Armored Core: Verdict Day
- September 24, 2013
- FromSoftware
Armored Core Verdict Day isn’t perfect, but there’s a truly great game here if you’re willing to put the time into building it.
Command a squadron of advanced Armored Core mechs in a dystopian future ravaged by war and stripped of natural resources. Players will form squads of up to 20 members and enlist into one of the various in-game factions to wrestle control of territories away from other players in the game's persistent multiplayer mode. FromSoftware announced that online servers would be shut down on March 31st, 20…
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Reviews
- The game offers incredibly deep and varied customization options for mechs, providing a satisfying experience for players who enjoy complex mechanics.
- The singleplayer mode has seen significant improvements, featuring more interesting battles and a coherent story.
- The feeling of piloting a heavy mech is well-executed, with controls that convey weight and interaction with the environment.
- The game has a steep learning curve, which may deter casual gamers and those unfamiliar with the series.
- The user interface is poorly organized and can be cumbersome to navigate, making the experience less enjoyable.
- Some players found the online component lacking and the missions to be too short, diminishing the overall value of the gameplay.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, providing a coherent narrative that enhances the experience of piloting a mech. With a substantial amount of content, including 90 missions, players appreciate the engaging storyline, although some express frustration over limitations in offline play, such as the inability to upgrade weapons. Overall, the combination of a fun narrative and deep customization options contributes to a positive reception of the game's story aspect.
“Very good game with excellent playability and a fun storyline for when playing offline or even doing the battles online.”
“Combat is awesome. Customization is incredibly deep and varied. Lots of story mode content to play.”
“This is probably the one that really gives you the feeling of piloting a heavy, multistory mech.”
“But those 90 missions are about 1 minute long in play.”
“Story more or less makes sense, for a change.”
“Out of all the AC games, this is probably the one that really gives you the feeling of piloting a heavy, multistory mech.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being subpar, with a simpler and less ambitious campaign design. Additionally, the user interface is noted to be poorly organized and uninviting, detracting from the overall visual experience.
“The campaign is simpler and less ambitious, and the user interface isn't well-organized or inviting, resulting in subpar graphics.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making the overall visual experience disappointing.”
Critic Reviews
Armored Core Verdict Day Review
Armored Core Verdict Day isn’t perfect, but there’s a truly great game here if you’re willing to put the time into building it.
80%Armored Core Verdict Day PS3 Review
Armored Core Verdict Day is a standalone add-on for this series that definitely caters for hard-core fans of this title, especially its online component.
72%Armored Core: Verdict Day review
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