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https://opencritic.com/game/15125/armored-core-vi-fires-of-rubicon
https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-5/armored-core-vi-fires-of-rubicon

FromSoftware returns to its roots a bit and brings back one of its most iconic franchises with the first new entry in a decade and implemented some of the lessons they've learned since then to provide a modern take on this classic franchise.

Let's be real here though the reviews of past never really got Armored Core. It was often too difficult in both its controls and challenge and confusing at times in what you had to do to customize your mech in just the right way to overcome the next challenge. Most of these games fell in the low 70s/high 60s range and was extremely niche. I only ever played them at a friends house who had all the PS2 games and did struggle with them, but I'm looking to give it another shot. This game might still be that, but the most polished and best looking its ever been.

Armored Core VI so far is averaging an 85% through 31 reviews on OC and an 88% through 37 reviews on MC so far which is far and away the highest scoring game in the franchise. Reviewers say it's one of the best mech games they've ever played, but if you're not a fan of the genre to begin with it's not going to convert you over either.

GamesHub - 10/10
Armored Core 6 is an unsympathetic and cold-blooded game. It's a cup of bitter, black coffee and thankfully, that suits my palate perfectly. It's full of moments that make you feel very powerful in both effortless and hard-fought ways and moments that make you very, very small. In the face of it all, you're pushed to overcome the impossible. And you'll come out on the other end wearing an exhausted, wry smile.

Noisy PIxel - 9/10
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon might be a return to form for FromSoftware, but the series is brand new for players who only recently discovered them within the Souls-like genre. Armored Core VI has everything to stand on its own within the developer's current lineup of titles and the other entries of this series. It excels in fast-paced mecha action by providing an experience only Armored Core can deliver. Similar to the intricate ACs you'll surely create, this game is refined to its core offering highly challenging action with plenty of options to fit your playstyle. Armored Core VI is a must-play mecha action game, no matter your knowledge of the series.

Worth Playing - 9/10
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is a darn fine entry into the franchise. The buttery-smooth gameplay and incredibly cool combat make it an absolute delight to play. It's easily one of the best mecha action games, and only Gundam Breaker 3 has a more involved and enjoyable mech customization system. If you're looking for a really fun and well-crafted robot bashing experience, look no further than Armored Core VI, which is a delight to play.

IGN - 8/10
Armored Core 6 doesnt look to reinvent the bipedal legs of the mech action genre, but it does update, refine, and polish them to an aggressive shine. Every sortie is a satisfying combat puzzle to solve thanks to fantastic mission design, intense boss encounters, an extremely wide assortment of weapons and parts that can dramatically affect how your mech plays, and excellent, explosive combat that manages to take very complex systems and mechanics and make them easy to understand and execute. Its interesting premise is stifled by bland storytelling told through mission briefings and radio chatter, but this is still nonetheless a welcome return of a classic mecha series.

Gamespot - 8/10
Armored Core VI represents a new beginning for the long-running series. It still remains true to From Software's original vision, but the whole experience has been refined to welcome an audience that cut its teeth on the studio's most recent work. Its story is a letdown and there may be some early growing pains due to its lopsided approach, but these shortcomings quickly scurry to the back of your mind once you start weaving your fully customized mech between incoming attacks while unleashing a salvo of rocket fire, sword swipes, and plasma rounds.

Push Square - 7/10
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've settled on an optimal loadout, it's those same quick-fire levels that begin to blunt the fun. The result is a game that can be just as enjoyable as it is frustrating. A littering of good boss fights and rock-solid performance on PS5 make it a worthwhile experience as a whole, but Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon won't go down as a classic in the same way other FromSoftware titles have for the past decade.

VG247 - 3/5
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 is a mixed experience that, while it has some shining moments of brilliance, feels a bit loose and never plays to its strengths.