Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

"Fires of Rubicon offers a new frontier for the Armored Core series, demonstrating developer FromSoftware&s;s ability to weave its recent success and confidence back into familiar territory, while at the same time demonstrating that you can indeed teach an old …"

"Fires of Rubicon is Armored Core as it should always have been: the new game delivers a great combat system and mobility, but unfortunately, it&s;s hampered by a few shortcomings no longer excusable to a world-class studio such as From …"

"Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is an excellent starting point for the series, which after so many chapters not really successful had been missing for an entire decade from the scene."

"I&s;ve seen two endings now and they both make me miserable in different ways, which feels like a good summary of this and maybe all war"

"Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon serves as a glorious return, filled with exhilarating mecha action."

"FromSoftware has finally returned to its classic mecha action franchise after a decade with the arrival of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, and what a glorious return it is. Whether you&s;re an Armored Core veteran or a fan of …"

"A dream for any mecha fan, with a remarkable technical invoice and spectacular combats. But its very high level of difficulty, when it comes to overcoming certain bosses, will be a handicap for those players who are not used to …"

"FromSoftware delivers a superlative action game that builds on its Soulslike pedigree while staying lean and laser-focused."

"I was a bit skeptical that From Software would find a way to make Armored Core relevant again after a lengthy hiatus, but they figured it out. The spark of the series is still very much alive without giving up …"

"Armored Core 6 is one of the best mech games I&s;ve experienced in years, and it&s;s one I expect to play through at least two more times. The story of Rubicon, and how your decisions as a mercenary shape it, …"

"Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is visually stunning, and the omni-directional combat and build assembly is tons of fun."

"Armored Core VI is a solid return for one of From Software’s long-dormant franchises. It still carries many of the mech genre’s old contrivances, like its generic mission structure and predictable plot. However, it modernizes mech action meaningfully to introduce …"

"Armored Core VI is a revolution in the mecha genre, a video game that manages to drink from everything FromSoftware has learned over this last decade of success strongly linked to Souls-like. This installment has truly challenging peaks at the …"

"Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is an almost perfect comeback for the mecha series by FromSoftware. Despite some frankly incomprehensible slip-ups, like the presence of invisible walls and uninspired stealth missions, this is one of the most hectic and …"

"Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon is a masterful return to form for the series that incorporates the modern design philosophies of From Software. It’s a dystopian world with a brutally gorgeous aesthetic and refined gameplay elevated by exceptional boss …"

"Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is a powerful mech flying with faulty thrusters. A fast-paced action game loaded with thrilling dogfights and stimulating mech customization is dragged down by all too familiar FromSoftware quirks like illegible UI and a …"

"Armored Core VI is a game that delivers what it promises: it is fun, difficult and satisfying throughout. With some conceptual errors in its design it proposes a futuristic dystopian world that is far from the dark fantasy works that …"

"Circling back to the question that I pondered for all those years- with all the great new talent and abundant resources in tow, FromSoftware has brought Armored Core back in glorious fashion with their finest overall entry in the series …"

"The long-awaited return of FromSoftware&s;s mech-filled series, Armored Core 6 delivers on a lot of what fans will have been hoping and dreaming of. Building and customising mechs is engaging, missions are action-packed and it looks gorgeous, but it&s;s undercut …"

"Overall, Armored Core 6 is excellent for newcomers and longtime fans alike. It serves as a great introduction to the series, and you don’t need to be familiar with past entries to have a great time. On the flip side, …"

"Armored Core VI is the perfect example of tough love. I’ve lost track of how many times I thought a boss or stage was impossible before ultimately figuring things out, whether it be via a new build or simply learning …"

"Armored Core 6 is the essence of a soft reboot. It has the unenviable task of drawing newcomers to a niche, sometimes overly challenging series without changing too much of what made fans like it to begin with. The result …"

"Years and several Soulslike games later, FromSoftware revisits another of its iconic franchises and mostly soars with awesome visuals and combat. While difficulty is always going to be a factor in these games, the sudden challenge spikes will alienate those …"

"Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon is without a doubt one of From Software&s;s most unique and polished experiences in the last decade. However, there&s;s a certain expectation of AC Pilot skill getting into the cockpit that even making it …"

"Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon admirably weds satisfying combat with extensive mech customisation, with short missions letting you quickly experiment with new ideas and builds. However, once you&s;ve settled on an optimal loadout, it&s;s those same quick-fire levels that …"

"Armored Core VI is not just fan service. It’s an incredible synthesis of a respected franchise and lessons learned over ten years of game design. For longtime players of Armored Core, the new game moves the series forward in a …"

"No, it’s no Dark Souls with mechs, but Armored Core VI carves out its own identity."

"Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon’s stellar customization options feed into its excellent mecha combat, and the result is challenging combat puzzles that kept my attention all the way through its 15-hour campaign and beyond. It’s let down by a …"

"Overall, Armored Core VI is a proper mecha action game. It’s not the best game in the series, but it is solidly done. The new target assist setup works fine and is also able to be turned off if need …"

"Armored Core VI sees From Software return to and refine its roots with a game of thrilling mech combat built on aggression, agility, and customization."

"The game doesn&s;t outstay its welcome, coming in at roughly 15-20 hours, but also offers some extra content for those looking to tackle New Game Plus multiple times. Overall, I&s;d recommend Armored Core 6 to those looking for an exhilarating …"

"Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon truly feels like a surprise treat this year. I’ve played a lot of good mech games, but few have ever given me the sheer depth of customization in both cosmetics and functionality that we …"

"The coolest mechs in gaming history form the core ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° ) of an intense, focused action game."