May 16, 2024

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Play it on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Sequence X/S, Xbox One, Home windows
Present objective: Cease blowing up
Purchase it from: Amazon | Finest Purchase | GameStop

It’s been…a very long time since I performed an Armored Core (let’s not speak about it), and I informed myself I’d end all of them earlier than tackling the most recent, sixth, entry.. Nicely I’m glad I didn’t hearken to me, as a result of Armored Core VI is a severely nice time.

The theatre of constructing a mech, taking it out to deal some violence, after which sitting with the unnerving realities of the dystopian narrative all work with an exquisite synchronicity that makes this recreation very, very exhausting to place down. Severely, I used to be planning on simply taking a fast take a look at this recreation to write down up some Steam Deck efficiency impressions earlier than retreating to my backlog, however right here I’m, grabbing one other sortie and hitting the floor of Rubicon to start out some extra hassle.

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The sport can also be attractive. I imply, most AAA video games are lately, however there’s a sure visible aesthetic on show right here that not solely hits the neurons which love an excellent graphic, but additionally actually helps immerse me on the planet and the carnage of all of it. From the wonderful explosions to the great visualizations of the Armored Core’s inside HUD, the sport continues to supply visible treats which are matched with wonderful gameplay that, I admit, frustrates me with its problem at occasions. But Armored Core VI guarantees victory if I take the time to be taught what I’m doing mistaken and construct out a greater equipment when my wits alone aren’t sufficient. It’s good to see no less than one factor in my life go properly.

And did I point out it’s an excellent time on Steam Deck? Armored Core VI explodes to life in full kind on Valve’s handheld and it’s the go-to option to play for me. — Claire Jackson

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