but does this game have big wooden sticc tho joke aside but the gameplay preview looks fucking nuts, i never a fan of mech but it would be an amazing introductionary to the genre for me
As a 40+dad gamer. If you had told me way back when i was playing the original armored core in my teen years that one day fantasy games would be "main stream" and mech games would be "niche" i would not have believed you. Wild.
Something to note that, if it's like past AC games, some missions might have hidden AC parts that can be found aside from the main objective. So there is some room for light exploration on a case by case basis.
For all newcomer Ravens, you DO NOT need to have played the previous AC games to get into this one, very similar on how Final Fantasy dev teams create its titles.
This is the best game overview I have seen in a long while. Fantastic job with the interview too considering you only had 15 minutes to rethink what you wanted to ask the director.
The AC series is the reason I tried Demons Souls on launch all those years ago. It’s so awesome to see this cycle go full circle & now bring fans back to AC.
My knowledge of From Soft and love for AC they created starting with AC2 had me pre-order Demon's Souls deluxe edition (the deluxe came with an invaluable guidebook explaining so much about the game)
@@missnoncompliant6279 yeah, and to think those are the "inspiration"... Hard-hitting telegraphed attacks are more of a mech thing than a medieval sword fighting thing
It's been Fromsoft's attitude for most of their with games with firearms- machine guns were nearly always broken good to the point they outperform nearly everything else. Not just the older Armored Cores, but in stuff like Metal Wolf Chaos too
A Raven (pilot) named Bullet Storm has made multiple Arena appearances in the series. He inevitably uses ALL the machine guns, but typically has no fire discipline, so often runs out of ammo quickly despite his huge reserves.
I can only imagine how it must have felt to learn you were getting to meet the director 15 minutes before the meeting. From his answers, he seems like a really down to earth guy and I can't wait to play AC:6.
Given that Namco Bandai is the company behind Gundam, I really just want a GOOD Gundam game (the current offerings generally suck). Hopefully if AC does well enough FromSoft can make a Gundam game in a similar style.
That was a perfect overview for Souls veterans that have no clue about AC. Incredibly well done! Very detailed but still concise. The way you approach all your videos is just really enjoyable to watch. Thanks man.
Is it weird to be proud of Pineapple to have grown to the point of being able to FACE TO FACE interview the director of a FromSoft game? Like damn dude if theres any sign you made it on youtube here it is lol
Honestly, out of all the soulstubers that have been covering AC6, I think this is the first video that has me feeling relieved over the direction that AC6 is taking. Thanks for allaying those concerns, Mr Pineapple.
Honestly, it's because most souls players have NEVER PLAYED THE SERIES and know nothing about it. And probably were too young to remember it. The last one came out in '05
As someone who got into souls because of my love of Armored.Core its cool to see fresh eyes getting their first taste of AC with the newest iteration. I enjoyed the mindset of keeping yourself fresh to attain that perspective.
As a newer fromsoftware fan and just recently discovering AC core and becoming super interested in it. I am super looking forward to playing Armored Core 6 and it’s older gen games
As an armored core vet i can say you did some real justice with this video you took the time to lay it all out and even in the right order those tips for AC building are going to be a big help for people down the line you did great (and you showed some really juicy info lol)
@@pixelboss4980e reason they do that is that most mechs try to stay grounded when it comes to movement, they glide/slide exactly because of their weight and size, running would put a ton of pressure on the joints and you need the legs for a lot more than just running. Even the mobile Suits from gundam, if you need more speed your only choice is the boosters otherwise your running speed is kinda slow. I think of the few mechs series that have tremendous physical power are Zoids, most Zoids can achieve the boost speed of an AC on leg power alone and the boosters are there for extra speed.
Old AC games often had parts hidden in some missions. So exploring still isn't a bad thing. With one of those hidden parts obviously being out good friend the Moonlight Greatsword.
Those parts just help you complete missions more efficiently though. The #1 goal in these games is accruing money. Unlike the Soulsborne games where you _must_ explore to find key items and progress
Random tip from a mech game player, dodging missiles tends to be easier if you dip in towards the enemy. So, basically, once the missiles start to maneuver, if you dodge forward inside their turn arc, they will have a lot more trouble catching you. Generally, in AC, missiles have a max turn rate that you can exploit.
12:55 love his response lol. A lot of devs remember the arcade scene fondly when they were growing up - Street Fighter II, as popular as it was in the states, was even more so in Japan. It’s not hard to imagine developer leadership growing up around that time and thinking back fondly to matches played in those arcades
I can't begin to describe the nostalgia burn when armored core gets resurrected. I was split screen dueling my cousins in flyover Montana on a goddamn demo disc with those horrible ps1 tank controls. Street fighter 6? My goddamn man, buy him a shot.
same as much as ive played elden ring and zelda totk and also cyberpunk, i got burned out and just started playing a shit ton of sf6 lately with ken and chun l i being my mains so i was laughing my ass off but also happy with his response.
Congratulations Iron, I think this might be my favorite overview so far. Your perspective is much appreciated, and It becomes quite apparent the game resonates with you. Welcome aboard, Raven!
Really appreciate this as a old time AC fan. It's nice that you speak from a perspective that most people would have and that you went in with an open mind. Great video.
As someone who has played every armored core since 2003, I really appreciate this review. No nostalgia and an opinion I've always enjoyed listening to. It's so cool you got to talk to the director side note, and I really appreciate you going through the channels to do this. Love you pineapple, I'll always rewatch your DS2 pvp videos every one and a while.
@@connorparrish7002 He literally starts the video with stating he has never played an AC game and chose to not play any AC game going into this video because most of his audience also probably has not Tell me you didn't watch/pay attention to the video without telling me you didn't watch the video.
I feel like everyone completely misunderstood the no nostalgia thing being thanking him for just going for it. But with how he talked I imagine he was aware of some faucets of them, though to each their own.@@amerikaOnFire
Amazing description of the control feel and combat nuance such as target assist and ACS "strain". Great video, really glad you're looking forward to it, and a pleasure speaking with you!
True. There's fairly few game devs out there that actually give anyone a decent bit of game or story to check out prior to release. Or at least, few who do it without forcing an NDA that prevents talking about it until release.
@@Gamer3427 Absolutely! I usually hold off for a few weeks or even months after a game's release and then play it, but I think I'll just dive in on day one.
