Armored Core 6 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good?

[@gpe41]

"With a campaign roughly 25 hours in length,..." Definitely getting this.

[@DutchDeathGod]

That’s a good length for a replayable game. Pre order placed for tomorrow.

[@caravaneerkhed]

Yea especially considering most ac games can be beaten in around 10-15 hours it really shows they put in a ton of content

[@304Blaise]

@@caravaneerkhedmost other reviewers are saying it’s 15 hours so I think this guy was just really bad at the game

[@caravaneerkhed]

@@304Blaise I heard a review that said they played it for over 50 so idk guess we will just find out firsthand

[@voidgivenfocus]

There's new content up to ng++ btw

[@MrDrDiablo]

This is a "PS5 review" with no mention of the duelsense experience. thats all I was looking for to decide between ps5 and pc. you can mention fromsofts other series ad nauseum but cant even cover basic PS5 features

[@joe74509migo]

Keep comparing armored core to "other from software games from the last decade" is a bit ignorant. Armored core is a series with long history and lore, not simply be dismissed as "not as good as souls-like games "

[@DragonHeart613]

Yeah it was indeed very short-minded of this reviewer to consistently compare AC6 to FS's Soulsborne games when FS themselves have repeatedly said that AC6 would not be a Soulsborne game but would be its own unique type of game which it is. Clearly this reviewer didn't get the memo.

[@youarelolls]

I agree - this was a really disappointing review. Say it louder for everyone: AC6 isn't and wasn't meant to be a futuristic soulsborne game.

[@klebyell]

​@youarelolls I don't think he actually compared them in the way your suggesting. More suggested this doesn't really live up to the same level as the work they've put out in the last ten years. Which is all soulsborne. Also comparing difficulty levels of the two is more than fair when that's what studio has been synonymous with and many who aren't familiar with armoured core are likely expecting.

[@Mohgenstein]

It’s not as good though, armored snore fans are coping hard 😂😂

[@DragonHeart613]

@@Mohgenstein This was only one review & a very misguided one at that. How about you wait until more reviews of the game are released before you start talking smack hater.

[@DragonHeart613]

This might just be Push Square's worst review ever. The reviewer multiple times compares Armored Core 6 to From Software's Soulsborne games which is just stupid. AC6 is a completely different type of game & genre from all of FS's Soulsborne games. Rather than review AC6 on its own merits, the reviewer just compares it to the developer's previous games which are stylistically all-too different than AC6. This guy undoubtedly was expecting AC6 to be a Soulsborne game similar to the likes of Dark Souls & Elden Ring despite the fact that FS themselves have stated multiple times that AC6 would not be a Soulsborne game.

[@UnknownUsername131]

Armored Core was the flagship series for Fromsoft in America. People need to put more respect on its name.

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

To be fair, he's speaking on behalf of the millions of new people who (relatively) just played their first FromSoft, with Elden Ring.

[@RumbleWithLegendary]

someone’s sad ac6 didn’t get the critically acclaimed praise fromsoft games usually receive. Compared to other fromsoft games: souls-series, sekiro, Bloodborne, Elden ring, ac6 just isn’t even close to comparable to the quality those other games had. Boring bland level design, repetitive missions rushing through the level, nothing particular memorable at all. rip ac6 dead game once ppl beat it

[@Dracobyte]

Welcome (or welcome back) to the Armored Core community Ravens and other mech fans! This is our moment to make the genre more popular.

[@xbox70333]

industrial designs are super hard to do good, we mech heads love such desolate and dark environments

[@kuiper6948]

Thing is the desolate architecture and environment is done by design. The architecture its called Brutalism. I cant wait to explore.

[@metal4summer]

Yeah. Kind of a bad review on that aspect.

[@ToothpasteJuice]

"Insomniac's Spiderman was great on ps5 but unfortunately it was too different from Insomniac's Ratchet and Clank"

[@Clipahoy]

What?

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

Where's that quote from?

[@trevorpaar9954]

@@uppercutgrandma4425he’s making a joke about how people compare armored core to soulsbourne

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

​@@trevorpaar9954skill up to be exact

[@lastchance2849]

😅😅😅

[@just_a_character]

Frankly, this sounds refreshing. No drawn out stories, no 100 hour gameplay loops, just straight to the point. I’m digging it. Thanks guys for a great review!

