Armored Core 5 Review

By Daniel Bischoff

Laying the heavy-mech groundwork



I may not know every Armored Core fan, but I at least know where the franchise's appeal starts and ends for the laymen. Namco Bandai has cranked out 19 Armored Core games since 1997, and the series hasn't exactly ever hit a high point from outside its most dedicated fans.

Still, with

  • Everything you love about AC
  • You didn't know you loved it, but you do now
  • Dense customization... possibly too dense
  • Rock-paper-scissors weapon and armor balance
  • Japanese, US, and European servers segregated
  • 5-on-5 multiplayer, cooperative missions
  • Parts matter
  • Still might not be for everyone

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Daniel Bischoff
Daniel Bischoff

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I attended San Jose State University and graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor's in English and a Minor in Journalism. I've been playing games my whole life and will continue to do so as long as they stay entertaining! Some of my favorite games include Team Fortress 2, Battlefield 3, Star Fox 64, Batman: Arkham City, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, Counter-Strike: Source, Super Mario Bros. 3, Kirby's Dream Land, and the list goes on.

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