Armored Core 4

by Sega Of America, Inc.

Product Features

• Multiplayer functionality - Up to eight players to battle online
• Join one of six factions specializing in different aspects of battle
• 30 missions played out in detailed futuristic 3D environments
• Fly through canyons and rip through cities battling multiple enemies
• Deploy Quick Boost and Over Boost features for precise explosive movement and precision control of AC units

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IONGX6
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches ; 4.5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 20, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,296 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #55 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Adventure
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

Armored Core 4 reinvigorates next-generation platforms with the classic action that defined mech games! This 10th anniversary edition of the hit games has an all-new storyline, new environments, and online capability. Engage Primal Armor the all-new defense shield that adjusts its strength according to specifi c battle conditions

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good AC addition - much better graphics - DUH PS3, March 26, 2007

By 

Joseph Duclos (Central Mass) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Armored Core 4 (Video Game)

In general, a welcome addition to the AC series. Great graphics, the outgoing and incoming fire illuminates the surrounding (buildings, valleys..), the buildings can be damaged and in some cases destroyed an improvement to the old static ones.

The garage is different than the last ones - schematics of pre-canned mechs, but they can be customized. The method is different, not good or bad, just will take some getting used to.

Primary Armor is new, electronic shielding device. I like it, you can hang in a firefight longer and it does regenerate. It doesn't make the game easier, you still get your [...] kicked.

The controls are similar to the old ones (type A), shoulder weapons (like shotguns) are now available than can fire independently are handy for little stuff.

The story line is interesting, but I don't buy games for cut scenes.

I only have gotten to the 4th chapter of missons so far, a 4yr old that wants to play or stands in front of the TV cuts back on the quality gaming time. I also only have a standard TV using S-video, the game supports 720p.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Impressive, April 20, 2007

By 

Adam Coven "Adam Coven" (NY) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Armored Core 4 (Video Game)

While the ever-changing garage interface continues, which is kind of annoying, the game play and graphics are amazing (as expected). The controls have been much improved and are very smooth. The auto-targeting and auto-boost features are very useful and the "shields" do help you maintain a few extra battle minutes. Overall very good, I hope it's long enough though (haven't beaten it yet)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good. AC4, January 13, 2011

By 

RomerauxRockz (New Orleans ,Louisiana) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Armored Core 4 (Video Game)

Before I start the reveiw, I'll give a quick synopsys of what the game is about:

The world experienced a period of rapid population growth, which put a strain on global food and energy supplies. As populations increased, so did the gap between the wealthy and the poor, and so did the unrest within the population at large. Eventually, violence began to erupt and the governments quickly lost control of their populations as their cities were consumed by terrorism and anarchy. People began turning to corporations, complete with private armies, to keep them safe from the chaos.

In the midst of the meltdown, the world's six most powerful corporate conglomerates decided to do away with national governments and install their own brand of rule and law. They launched a full scale war on the nations of the world, which came to be known as the National Dismantlement War.

Using advanced Armored Core technology, the corporations decimated the forces of the nations and declared victory in less than a month. With the old nations of the world effectively toppled, the corporations set out to work on a new system of government.

The corporations dubbed their new order as the "Pax Economica" ("Economic [or Corporate] Peace", Latin), a system where loyalty and service to the corporations guaranteed food and survival. Under the Pax, however, people were forced into corporate-run colonies and essentially became slaves serving wealthy corporate masters.

Around five years after the National Dismantlement War, long-standing tensions between the Pax Economica members erupted, and a new war began.

Now onto the real reveiw: The game isn't half bad at all. Infact I say that the Armored Core series as a whole is underated, and should be getting more praise than it currently is, especially in the states. The gameplay is very cool, and the mech customization is pretty cool, and is the trademark feature of the series. The story also has alot of depth, but if you really want to get it, than I suggest you start from the very first game on the PSOne, otherwise you'll be kinda lost about whats going on, and all the different characters that appear in the game. As far as missions are concerned, some are really easy, and some are just hard as hell to beat, and will take a few tries to do so. Overall Armored Core 4 is an exceptional game in my opinion, but if you want real fun, buy AC For Answer. It features better graphics and WAY more parts and weapons to customize your NEXT with.

4/5.

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