The AC series is sadly failing
posted by Schpenke (THE COLONY, TX) Jun 13, 2009
Member since Nov 2005
While AC:FA does manage to maintain the basic general level of NEXT customizations as previous titles, the over all game play in this version is very disappointing. I own every AC title up to "For Answer", but I was reluctant to buy it after being let down by AC4. I'm glad I didn't purchase it.
The NEXT controls seem too sluggish and murky in AC:FA. Even more so than in AC4. I notice in the patch history that Regulation 1.40 includes a patch "to slow down overall game speed". Really? Is that what the Armored Core series is about? Slow game speed? No thanks. Your opponent NEXTs seem to have no issue with speed, so it would appear that they've completely disregarded any attempt to "slow down overall game speed". Instead you're left having circles run around you by even he weakest opponent while you are left struggling to perform any proper evasive, attack, or defensive maneuvers because of slow control response.
If you're really interested in what the AC series was check out any of the PS2 AC titles. Those are fantastic, and I still play them today. This one has been castrated in an attempt to appease "casual gamers", and those new to the series. What a shame.
Also the building and terrain textures are horrid. They take damage and can be destroyed, but man are they ugly. However, the NEXTs themselves are generally very nice looking, and the pure raw power and size of the gun platforms that you're tasked with fighting are nothing short of brilliant. It's too bad the visuals are so overshadowed by the poor game play. Rent if you're a fan, avoid if you're new to the series.
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