This is what it's like to play Armored Core 6

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►Gameplay Trailer: • ARMORED CORE VI FIRES ...
►IGN Interview: www.ign.com/articles/armored-...
►Eurogamer Interview: www.eurogamer.net/games/ace-c...
►Playstation Article: blog.playstation.com/2023/04/...
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00:00 BABE WAKE UP NEW AC TRAILER JUST DROPPED
00:33 Approaching Rubicon
02:05 How fast is the gameplay?
07:14 Can you fly?
08:36 Customisation!
09:57 The most important parts in Armored Core
13:26 Turning speed
14:14 Lock-on
16:45 Telegraphed attacks
19:40 Soulslike elements
21:13 Weapons
24:24 The "Stagger" system
16:05 Shields
26:58 Scanning
27:50 Fun utility parts
28:57 Callsign: Raven
29:52 A new setting
31:02 New wings
32:19 New Part Obtained
32:58 The Arena
33:37 Armored Lore
34:29 Borrowed Wings
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[@VaatiVidya]

ALSO I FORGOT TO MENTION THE GAME IS RELEASING ON AUGUST 25TH

[@battleroyale1056]

GUNHED & ARMORED CORE ARE TOTALLY AWESOME!!!

[@renkuria]

oh no the overlap with baldur's gate 3, such sad.

[@Thukad]

Shit, that's my anniversary.

[@jamalisujang2712]

I hope FrQuenCy is making songs for the game. Day After Day never left my music playlist.

[@SpydersByte]

oh shit what? August 2023? Thats surprising!

[@averageguy6675]

can’t wait for patches lore when the game come out

[@billythenarwhal1579]

Patches first appearance is actually in an Armored Core game. N he pulls his usual gets his ass half beat and runs away.

[@NamePending878]

Mecha-patches

[@Dark_Jaguar]

@@billythenarwhal1579 Patch the Good Luck, who's symbol was dice he "loaded" by shooting extra holes to make all sides 6 sided. He makes his own luck by cheating.

[@nnnnnnnnn8888]

From the trailer wonder if Patches gonna kick you with the reversed legs mechanic

[@KABLAMMATS]

I wouldn't be surprised of there's a char named Codex Denuvo Precracked no Virus

[@carrotslayer4806]

"Raven" wasn't the only singular word that sparked joy from the trailer. Hearing "hound" being said repeatedly made me unreasonably happy as an old fan of From Soft's old and often forgotten 360 exclusive game Chromehounds. Just like mechs are called Armored cores or Nexts in AC games, the mechs were called HOUNDs in Chromehounds.

[@ShaimingLong]

While it is from a completely different dev, it reminded me of Phantom Crash, where the mechs are collectively called Scoobies, the cuter 'hounds!'

[@MithrilRoshi]

Could you IMAGINE. If only this game had chromehounds online? Would amke it near perfect.

[@invincibleunderthesun8545]

I liked hearing the word "Waltuh".

[@justinianmwh3684]

I remember Chromehounds My brother played it a lot

[@GreaterLiarbird]

That’s basically what ACV and Verdict Day were, they had a chromehounds style pvp campaign map

[@watermelonpizza7824]

"I don't build mechs so that I can do missions, I do missions so that I can afford new parts". A really good quote made by Vaati as a new AC player that explains what AC is.

[@michaelwestmoreland2530]

If that isn't the most accurate and succinct summary of what it means to be truly passionate about the thing itself, about enjoying the doing and being more than any kind of actual accomplishment, then I don't know what is. "I don't DO so that I can BE. I AM, and a pleasant side effect of that, is BEING, which to most, looks like DOING."

[@vain.a2]

like monster hunter

[@MrLeicon]

Hahaha. I was addicted to the psx era of AC. That's definitely the grind. Play arena and missions so you can afford parts.

[@ntp7053]

Arnored Core is the Gran Turismo of mech games.

[@0phylum0sinter0]

@@michaelwestmoreland2530 i think you may have zoomed out a little too far

[@harryguidotti3815]

I've never played an Armored Core game (Mainly because the universe has conspired to keep all knowledge of its existence a secret from me until now), so im extremely hyped to finally experience something I've clearly been missing out on.

[@decorumlopez9147]

You're an augmented Armored Core pilot now, Harry.

[@justablackdude366]

Same my dad and I found out about it and he played armored core 2 so he was super hype about it so now we’re getting it on our Xbox and playing together

[@jacob9ist]

Honestly, like any fromsoft game it should still be difficult. Just expect fast paced gameplay, learn to dodge, and learn that AP is not the most important number.

[@cookiecraze1310]

Same here, this is pretty much the only game I'm hyped for this year. How have I never known that armoured core exists? It's clearly a triple A game based on its price but somehow I've just never seen it. I also find it interesting that it has both online PvP but also alot of customisability, hopefully the balance is ok.

[@comaiscool]

The universe somehow manages to keep a ton of mech based IP hidden from me as well. Glad it finally relented recently.

[@dylanstout4225]

The pvp speed in AC4/FA was literally insane. Unlimited flying, second stage boosting, and putting more weight into one side vs the other. Basically turned it into planes dogfighting

[@Corrodias]

That's the only AC game I have played, and I remember that, yeah. 4-legged flying machines jousting.

[@Rave.-]

​@@Corrodias all because 4L stabbed instead of swung their laser swords so it just 1 shot people. Man what a meta that was.

[@asllen3310]

sounds like Ace Combat, which is coincidentaly has the same abbreviations, AC.

[@Karasamune]

Shadow lagging when your boost speed was fkn ridiculous 🥵

[@JuicedLeaf]

@@asllen3310in terms of general mission and game structure the two games are actually really similar. Ace Combat tends to lean heavier on the story though whilst Armored Core leans heavier on the customisation.

[@theforge4591]

Man this generation is very blessed, I played the first armored core, AC 2 when I was a kid. Its the game that Bond me with my brother. Its great to see the game still exist and continuing.

[@TheHomiekid]

We're just as blessed for being able to re-enjoy the series' we love as adults (when they're not nostalgia baiting cashgrabs)

[@theforge4591]

@@TheHomiekid Sadly i have no more time and energy to play video games, my arms are stiff from injuries. Its just time to pass the baton to the younger generations or other lucky guy, I might just watch these KZbinr lore or gameplay. its enough for me to feel content now. Hey, I hope you can enjoy the game m8 Cheers for you and others.🍻

[@nexus6100]

Saw AC2 at Blockbuster the one day. Decided to check it out because the cover and the concept looked cool and been a series fan ever since. Project Phantasma was an absolute bitch to track down in the early 2000s though. Didn't try 4 and 5 because I didn't really like how they handled in 4. Maybe it's time to pick the series back up again

[@orbglorb-zingalorg]

blessed in the technology department, skullfucked in about everything else

[@theforge4591]

@@orbglorb-zingalorg hahahahaha its just about how we conduct our want and needs, its always has been. Have a good day dear Sir

[@RobTheSquire]

It's so nice that Software have brought this series back to life. I wish that Bandai Namco could make Gundam games like this.

[@laxd776]

yeah, they even produced this game so they could for sure get the right developpers

[@highrider9168]

Better yet! Let's get a Armored core VS Gundam Game. 😂😂😂😂

[@SkinnyBlackout]

@@highrider9168 Gundam would win every time, cause Char is OP and Gundam suits almost always have a gimmick that allows insta win. Like, If 180 turn takes an AC 9 frames Char would do it in like half a frame (even in his old Sazabi unit) just cause he's Char and his mobile suit is red, which makes it much faster. Not exactly a fair matchup.

[@hakageryu-hz7jz]

@@SkinnyBlackout Da red wuns iz fasta afta all

[@SkinnyBlackout]

@@hakageryu-hz7jz Yep. What I actually absolutely love is the fact that this ork meme has been present in Japan since the first Gundam anime. Char custom, three times faster and such. Maybe someone in GW was inspired by it in some ways, maybe it's just a coincidence but Ork boyz are surely on the right track with the "red ones go faster" attitude lol

[@enterTantalos]

the charge tackle/kick was a mechanic that was introduced in AC5. each leg group has their own tackle action. aesthetically, this is why the bipedal legs almost always included a reinforced plate on the right knee.

