Armored Core V ushers in the first of a handful of upcoming robot/mech fighting games in 2012 – later in the year we’ll see Steel Battalion and Mech Warrior Tactics. ACV is the longest and most popular franchise from developer FromSoftware (published by Namco Bandai) who also made Demon’s Souls a couple of years ago.
Armored Core V offers a campaign mode but the game is really meant for multiplayer online battles. You can play with up to 10 friends total online, customize your AC’s and keep tabs of other gamers on the leader-boards. Namco Bandai’s most recent 2012 releases SoulCalibur V and Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations both are pretty to look at and every frame is picture perfect. This is not so much the case with Armored Core V – in fact the graphics are the complete opposite – very gritty, dark tones and wasteland-like. We’re not sure if having ‘pretty images’ would fit well in a game where giant robots are blasting away at each other but I couldn’t help but think I was playing a game made for the PlayStation 2 system and not so much a next-gen Xbox 360 effort.
The action and battles in Armored Core V are fast enough to keep gamers interested but much of the scenarios in the single player campaign feel repetitive and will not inspire over time. I played the game as I would another mech fighting type of game – like that of Mech Warrior (classic stuff) or more recently Trenched. ACV didn’t provide the same sense of strategy that I was hoping it would for this type of game – most of the action was very random, run and gun, strafe and blast away. Most complaints I had were with the HUD which provided very little information while other screens in the game provided so much information I felt completely lost.
I’ve provided some gameplay with commentary of the single player campaign mode – most comments on this video thus far have said that Armored Core V is unlike those other ‘mech game’s so I guess I’m not the proper demo-graph for this title but if you feel like someone who is – then it may be worth taking on the challenge.
Armored Core V is out now for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
[..YouTube..] LOL I could tell your a armored core newbee thanks for the playthrough though
[..YouTube..] Seriously, the alarm is way too annoying.
[..YouTube..] @SEVENTHSIGHN Agreed. Can’t wait to see more veteran type video uploads. Better still, when I get the game myself, which won’t be until April 3rd. Thanks for the upload though, gives me nice insight into what to expect.
[..YouTube..] Agreed. Can’t wait to see more veteran type video uploads. Better still, when I get the game myself, which won’t be until April 3rd. Thanks for the upload though, gives me nice insight into what to expect.
[..YouTube..] Make more vids so we could see your level of progress as you play the game. Forget Mech Warrior. Armored Core is completely different and leagues better and more advance. Also, it’s skill based and not a tank game.
[..YouTube..] the campaign to this game sucks, royaly!!! ACIV was way better… the mechs were better drawn and the munitions such as missles and such were more realistic looking. ive seen older mech games that looked better such as chromehounds… so i know ACV couldve/been much better.
[..YouTube..] have you considered fixing at the garage??? and btw, play more to get the feel for the controls (less walking, more flying) so you can present more smoothly. other than, great vid.
[..YouTube..] I know that AC has a loyal fan base and thats awesome but you have to realize that money talks and if there are playability issues who’s gonna buy it outside of the fans?
[..YouTube..] Its not a playability issue. The game is intended to have a specific learning curve.
Its not made to be something you can pick up and understand instantly.
There are subtle nuances of control that come with experience. Within 2 or 3 hours gameplay, you’ll pick these up and be ready to play online.
The reason we see him as a newbie is because he only switches to SCAN when searching. You should only switch to COMBAT before firing since EN recovers faster under Scanning Mode.
[..YouTube..] Yes, because apparently graphics are the entire and complete measure of a game and not the gameplay or the enjoyment you receive when playing.
Nevermind the fact that the landscapes are a lot less sparse and both the machines and the environments are much larger and more complex, meaning the look of the game suffers in return for these things.
You are an idiot. Its called a compromise. The online in this game is insanely addictive.
[..YouTube..] Totaly agree with you on that one. I myself have tried to get a couple of my friends hooked on this game and they just couldnt , because the controls . Hell I nearly caned it when I 1st started playing it, thank god I didnt youl find its a realy rewarding game if you stick with it.
[..YouTube..] I think I understand where you’re coming from thank you for the explanation.
In closing:I haven’t played an AC title since the first one this looks like a good time to come back to the series.
[..YouTube..] good video
[..YouTube..] looks like Armored CRAP
[..YouTube..] O man thats original
O do you know i also took an arrow to the knee
[..YouTube..] “Nitch audience”? Now there’s an endorsement for the American Educational System lol :p
[..YouTube..] This comment probably also won’t last. I made one which mentioned it as an aside while also saying he did a good commentary apart from that one silly mistake, and it (along with a reply) is now “missing” for some reason. Because obviously hiding all the comments which point out a mistake makes it go away.
