Armored Core: For Answer - Reception

Reception

Armored Core: For Answer received generally mixed reviews. The scores tended to be about the same or a little lower than those for Armored Core 4. (with exceptions, such as IGN, who scored the game considerably higher than AC4) One of the most consistent complaints among reviewers seemed to be the lack of any sort of online community. Kevin Van Ord of GameSpot stated in his review that there were "fewer than a dozen Xbox Live" when he tried to playtest the game, and that similar attempts to find a game on PlayStation Network yielded "just a single opponent". The graphics were also generally criticized, with many reviewers describing the environments as bland and unappealing, although both the NEXT and Arms Fort designs were praised. Additionally, most reviewers noted that the PS3 version had framerate issues during particularly intense sections (such as the Spirit of Motherwill battle), while the 360 version had no such problems. Controls were typically praised for being fairly fluid, while mech customization was similarly praised for being deep but easy to use. Arms Fort missions and NEXT vs. NEXT battles were generally praised for being intense and fun to play, although more typical missions tended to be criticized for being bland and boring.