[@0uttaS1TE]

Ohhh, so that's why bipedals in Gen 5 look like that, with their asymmetrical design

[@danhectic5629]

man- i beat both V & VD and never thought to try kicking off of an enemy! * boots it up *

[@RamadaArtist]

@@0uttaS1TE it's for two reasons, one is that it's used for the offensive kick, the other is that it deploys a physical shield when you equip the heavy weapons that you have to be stationary to use. Tanks don't have to go stationary to use heavy weapons, so they don't have a deployable shield, but they still have a "kick" animation. Similarly, the light reverse joint bipeds, IIRC, do a little hop kick with both feet, so they don't have a single side shield that they hit with during the animation, but along with that, they don't have a defense bonus when using heavy weapons, because they don't have the corresponding shield. There are always a ton of interconnecting elements when you're building the mech, and figuring out and fine tuning the theory-crafting is like, 90% of the game to some people.

[@dralakba-dusk31]

@@danhectic5629 it can actually do A LOT of damage ahhahaha

[@enterTantalos]

@@RamadaArtist theorizing how all the hidden mechanics worked in a pvp lobby was 50% of my playtime, customizing my build and/or drawing decals to further test mechanics took up the remaining time!

[@Vermazing]

For the boost turn 180, the lighter your ac the faster and further they turn. in armored core 4 you could attach weights to adjust your weight for Front/Back//Sides made it so you could take advantage of your weighted weapons and tailor your movement. For example: if you have a heavy grenade launcher on your right rear slot you will have issues boosting left due to the weight. If you try to turn boost left you will get less rotation. where as if you boost towards that heavy weight you can boost faster and turn boost further than a 180 turn

[@bloocifer]

Wow. I had no idea about these games.

[@Vermazing]

@@bloocifer dude Armored Core is the ultimate mech game. No joke, they were inspired by the Gundam franchise but wanted more customization. The mech battles are intense and memorable

[@DancerVeiled]

Yeah, it looked like a normal light core boost turn to me. Granted, I played For Answer the most, so my idea of normal is somewhat extreme. (Sorry Normals) Telegraphed attacks from giant bosses was kinda the "thing" that Arms Forts were about, really. I'm seeing a lot of 4/FA in the design elements, but slowed down a little bit. Awesome. Maybe I'll actually be able to use laser blades at this speed.

[@Flintshadow]

@@DancerVeiled I see a lotta tech from ACVD, the kicks delivered by the light weight reverse joint was a thing everyone could do. Revs got the highest damage kicks and furthest leaps (The only way to get airborne was jumping off terrain), while tanks could fire ordinance weapons that required locking down in place while they moved. I’m rather excited!

[@hiddenmaster6062]

Additionally, you can control the power of your quick turn and quick boost with just the button presses alone. If you know how to do a light quick boost and a max power quick boost, you know exactly what I mean. ;)

[@whyjnot420]

A point of pride for me in the original AC was always being able to hold my own, with a non-rebel pilot against friends who always intentionally allowed that to happen to their own, for the gameplay advantages. I remember lugging a tv and playstation over to a friends house simply so we could have our own screens. If you want to talk about how far the series has come. This one aspect exemplifies it for me, even if it is really about hardware and not the game per se. The last AC game I played was 3. By then I was actually using my pointer and middle finger to manipulate the face buttons (ring and pinky for shoulder buttons, thumb switching between stick and face buttons, controller resting on my lap), for this one game. So it is not like I got bored of the series. I literally started using a novel, unorthodox and difficult grip just so I could play it better. I only stopped because the PS2 was the last home console I bought before I switched to PC gaming and I never cared a lot about emulation of anything newer than PSX stuff (until last year that is, a Steam Deck opens up some wonderful doors for emulation). So I simply haven't had the ability to play the newer ones. That VI is getting released for PC is one of the most exciting bits of video game news in 20 years, for me at least. Armored Core was such a good game I literally would literally walk to a friends house carrying a tv, playstation and whatnot just to play it when I was a teenager. Missing out on the later games has always annoyed me due to how much I loved the earlier ones. The sheer level of customization, which really was crazy at the time of the original, made for some great discussions with other people too. This excitement is severely tempered by From Software's reputation for PC ports though. (if you are unaware, it isn't the best) I don't expect anything to ever live up to an expectation based on memories like I just related. But I truly hope that VI will be able to stoke that still burning fire a bit. A fun new Armored Core game to play, that is all I want and is something I never thought I would ever see on PC. (edit: I really hope it has good customization for input. I have a good HOTAS and I really want to try using it for this game)

[@rickyal9810]

Ditto! I spent many a night with back to back consoles and TVs facing off with my bros. It was great to not have the split screen be giving away our positions. Good times.

[@The_Did_it_to_Em_Society]

did it live up to your hype? I hadn't played an ac game before this one, and it's better than i had dared to hope.

[@whyjnot420]

@@The_Did_it_to_Em_Society Short version: Awesome game. Long version: While I can get excited hearing about a release that I am very interested in. I firmly, utterly, completely, totally, entirely despise the hype train in the most vehement way possible. So there isn't really a personal level of hype to measure it against. For the most part, with anything that catches my notice, e.g. books, games, moves, etc. I make it a point to stop learning about it and just read/watch/whatever it is. Enough about something to get me to be interested in it, is all any entertainment product needs to get its foot in the door. The hype train, from caboose to engine is a blight upon humanity. Let any given thing be good or bad on its own merits or lack thereof.

[@whyjnot420]

@@The_Did_it_to_Em_Society addendum: Not everything needs top be some giant open world clusterfuck. Not everything needs to be a live service. Not everything needs 10,000 hours of _work_ to complete it. A damned *game* need only be fun. Be it actual ice hockey, a video game. a card game, whatever.

[@uncleweirdbeard86]

FS has used enemies that have telegraphed attacks in the past. Infact, the last enemy on part 1 of AC4 uses such attacks. First off, it will always lead with a single sniper round shooting raight at you as the match starts. In the cutscene, you can see him slam his weapon before taking aim. The second telegraphed attack is 1 where he takes a stance before firing several explosives around. This attack is easily dodged. The 3rd attack is what would later become assault armor in part 2 (ACFA)

[@user-fs2io2dc6w]

I’m really excited to play a genre of game that’s different from the more recent souls formula but still made with fromsoft quality

[@Jesse__H]

That's my feelings exactly.

[@bmagada]

You mean that doesn't play like a souls game at all right? Because thats what you're getting here.

[@TheRandomBassist]

The wild thing in what you said is the fact that Soulsborne games take a huge amount of inspiration and formula from it's older Armoured core brother. It wouldn't be so far fetched to say it should be called "ArmouredCore-like" games. But I agree, a new change of scenery is nice.

[@-Nihilus-]

Mechs are so cool

[@sinan6121]

Congrats

[@Kimchivender]

9:49 "You can do some really awful things in these armored core missions, just so you can be able to afford parts... It's great!" Spoken like a true Raven, now get back to kicking out those (illegal) squatters and "terrorists" for our corporate overlords and your shiny new weapons Vaati, all hail the corporations. (・ω・)7

[@wolfiemuse]

Capitalism!

[@draaxus2969]

You'll find me doing no such foul deeds to repeat the cycle of torment that capitalism brings upon us. Now if you'll excuse me, my good friend Old King has a job for me.

[@wolfiemuse]

@@draaxus2969 yeah, I have some missions to do, see you later!

[@GunRunner106]

40million.... 60million....

[@oldking7480]

@@draaxus2969 Indeed, Lap Dog.

[@_Apex_Predator_]

The speeds you were able to achieve in armored core 4/for answer were insane, i had ac's that went so fast they glitched out and died by hitting buildings, then they had the glitch were you can boost teleport great for sword duels online, the 180 boost turn was crucial for those duels and was fast as ever because if you weren't quick enough you'd get a energy sword in the back.

[@Shmandalf]

Its really rare that a new game coming out gets me excited anymore, but its been almost 10 years since the last Armored Core game. Many fans figured they would eventually release an Armored Core 6, and I get the feeling its going to be well worth the wait.