[@MikeRiot365]

Sounds like the reviewer didn't know or care that there are actual things to discover through exploring the mission areas. This is what happens when you just rush through a game

[@TheBatosai]

Shut it fanboy.

[@نونيم-ي4ح]

The levels are ridiculously large and mostly empty which is fine since the combat is heavy on movements, but there really isnt much to explore in those games there are secrets sure but they are very hard to find.

[@Mohgenstein]

Maybe the game is mid asf

[@MikeRiot365]

@@نونيم-ي4ح oh for sure, just pointing out that the assertion that there's no reason to explore and nothing to find was incorrect.

[@MrMooMoo088]

​@@نونيم-ي4حI mean I don't know why people need hundreds of pointless Collectibles to explore? There are still elements of environmental storytelling as well as hidden parts. Crazy how people are ignoring the environmental storytelling because it's not strictly a Souls like.

[@keegan289]

What do people want from environments green fields a big glowing tree a rainbow bridge what do they want from an armored core game

[@christopherlyndsay8611]

Surely the hidden secret parts make it worth exploring the larger environments?

[@Lesa465]

there are confirmed hidden parts

[@christopherlyndsay8611]

@@Lesa465 I know, that’s why I’m confused the reviewer says environments aren’t worth exploring.

[@MrMooMoo088]

​@@christopherlyndsay8611sounds like a typical modern gamer who only explores things because there are hundreds of pointless collectibles. There are hidden parts as well as elements of environmental storytelling. Even though fromsoft has established a reputation I think a lot of people are still missing it because it is not strictly a Soul's like. Also this type of brutalist art style just isn't for everybody everybody.

[@Lesa465]

@@christopherlyndsay8611 this is a weird review overall

[@anenemystand5582]

I'm honestly very tired of people confusing their personal distaste for brutalist sci fi art for the game looking "boring."

[@Caleb-il7om]

It's weird because it's judged like it's lazy design rather than a purposeful aesthetic choice

[@geneticjen9312]

This is a review. It's a subjective opinion. It's ok for people to find it boring. It's ok for you to disagree. They're not wrong; you just disagree

[@anenemystand5582]

@@geneticjen9312 no they're wrong. There is a distinct difference between boring and an art style that doesn't resonate with you.

[@Caleb-il7om]

@@geneticjen9312 It's my opinion that they're wrong. Lol

[@zedetach]

There is an obvious lack of definition in the levels and that's clearly by choice. I suspect it was done to keep the game locked at 60fps.

[@geneticjen9312]

"You can switch weapons and parts in and out on the pause screen". Are you sure? I thought it was just at checkpoints

[@SlyRyFry]

Multiple endings, multiplayer, secrets bosses/items, good customization, and amazing combat? If it's gonna be like that just take my money Fromsoftware. Been looking forward to a new Armored Core game for a decade now and to say they delivered would truly be an understatement

[@8486odin]

If you dont know that Fromsoft hides some powerful gear in the middle of the mission, then please take your time to explore and then start the speed runs. These games are about experimenting with loadouts. See you soon Ravens!!!

[@AscendantStoic]

Hmmmm, this feels quite rushed guys, pervious Armored Core games are known for having hidden special weapons/body-parts which require searching and exploring the different missions for them, also they had branching missions or alternative endings in previous Armored Core games, the fact you don't bring up any of that or mention it at all makes it seem that you:- A.Never played any of the older games or bothered to research them. B.Rushed through the game to make the review as quickly as possible and as a result missed out on the hidden content (because I see no reason FromSoftware would drop a tradition that's not just found in their Armored Core games but also in their Dark Souls series all of sudden, hidden items and alternative endings have always been part of Fromsoftware games)!!!!!

[@Vurt72]

"There are some hidden elements that you'll find," Yamamura said. "For more open-ended missions, like exploring a large, open area or megastructure, you may be able to go off the beaten path and find some hidden collectables in the way of extra weapons or parts, and hidden encounters that will unlock extra parts as well." Not worth exploring? Also, as someone who mostly plays fantasy, i feel like this will be extremely refreshing in terms of level design and overall looks.

