought victories can feel satisfying.
- A wide variety of mechs with heavy customization options.
We dislike
- Repetitive and clunky, a step back for the franchise.
- No replay value, poor framerates and no-one playing online.
- Graphics and audio are lacking.
See PSU's review on Metacritic & GameRankings
Armored Core 4, the first next-gen entry in From Software's prolific mech combat series, was expected to be a major advancement. Not only is it a disappointment next to its action kin, but an unfortunate step back for the franchise. For those who aren't familiar with Armored Core, know that it stands as one of the longest-running series in gaming. Though the games don't follow a single storyline, there are 19 installments when...
- Posted Apr 24th 2007
- 2 Comments
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