[@mastergecko1178]

Something to add is that body augmentation not only boosts the pilot’s ability to control the AC but in addition it also makes the pilot better at enduring the high g force stress induced to their body during boosting and other intensive combat maneuvers.

[@lesslighter]

it basically turns Lynxes into ace combat protagonists

[@ayeaung3527]

​@@lesslighter lynz are fast their normal boost speed are around 400 to 600 mph depend on the build their overboost speed are like 1000mph or above mph they are faster than our modern aircraft.

[@dawson3776]

​@@ayeaung3527its not about speed, its the sudden change in direction. Ace Combat is not a simulator, its fiction and the turns you do in that game should kill a pilot but your protag barely breaks a sweat.

[@lesslighter]

@@ayeaung3527 yes but remember Ace Combat protagonists are canonically carrying 100 missiles on their aircraft just think of the booster to weight ratio and the BS things they can do it doesnt help that the "final" ace combat protagonist isnt even "human" its an AI named NEMO from Ace Combat 3 which if canon takes place roughly 20-30-ish years after Ace Combat 7 and 19-25 years after Ace Combat X

[@MarilynMalkovich]

​@@dawson3776 bro have you ever played 4a

[@audiothief]

32:57 In certain missions you’re supposed to guard an item. If you go to where the item is you can betray the people who hired you and steal the item. While this counts as a mission failure you end up getting some of the best items in the game doing this. I hope this makes it into the game as I have always felt it adds to the realism.

[@drwilyecoyote5357]

iirc this was only the case in one mission.

[@audiothief]

@@drwilyecoyote5357 there’s multiple missions. In one, MoA, two and three that I could confirm. I’m pretty sure there is also at least one in four and FA.

[@drwilyecoyote5357]

@@audiothief huh, fr? my memory of the games hella rusty.

[@STARSRav3n]

​@@audiothief iirc there was a betrayal option in Last Raven as well where its "defend the base" and the enemy calls you up and offers you to destroy it and they'll pay you. If you don't, you end up fighting an AC at the end of the mission

[@involuntaryanalysis]

@@audiothief There weren't hidden parts in FA you'd just get them for getting a rank S on certain missions on hard difficulty.

[@explosaoradiotiva7901]

I hope this game has some "realistic battlefields". I love the missions where you're in a warzone full of non mech war vehicles that makes you feel like a real warmachine. By the look, AC 6 will have a lot of cyber/industrial allmost alien like buildings and enemies

[@RenegadeVile]

Some of the older games (like 4 and for answer) also had stability as a mechanic,where your AC could get off-balance by the impact of heavy weapons. This would cause you to sometimes spin out of control or instantly lose lock-on. Same for firing heavy weapons without changing your AC's balance using counterweights if your AC was off-center,you could destabilize yourself just by firing heavy shoulder weapons.

[@involuntaryanalysis]

It could also be used to improve your speed.

[@RenegadeVile]

@@involuntaryanalysis Yeah, it had a minor impact on that stuff too. Though, if I remember correctly, it was more that you got penalties to your speed if you were improperly balanced and got your actual stats if you balanced the AC.

[@VaatiVidya]

So obviously I've been having a blast with the old AC games. If you've played them, which was your favourite? I think so far I've had the most fun in AC2...but that's because I went conquered the ENTIRE arena before even starting the first missions :P When I finally started playing properly, my AC was overpowered and I had infinite credits. That was really fun. Right now I'm replaying AC4 with a pure energy build..and then I'll try and finish AC5, which I started earlier, but didn't really enjoy... Anyway! Time to sleep. I hope you guys find this video useful for understanding Armored Core.

[@beradurmus7774]

You are my fav mech Vaati. because how fast you gotta be to do a video in a day mate.

[@soulgamer612]

I haven’t played many AC games but 4 is my favorite so far. I love how bonkers it can get with speed

[@fuentesjuanjose90]

You can never go wrong with Armored core For answer. I actually played them all I even have them installed on my steam deck, but my favorite gameplay is for answer.

[@dudewithnobitches5360]

No er lore? *sad unga noises*

[@battleroyale1056]

I LOVE THEM ALL, BECAUSE ARMORED CORE!!!

[@O-M-0]

I played Armored Core 1 on a demo disk for the playstation back when I had hair on my head and hope for the future - it's insane how far the series has come since then!

[@billymanziel5666]

Where did your hope for the future go?

[@bigwinmedia5100]

Haha! Yep, same. Played the crap out of the PS1 Demo, grew up and lost my hair. 🤣

[@Beatdrop]

Playstation Underground, baybee

[@olliecherpuzi5045]

You good, man?

[@liggerstuxin1]

LOL well I’m 41 and still have the hair on my head but I still want to play a new version anyway

[@mitchfindergeneral]

Amazing work, Vaati. You've single-handedly increased my hype for this game tenfold.

[@imreallynothappy]

I'm extremely excited for the world design in this game. I played most of the classics, and the worlds were huge for games even back then, and with how good they are at it now, and how well done elden ring was done, I think they will genuinely create a masterpiece of an environment, I think this game is going to be unbelievably stunning to play through.

[@jakeboston1]

I honestly am in tears at how much popularity AC series is getting now. I was the weird kid, i always talked about Armored Core while everyone else was talking about Final Fantasy, Battlefield, Call of Duty, Kingdom Hearts, etc. I have played these game since the first one back on the PS1. Ive played them into the dirt. It wasnt until DS3 i was able to draw a line between AC and DS that they have the same build system, minus the RPG stat leveler. The building of gear, weapons, spells(more weapons), was very similar. I cant tell you how excited i am for everyone to enjoy my addiction with me.

[@0uttaS1TE]

Now we get to know how the DMC and NieR fans feel

[@frds_skce]

Man, I would love to be talking with you about Armored Core during our childhood. I learned about AC a little later during my life, actually at the beginning of my teenagehood. But I was already a fan of Xenogears and Gundam back in the days. Seems like we mecha-heads are not alone in this world, as we used to think so

[@shawnbates9151]

Same

[@silverreaps6803]

@@0uttaS1TE dmc has always been popular

[@0uttaS1TE]

@@blumiu2426 Really? Maybe it's just me then. Sorry mate

[@drumjod]

As someone who's never played an Armored Core, this video has me more hyped than any other preview or analysis video I've seen. Fantastic work @VaatiVidya.

[@afkbender3686]

"Armored Core is best!" -some mid 80's kid. Now I want to tell you. I urge, hope, salivate!!that this is a Gawdamn universal!.. shattering!.. success!!! That grandpas are telling their grandkids that, "I was there, and it was amazing.. and amazing, lil bobby."

[@smoolz7818]

I loved mech assault as a kid but the newer stuff kinda falls flat. Never played armored core but I'm hoping this stokes that "giant death robot" flame in my heart

[@tenryuta]

could also get gundam breaker now.

[@jonathanalber4107]

@@smoolz7818 As a AC fan that has played all the AC games from their release days, I am glad to hear that you are hyped. But be warned AC plays nothing like MA, even the heaviest builds when done right are faster than your mid ranged MA builds and the light weight ones built for speed are insanely fast, even faster than those in the trailer. A tip for you and the other that are new to the AC games, concentrate on the side missions and arena, if there is one, to build exp, money and the occasional free ac part.

[@kingmasterlord]

dude even the first one still holds up

[@augustochuko]

This is a great video. Thank you for making it. I loved how you used old music from previous Armored Core games. Especially AC 4 and For Answer. I have such huge nostalgia for those games.

[@derekwunder865]

Absolutely incredible assessment. Thank you for putting in the WORK Vaati and for sharing this.

[@apexzora4423]

Can we talk about how GOOD armored core's music is? I discovered this series with the reveal trailer and GODDAMN IT'S SUCH A GROOVE. If you can go listen to it.

[@EziooAuditore]

I really dig the track they've used for the AC6 trailers. Are the soundtracks for previous games similar?

