Armored Core VI - Fires of Rubicon (From)
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Unlocks after work tomorrow on PC. Have a busy weekend so I'll at least get to play a bit of it. I really hope they fixed the shader stutter issues or have a shader comp step but this is From Software so not holding out hope.
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It's definitely not a Souls like. The developers in interviews seem to be very annoyed with all the western press asking them about Souls inspiration in the game to which they exasperatingly reply 'It's just an armored core game'. Miyazaki has said him self he just wanted to make a game that sticks to armored core and not reinvent it.
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I'm reading a few reviews and the narrative criticisms seem to miss the mark. It really sounds like they didn't get it as it's coming across as very AC. All the games around trying to survive in an end stage capitalist nightmare. The dull grey military environments highlight it and the fact you are told nothing as you are just another expendable pawn in the machinery of mega corporations vying for more profits while destroying the world around them in their fight against each other.
I'm all aboard for that. I mean it's a series where the ending of one game is you committing mass genocide on company orders by taking down ships escaping the planet and being reminded with each one you take down 'well done, that's another 20 million dead'.
I fully expect the Vaati Vidya videos going in depth on the story and themes.
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Yep, it's a series for mech perverts.
Anyway, I can't find anything about shader stutter but looks like the PC port supports ultrawide resolution and 120Hz. At least they haven't gimped ultrawide on purpose like they did with Elden Ring.
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Quick go of this. Played the opening level and the first two missions.
First the PC port. From have got their **** together with the engine at least. Runs buttery smooth on my 6900xt. 60 fps at 3440 x 1440 (supports Ultrawide) maxed out. Also absolutely no sign of any shader compilation issues.
Gameplay, this is definitely an Armored Core game and not a souls game. Fairly simple controls, multiple layers of complexity. The ACs are an absolute joy to control, it has the freedom of movement from AC4 but instead of being able to boost and fly constantly, you have to return to the ground to recharge boost. It's a much better system. The level of customisation is crazy but it is an AC game and I spent most of my time with the game in the garage making my AC pretty and debating what compromises I needed to make to get a better AC.
Early days but it's a very strong first impression.
Have to leave it there now until Monday. My girlfriend needs to understand the sacrifices I make for her.
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Gamepad. It suits gamepad better since there's a lock on and 4 weapon systems to juggle, one on each shoulder button. Just feels more natural on gamepad.
I heard it's 30 FPS on all consoles unless you get the PS4 Pro version and play it on PS5 which bumps it up to 60 fps. There's not other quality or performance settings which is a shame as it really feels great in 60. Can only imagine how good 120 is.
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