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Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconreviews are out in the wild, and if they are to be believed, FromSoftware’s latest is yet another high quality release from the studio. FromSoftware has been on an incredible roll this past decade, releasing one hit game after another since it launched the originalDark Soulsin 2011. FromSoftware’s hot streak has even seen the studio take home a couple of Game of the Year awards, winning in 2019 forSekiro: Shadows Die Twiceandagain in 2022 forElden Ring.
Considering the dizzying success FromSoftware has enjoyed with its Soulslike games, one would have expected the studio to stay the course and continue focusing on that genre. However, FromSoftware surprised many when it confirmed that its first post-Elden Ringgame would beArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, a new entry in itsdormant mech action franchise. There has been some skepticism surroundingArmored Core 6since its announcement, but its first review scores suggest it’s another hit from FromSoftware.
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Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconreviews have started hitting the internet. At the time of this writing, the game’s aggregate score is 85 with 93% of critics recommending it. Its lowest score is 6/10, while its highest score is 10/10. There are still many reviews that have yet to be considered, though, so fans can expect theArmored Core 6overall review score to fluctuate at least somewhat in the coming days.
Critics seem to be in agreement thatArmored Core 6delivers intense mech action, though some have taken issue with the game’s difficulty balance. WhileArmored Core 6is not a Soulslike, it still features FromSoftware’s signature intense difficulty, and it seems that has turned off some reviewers from the game.
Armored Core 6has enjoyed a mostly positive reception from critics so far, but it’s clear that the game isn’t going to reach the same heights asElden Ringwith its overall review score. SinceElden Ringis one of the highest-rated games ever made, that’s to be expected, but still, some fans may have hoped to see it score a little higher. It could still very well find itself nominated for Game of the Year at this year’s Game Awards, though stiff competition fromBaldur’s Gate 3andThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdommake it unlikely that FromSoftware will have back-to-back years as the GOTY winner.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconlaunches August 25 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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