[@0uttaS1TE]

Fun fact, the former main composer, Kota Hoshino, is self-taught. I also heard he can't read music notation but I need to double check that. Either way, it leads to these tracks that feel like he's playing by ear in a jam session, especially when you get to tracks like Thinker or Panther from 4, or The Game from Last Raven. It's so unconventional that they end up being jams in a way.

[@0uttaS1TE]

​@Panda Pinecone It sounds similar to some of the stuff you'd hear in V and Verdict Day with the use of droning instruments. The older games don't really have that off the top of my head

[@urgent4943]

Every since the first reveal trailer for this game KZbin has been recommending me a bunch of old tracks and god dude they sound so good

[@thewhale3672]

Sounds like dark synth, blade runner typa stuff. Really digging it

[@FerrousAradicen]

The thing I loved most about the trailer is how absolutely smooth everything looks.

[@rainwolfj]

From Software does an amazing job of being technically primitive but artistically profound. Elden Ring doesn't theoretically look that great when you break it down against other modern titles, but you don't notice it because their art direction and artists are fantastic. Kinda like how WoW launched alongside (slightly after) EQ2, which are like 2 graphical generations apart but used art and styling to win out while also working across a greater range of hardware. Should run, look, and play great in true From Software fashion.

[@kraenk12]

It’s a trailer captured on PC. I’d be very surprised if it won’t have the similar performance issues as most other From games including Elden Ring.

[@kraenk12]

@@rainwolfj Elden Ring Performance on consoles isn’t great at all.

[@dirtbiketrailrides]

Armored Core 2 had a turning quick boost side booster (90 degree turn), but it was a hidden part found inside a train in a mission. There's always been quick turn boosting, not just in AC4.

[@trollmastermike52845]

Yes

[@tybirous3417]

I remember these goobers in AC3 as well. But it's been like 18 years since I played that, so I'm not entirely sure.

[@blanahaha]

The combination of the best of each games movements quick thrusts of 4, a speed between 3&5, and being more grounded. While also having more options for melee has me nostalgic and ready for "blades only" multiplayer lobbys of AC4/FA to return in AC6

[@ayemjake]

Something to note: Thread legs just like quad legs also allow you to move freely while firing off your back weapons such as grenade launchers. The difference is thread legs can also use the grenade launcher while on flight, whereas quad legs can only do it on land. Basically quad legs are faster than thread legs in terms of land movement, but with the downside of not being able to fire the grenade launchers mid-air. EDIT: Yes that boost-turn is indeed insane. It's almost like the turn rate is that of an anime-mech like gundam. I think they also took inspiration as to how anime mechs fight.

[@MarilynMalkovich]

Not since last raven.

[@flavorgod]

Uh Armored Core are already Anime mechs. The genre and Gundam has existed for decades before Armored Core in Japan.

[@valkyrieregalia]

Unless your name is Genobee, then you can do that with bipedal legs even.

[@Chronostra]

@@valkyrieregalia *OP-Intensify intenfiying intensifies*.

[@Chronostra]

Also isn't there a quick turn additions? I recall using it in last raven to basically a quick 180 turn

[@badtiming2208]

Never been so excited for a game franchise I've never even touched and barely heard much of at all. You make me want to Wishlist and watch out for Week 1 reviews.

[@billymanziel5666]

Not preorder? LOL

[@Vipus2501]

@@billymanziel5666 Never preorder games

[@billymanziel5666]

@@Vipus2501 imagine thinking fromsoft is going to release a bad or unfinished game LOL

[@badtiming2208]

@@billymanziel5666 People said the same abou CD Projekt Red. No reason to risk potentially buying a broken/bad game

[@billymanziel5666]

@@badtiming2208 CDPR had made literally one good game prior to cyberpunk only idiots thought they were untouchable 😂

[@mattpenix8438]

Incredible video. Very well done. Never played series before but was curious. What a detailed in depth peek beyond the trailer peephole. I’m super interested now. Keep it up

[@Ima9ineBreak3r]

The music in this trailer hit me with so much nostalgia, I don't even know how to describe it. I haven't played too many of the AC games ( only 4, 4A, and 5), but I am so excited that this series is coming back. I hope more people are able to try it out and come to love it as I did (and probably will) when the game launches.

[@Simon-fc9hg]

Your clip for showing older tank legs was from Armored Core 4, not 3 just to let you know. Also some quick trivia for the kick move. It was originally introduced in Armored Core V and was actually a very useful melee option for mechs that didn't have any melee weapons equipped onto them. To perform it, you had to hold down the quick-boost button and your mech would perform a kick at the end of its quick-boost. Damage was based on mech weight and how fast you are moving when performing the kick, which means performing it out of an over-boost did much more damage than just performing it out of a regular boost. Tank legs could one-shot most other ACs with this kick due to how heavy they were, lol.

[@youth20003]

ok this games sound SICK

[@asimplenobody7797]

5 had some good ideas on a few things, the kick being one of them. Then it had some terrible ideas, like the always online model. Here's hoping 6 takes the best ideas and ditches the rest.

[@randalthevandal4170]

@@asimplenobody7797 There is no "always online mode" But it had Online Exclusive missions which became unavailable after the servers got shut down

[@asimplenobody7797]

@@randalthevandal4170 I recall the shop also being locked to online play, a fact I learnt the hard way one day. Yes, you can technically play the game, but with several features, including the games main progression method, locked behind online, I feel like that doesn't really count, as eventually you'd get locked out by the lack of customization. Plus, I'd rather just be able to pick to fight the big boss, please and thanks

[@titanjakob1056]

Yeah reverse joints were known to what I like to call Mario brothers anyone 4 feet 8n their vicinity lol

[@fatalexception3845]

Playing Armored Core is the kind of experience that if you do as much as blink, you lose the battle. The high level missions are that insane. I'll always remember Otsdarva in FA, you had to line up with him with the boosters, which means you basically had to fine tune your mech to be able to keep up with his constant side-boosting or he'd just draw circles around you while peppering your ass with ordnance. What a game.

[@hangingon]

Damn, so now I'll have to learn how not to blink when playing?

[@HarmonicResonanceScale]

@@hangingon learn to alternate lol

[@Bloodhurl67]

I have never played this series(And maybe never cause Im just not into mechs unless its like titanfall) but I love that from the sounds of it Fromsoft keeping everything from the old armored games like the dizzying aspect and (like you said) the so fast you miss it if you blink design of the gameplay. It's really nice to see a developer not cater too much to players that are new to the series like slow it down so they have an easier understanding.

[@vincentpagaoa3644]

White Glint also comes to mind, when Otsdarva's NEXT malfunctions during their fight and you were an "observer". She was literally a white glint to me in that fight.

[@testoftimegaming5219]

since when ? definitely wasn't the case with the ps1 games 😂

[@jonteguy]

The AC series is so underrated. A lot of people will visit the old games after playing the new one I think, even if the new one is a bit different. Hopefully not too different though.

[@Thatdamnasain]

This is crazy man . I’ve been watching this channel since the prepare to cry pin wheel video . And now look at all the adventures, we have seen . Always love your content. Much love can’t wait to see more armored core stuff . ❤

[@jmack3d]

As someone who hasn't played any of the Armored Core games, but all other titles from FromSoft, this video is outstanding. Extremely easy to understand for people new to all facets of AC, elequent, paced well and just overall really well done 👏👏

[@ahyredgunn6305]

even cookie and cream?

[@0Rookie0]

I concur! I have never played an AC game but I love western mechs. AC6 looks like it'll bring me in, come release. Looks cool af. Vaati, you have me SOLD.

[@-Cybin]

It's nothing like other FS titles

[@fantomas1770]

@@-Cybin ok. and? that's one more reason for people to play armored souls 6

[@grealalal]

even eternal ring?

[@garbear420]

I can't wait to see patches, I always love that character. His first appearance was in AC, he's reached huge infamy now so I'm sure his involvement will be hilarious and of course scheming.

[@Dracobyte]

The return pf Patches the Luck.

[@WVRLORD]

Patches first appearance wasn’t in Armored Core, I believe it was Kings Field or Shadow Tower I forget which one though

[@TheShadow7771]

@@WVRLORD Shadow Tower contains a npc that betrays you, just isn't named Patches though.