I played armoured core 2 many moons back. It’s one of my top childhood gaming memories I rented from blockbuster. Really good story line- huge amount of customisation and the arena was a load of fun. Highly recommend and can still recall all the menu music and tunes.
I really, really love how Fromsoft has taken the time to reach the content creators and offer a sizeable experience, information and even an interview. Such confidence in their work and love for the community is remarkable. And your review is exactly what I wanted, thank you!
Fromsoft is a company of real gamers, not a corporation trying to spoon feed you whatever their data shows the common denominator wants. I wish there were more companies like them.
@@Obversechaos "Our retention analytics prove that a battle pass system will improve time played and investment of players by 24.6%" ☝️🤓 "Make the robots feel badass and fluent to fly around in, hopefully they enjoy it enough to buy our next game" 😎
@@Obversechaos Imagine being this naive lmao. from soft makes games to make as much money as possible just like every other developer on the planet. It's about the dollar not the gamer, always.
My man, this is a great review. You introduce the game bearing in mind your audience and what the things are they need to know, talk about how it works in a very well-paced and segmented manner (thorough, lots of information, not overwhelming!), and talk about how it feels to play. I seldom walk away so *informed* after watching a review - bearing in mind this is not the full game yet.
Quick tip: even tho most missions feel like you aren't there to explore, you can find a bunch of interesting things if you do. In earlier games there have been some secret parts hidden in stages and i'm confident you'll be suprised in AC6 what you can find off the beaten path. Also: Experiment with your build! All parts can be sold back for full price so you can test out everything to your hearts content!
Dude, knowing the older games and listening to your explanations made me really appreciate the way you described the game, very exhaustive and detailed, great job!
That sounds like a weird combo but back in the day melee weapons on Tank and Quad legs actually had a damage buff and unique animation that got the nickname "death poke" for being a sudden forward thrust instead of a slash. Chunking someone with the "drive me closer, I want to hit them with my sword" setup was great and I hope it's still around.
They already did...that's Souls. And of all of them, DS2 kinda has the most of King's Field's DNA in it: giant monster waiting to kill you 3 feet from the starting point, the abundance of key item locked mechanisms that merely spring booby traps on you, rooms and passages hidden behind Doom-style pushwalls (instead of illusory walls fading out of existence)...and well, it literally has Seathe in it as the "Darklurker"
I play AC since the first in PS1. It's really great to see your point of view as someone who never played before. I felt really satisfied with what I see in general from the game, and hope a lot more people enjoy this fantastic series.
I'm not a massive fan of dark souls and I've never even touched ac I'm more into the fast paced adreline filled game play of quake likes but I have respect for fromsoft and their history of consistent masterpieces and I'm a fan of the brutal difficulty of souls. This looks like an extremely difficult extremely in depth game with split second and intense game play I cannot wait to get my hands on it
Miyazaki actually got his start at From Software working on Armored Core games, and the first two games he directed were Armored Core 4 and its direct sequel, Armored Core: For Answer. Fun fact: our favorite frenemy Patches actually originated in Armored Core: For Answer as "Patch the Good Luck", where he'll fight you with a partner then appropriately grovel for mercy and flee if you kill his partner first.
I've played AC1 through to For Answer. This series is unique and amazing. 6 is looking to be the best of them, too. And, for anyone who hasn't played the previous games, you will not need to in order to get what is going on. Just keep an eye out for the name Nineball.
@@thecyanpanda241 Okay, enjoy your trash i guess, never said anyone can't enjoy it. But that doesn't mean it looks good. I'll call shit, shit. You can rename shit to flowers, or candyfloss or w/e else your delusions want to be.
Just gotta say I am stingy when it comes to getting new games, but you have got me to try it and I am having a blast like when I was a kid playing games (I'm 30 now) this game is great and I will always support you and your content!
I'm so glad they invited you to play and interview. You make these videos with such incredible quality and your questions were amazing. Thank you for the video pine! Cheers!
I appreciate the in depth review! The thoughtful and considered approach you take when evaluating games shows a real appreciation for the creators' work! Thank you for the work and care put into these videos!
From playing other Armored Core games, I can't express enough at how the movement in this game is "just right" for this kind of action. Even a slower mech is still going to feel pretty fast paced.
As a huge fan of Mechs and the Armored Core series, thank you. The insight to the game from your perspective was awesome, and made me look forward to the game even more
This is the *exact* video I needed to assure I'm going to buy this game day one. Only ever played the demo of the original from the 90's, and you were spot on about everyone giving this series a chance after Elden Ring. Nice work, very-detailed. Earned a sub.
Thank you for a level headed response about the "souls-like" conundrum. You're of the few souls related channels who has the stomach to admit it's not a souls-like, but it's still good for what it is.
The issue to me is that Souls-Like has become a buzzword in some circles. I hate buzzwords due to the fact that they add no real meaning and actually cheapen what brought them about in the first place. AC6 has taken clear inspirations from some mechanics from From Software's better known games, but it does so in its own way, but it is NOT a Souls-Like. It's a mech game that has taken some influences from the Souls genre, and does those influences well from what I saw in this video, but does so in a way that fits the genre.
@@ExarchGaming The issue is that Soulslike is to refer to a genre of games, much like Rougelikes do. That doesn't preclude other genres from using such elements, video game genres take cues and inspirations from other genres and influence each other all the time.
@@jgkitarel sure okay. But like the term roguelike and soulslike, they refer to a specific set of attributes that are all mostly similar between titles. But there are those games that experiment with the style or take inspiration from another genre of game, which is why the ****-lite genre was introduced. I'm just saying that games like AC6:FOR which clearly are taking some light elements from the souls games, a handy tag to find more games of that type could be soulslite.
That interview was super interesting and informative. I’m sure it was hard to come up with good questions on the fly like that, but I really enjoyed it
I'm happy for you for getting to speak with the game's director but frankly, I'm not surprised -- the even-handedness you treat all the games you review reminds me of Total Biscuit, and that gentleman was well-respected in the industry.
Three years ago a guy made a video about some (mostly bad) games using the ever popular "SOULSLIKE!!!" tag. Today, he uploads a video talking about FromSoft's own latest game and interviewing Masaru Yamamura himself. What a trip. Love the content and how you approached the video with a non-AC player perspective as that will likely be a very large portion of AC6's playerbase.
