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Armored Core 4
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 36 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Sega
Developer: From Software
Genre(s): Action, Mech Simulation
Players: 8
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: March 20, 2007
Summary
Armored Core 4 reinvigorates the brand by offering an all-new storyline, new environments, and online capability. The 10th anniversary of the acclaimed franchise is punctuated with a leap to next-generation platforms. Multiplayer functionality allows up to eight players to battle online. Join one of six factions specializing in different aspects of battle. 30 missions played out in detailed futuristic 3D environments. Fly through canyons and rip through cities battling multiple enemies. Deploy "Quick Boost" and "Over Boost" features for precise explosive movement and precision control of AC units. Engage "Primal Armor" the all-new defense shield that adjusts its strength according to specific battle conditions. [Sega]
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What The Critics Said
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Armchair Empire
If you are thinking about the content of the game while you are working, it’s an addictive game and definitely recommended to those who have enjoyed the franchise up to this point.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
Armored Core 4 is more accessible than its predecessors; and at its core, beneath the complicated controls and imposing arsenal of body parts, it's a pretty simple, superfast, graceful and smart mech-combat game, and it deserves your attention. [JPN Import]
Read Full Review >GameZone
Armored Core 4 isn't a must-buy for everyone, but its combat and tenacious missions create a journey worth taking.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
It looks nicer, it plays faster, and with its lower barrier to entry, Armored Core 4 should appeal to more than just the series' faithful gearheads.
Read Full Review >PSM3 Magazine UK
Customisation options make this the best AC yet, but it's not very user-friendly. [July 2007, p.76]
Worth Playing
Armored Core 4 delivers more of what the series is known for: fast-paced, arcade-style mech action with highly customizable robots in which to fight. It does this with some very nice visuals to boot, although it fails to be really great with the extremely short campaign, forgettable missions/story, and a clunky user interface for the garage and shop.
Read Full Review >ZTGameDomain
With a revamped mission structure, online play, and brand new control scheme Armored Core 4 is a must own for fans of the series like myself. While there are a few glaring problems the core experience is still enjoyable.
Read Full Review >GameShark
The game remains true to the series in catering more toward the hardcore element despite good attempts at making the game accessible; Armored Core 4 easily offers up the hottest mech-on-mech action yet in this next generation.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
This is a game for tinkerers, where what you purchase and equip is every bit as important as how well you play. [Mar 2007, p.62]
GameTrailers
The learning curve is steep, the controls take effort to master, and the single-player game is ultimately there to prepare you for head-to-head matches. It’s a very specific game experience that rewards trial and error and fails to appeal to a broad audience in the process.
Read Full Review >GamerNode
The gameplay itself is pretty useless left on its own, but coupled with the customization options, limitless potential awaits.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
The good news is that Armored Core 4 may be the best in the series. [ Apr 2007, p.86]
TotalPlayStation
This is a perfect example of a game being lesser than the sum of its parts. Solid graphics and sound, arguably the best control in the series, and some decent missions don't excuse crap online and too many bland objectives.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
The short missions, limited battle area, and muted visuals may turn some people off, but most will be satisfied with the swift, intuitive gameplay, the online versus, and the simple fact that they are controlling a giant mechanized robot.
Read Full Review >VideoGamer
A very enjoyable action romp, which also contains plenty of accessible customisation and strategy, and has a feel about it that screams hardcore, without demanding players trade in their social life for Achievement points and a monitor-kissed, pale skin tone.
Read Full Review >AceGamez
The limited playing areas and the auto targeting do detract from the gameplay, but hours could be spent simply customising your mech, let alone unlocking all of the machines that the game holds!
Read Full Review >Games Master UK
Well balanced. [July 2007, p.78]
GameBrink
Overall the mission design is boring and repetitive, the graphics are so-so, the online is blah, the customization is awesome, and the overall experience isn’t worth the price of admission. Pass. [JPN Import]
Read Full Review >Play.tm
There is nothing next-gen about the title in the least; only slightly improved graphics.
Read Full Review >Play UK
Tiresome, flawed, but at times rewarding. [Issue#153, p.66]
Gaming Age
Even with graphics that fall below the expectations of the current generation of hardware, Armored Core 4 is a fun way to make machines to the dirty work.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Multiplayer is what’s really going to get the fans riled. After fine-tuning your ideal mech in single player, you can bring it online and face off against anywhere from one to seven opponents. Unfortunately, there’s not a whole lot of match variety outside of deathmatch and team deathmatch, and there’s no respawning so matches don’t last much longer than five minutes tops.
Read Full Review >PSX Extreme
The mission structure is broken, and the missions can be very short. The online, while fun, is incomplete. And the visuals leave something to be desired.
Read Full Review >Extreme Gamer
The entire production feels unforced, with a overly complex storyline and repetitive meaningless missions. I wanted to love my sweet Armored Core action, but I have been denied.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
Had the missions were more expansive, and the multiplayer broader, this would have been a must-buy—especially on the PS3. As it is, Armored Core 4 is the best in the series, and a decent action game.
Read Full Review >Playstation Official Magazine UK
Fast, truly accessible missions and slower, more strategic battles for sim nuts, plus online arena play. [July 2007, p.113]
Gamestyle
Overall Armored Core 4 is heading in the right direction, but there are many issues that need to be addressed.
Read Full Review >Games Radar (in-house)
Ultimately, this series is going to have to evolve into a more accessible, playable, solo-friendly experience if it ever wants to be known as anything other than a niche curiosity.
Read Full Review >GameDaily
The single-player missions don't take long to beat and the game's multiplayer lacks depth. Armored Core 4 should keep robot lovers busy, but it failed to improve nearly as much as expected.
Read Full Review >IGN
Although Armored Core 4 delivers its usual, expansive customization options, it isn’t enough to overlook weak single-player missions and lackluster visuals.
Read Full Review >Kombo
It's time for Armored Core to find its place in gaming again because old fans will find it too different and potential fans will be simply turned off.
Read Full Review >Digital Entertainment News
There's some great action in here, but everything surrounding it just fails to live up to the giants of this genre.
Read Full Review >GamePro
The mechs are highly customizable--a franchise hallmark--but the environments are sparse and the gameplay experience itself feels ultimately soulless.
Read Full Review >games(TM)
Could have been a much more adventurously designed PlayStation3 debut for the series. Sadly, Armored Core 4 represents a great opportunity, missed. [Mar 2007, p.106]
Electronic Gaming Monthly
The controls are great once you get them customized properly*fire buttons on L1 and R1), with nimble movement and crazy bursts of speed seldom seen outside of anime, but this dexterity is wasted on short missions, bare-bones multiplayer, and the same ol' gameplay AC has been recycling for years. [Apr 2007, p.85]
1UP
AC4 feels like a house that's been added onto so often that it's a maze of twisting passages, oddly shaped rooms, and doors that go nowhere. There may be something worthwhile hidden within, but it's not worth the effort to find it. Time to tear it all down and start over.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Brian D. gave it a10:
The Armored core franchise has been going up hill since Armored Core 2. Once again From Software and Sega have outdone themselves offering more control, variety, and action. The learning curve of the game really shows how far you can push their revamped system. Also, this game has plenty of replay value. whether you like to play simulated missions or head to head with friends, this is a great game for anyone. Also it is one of the first well done ps3 games currently out.
volrath77 gave it a9:
Definitely one of the best AC in the series.