[@lesslighter]

@@WVRLORD are you trying to imply that Patches existed before King Field 1? cause Patches is in Master of Arena just on the second disc he's 10 on the ranking running Parsec red gold reverse joint AC with an eagle emblem over a heraldic shield

[@cericat]

@@lesslighter Shadow Tower came out after KF3, but they're thinking of Shadow Tower Abyss which has an NPC that tricks you into falling into traps, never named but commonly thought to be a predecessor to Patches.

[@jackkatogh]

Leg type also controlled your blade attack patterns for melee mechs. The quad leg in particular made it easy to get 1 hit kills if you had 2 moonlights. However it also telegraphed your attack about 500m before it hit.

[@rzgaming5678]

My ac build in 5v was a high defense medium bipedal, twin minigun with the arms that can transform into swords, in group play i was the suppressive fire. What worked for me was i was able to maintain superboost for as long as i wanted since it was built for efficiency, so circling everyone was a easy task

[@DjEDGain]

Old school core was good, I remember when the tips and tricks magazine had a small section where they would play around and help you make the best mechs based on their attributes

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

By the way, Josh Strife Hayes and Writing for Games channels have uploaded videos about Armored Core controls, plot and their importance in the industry. Those are really interesting to watch!

[@MrVernmeister]

I believe it was Hard Core; they also used to publish best mechs that were sent in as well... Mine was in February 2003 issue.

[@ChargeQM]

​@@MrVernmeister I used to love reading those, even if I didn't have a PS1 or any friends with the game.

[@Ready_or_not_here_I_come]

Just something to add on to AC4's movement in particular. Free flight isn't the only thing brand new to the game. They gave boosting inertia properties. So you're able to shoot the weight of your AC in multiple directions, causing you to gain incredible amounts of speed via a technique a.k.a "Chain boosting". AC6 looks like we'll get something close to that, according to the footage of the side boosting button making a come back, so chain boosting might be something worth learning to gain the upperhand in piloting your AC if we are given a bigger learning curve to work with. It's also worth noting that using it this technique constantly will drain your boost gauge at a dramatic rate if you don't pay attention. It was an everyday thing seeing fellow Lynx alike misjudge how many chains they can pull off only to plummet down to the ground due to spending all their energy, which in the AC4 world could mean being punished severely, or outright death. Back in the day, it was common practice in pvp lobbies to chip away at opponents with haphazard chain boosting to throw off the opponents FCS target aqqusition systems (Still is to my knowledge), though with future updates and patch, it became more of a gimmick for Light weight's/Quad's/Chicken legs to take full advantage of. Another example of using/setting up chain boosting is purging your weapon systems to dramatically increase AC energy performance to surprise your opponents, if they are conditioned by your normal speed (Yes, even if you run out of ammo on weapons, either energy or physical, they still draw and encumber your AC's energy/weight passively, so purging allows you to shed that dead weight and make some very surprising plays if your opponent isn't ready for it.) Speed is life fellow Ravens.

[@Adaephonable]

'AKA as chain boosting"... What do you mean by, "Also known as as chain boosting"?

[@projectgg6730]

@@Adaephonable they're saying being able to shift the weight in certain directions to gain a lot of speed is a technique called chain boosting

[@f1fanatic241]

@@Adaephonable are you esl?

[@michaelallen2870]

@@Adaephonable You can chain quick boosts if you time them right; keeps your momentum and lifts you quickly

[@jeremyowens81]

Was that the armored Core where they had booster rockets on their leg parts and arm parts? I really didn't get to play 4 or 5. Watching videos I didn't understand why that was needed. Those systems didn't have good physics anyways. I know on PS3 they tried with LittleBigPlanet

[@TheShapingSickness]

Man what a banger of a video. I'm so hyped. I haven't played an Armored Core game since the PS1 like 20+ years ago, I feel like crying from nostalgia. I'm so ready!

[@keldon_champion]

I really understand what you mean when you say you do missions to get back into the garage, there is really something satisfying about when a newly tuned build unleashes that crushing snipe or your friend can't even start to target lock your ultra light duel blade build as you dance circles around them and that all starts in the garage with a vision of what you want your mech to do.

[@teleaga94]

It's absurd that you made such high quality video in what, just 1 day?! For me it's quite impressive. Never played an AC game but the series got my interest with the reveal of this new game, especially after watching this video. Thank you for your work

[@gwells90]

He's been putting in the groundwork to allow himself to produce at a moments notice. Man has played 7 games in the series since ac 6 was announced.

[@Argonian0727]

Lol these company’s give him material in advance. This is an ad

[@Dr_Salt]

He follows the money no more no less. He didn't give af about ac before AC6 because it didn't give him clicks but now he is bandwagonning calling himself a ac expert lol

[@Eunostos]

@@Dr_Salt where did he call himself an ac expert?

[@kytsunee6324]

@@Dr_Salt His favorite dev company is releasing a new game in an established series, so he got interested and played them all. He didn’t call himself an expert either and it’s not like Armored Core as a series is so famous that he’d follow it for the money. He just got passionate about something new, which is perfectly fine. Or do some of you just want him to make souls content till the end of time?

[@-gebsac-686]

Outstanding video. I'm an old school Armored Core fan and im beyond hyped for this game. Great to finally see this series return and have the budget to match its ambitions. Also love that it might finally get the mainstream attention it deserves and thus the online lobbies won't be barren wastelands.

[@Deadsnake989]

I was highly skeptical for quite awhile, I'm still trying to remain skeptical because of all the disappointments I've had in the last decade. Even with all this skepticism, I'm thinking this might end up being another case of Devil May Cry 5. And by that I mean, a sequel made a decade after the last one, that is extremely well made, and directly made as a love letter to previous fans. I'm looking forward to this game so much.

[@iury0x58]

It is astonishing the amount of relevant content that you can generate based on so short videos/trailers. Kudos to you, man!

[@lallen3327]

This reminds me of Zone of the Enders, one of my favorite games of all time. Never played an Armored Core game but gonna pick this one up.

[@ninjacouch9351]

Is this the one I'm asking about further up where you're in a mech in space with rockets and lasers and junk like a 3d galaga?

[@Nineball459]

I'm really impressed you've actually gone through and played a good number of the games, and have even brought up a very important piece of movement tech in the older titles in the form of boost hopping. One of the big things about this technique is that it not only is the most efficient method of movement in all of these older titles, that moment you're in the air with your boosters deactivated is the perfect opportunity to begin strafing in different directions to dodge enemy fire, making it not only a powerful mobility but also evasion tactic, invaluable in most of the games especially when dueling enemy ACs. I was initially in disagreement on the speed of the quickturn in 6's trailer being faster than in 4 or FA, but upon rewatching, it does seem to be a few frames faster, nothing noticeable but when you consider this game is meant to be more in line with 3 and 5's movement, having a quickturn like that is huge. I really hope the lockon isn't a souls-style lockon, I'm not sure if the FCS part would survive such a transition, which would mean less customization and taking a less active role in the combat by having the game maintain lock for you; keeping enemies in lock and constantly darting your eyes from the battle to your radar to keep track of enemy NEXTs is part of what made 4 and FAs combat so exhilirating and engaging in my opinion, so I really hope this doesn't end up being the case. Regarding the concept of a stagger system in AC, stability has always been present in the series, it determines how much hitstun you take and what attacks can even stun you in the first place. AC5 already had a system similar to the one they mention in the interview, wherein getting hit repeatedly would incur stun and cause your AC to receive additional damage. A bigger emphasis on this system could indeed make fights a bit more dynamic and could incentivize the usage of melee weapons more, which I consider a solid idea. I do hope that shoulder mounted/extensions and inside parts come back, but I don't believe we've seen any ACs with these parts yet so I don't believe it will be returning. Likewise, aside from the EMP shockwave one core we've seen does, I hope there are more varied and interesting core gimmicks this time including the return of Overboost, I saw a torso part that looks like the old GAEA Exceed Orbit core, but I don't foresee EO returning, though maybe something similar will be present. Hearing you go from finding the garage intimidating to being the main drive for continuing to play was fascinating and welcoming to hear, nice to see you've successfully been indoctrinated into the Raven's Nest, Vaati.

