Armored Core 4 for PlayStation 3 Reviews by Gamers

I enjoyed this game very much. I am not usually a fan of mech games, even though I want to like them, being fascinated with giant robots (like most of us). I got this game as one of the first titles when I bought my PS3. I was very satisfied with it. Read on for details.....

GRAPHICS
The graphics are fine. Anyone who tells you otherwise is nitpicking really, really hard. I was impressed with the graphics (and still am now, 1 year after I got my PS3 and have played other games).

SOUND
The soundtrack is slightly repetitive, but otherwise it is fine.

GAMEPLAY
Awesome. Straight awesome. Well done. The trick here is to use a mech with a good set of jump jets, because trying to walk your way across the battlefield is only going to get you killed. Which is the way it should be -ten ton robots four stories high should NOT be fast on their feet. Once you get used to the jump jets the gameplay is amazing and smooth. Weapons fire and aim cleanly and there is a proper amount of difficulty curve during the normal levels.

ENEMIES/BOSSES
I have no gripe with the normal enemies-they are just hard enough that you must formulate a good strategy to take them down.

Bosses are another matter. The bosses in this game are nearly impossible, even the very first one. They are beatable-I have beaten the game several times-but can be almost "cheat" level frustrating occasionally.

THE MECHS THEMSELVES/PARTS
The mechs are awesome. Well put together, and the opportunity to constantly upgrade and change weapons is very well done. The only complaint I have is that really, the legs are somewhat pointless. Your best bet is to buy the hugest set of legs possible (either 4-leg or tank track) and just load up with weaponry-since you spend the majority of your time jetting through the air anyway. And use the shoulder mounted plasma cannon, by the way. Best weapon in the game.

CONCLUSION

This game is perfect for a mech fan. You just have to be willing to learn.