I know its weird but as soon as you said you sad face to face with the director and was allowed to do an interview i got so excited for you Thats insanely cool
Honestly, I've been wanting a mech game with more customization for a while. It really feels like so many only give you one or two small options, or a few presets, so it feels like a missed opportunity. This game was only slightly on my radar, since while I like From's games, they're not all for my preferences, but actually seeing some in depth coverage of the mechanics and gameplay makes me a lot more interested.
armored core 1-5 are just masterclass in mech customization, while I wouldn't recommend anything earlier than 4, if you like 6 don't be afraid to go back, they are all still good especially on emulator where you don't run into framerate issues.
The Mechwarrior games are great. The newest one is 5 and is very cheap. The old ones are very old by now, but they're all abandonware as far as I know, so go nuts.
I just wanna say that thanks to your in depth review, im definetly going to give AC a chance. It sounds dope as hell. Once again thank you for making content that goes above and beyond!
So proud to see my boy IP take off. He is a real one. No drama no nonsense just a guy sharing you his passion of souls like games with really funny unscripted comedy.
I’m so happy armoured core is finally coming back. I only played 4 and 5 so I’m not the oldest fan but I have a huge soft spot for mech games (mech warrior was one of the first games I ever played, I used a joystick) I can’t say enough good things about this series. Hope you all have as much fun as I have :)
Went from making very entertaining memes about Darksouls to getting flown to a centralized location for an early release of a game and interview with its director. Gods damn man, you've come pretty far! Loved your review of this game as I am one of the folks that is more familiar with the Soulsbourne series vs AC, which I have been looking forward to picking up for a long time, but never really got into Console play.
I think this is the best, most informative, detailed preview I’ve ever seen in my life. Absolutely everything I needed to see/know. And I think I’m in now. Thank you!
I havent finished this video yet, but I just wanted to say while I remember that I always really appreciate you going over the controls in these overview videos. Even as a viewer understanding the controls really helps keep track of what's going on and when we eventually get to play the game we have a useful reference already in the back of our minds.
I'm sure you get a lot of these comments, but you're honestly such a good reviewer and the way you frame your views on AC6 from your background in dark souls to show how different and cool the game can be is super helpful. I think I'm definitely buying this. Fantastic stuff my guy, I love seeing your vids
Weird to note - but really appreciate you using the 'Going Under' OST during the director interview segment - cute little dungeon crawler that deserves more attention for being really inventive and a great tech corporate culture satire... with goblins
as a long time vet (purchased ac 1 on release and every game after) i gotta say you did a fantastic job with this video. i can't wait, it's been so long since a good mech action game has come out and watching your video makes me even more excited for release. something to keep in mind for some of the new players, while the levels may be linear in progression if AC 6 is anything like the old titles there will be gear hidden in some of the maps. also on the arena, again if they continue the legacy then yes... the later arena matches will not only test your build but your patience and possibly sanity as well :) thanks for the video~
I remember in some of the arena battles I cheesed them by going for a heavy build with a ton of missiles. Then I would fly to the very top of the building and wait for the lock-on before firing them. The AI would have never flown up to the building and therefore I had the high ground. Not sure if you might know. I don't know what mech game it was, probably was another AC game. Although, I don't think it was. It had more of a focus on arena gameplay, because I don't remember an actual story mode attached to it. The story was more focused on the arena and you were trying to climb the ranks. It had stull like emails from the NPCs and such. Pretty sure it dated back to the PS2 era.
Solid coverage of the game. As a long time AC player, yes, these games are all about getting richer, stronger and finding a way to obliterate everything. I'm genuinely intrigued by the sixth answer regarding plot calls and different endings, this is going to be amazing.
As someone that got hooked on the series when the original Armored Core launched on the original PlayStation back in 97, I'm pretty sure I shouted "HERESY!" at my screen when you said you were using an Xbox controller hah, it's refreshing to see the perspective from someone that's never played the series before. I know that Armored Core is not a game series for everyone but, watching this took me back to playing for the first time, after begging my mom to get the game for me after seeing the "awesome robot" on the cover and I remember being absolutely blown away by the Opening cutscenes, I sometimes still squeal with joy when I see it. Then getting my ass handed to me by the freaking tutorial level AC (they just threw you into the frying pan back then) since the controls are so very different from anything I had ever played before. Once I figured out those controls though oh man was I hooked, it became my favorite game to play, especially once my friend and I started doing the split screen versus mode, like seriously there's a comic that I think I first saw around 2013 that perfectly summed up our experience. I kept going for heavier armor with more firepower and he kept going for light and fast, we went back and forth for so long until eventually it was almost always a stalemate where we both ran out of ammo and were trying to moonlight each other to death (yes the moonlight greatsword's first appearance to me was as the LS-99-MOONLIGHT in Armored Core 1, though I found out later that it originated in King's Field) We spent so many hours customizing our ACs, probably more time customizing/testing than ever spent in missions, and Armored Core was the first game I ever remember having a system where you can create your own custom emblem in game to proudly display on your AC. It was still a brutal game until you found out what type builds worked for you, and often changing things up for different mission types. We didn't have any colossal enemies to fight but even then some of the Enemy Ravens were so damn annoying and took many tries to figure out what worked against them (@#!$ you Nine-Ball!), sometimes I like to think they took that punishing yet satisfying style and ended up making an industry redefining genre that are souls games from what they learned with Armored Core :) Alright now that I got that walk down memory lane out of my system, seeing the new mechanics I'm seeing and the absolutely MASSIVE mission maps (especially compared to the older games in the series, but even against most maps in AC5) have me even more excited for this game. I hope you go back and play at least Armored Core 5 to see just how big of a difference it is :) TL;DR: Great Video, Love seeing a fresh perspective on one of my favorite game series, "Good Times" nostalgia trip, Mechs are indeed very cool :)
This truly the pinnacle of Armored Core games. All I need is patches & karasawa cameo and this is perfect. Probably going to rock the Karasawa and Laser blade on the arms with missiles and grenade launcher on the back for that solid damage.
I never heard about Armored Core before the announcement of this game, but it gives me that Gundam-vibe (which I used to be a huge fan of), so I might consider playing this. Nice presentation.
im super excited for this, this feels like a game. An actual just balls to the wall get home from work and enjoy like a kid again game. So excited for this.