[..YouTube..] I want a game reviewer who talks about the game not what is happening on the screen, someone who actually understands games and i good at them. from the start I could tell you just stood still while shooting making yourself easy to get fucked. or how your missiles were deflecting of their armour. I’m sorry but you made the actual game look bad. walking around being sloppy is not a game review. I’m not hating I’m simply reviewing how bad you are at this.
[..YouTube..] I love how the video now automatically starts immediately AFTER the “nitch audience” comment if you don’t rewind it manually. Good cover!
But not really. Admit you made a mistake, move on, let YouTube comments be YouTube comments. Overall, your review isn’t bad. It’s not great, but it’s not bad. You don’t understand a lot of how the game works, so you’re missing the point a bit, but it’s an Armored Core game. They’re like that. Doesn’t negate the fact that most of your points are legitimate.
[..YouTube..] I was just messing with the guy, people come out with shit like that all the time. Doesn’t make it any less funny though lol.
I don’t know old the guy is, but he is probably older than me, and he’s been pronouncing the word “niche” as “nitch” all that time. It is quite funny.
It’s not like I didn’t enjoy the video or his commentary, I thought it was good. But I had to take a jab at the “nitch” thing because.. well.. it’s the internet. I felt obligated :p
[..YouTube..] I’m not being any worse about it than you. I like the video as well. It’s a silly little detail, but like you said, it’s the internet. You’re meant to mess with people over little things.
[..YouTube..] Are you new to this series? Your playing ability shows me you don’t know a lot of the controls.
[..YouTube..] I didnt change the time when the video starts – might have been the last part you watched saved in your browser’s cache? Anyway – I read all comments and appreciate feedback – thanks for watching
[..YouTube..] thx for watching – the full review is on the website – this is just sample commentary/video to accompany reviews
[..YouTube..] I tried clearing the cache and it was still doing it.
I think there’s something wrong with my YouTube account. I’ve also had several comments apparently cease to exist on people’s videos lately.
I tried clearing the cache and it was still doing it.
I think there’s something wrong with my YouTube account. I’ve also had several comments apparently cease to exist on people’s videos lately.
[..YouTube..] very excited about this game x) you gotta do the side missions (or w/e they’re called) to unlock better parts/weaps, THEN these mechs that you fought will seem obsolete
very excited about this game x) you gotta do the side missions (or w/e they’re called) to unlock better parts/weaps, THEN these mechs that you fought will seem obsolete
[..YouTube..] The video starts from 00:00 here. Also, thanks for the video! I’m really looking up to this game.
The video starts from 00:00 here. Also, thanks for the video! I’m really looking up to this game.
[..YouTube..] YOU SOUND LIKE A JEWISH FAGGOT
YOU SOUND LIKE A JEWISH FAGGOT
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[..YouTube..] FAG
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[..YouTube..] WTF man do you know anything about this game, i watched through the whole vid and what i got from it was, you really don’t know what your doing half the time, you rambling on about where to go when clearly there’s a route system in the game that tells you where to go, then you start to complain on how the screen and graphics are terrible. you need to stick with your call of duty games because clearly you’ll suck with anything that plays and looks different.
WTF man do you know anything about this game, i watched through the whole vid and what i got from it was, you really don’t know what your doing half the time, you rambling on about where to go when clearly there’s a route system in the game that tells you where to go, then you start to complain on how the screen and graphics are terrible. you need to stick with your call of duty games because clearly you’ll suck with anything that plays and looks different.
[..YouTube..] how do you invite your freinds on this cuz i cnt work it out
how do you invite your freinds on this cuz i cnt work it out
[..YouTube..] thanks for the video i like this typof games
thanks for the video i like this typof games
[..YouTube..] tell you the truth man. this game turned out pretty bad it may not be him all the way. this ac has a lack of many thing they have taken away from ac instead of adding to it. things like ap points stablizer effective weapons weapons that took skill here you just spam what you want just for answer is still better
tell you the truth man. this game turned out pretty bad it may not be him all the way. this ac has a lack of many thing they have taken away from ac instead of adding to it. things like ap points stablizer effective weapons weapons that took skill here you just spam what you want just for answer is still better
[..YouTube..] This game looks like complete shit compared to For Answer..
This game looks like complete shit compared to For Answer..
[..YouTube..] why are people hating on the review he said he only just got the game in my opinion this is the best kind of review because hes a new player to it so its helping new players get into it u cant expect him to be full on amazing
why are people hating on the review he said he only just got the game in my opinion this is the best kind of review because hes a new player to it so its helping new players get into it u cant expect him to be full on amazing