Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

A solid entry into a long running series that has been dormant for nearly ten years.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon brings a more fast paced hard hitting style of gameplay to the series that wasn't seen in past titles. There's several quality of life changes that series veterans will love, repair kits keep you in the action longer and checkpoints make challenging missions fun instead of frustrating. If you fail a mission you have the ability to swap parts and weapons and begin again from a checkpoint meaning you won't have to wade though cannon fodder enemies just to get back to a boss fight you failed.

Quality visuals and sounds mean every weapon, booster, lazer sword and explosion looks and sounds unique.

As with past entries, the game features tons of customization options both functional and cosmetic. A custom emblem editor and decal feature means you can truly make your AC you're very own.

Some negatives; The story is passable but it's really secondary to the action, very stereotypically sci-fi story that won't leave you disappointed but won't have much impact either.

Missions are hit and miss, most will have you cutting down the same looking mechs in bland environments while others are fantastic grandiose set pieces that make you feel like you're watching an anime.

All in all Armored Core VI is a fantastic entry into the AC series that features updated gameplay, gorgeous visuals and a solid experience for both returning fans and newcomers alike.