[@Toshinben]

Will you be making an appearance in this new game?

[@commandertoothpick8284]

I remember 9ball giving me headaches when I played this on the PS1

[@Mekcanikel]

To any AC newbies reading, first of all, welcome, glad to see you are excited for Fires of Rubicon because it is shaping up to be a real treat for newcomers and veterans alike, and secondly, don't be afraid to experiment. Vaati is right saying that customisation is both one of the most intimidating aspects to learn while also being one of the most fun once you've begun to get the hang of it. Thankfully, you get access to a test arena where you can pit your latest creation against various types of enemies including a test AC free of charge and consequence. This is good for getting a feel for how the latest iteration of your AC handles without having to worry mucking up a mission and loosing money. You'll most likely end up making multiple builds for different types of missions so make plenty of use of the test arena.

[@tanavast7337]

I've never played an AC game but that's what's got me excited is the amount of customization, and this one seems to be the highest by far, as expected for a modern fromsoft game. I can see a lot of replayability in this customization. The weapons look so freaking cool.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Welcome fresh meat, I mean new Ravens!

[@involuntaryanalysis]

I would also like to add, there are no specific stat requirements for weapons, it's absolutely necessary to swap weapons out depending on your mission, there's always a correct tool for the job.

[@SprikSprak]

Agree with you about the battle chatter - always loved it in the Ace Combat series, hope we can get some of that here.

[@Activated_Complex]

Thanks for the video. You indeed pointed out some things I didn't pick up on in the trailer. On the subject of targeting, I wouldn't be surprised to see a hybrid system, here. With the camera remaining locked on the target, but the weapons taking a moment to lock on with their own firing solution, at a speed that varies based on the weapon type and the choice of FCS or targeting computer. Kind of like having to wait for an opening to cast certain spells in Souls games, but also a reflection of the way weapon locks worked in 4th & 5th generation Armored Core games.

[@zaid_alhelu]

Cool game

[@arkdragon222]

Its not elden ring

[@solidsnake9898]

kek

[@solidsnake9898]

​@@arkdragon222 r/whooooooosh

[@NeujeuKonnen]

​​@@arkdragon222 no shit

[@charlymrivera7236]

@@arkdragon222 its dark souls sequel

[@alienated8113]

I remember in AC4 i made a front heavy, super-light mech with double moonblades, it was ridiculously fast at closing in the gap but so fragile. The customization in these games is insane

[@hamdighost]

Epic video like usual, every detail spotted in the trailer 💯

[@softsharp8265]

This was a great video Thank you for sharing your insight. I probably won't pick it up when it first comes out due to my schedule. But when it opens up I'm definitely looking into you playing it. I'm a big fan of soul games. And I understand it'll be different. I love your energy in the video!

[@SolidusScott87]

The more I see of the old Armored Core games the more mad I am at my younger self for missing out on them. They look exactly like the type of games I would have loved being a huge fan of mecha anime series particularly Gundam of course.

[@user-sb5cg4dz5h]

go play them. the PSP games are easy to emulate, im doing it right now!

[@mattwcook9127]

Just played AC1 for the first time earlier this year (beat it only a couple of weeks before AC6 was announced!), And I have to say that it's still a blast to this day. If PS1 graphics don't inherently turn you off, I'd highly recommend giving it a go

[@meateaw]

For Answer was my favourite game of the generation. DEFINITELY the best "gundam" game I ever played. But, the story was absolutely and utterly incomprehensible to me. It is bad translations all over. I still loved every minute.

[@Dracobyte]

I also recommend that you watch the Writing for Games video: The Armored Core series - A Newcomer's Journey. That and Josh Strife Plays videos about AC.

[@xpendabull]

“Let’s see how far they can fly…on borrowed wings.” Is just such a badass line to me. Idk if it’s referencing us and our character, but if it is it’s in keeping with the idea of being tarnished or the curse of the undead like the previous souls games. Since we’re owned by some company and have a “handler” maybe they have their thumb on a kill switch if we don’t do as we’re told, putting us quite literally “on borrowed time.”Maybe that’s what it means to be a Raven, we’re given “borrowed wings” in exchange for whatever we can get for our handler.

[@CheshireSwift]

They talk in trailer about using someone else's callsign. Pretty sure the name "Raven" is itself the wings we've borrowed.

[@Amonkira1029]

I think either our enemies have tech stolen from this corporate empire, or we are going to break away and go rogue, and they hunt us down. Likely both. We hunt rogue units, and then we get hunted.

[@vonmeier]

I loved it as well. It's always so good when trailers have a few memorable lines that just get stuck forever. Elden Ring had several of these too.

[@xpendabull]

@@CheshireSwift true, that's a good point

[@KABLAMMATS]

"My handler is a white woman" - Blade Wolf

[@8IDGAF8]

I love Armored Core 2 so much, and couldn't quite get into 4 when I tried it and that was about it; but all I can say is amazing video! Arena is so exciting too; killing the... lighthound or what ever was so hard and fun; I loved the melee combat and getting that awesome rifle from the opening scene mech during the train mission in AC 2 as well. I think you nailed every topic so well. Lockon and turning speed section was sooo spot on, super duper exciting stuff; thanks for the extra insights and great info :) and old gameplay for that matter, man what a masterpiece this series has been.

[@BigKittysCorner]

Thanks for making this video, loved these games growing up and enjoyed revisiting a lot of the information and bringing back fond memories.

[@NickKarm]

This is a really informative video, addresses pretty much everything I wanted to know, as a souls veteran who has never played armored core before

[@acenoble8197]

Honestly I can't believe how well done and professionally this was made. Thank you I understand so much more.

[@Crowald]

"Ace Noble" sounds like a badass name for an AC pilot.

[@Dracobyte]

I also recommend that you watch the Writing for Games video: The Armored Core series - A Newcomer's Journey. That and Josh Strife Plays videos about AC.

[@dominicm6144]

I appreciate a fellow fan of the Armored Core series. I played the original and never was able to play any of the others, but it truly made its mark and set a standard unmatched for mech games. There needs to be more games like this - heavy focus on customisation, and approach/strategy. Great missions, and fun mysterious storylines.

[@rollyollie6522]

Stagger actually already implemented in the ACV and ACVD, its happens when you taken hit when your AC overboosting and got hit by attacks depends on your stability stats can handle. it'll sent your AC toppled or flinch until it lands or until it recover, in this series its just turned into a window for attack that is even deadlier instead of deadly minor inconvenience.

[@astercat49]

The idea of a stagger system into a mech fighting game reminds me of one of my favorite games of all time, Custom Robo Battle Revolution, which had so many customization options that created very unique playstyles. I’ve been wanting a sequel to that game since I was a kid, and while Armored Core isn’t exactly that, it will definitely still scratch that same itch.

[@James-oj6ru]

I some news or something: The stagger system existed since Armored Core 4, it is caused due to taking either too much build up damage in a short time or _getting shot by a nu-_ grenade canon levels of damage, it seems to be brought back but who knows

[@AdmTee]

You and me both. I played that game absolutely to death as a kid, and looking at what Vaati is describing I'm hyped to have *some kind* of analogue for that feeling of customizing my mech and making it my own.

[@MegaOS_Ver_NEET]

for those who remember and fought Valkyrie in the very first armored Core game. yeah. getting stun locked by that rapid firing slug gun is a pain. and the mechanic is not new in AC. IMO, From Soft refined it from a mini mechanic that relies on weapon stagger/stun ability VS Leg/overall Unit Stability value to something close to FF7R's pressure gauge.

[@raoullupin5412]

@@MegaOS_Ver_NEET Not exactly a bad idea TBH, I mean just look at Elden Ring and Sekiro, they already had the base in the Mini-Mechanic and all they're doing is taking what they've learned from Sekiro and Elden Ring to refine it into something potentially very special!

[@Dracobyte]

I also recommend that you watch the Writing for Games video: The Armored Core series - A Newcomer's Journey. That and Josh Strife Plays videos about AC.

