Armored Core 6 Reviews Are Out

Summary

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has received positive reviews with an 85 overall rating at the time of this writing.
Critics praise the intense mech action in Armored Core 6 but note concerns about its difficulty balance.
While not reaching the same heights as Elden Ring, Armored Core 6 still enjoys a mostly positive reception.

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon reviews 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 original Dark Souls in 2011. FromSoftware's hot streak has even seen the studio take home a couple of Game of the Year awards, winning in 2019 for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and again in 2022 for Elden 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 Ring game would be Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, a new entry in its dormant mech action franchise. There has been some skepticism surrounding Armored Core 6 since its announcement, but its first review scores suggest it's another hit from FromSoftware.

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon reviews 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 the Armored Core 6 overall review score to fluctuate at least somewhat in the coming days.

Critics seem to be in agreement that Armored Core 6 delivers intense mech action, though some have taken issue with the game's difficulty balance. While Armored Core 6 is 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 6 has enjoyed a mostly positive reception from critics so far, but it's clear that the game isn't going to reach the same heights as Elden Ring with its overall review score. Since Elden Ring is 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 from Baldur's Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom make it unlikely that FromSoftware will have back-to-back years as the GOTY winner.

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon launches August 25 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.