AC6 looks and sounds so amazing. As a big From Soft fan AND a big mecha fan, this is just fabulous. Can't wait! Thank you so much for sharing this overview, very informative :)
I just recently tried AC3 on ps2 and this new AC definitely still keeps a lot of the core progression and gameplay, but the controls have been VASTLY updated I’m glad to see. In AC3 I felt like I was learning dark souls controls for the first time again XD like for Instance, you used shoulder or trigger buttons to look up or down, idk if they had updated this already in following releases but either way I’m glad they’re different now 😂
they updated the control scheme by Nexus but... Nexus introduced another mechanic that wont be balanced until nine breaker or last raven.... Boosters now generate heat GO FIGURE
Thank you for the recommendations! It’s a series I definitely want to dive into so I’ll be getting my hands on these as I can! Also looking forward to trying out multiplayer in AC6!
ngl I hope that's an option in this new one, taking turns using the thumb to move the camera with the right stick and boost with a face button sounds cumbersome
I was 20 years old when the first Armoured Core came out! Played the heck out of it for two years straight! Also For Answer. That was my favourite one. Played all but AC5. This one looks like it’s about to knock it out of the park. Enjoy newcomers and veterans!
I had armored core in my hands long before I was fanagling with any souls, rings, or bloods or somesuches. And now we're back in the pilot seat in higher fidelity than ever. Feels good. Also the missions are not totally linear. There are multiple paths to explore, and hidden things to find, apparently.
Great video. I love your Steam Dumpster Diving videos, but I also really enjoy your game reviews. I think you give a fair and informative take on the game, and I am excited to give AC VI a try for myself!
Man, your questions were amazing for a 15 minute prep! Absolutely love your content, and congratulations for making it to where you are man! Keep up the awesome work :)
Interviewing From Soft directors directly, in person. You're in the big leagues now. Did you hear boss music when you entered the room? I was on the fence about Elden Ring, and your videos about it leading up to release convinced me. It just happened again now with AC6. Keep up the great content.
As someone who has only played one AC game (AC:4A) for the first time last year, I gotta say, I'm super stoked for this game. While AC6 doesn't seem as fast-paced & frenetic as AC:4A, it looks fast enough, and the modernized features are very welcome. For those who haven't played Armored Core games and ARE NOT fans of mech games, be aware that Armored Core isn't your typical mech franchise. AC mechs are insanely maneuverable & take a lot of skill to fully master. You aren't a sluggish "walking tank" in AC - you feel more like a fighter pilot, and can customize your mech to achieve supreme speed & maneuverability (if that's your thing).
I'm coming at it from the exact opposite direction (lifetime AC fan but didn't finish or enjoy any souls-bornes) but your newfound appreciation for the genre is rather entertaining to witness.
I feel like AC:6 will get more attention after the massive success of Elden Ring. FromSoft is now more so a household name for gamers everywhere. I feel like this game will do incredibly well! Also awesome video and breakdown. I’ve been a Soulsborne fan since the first Dark Souls and have been since. Sounds like this is worth a shot!
Fromsoft has been a household name since DS. What ER got them was mainstream popularity even outside gaming. People who only know about video games as far as call of duty and FIFA have probably heared of elden ring. So yes, the pressure on this game is great, because it has an opportunity to capture a much larger audience.
@@egoalter1276no lol, majority of people didn’t start talking about and playing from soft games till elden ring came out and became mainstream, and a lot of people lie about playing FS games before elden ring to try and fit in, when in reality it was only real gamers who played DS years ago
@@riioas5543 You sound like you are twelve. Please reconsider the worth you place in yourself, and your time investments. Playing dark souls, or Digital Combat Simulator, or Aurora 4x, or whatever else nieche bullshit is a personal choice, not a mark of some extraordinary quality.
@@hhelminnIt's now the highest selling AC game in the entire franchise and one of the best selling fromsoft game in general. Now take this L and shut up.
This just got me more hyped, 6 hours and only about 20% done and the endings having a part in NG+ is really exciting to hear, I have to see what happens with multiple NG+ now.
Where did he say 6 hours? I remember zerolenny saying he was only allowed 3 hours and beat everything in the first chapter. Oops my bad forgot the opening
I’ve been waiting for a solid mech game since AC for answer and AC 5. The adrenaline from the non stop action while having to maintain control all around you as well as above and below you. There’s so much room for skill expression based on your understanding of your build and sooooo many different methods to your build to truly make it uniquely yours. Also the multiplayer in AC 5 was phenomenal. Grouping up in a clan and fighting for territory and defending made it feel like a true virtual war. Any dark souls fans I think will pretty easily ease into this series as there are many similarities albeit with some more complexity. If you’ve never played AC before, give it a shot. There’s so much to the series and by far the most rewarding series at least for me. See you all on the battlefield. Irrelephancy #1
In case you read Steam Dumpster Diving contestant ideas under these videos too, I've recently found one. Kristala. Basically, it's Sekiro with cats. It's under development, it's Kickstarter campaign is still ongoing. But it has a demo on steam, so I tried it. The trailers made it look like a wonky student project to me, but strangely, it plays a lot better than it looks. It feels like they already have the combat laid down well. Also, it's the first souls-like I played that not only has both dodging and deflecting, but somehow manages to make both viable. Map design was also a big strength with alternative routes to everything (for those who prefer a sneakier approach), and hidden items to pick up. Sneaking is satisfying, but OP, because enemies don't hear you backstabbing others. I hope they'll fix that (alongside with the performance).
Same here. I really like mission based gameplay like this. It reminds me of Monster Hunter and Nioh. It adds a layer of replayability when the game can reuse areas by keeping it fresh with alternate enemy layouts and objectives.
dear god, you people need to learn to manage your hype. the game isn't even out yet but still you're making it goty. don't get distracted by a few positive words said by a TH-camr who probably got paid or at least have received some favor to say those words. I'm not blaming mr pineapple specifically, it's just how the TH-cam game works these days.
Just had to return to this video, as AC6 releases at midnight. To all series veterans, I am happy for you. And, as a newcomer, I could not be more excited.
Dude, thank you for finally being a calm voice in a sea of crap surrounding this game. You've eased my fears around this better than even fromsoft did.
If I were from soft I would do exactly zero promotion for any game anymore. We don't deserve them, and they know it. they are a generation ahead of all other devs, just put the money into more development.
I've been an AC fan since the first game. I really appreciate how detailed the information in your video was. It assured me that this game is exactly what I was hoping it would be.