[@Uberkilltoecheese]

seeing vaati and armored core is like nothing else hahaha So happy more eyes are on this masterpiece of a franchise

[@InfernityKnight]

I know man it’s crazy how far we’ve come now. This series went from b level to AAA

[@Dracobyte]

Welcome back to the franchise!

[@renren1418]

All that Kota Hoshino music playing throughout the video really deserved a mention, I'm excited to see what AC6 is bringing musically!

[@LSgaming201]

I haven’t been this hyped for a game in a long time. I can't wait to dive into this game.

[@Lazy_Lynch]

I appreciate Vaati trying to bring new people to the series, ive been playing since AC2 and i love these games. I honestly didn't believe id see another Armored core game in my lifetime. I hope everyone enjoys it.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

I am here before the one million views!

[@ZeroOmega-vg8nq]

Im sure itll get a good amount of new players but we really need more news for elden eings since a big bulk of fromsoft fans are primarily souls players.

[@OCTO358]

​@@ZeroOmega-vg8nq ok? How is that related to anything OP said?

[@Dracobyte]

I also liked the Writing for Games video: The Armored Core series - A Newcomer's Journey. That and Josh Strife Plays videos about AC.

[@thomaspickles9058]

Superbly put together video, it’s not only super insightful but gives you an idea about what AC6 is going to be like, with the trailer analysed by a hardcore fan presented in a concise and friendly Manner with people unfamiliar to the franchise in mind, and you go over some of the key game mechanics and how you thinks they’re going to work based on observations from the trailer and things the developers have said in interviews. My recommended has been non stop “ArMoReD cOrE tRaIleR ReAcTiOn!!!??!?!?!!!😮” and it’s just two guys going “Yooooo, man, this looks cool guys” so super refreshing to see someone who cares actually take the time and effort to create an interesting informative and useful video, With context from past games explained in a really easy to digest and understand manner, which when I’ve tried to look for it before I haven’t been able to find.

[@bootysalad]

Above average gaming is a hardcore fan not vaati lmao

[@axiss5840]

​@@bootysalad The man's played 7 AC games and breaks down the trailer frame-by-frame, with descriptions relating back to previous titles and quotes from the director to back up his research, but he's 'not hardcore'? Are you 12?

[@MasterSwisher]

Agreed. I'm super new to the franchise having never played armored core, and this video left me feeling like I can actually understand it! Well done.

[@jstar3382]

@@bootysalad did you watch the video?

[@KABLAMMATS]

​@@bootysaladpfp souce pls, for my friends because he keep bugging me about it

[@BKsunstar]

It's time. Time to return Raven.

[@monadoboy9639]

thank you for this as anew fan of armoured core this video was very insightful i love mechs and mech games and this new armoured core looks incredible

[@TaimatCR]

A stagger like system has always been part of series, if you fall from very high without breaking your fall by boosting your ac takes a hard fall and takes longer to recover and move again, similarly if you are hit by some of the heavier weapons your ac "recoils" or "flinches" and depending on the weapon you can kinda stun lock enemies or get stun locked yourself. But this seems to be an evolution of that and closer to how it worked on sekiro with it being an actual bar/gauge or whatever and something you can more easily exploit

[@valkyrie16]

Red rum slugfest anyone?

[@Arukorstza]

Yeah, one of the weak points of light AC has always been that once they take a hit from something that staggers them they may as well already be dead. It's why medium AC are king, having no real advantage or weakness against the other weight classes. Mediums with a rifle and a battle rifle were the counter to pretty much everything except an ultra-light AC with a sniper rifle or an ultra-heavy with an far too many cannons and missiles in ACVD to be honest.

[@Chronostra]

@@Arukorstza medium is premium

[@bentwineham1986]

​@@valkyrie16 PAAIIIN

[@Sojo214]

@@Arukorstza ACVD being so heavily focused on online resulted in some weird metas, in games that kinda focused on not necessarily catering to that. I forget all the intricacies mind you, but the medium-heavy RJ with like, energy shotguns or SMGs or something, being the absolute king of close to medium range combat killed that game for me. I've always been a blader (and yes, I am eating HEALTHY with AC6, it seems) so my experience pretty much entirely hinges on stagger thresholds, speed, dodging, and my ability to do what I do. ACV and VD especially, that just wasn't a thing. The same targeting issues I ran into in 4 and 4A were multiplied by a somewhat unwieldy movement system and inability to really modify height properly, on top of just... not being the highest burst damage around, despite having the most drawbacks. Couple that with the sniper ultra-lights you aluded to, or the big ol beefy bois rocking enough firepower to actively counter those medium-heavy RJs, and it wasn't much fun. Light has always been in a weird spot of requiring you know what "small arms fire" you're likely to come in contact with and have juuust enough stability to shrug that off, while dodging anything bigger like missile spam or cannons, but it's been fun to me. If you don't match those requirements it's gonna be hell, though.

[@Solgeist]

People never knew that armored cores system is where the souls style evolved from. Customizable, bar dependant, high difficulty, obscure lore, nameless primary character. It was all in armored core. I played this as a boy❤

[@whwhywhywhywhywhywhy]

I knew Armoured core HAD to be a soulslike

[@procow2274]

@@whwhywhywhywhywhywhy its kinda the other way around

[@Silvergun_Raven]

King's Field and Shadow Tower were really the precursor to Souls.

[@procow2274]

@@Silvergun_Raven thematically but mechanically the souls games are more akin to ac. The souls games even use a modified version of gen 3 ac mechanics

[@Silvergun_Raven]

@@procow2274 Ok, I’ll agree to that 😆

[@bondmiles]

This is the perfect introduction to the series for anyone. I needed this Vaati, thank you! Armored Core 6 will be a milestone for mech games and more. The AC cult following can now ascend! 🙌🌞

[@driftingwolf0]

All the old pilots that thought their time has ended, are beginning to wake from cryo sleep with a new burst of hype.

[@normalcomic4768]

I remember playing armored core 5 as a kid, loving it, getting to that white mech boss fight (You know the one) and just constantly dying. Basically restarting every time and just doing the first handful of missions in rotation.

[@Majster-Gaming]

For someone like me that never played Armored Core, this looks phenomenal.

[@shawnbates9151]

Because the games are fantastic, just hard to approach, which from the dev's comments in the IGN interview may be fixed in 6 through both better controls and a better lead in to the garage.

[@Dracobyte]

New fresh meat for the PVP!

[@doalwa]

Never played an Armored Core entry before, but From Soft earned my trust ever since I first dug into Demons Souls all those years ago..I’ll be checking this game out day one for sure!

[@nemo0036]

Think of Armored Core like Gran Turismo... with fighting robots. And all the customizability that entails. And you are an unnamed grunt doing missions for ruthless corporations fighting and backstabbing each other. It's a franchise that is much older than the Souls games.

[@alexradice8163]

​@Nemo003 that's a terrible explanation

[@alexradice8163]

Old armored core bordered on being a simulator. I'm sure it'll be amazing but I doubt most people know what to expect

[@dorminac]

They are nothing alike, play a previous entry first to see if you like it before buying this one

[@Indra_the_goblin]

​@Dorminac they're saying that they trust this to be a good game, not that it'll be elden ring 2 or anything

[@Nitrinoxus]

It's a little bit funny: I was introduced to FromSoft through _For Answer,_ and got pulled in enough to play the hell out of _AC5_ and _Verdict Day_ despite their flaws -- and during the lull after the last game, I was talked into trying _Bloodborne,_ which opened me up to the rest of their games. And now, a decade and the entire _Souls_ library later, I'm climbing back into the cockpit once again.

[@vynlevil]

Oh, I can't wait... Thanks for the heads-up!

[@_Jay_Maker_]

Thank you, Vaati, for representing our beloved series in such a well-thought-out way. This was an excellent video. Like you, my favorite part of AC "lore" is when the AC pilots banter back and forth, but particularly when you fight well or have a very strong build, and the enemy you face comments on it. I've always loved that sense of power scaling in games, where your performance impresses the locals. lmao I hope we get to see White Glint.

