Plus XP contributor CJ writes about his experience with Armored Core: Verdict Day:
"A musing, an intrigue, a non-review, a frustration, a recommendation. Of sorts.
I’m a Souls nerd, Demon’s & Dark, an addiction that’s well versed within my writing on Plus XP, gobfoolery on the Twin Humanities podcast and wherever I might find an inch to waffle on about the veritable glories of each game.
Of late, I’ve been tempted to venture into a bit of From Software’s history. After yonks of searching I picked up the predecessor to Demon’s Souls – Kings Field IV – on Playstation 2 and found it to be hard as balls. Yet there was a something, something I couldn’t put my finger on that screamed at me to keep playing, keep trying, to come back."
Cultured Vultures: FromSoftware appears to be moving towards a new Armored Core game, so Alex takes a look at what it would need to include.
Be fun. Be good. Be difficult but rewarding based on your skill of the rig. Be "mech-y."
If so, you'll be excited to know that there's about to be a new installment in the series. But what does this mean for fans of the game? In this post, we explore what a new Armored Core game might have to offer, and how it could impact the series as a whole. We also discuss the potential for cross-platform play and how this could benefit fans of the game on different platforms. So whether you're a diehard Armored Core player or just looking for some fresh entertainment.
Role playing and/or open world "elements"? Not "be out of the cockpit" but ability to interact with NPCs and actively explore the world. To investigate research and scrounge about for resources and parts.
After several months of waiting, FromSoftware finally revealed the Japanese release date for Armored Core's massive CD Box.
"FromSoftware Announces Release Date for Armored Core's Massive 20th . . ."
Ooooo *clicks article*
". . . Anniversary Soundtrack"
It might show up differently on phones or whatever, but on my phone those last two words are cut out when seeing the article on the front page, and only show up when you click on it and see the full title, lol.
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