Yo, when you said that you didn't realize that you were going to be allowed to interview Masaru Yamamura himself - I thought the questions are going to be mediocre but goddamn you hit the nail on the head. Great questions, great answers. Can't wait to try the game!
The answers to the interview questions are really insightful. This is it's own game, but Fromsoft has an incredible well of knowledge of game design from pushing the boundaries for a decade that it would be stupid to not pull from. Even if this game ends up not being as hype as I hope it is, it will still likely stand tall among game peers.
Project Phantasma was my first FromSoft game and I've been hooked since. It's been like a decade since the last one, and I'm excited to see how it'll play after all FromSoft has learned with game design 11:45 thank god
loved the video as usual! Included the interview. The fact that Masaru Yamamura likes street fighter 6 makes my always dreamed “martial arts soulslike” game by from software closer.. xD (Imagine a Drangon ball universe inspired soulslike game by From…with all the races, combat styles and hairstyles…)
dude, mechs are kinda cool actually
No you are cool :3
but does this game have big wooden sticc tho
joke aside but the gameplay preview looks fucking nuts, i never a fan of mech but it would be an amazing introductionary to the genre for me
I liked Robotech back then. That was a fun mech game.
True
That is because of all the coolant systems they have!
As a 40+dad gamer. If you had told me way back when i was playing the original armored core in my teen years that one day fantasy games would be "main stream" and mech games would be "niche" i would not have believed you. Wild.
Wish I could see a reality where it was the opposite honestly
@@gektoast4968I want a balance as I love both
lotr and wow caused fantasy to be mainstream. Before it was scifi with star wars, doom, and atari space shooter game
I feel like (as a early 20 yr old guy) just looking into older games they were pretty half and half back then to be honest
Seriously, you had Robotech, Mechassault, Armored Core, and probably a few more I'm not remembering
Something to note that, if it's like past AC games, some missions might have hidden AC parts that can be found aside from the main objective. So there is some room for light exploration on a case by case basis.
It'll have 'em. I can't wait for THAT info. I think they nailed this game, outstanding!
I'll get my moonlight sword, no matter what.
Its basically Elden Ring 2
I’m hoping for Eva mech looking parts
@@Veritech617 not even close. its basically Armored Core 6.
i appreciate that you didn't just upload a gameplay. you cared to properly introduce your average audience to this game
And even explained how the game works so you can ease people into it with familiar subjects
For all newcomer Ravens, you DO NOT need to have played the previous AC games to get into this one, very similar on how Final Fantasy dev teams create its titles.
@@fernandozavaletabustos205 I don't think playing any game COULD get you into this one, looks garbage
@@auquitaine9201 WEAK BAIT
@@pommeslord1824 Bait used to be believable.
This is the best game overview I have seen in a long while. Fantastic job with the interview too considering you only had 15 minutes to rethink what you wanted to ask the director.
I personally like this more than Vaati's. I'm sure no one wants to hear that, including Iron Pineapple. But it is what it is.
Agreed
totally agree.
i think Pine being a stranger to the Armored Core series really helped me personally connect to what he was saying. @@dxcSOUL
@@avivchotzen1300 never even played a souls game. im a shooter player primarily and that leans over to even more niche military war shooters.
@@gpheonix1 yup. Despite it seeming like it's what you do all game, shooting actually feels deemphasized
The AC series is the reason I tried Demons Souls on launch all those years ago. It’s so awesome to see this cycle go full circle & now bring fans back to AC.
Hell yeah, same here. It's an awesome turnaround
Sad so many people think dark souls was first. Such a good series.
My knowledge of From Soft and love for AC they created starting with AC2 had me pre-order Demon's Souls deluxe edition (the deluxe came with an invaluable guidebook explaining so much about the game)
@@missnoncompliant6279 Don't be sad. Just educate!
@@missnoncompliant6279 yeah, and to think those are the "inspiration"... Hard-hitting telegraphed attacks are more of a mech thing than a medieval sword fighting thing
"the more bullets, the better" I too abide by this mech building philosophy and feel very seen
Back in V and VD my favorite thing to do was grab a couple of autocannons and use a tank leg.
@@senounatsuru6453Tank Core 5: Verdict Day
It's been Fromsoft's attitude for most of their with games with firearms- machine guns were nearly always broken good to the point they outperform nearly everything else. Not just the older Armored Cores, but in stuff like Metal Wolf Chaos too
A Raven (pilot) named Bullet Storm has made multiple Arena appearances in the series. He inevitably uses ALL the machine guns, but typically has no fire discipline, so often runs out of ammo quickly despite his huge reserves.
The "moar dakka" school of thought.
I can only imagine how it must have felt to learn you were getting to meet the director 15 minutes before the meeting. From his answers, he seems like a really down to earth guy and I can't wait to play AC:6.
Glad AC is finally getting the attention and level of development it deserves. I think this game is going to ignite a spark in the mech genre.
Now I'm sad that Titanfall 3 got cancelled.
Given that Namco Bandai is the company behind Gundam, I really just want a GOOD Gundam game (the current offerings generally suck). Hopefully if AC does well enough FromSoft can make a Gundam game in a similar style.
@@Ordolph
rip in pieces gundam evo.
This will be my first ever mech game as well 😊 so stoked!
Déja vu lol
That was a perfect overview for Souls veterans that have no clue about AC. Incredibly well done! Very detailed but still concise. The way you approach all your videos is just really enjoyable to watch. Thanks man.
Yeah, I really appreciated this video too. :)
As a veteran of the series I can say you did an extremely good job at explaining the game to newcomers, really well done!
My only gripe is him saying exploration isn't a thing here, when there are surprise mini-bosses and loot chests with items you can't buy in the shop.
@@XiaolinDraconistake it with a grain of salt, he has never played another AC before and only had 4 hours from the event.
What's your opinion on AC6 as a veteran of the series?? linking it?
@@S_F_S The PvE is amazing, I'm having a lot of fun going through it, but it's still too soon to judge the PvP so I can't comment on that
@@johnprice6271 he fixed it the second video.
Is it weird to be proud of Pineapple to have grown to the point of being able to FACE TO FACE interview the director of a FromSoft game?
Like damn dude if theres any sign you made it on youtube here it is lol
and then here we are working a regular job like everyone else…
i hate my life😂😂
@@I_AM_MONKEYYsome people don't have even that. Be grateful for what you have and always improve
Makes sense just like vati they are both a gateway to the American audience for fromsoft games
@@I_AM_MONKEYY"I'll give you a reason to live."