[@allthatishere]

I absolutely love the banter between the pilots in these games! A few line's that have stuck with me for over a decade now: "You're a fine warrior... Call me sentimental, but I wish we had met under different circumstances." - Berlioz from Armored Core 4 "There is no place for me other than the battlefield. To live as I please, and die a senseless death. That is who I am. Not a mere man of flesh. War is part of my existence." - J from Armored Core 5: Verdict Day

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

For newcomers and veterans who have nor played any of the games in a while: If you want to get / remember what this series is about (regarding narrative topics, setting, look and feel and style), I recommend watching "The Armored Core series - A Newcomer's Journey" from the Writing for games channel.

[@Nameless_JPN-ENG]

There is only so few things I know about this series but the holding the controller surface side down for optimal control is definitely one of them.

[@OCTO358]

Ah yes, the AC grip.

[@christopherlyndsay8611]

Lmao that’s hilarious, how does that even work

[@romannihilist5148]

@@christopherlyndsay8611 it's holding the controller backwards not upside down, so your thumbs are on the shoulder buttons and the rest of your fingers are on the analogs, face buttons and D-pad all at once. It's ridiculous

[@thefullmetalheart_]

No one uses this. Its a meme

[@chimichangle]

In all seriousness though I actually did do a sort of claw grip where my middle fingers were on the triggers and my index on bumpers and also specifically bought a controller with back pedals

[@ZAKarns]

Great vid, it's refreshing to find other big fans of the AC series (been a Raven since it's ps1 days lol) ... I wanted to say I agree with what you mentioned about the storytelling.. IE i know certain bits of lore only came to light as you ranked up in the arena (was that for 9-ball? Can't remember..) but anyways, I hope they include that kind of multi-faceted, action/reaction based way of telling the player the various historical backgrounds etc... But anyway, tyvm for your time and effort in making the video. Cheers.

[@ScionofDoom]

having played all of the armored cores with 2 and 4 being my favorite I'm sad it'll be a little slower but I cannot wait to play this it looks bad ass, cant wait to spend 4 hours building and testing before each mission. also I do like that from have learned a few tricks from the souls games that look like the boss fights are going to be absolutely epic

[@herrozx]

I’ve never played an AC game so this will be my first step into the universe and considering FromSofts track record I’m unbelievably excited. Another great video Vaati and I’m excited to see more video’s revolving around this new AC in the future!

[@jacobisterrible]

You’re gonna have a blast

[@Dracobyte]

Welcome to the franchise and the community!

[@ryukrocks8843]

I have always loved mechs but I have such specific taste in them that I have a hard time getting into a lot games about them, but this might just hit the soft spot, fast reactive movement but you can still feel every ton of steel of your mech shifting around, I pray the sound desing is good and the weapons feel weighty and I’m gonna have a field trip with this

[@DualWieldedEggrolls]

I love mech types like Titanfall where they incorporate Western and Eastern ideology of what a mech is. Armored and bulky while also maintaining speed and movement. AC seems to strike that feel too since it'll be my first entry into the series.

[@deathtou1451]

It's from software. If they dissapoint ill donate my my kidney to a random person.

[@zues287]

Everything you just said is what FromSoftware is known for, and why the combat sets them apart from other game developers. There's a reason so many studios have been trying to imitate their games for years, yet no one gets it right. The only thing I'm worried about is performance. Their games never really run very well, no matter what system they run on. I'm hoping with how well Elden Ring did, they've hired plenty of talented devs that can properly optimize their games.

[@Dracobyte]

I also recommend that you watch the Writing for Games video: The Armored Core series - A Newcomer's Journey. That and Josh Strife Plays videos about AC.

[@notan3144]

@@zues287 They run well on Console. Their PC ports have indeed always had issues.

[@danewolfer]

As someone who grew up playing robotech I’m excited to have a mech game from the legendary from software studios. They never fail to provide a fun and engaging game.

[@NeuroPulse]

You had me at "initricate level designs" "following enemy movements" and "creative problem solving". Never played AC before but it's clear this one will be up my alley. You were 100% right to say it will have souls-like elements as From is clearly stating that themselves. Also, sincerely thanks for this small history lesson. It gives me perfect context to understand my place in the world as I play this game. I hate jumping into series or remakes without a thorough understanding of the background.

[@Zmann966]

Excellence again Vaati. Even changing course to a new series, you put in the WORK, and it shows. Caught a ton of stuff even an AC vet like myself didn't! Keep it up! Can't wait to see more, especially come August!

[@Dracobyte]

Yeah, its is going to be great for veterans and newcomees alike!

[@thomasjefferson2676]

I love the music especially from the very first cinematic trailer. It gives me a very dark vibe almost a hopeless resolve. I don’t know how to explain it but I love it.

[@michaelallen2870]

It plays like that too... All these fresh newbies in for a reality check

[@themagikarp9676]

what was the ost ?

[@chillhour6155]

80's dark wave

[@mikedavies6979]

Fun Fact: I was friends with the rank one player in the world on ACFA, and when you mentioned "Crazy Reflexes" it reminded me of him... since he was the definition of "Ridiculous" in that aspect. He used an AC similar to the one that the AI "Fragile" used, but using just 1 weapon... the first (and weakest) laser blade. I'm not sure if I can share their name without it being harassment or something... but, Malice (one part of his full ID) was insanely fast. I wasn't on the leaderboard, but I was friends with most of the top ten players... and learned from Malice and the others, but I never became as good as they were. I was good, but not THAT good.

[@defuncthusky6649]

I really hope they dont remove the sight lock and replace it with a souls style lock on. Such an action is going to remove a big part of AC's identity and a good portion of mech building.

[@HammerspaceCreature]

The thing that makes me most excited in all this is that one kick move that AC does. There's a lot of other cool new moves about but that one in particular is A: 100% a player controlled AC, which means it's something we'll be able to use and B: attached to a part that isn't even a weapon. Having unique moves associated with parts other than weapons has insane implications for customisation. I can't wait to build my kung-fu mecha that punches and kicks everything to death.

[@enterTantalos]

this was a very fun mechanic introduced in AC5. i supposed the damage this action could dish out was based on your leg type, total weight, and boost thrust. in AC5, the active frames were really short.

[@HammerspaceCreature]

@@enterTantalos Oh yeah, I remember that now you mentioned it, but this looks much more in depth. From what I remember in AC5 you just kind of rammed into things rather than doing a cool animation. But I do remember building a very heavy 2-leg AC and oneshotting basic enemies with that technique.

[@TheSaladin777]

This isn’t new…

[@enterTantalos]

@@TheSaladin777 not new, but hopefully revised!

[@bmagada]

its probably not as in depth as all that. Its probably the melee component of the assault charge move. I'm sure youll get spike drivers and energy sabers, but hoping for a full melee build with nothing but punches and kicks is probably wishful thinking.

[@Zaxbox]

I'm glad that you made this video and explained how AC games were played for those that may not have ever played one before. How you put you Core together makes a difference for handling your missions. That why you have multiple Core for specific situations. Light, Heavy, more projectile based to save energy, etc. The game is definitely much faster! Is Human Plus returning? Will it have an online components for PVP? Can tournaments make a come back? Probably not. 😄 Thanks for the video!

[@soraboy93]

huh, your love for pilot banter and mid mission updates and result briefing, yet finding the mission briefing parts a slog reminds me of a different AC Ace Combat, which I love

[@frds_skce]

I love how Vaati already releases a gameplay guide on ACVI, way earlier than before the game even releases. It really shows you how much Vaati loves this new re-emerging series, and as a veteran Armored Core fan, I really appreciate it a lot.

[@Dracobyte]

I am here vefore the one million views!

[@frds_skce]

@@Dracobyte Well, sit tight buddy. Cuz it's about to reach millions views when we hit August on calendar

[@jada90]

"It really shows you how much Vaati loves this new re-emerging series" - well, you're not wrong because he's clearly come to love it, but Vaati didn't know crap about AC before this. He played all these games in preparation for this one's release.

[@20eyesmisfit]

More like clickbait

[@OCTO358]

"how much he loves" That's a reach. Obviously, AC6 is going to be big, there's a lot of revenue to be made on videos covering it, not jumping on the bandwagon would be asinine.