After Decade-Long Wait, Armored Core VI Offers Solid Mech Action Despite Imperfections

The author completed all trophies and post-game content in Armored Core VI, taking time to enjoy the game rather than rushing through it quickly.
S Ranking every mission unlocks an emblem and trophy, but no special parts like previous games. Rankings are based on speed, costs, and sometimes defeating certain enemies.
The end game build was a mid-weight biped with gatling guns and stun needles. Energy weapons now have ammo costs, so close combat helps minimize costs for S Ranks.
The difficulty curve starts out easy but ramps up once maxing out OS Tuning upgrades. New combat logs and hidden parts provided fun end game content.
While not perfect, Armored Core VI is a solid entry after a decade without new games. The author is grateful to have a new AC game to S Rank after so long.

The author completed all trophies and post-game content in Armored Core VI, taking time to enjoy the game rather than rushing through it quickly.
S Ranking every mission unlocks an emblem and trophy, but no special parts like previous games. Rankings are based on speed, costs, and sometimes defeating certain enemies.
The end game build was a mid-weight biped with gatling guns and stun needles. Energy weapons now have ammo costs, so close combat helps minimize costs for S Ranks.
The difficulty curve starts out easy but ramps up once maxing out OS Tuning upgrades. New combat logs and hidden parts provided fun end game content.
While not perfect, Armored Core VI is a solid entry after a decade without new games. The author is grateful to have a new AC game to S Rank after so long.