@@oriandthesleepytime im trying mann😂
Honestly, out of all the soulstubers that have been covering AC6, I think this is the first video that has me feeling relieved over the direction that AC6 is taking. Thanks for allaying those concerns, Mr Pineapple.
Please, Mr Pineapple is his father. Call him Iron.
Honestly, it's because most souls players have NEVER PLAYED THE SERIES and know nothing about it. And probably were too young to remember it. The last one came out in '05
@@breadbandit9204 the last one came out in 2012, what are you talking about?
@@BeOgradskiSindikat13 So it was. Still much closer than 2005.
As a long time AC fan literally everything that has come out since announcement has been incredibly promising. weird take.
As someone who got into souls because of my love of Armored.Core its cool to see fresh eyes getting their first taste of AC with the newest iteration. I enjoyed the mindset of keeping yourself fresh to attain that perspective.
As a newer fromsoftware fan and just recently discovering AC core and becoming super interested in it. I am super looking forward to playing Armored Core 6 and it’s older gen games
As an armored core vet i can say you did some real justice with this video you took the time to lay it all out and even in the right order those tips for AC building are going to be a big help for people down the line you did great (and you showed some really juicy info lol)
pfft, should let the greenhorns figure it out like we had to back in the day lmao
The feet dragging thing gives me an unsettling nagging feeling like why have feet at all ? Looks weightless
@@pixelboss4980e reason they do that is that most mechs try to stay grounded when it comes to movement, they glide/slide exactly because of their weight and size, running would put a ton of pressure on the joints and you need the legs for a lot more than just running. Even the mobile Suits from gundam, if you need more speed your only choice is the boosters otherwise your running speed is kinda slow. I think of the few mechs series that have tremendous physical power are Zoids, most Zoids can achieve the boost speed of an AC on leg power alone and the boosters are there for extra speed.
Ah , makes sense I was expecting a hybrid of gundamn boosters and transformers movie body motion ...that would be kinda cool , Let me do a prototype
Hey AC vet, am I going to love AC if I love other Fromsoft games?
Old AC games often had parts hidden in some missions. So exploring still isn't a bad thing. With one of those hidden parts obviously being out good friend the Moonlight Greatsword.
Those parts just help you complete missions more efficiently though. The #1 goal in these games is accruing money. Unlike the Soulsborne games where you _must_ explore to find key items and progress
@@CrizzyEyeswhat? The weapons you found during missions were a whole lot better than any weapon at the shop. Getting #1 in arena as well
They're on sale now on steam
@@CrizzyEyes If you wanted to miss out on the best weapons in the earlier games, sure.
That doesn't mean AC6 will have hidden collectibles like that too tho.
Random tip from a mech game player, dodging missiles tends to be easier if you dip in towards the enemy. So, basically, once the missiles start to maneuver, if you dodge forward inside their turn arc, they will have a lot more trouble catching you. Generally, in AC, missiles have a max turn rate that you can exploit.
Daaamn, I've never played a mech game before but seeing some of the gameplay made me think if doing something like that would be possible
As a fellow mech game player, I can confirm this is true. It saved my ass a ton of times in Daemon X Machina.
Z.o.e and a.c. vet also can confirm just dont under accelerate. Taking back attacks not so good
You can usually go straight up but forward is easier and usually more convenient
Well it looks pretty easy since all my damn enemies do it with my missiles. A lot harder to dodge theirs for some reason
As a long time AC fan, I really appreciate your perspective and approach on AC6! Thanks for making this.
Two-quoque fallacyo and attack ad-eminem, your argument is forcefully rejected.
Honestly I liked Ezio trilogy the most
12:55 love his response lol. A lot of devs remember the arcade scene fondly when they were growing up - Street Fighter II, as popular as it was in the states, was even more so in Japan. It’s not hard to imagine developer leadership growing up around that time and thinking back fondly to matches played in those arcades
I think you got a wrong timestamp for your comment there
25:55
13 minutes early mf, fix your damn time stamp soldier!
I can't begin to describe the nostalgia burn when armored core gets resurrected. I was split screen dueling my cousins in flyover Montana on a goddamn demo disc with those horrible ps1 tank controls. Street fighter 6? My goddamn man, buy him a shot.
same as much as ive played elden ring and zelda totk and also cyberpunk, i got burned out and just started playing a shit ton of sf6 lately with ken and chun l i being my mains so i was laughing my ass off but also happy with his response.
Congratulations Iron, I think this might be my favorite overview so far. Your perspective is much appreciated, and It becomes quite apparent the game resonates with you. Welcome aboard, Raven!
This was an amazing no BS, straight-forward overview of the game and it's so awesome that you got to interview the actual director!
Really appreciate this as a old time AC fan. It's nice that you speak from a perspective that most people would have and that you went in with an open mind. Great video.
Assassins creed?
@@princeofbased5730 Armored Core, how did you confuse that on a video about armored core
@@nickfizzle It's pretty much THE joke people have been/are running into the ground with Rubicon's release.
@@James__Russell luckily I saw that joke before so I actually got a good chuckle out of it, well at least I'm assuming they were joking.
As someone who has played every armored core since 2003, I really appreciate this review. No nostalgia and an opinion I've always enjoyed listening to. It's so cool you got to talk to the director side note, and I really appreciate you going through the channels to do this. Love you pineapple, I'll always rewatch your DS2 pvp videos every one and a while.
kinda weird he talks as though he hasn't played the others though.
@@tabithadickerson2525he didn't play them yet
@@tabithadickerson2525 I imagine he had to do SOME sort of research to know what the fuck he was talking about.
@@connorparrish7002 He literally starts the video with stating he has never played an AC game and chose to not play any AC game going into this video because most of his audience also probably has not
Tell me you didn't watch/pay attention to the video without telling me you didn't watch the video.
I feel like everyone completely misunderstood the no nostalgia thing being thanking him for just going for it. But with how he talked I imagine he was aware of some faucets of them, though to each their own.@@amerikaOnFire
Amazing description of the control feel and combat nuance such as target assist and ACS "strain". Great video, really glad you're looking forward to it, and a pleasure speaking with you!
That intro though, and these demos show the confidence Fromsoftware has over it's games.
