Recording summary · August 2023
DO NOT BUY Armored Core 6 - VERY Disappointing
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Overview
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is disappointing, bland, and uninspiring compared to Elden Ring and other Soulslike titles, earning a 6.2 out of 10 rating and no recommendation from Daniel.
The game centers on fast skating movement and missile dodging with jet boosters rather than methodical Soulslike combat, while auto aim assist and auto lock-on require minimal skill, and the rapid camera motion and booster maneuvers induce headaches and nausea.
Combat and customization lack hoped-for depth, offering basic melee mechanics instead of deep combos or shields, along with mech tuning limited to trading agility for armor and a narrow arsenal of bullets, missiles, or energy beams.
The game features a linear mission-based structure with menu screens between sorties instead of an open world or central hub, paired with a dreary gray and brown industrial visual aesthetic.
Themes
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon gameplay, rating, and comparison to Soulslike titles.
Combat mechanics, auto-aim, jet booster movement, and physical side effects like nausea and headaches.
Mech customization options and weapon diversity.
Mission-based structure and industrial visual aesthetic.
Developments
Daniel played the newly released Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon.