AC V swings for the squad-based dream with an operator role, fire positions and large asymmetric battles. Solo play suffers, yet with an organised group the concept becomes one of a kind and surprisingly immersive.
Your verdict
Category
Action1 player12+
Description
Mech combat by FromSoftware, January 2012. Armored Core pilots operate in an underground post-apocalyptic world where pilot Orders control territories. Real-time combat in confined environments, mech customisation and new multiplayer Operation mode sending AI units on missions. Entry adding a new strategic dimension to the franchise.
The Asian run of Armored Core V, an entry of FromSoftware's mech series renowned for its extreme customization and technical piloting, long before the studio's worldwide acclaim. This entry reorients the series toward team warfare and street-level urban combat. On a region-locked console, the original edition draws fans of the saga keen on the native version. Its interest lies in this regional run and the rising value of Armored Core among collectors.