[@TaranTatsuuchi]

FromSoft's reputation from the Armored Core series is why I tried Demon Souls in the first place...

[@mattmilliken1510]

"NOT ELDEN RING 2" "That sign can't stop me from making a review, because I can't read!" - pushsquare

[@EzeeyIsOG]

Is there any duel sense features with haptic feedback or triggers?

[@MukiMuki688]

For those who have never played Armored Core. Rule #1: there is no "best" loadout, there will always be different loadouts that work on certain missions and not on others

[@whitefox25]

nope

[@inrptn]

IGN doesn't have the worst review this time...

[@FrakBeats]

This guy didn’t understand what he was reviewing.

[@BRoyce69]

So there's something people seem to miss here- Miyazaki (and team) started work on Elden Ring in 2017/18, shortly after DS3 had its last DLC launch (the ringed city). Yamamura would have started work on Armored Core VI : FoR after the launch of Sekiro in 2019/20. They're completely separate seires made by different people at the same company. Im sure they have flexible staff that help where its needed in the various departments, but the core team and lead decision makers are separate entities, as are the IPs. As with Sekiro and DS3, the last two major fromsoft games (ER and AC6) had overlapping development cycles.

[@OCTO358]

Except, this IS the "Fromsoftware experience I'm used to". I'm used to their 14 other Armored Core games and other mecha games like AGE, Chromehounds, Metal Wolf and Frame Gride.

[@bradwig]

No mention of the arena, secret parts in missions, the story. Idk this review seems like the bare minimum. This series typically doesn't just hand you the coolest stuff and it sounds like lots of that was missed in this effort to get a review out.

[@-TriP-]

Liam sounds like he's never played a Fromsoft game before Souls lol

[@timothyholloway9517]

Hmmm well it seems to be reviewing really good so im not sure what this guy is talking about lol.

[@clungebuster420dayz9]

It's great but im stuck on a boss getting there though few more tweaks so if you enjoy some challenging bosses it's good fun

[@kuiper6948]

If it takes you ten minutes to beat a level, then you're rushing and not exploring. When you find a secret boss or enemy you'll get different endings

[@sayakamiki2427]

Dude AC games have always been like this, you can finish some levels within 4 minutes. Sure there's been a few giant maze levels here and there but 98% of Armored Core missions can be completed extremely fast.

[@kuiper6948]

True to an extent right? 98% is most of a game. AC games do have really short missions, but the ratio to long missions, is more like 65% short to 35% long . @@sayakamiki2427

[@lasthand3428]

Have you never played Armored Core? Most levels are extra short, like very short. I have a feeling modern gamers aren't gonna like it.

[@IaconDawnshire]

I've thought of getting a PS5 for AC6, depending how it handled the Dualsense features

[@okccitizen4400]

Love armored core series

[@dingo535]

I can’t agree about the visuals. I think the game looks great and only the minor frame drops were a possible negative

[@dahandsomeguywithcoolglass8949]

Finally i can make my own megas xlr,muv kuv f22 raptor and gundam

[@robertlawrence9000]

METAL | CONCRETE | FIRE

[@trivium009]

I can’t wait 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@yeetkunedo]

This review was written by a person that wanted something that wasn’t armored core

[@caravaneerkhed]

This review was basically like 8 minutes of saying I don’t get what all the fuss is about.

[@kuiper6948]

Hardly worth exploring? There are secrets weapons, parts and enemies to be found. Linear? Are we seeing the same game here?

[@mantistobbogan6728]

I gave up after 2 minutes with the constant comparison of Elden Ring

[@waiting_for_]

Guy did not play the game. Many factual errors and honestly just a bad take for that score.

[@نونيم-ي4ح]

I was hoping that fromsoft could move away from the mission structure which was my biggest gripe with the series, its kind of impossible to make a mission heavy game without compromising the visuals or getting repetitive, i hope next time they focus more on creating semi open worlds like their other games.

[@10-OSwords]

I still don't know about this, don't like the 3ps perspective, flying around all over the place looks messy...hope it will be successful enough that the market finally kicks respawn in the butt to give us Titan Fall 3, which I would be far more interested in.