True. There's fairly few game devs out there that actually give anyone a decent bit of game or story to check out prior to release. Or at least, few who do it without forcing an NDA that prevents talking about it until release.
@@Gamer3427 Absolutely! I usually hold off for a few weeks or even months after a game's release and then play it, but I think I'll just dive in on day one.
If they are so confident, why don't they release a demo?
@@phizmeisterWho gives a shit about demos? The game comes out in a month. You can settle for reviews.
@@Gamer3427 FF16 just came out a month ago and gave a huge bit of the game ahead of release plus a massive demo
I played armoured core 2 many moons back. It’s one of my top childhood gaming memories I rented from blockbuster. Really good story line- huge amount of customisation and the arena was a load of fun.
Highly recommend and can still recall all the menu music and tunes.
I really, really love how Fromsoft has taken the time to reach the content creators and offer a sizeable experience, information and even an interview. Such confidence in their work and love for the community is remarkable. And your review is exactly what I wanted, thank you!
It’s also amazing advertising for them
It gives me hope for the future of gaming to be very honest
Fromsoft is a company of real gamers, not a corporation trying to spoon feed you whatever their data shows the common denominator wants. I wish there were more companies like them.
@@Obversechaos
"Our retention analytics prove that a battle pass system will improve time played and investment of players by 24.6%" ☝️🤓
"Make the robots feel badass and fluent to fly around in, hopefully they enjoy it enough to buy our next game" 😎
@@Obversechaos Imagine being this naive lmao. from soft makes games to make as much money as possible just like every other developer on the planet. It's about the dollar not the gamer, always.
My man, this is a great review. You introduce the game bearing in mind your audience and what the things are they need to know, talk about how it works in a very well-paced and segmented manner (thorough, lots of information, not overwhelming!), and talk about how it feels to play. I seldom walk away so *informed* after watching a review - bearing in mind this is not the full game yet.
Quick tip: even tho most missions feel like you aren't there to explore, you can find a bunch of interesting things if you do. In earlier games there have been some secret parts hidden in stages and i'm confident you'll be suprised in AC6 what you can find off the beaten path.
Also: Experiment with your build! All parts can be sold back for full price so you can test out everything to your hearts content!
It's quite refreshing to hear such an in depth look from a non-core player, thanks a lot, can't wait to play this game!
Dude, knowing the older games and listening to your explanations made me really appreciate the way you described the game, very exhaustive and detailed, great job!
I can’t wait to see challenge runs with like “melee tank treads only” or something, this game is gonna be awesome!
That sounds like a weird combo but back in the day melee weapons on Tank and Quad legs actually had a damage buff and unique animation that got the nickname "death poke" for being a sudden forward thrust instead of a slash.
Chunking someone with the "drive me closer, I want to hit them with my sword" setup was great and I hope it's still around.
@@northropi2027seeing how fast threads are in ac6 , seeing a truck sized mech charging straight at you is gonna be terrifying
One guy did a "punching only" run already, and another at least got close to a no damage run. People have too much free time, honestly...
It's cool how everything seems to be coming full circle, hopefully From Soft will revisit the Kings Field series at some point as well.
They already did...that's Souls. And of all of them, DS2 kinda has the most of King's Field's DNA in it: giant monster waiting to kill you 3 feet from the starting point, the abundance of key item locked mechanisms that merely spring booby traps on you, rooms and passages hidden behind Doom-style pushwalls (instead of illusory walls fading out of existence)...and well, it literally has Seathe in it as the "Darklurker"
If any other From Software IP needs revisiting it's Tenchu, the last proper entry was Tenchu Z, and that was more or less an Xbox 360 launch title.
@@crystalgoddess4085 that was sekiro. From a certain point of view
Shadow Tower pls
I would legit cry if we got KF5.
I play AC since the first in PS1.
It's really great to see your point of view as someone who never played before.
I felt really satisfied with what I see in general from the game, and hope a lot more people enjoy this fantastic series.
I'm not a massive fan of dark souls and I've never even touched ac I'm more into the fast paced adreline filled game play of quake likes but I have respect for fromsoft and their history of consistent masterpieces and I'm a fan of the brutal difficulty of souls.
This looks like an extremely difficult extremely in depth game with split second and intense game play I cannot wait to get my hands on it
Miyazaki actually got his start at From Software working on Armored Core games, and the first two games he directed were Armored Core 4 and its direct sequel, Armored Core: For Answer.
Fun fact: our favorite frenemy Patches actually originated in Armored Core: For Answer as "Patch the Good Luck", where he'll fight you with a partner then appropriately grovel for mercy and flee if you kill his partner first.
That’s awesome. I’ve been a massive fromsoft fan for about 5 years and never knew this.
Fun Fact: For Answer is literally the first game he directed before the birth of his first child, Demon's Souls.
I've played AC1 through to For Answer. This series is unique and amazing. 6 is looking to be the best of them, too.
And, for anyone who hasn't played the previous games, you will not need to in order to get what is going on. Just keep an eye out for the name Nineball.
6+2+1 = 9
Just saying one of the tinfoil theory out there.
You didn't play the two best games so your point is 100% null as well as having an apparent issue with basic maths.
@@jarredlucas4000 He already said he played both 4 and For Answer, so he definitely played the best ones
@@snails6997oh God... he's onto something
@@jarredlucas4000 Armored Core 5? Best game? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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Ive waited YEARS for a new Armored Core game and I am so excited that it is looking as good as it is.
Looking as good??? Bruh did we watch the same thing? This reminds me of an iron man game i played on psp 17 years ago. Shit is garbage
@auquitaine9201 cry, everybody else who wants to play this game is going to have fun while you sit from the sidelines
@@auquitaine9201looks like armored core to me.
@@thecyanpanda241 Okay, enjoy your trash i guess, never said anyone can't enjoy it. But that doesn't mean it looks good. I'll call shit, shit. You can rename shit to flowers, or candyfloss or w/e else your delusions want to be.
@@Puddspanker You don't say, and armored core looks shit. Enjoy
Just gotta say I am stingy when it comes to getting new games, but you have got me to try it and I am having a blast like when I was a kid playing games (I'm 30 now) this game is great and I will always support you and your content!
I'm so glad they invited you to play and interview. You make these videos with such incredible quality and your questions were amazing. Thank you for the video pine! Cheers!