[@PervySage723]

He didnt get to play all the chapters right? So wouldnt there be much more customization of weapons to keep trying?

[@kitzune113]

How long will it take to finish?

[@noirczar5280]

About 15 hours

[@lhisss]

15/25 with apprently new stuff you can do in ng+ alongide new parts that will unlock with multiple playtroughs

[@Mohgenstein]

@@noirczar528060 dollars for a game that’s 15 hours long with zero exploration and boring combat is gonna be a hard pass for me

[@OldgamerNL]

One of the fromsoftware games i probably wont buy

[@lasthand3428]

Did you buy Ninja Blade? Did you buy King's Field? What about Shadow Tower?

[@Wazza25]

Naff . I almost never bought this master piece due to this slanderous, totally wrong in every aspect review. Hehe The only other review as wrong as this was shillups review of weird west which was also a master piece in my eyes. Dont get me wrong shillups aight . He drops some good content and is a good channel to be subbed to if you wanna keep your finger on the pulse . He just got his weird west review as F'd up as this one. It just proves reviews are opinion based have the possibility of been biased and can be totally wrong so should all be taken with a grain of sallt.

[@kg.9043]

At least you should check your spell before baiting people into this video, not everyone has the chance to review the full game before release. Now fix that Armored Core IV in your description.😂

[@reblaw89]

If this Review wasn't about a non stop and a non sense comparisson to the soulslike games, i would give you a credit for a fair opinion. But it's a clear case of someone that didn't do their homework.

[@4biddeninja]

This reviewwe must be a gen z or somthin

[@mecharobots]

Does this run at 720 / 30 fps aswell

[@lhisss]

On last gen consoles?

[@mecharobots]

@lhisss just taking the piss when they said mgs is 720/ 30 on ps5

[@LucieOne]

Three reviews now I've seen. A 9, 8 and now a 7. Think I might pick it up on sale.

[@inixi8ocelot]

This is the only reviewer who scores it 7 on Metacritic. mostly 100s and 95, 90. Seems like a barebones review. This guy doesn't know what he's doing.

[@lhisss]

88 ps5 87 PC and 78 Xbox (least reviews) on metacritic so id say that pretty decent

[@lhisss]

@@inixi8ocelot still better than the one review stating gameplays amazing, but 6/10 ui is old dated and the game has bad Camera controls

[@نونيم-ي4ح]

@@inixi8ocelot there are actually many 3/5 reviews with similar problems, even many of the 8 and 9 reviews have similar gripes as this reviewer.

[@zedetach]

At least it's not as bad as Dark Souls 2 - another game that wasn't made by Hidetaka Miyazaki.

[@grackization]

Why does it look so bad though?

[@Symphony85p]

You clearly shouldnt have been reviewing this game or type o game with all due respect and you know it aswell there is zero chance this is a 7/10 do your homework better next time

[@VampiricNightMachine]

is your mum any good?

[@evilsanta7424]

This review made me unsubscribe.

[@CENmassTER86]

All the from software fans can't handle a single negative statement said about their games ever.. everyone is entitled to their own opinion..a 7 is good

[@LoneWolfInsane]

opinions are not the same thing as blatantly stating false facts.

[@DanDlllm]

If a review is bad people will point out why it’s bad, simple as

[@robertwatson5104]

Looks boring to me

[@Vross_MKII]

ahh yes the planet that was ravaged by an other worldly fire is indeed "bland"

[@RumbleWithLegendary]

Armored core fans salty their trash game isn’t getting good reception LOL

[@G-Manfromhalflife]

Another troll

[@goofed86]

Another trash From Software game

[@rishikeshchatterjee1123]

Always good to see a salty FS Hater ..

[@DragonHeart613]

You can always tell when someone is very bitter because they got their a@$ beat extremely bad at a Soulsborne game.

[@tomwatson7626]

Yet another trash comment from goof

[@shanewright9489]

Keep playing Fortnite kid

[@lhisss]

@@LazyDevsPc43v3rhe probably never bothered to learn theyre games so hes salty that they seem to get the attention and praise they usually get (fromsoft not ps)

[@pogtuber5146]

Thanks for an honest take on the problems with the game! I'll definitely pick this up but I think I can wait a while for a sale.