I appreciate the in depth review! The thoughtful and considered approach you take when evaluating games shows a real appreciation for the creators' work! Thank you for the work and care put into these videos!
From playing other Armored Core games, I can't express enough at how the movement in this game is "just right" for this kind of action. Even a slower mech is still going to feel pretty fast paced.
excellent interview segment in this, neat to hear your questions and have the director be so forthcoming with the replies. Great work
As a huge fan of Mechs and the Armored Core series, thank you.
The insight to the game from your perspective was awesome,
and made me look forward to the game even more
This is the *exact* video I needed to assure I'm going to buy this game day one. Only ever played the demo of the original from the 90's, and you were spot on about everyone giving this series a chance after Elden Ring. Nice work, very-detailed. Earned a sub.
Thank you for a level headed response about the "souls-like" conundrum. You're of the few souls related channels who has the stomach to admit it's not a souls-like, but it's still good for what it is.
The issue to me is that Souls-Like has become a buzzword in some circles. I hate buzzwords due to the fact that they add no real meaning and actually cheapen what brought them about in the first place. AC6 has taken clear inspirations from some mechanics from From Software's better known games, but it does so in its own way, but it is NOT a Souls-Like. It's a mech game that has taken some influences from the Souls genre, and does those influences well from what I saw in this video, but does so in a way that fits the genre.
Maybe, like the term Roguelike, the term Soulslite could be applicable here, a game from another genre that has LIGHT soulsbourne elements.
@@ExarchGaming The issue is that Soulslike is to refer to a genre of games, much like Rougelikes do. That doesn't preclude other genres from using such elements, video game genres take cues and inspirations from other genres and influence each other all the time.
@@jgkitarel sure okay. But like the term roguelike and soulslike, they refer to a specific set of attributes that are all mostly similar between titles.
But there are those games that experiment with the style or take inspiration from another genre of game, which is why the ****-lite genre was introduced. I'm just saying that games like AC6:FOR which clearly are taking some light elements from the souls games, a handy tag to find more games of that type could be soulslite.
That interview was super interesting and informative. I’m sure it was hard to come up with good questions on the fly like that, but I really enjoyed it
I'm happy for you for getting to speak with the game's director but frankly, I'm not surprised -- the even-handedness you treat all the games you review reminds me of Total Biscuit, and that gentleman was well-respected in the industry.
Three years ago a guy made a video about some (mostly bad) games using the ever popular "SOULSLIKE!!!" tag. Today, he uploads a video talking about FromSoft's own latest game and interviewing Masaru Yamamura himself.
What a trip. Love the content and how you approached the video with a non-AC player perspective as that will likely be a very large portion of AC6's playerbase.
I know its weird but as soon as you said you sad face to face with the director and was allowed to do an interview i got so excited for you
Thats insanely cool
I love how seamless the movement is, and I can confirm the arena battles get harder.
Can't wait to get my hands on this! so hyped
Hello, Havok :)
hell yeah brother
Honestly, I've been wanting a mech game with more customization for a while. It really feels like so many only give you one or two small options, or a few presets, so it feels like a missed opportunity. This game was only slightly on my radar, since while I like From's games, they're not all for my preferences, but actually seeing some in depth coverage of the mechanics and gameplay makes me a lot more interested.
If you love mech games .... this is the Alpha and the Omega
armored core 1-5 are just masterclass in mech customization, while I wouldn't recommend anything earlier than 4, if you like 6 don't be afraid to go back, they are all still good especially on emulator where you don't run into framerate issues.
The Mechwarrior games are great. The newest one is 5 and is very cheap. The old ones are very old by now, but they're all abandonware as far as I know, so go nuts.
Congratulations on this opportunity Iron Pineapple; It was wonderful to see both yours and Vaati's perspective on the game. Thank you.
Are you getting it on launch day?
I just wanna say that thanks to your in depth review, im definetly going to give AC a chance. It sounds dope as hell. Once again thank you for making content that goes above and beyond!
forever remember the AC pilot who was obsessed with the number 1 who wanted to be rank 11 rather than 1 because it had more 1's
I had no intention whatsoever of buying AC6 but you definitely helped me to see its value.
So proud to see my boy IP take off. He is a real one. No drama no nonsense just a guy sharing you his passion of souls like games with really funny unscripted comedy.
What an absolutely amazing opportunity to interview one of fromsoft's most important devs
I’m so happy armoured core is finally coming back. I only played 4 and 5 so I’m not the oldest fan but I have a huge soft spot for mech games (mech warrior was one of the first games I ever played, I used a joystick) I can’t say enough good things about this series. Hope you all have as much fun as I have :)
Went from making very entertaining memes about Darksouls to getting flown to a centralized location for an early release of a game and interview with its director.
Gods damn man, you've come pretty far! Loved your review of this game as I am one of the folks that is more familiar with the Soulsbourne series vs AC, which I have been looking forward to picking up for a long time, but never really got into Console play.
I was smiling all throughout that final interview, so happy for you man!
I think this is the best, most informative, detailed preview I’ve ever seen in my life. Absolutely everything I needed to see/know. And I think I’m in now. Thank you!
Man all it's missing is the co-op I loved from the Armored Core games before it.
I havent finished this video yet, but I just wanted to say while I remember that I always really appreciate you going over the controls in these overview videos. Even as a viewer understanding the controls really helps keep track of what's going on and when we eventually get to play the game we have a useful reference already in the back of our minds.
Just found this channel and can see why you have so many sub's ,this is by far the best overview of any game i have ever watched,very well done.
This video is so well done! Perfect approach to everyone who might be interested. I can't wait to get this game
I'm sure you get a lot of these comments, but you're honestly such a good reviewer and the way you frame your views on AC6 from your background in dark souls to show how different and cool the game can be is super helpful. I think I'm definitely buying this.
Fantastic stuff my guy, I love seeing your vids
Weird to note - but really appreciate you using the 'Going Under' OST during the director interview segment - cute little dungeon crawler that deserves more attention for being really inventive and a great tech corporate culture satire... with goblins
as a long time vet (purchased ac 1 on release and every game after) i gotta say you did a fantastic job with this video. i can't wait, it's been so long since a good mech action game has come out and watching your video makes me even more excited for release.
something to keep in mind for some of the new players, while the levels may be linear in progression if AC 6 is anything like the old titles there will be gear hidden in some of the maps.
also on the arena, again if they continue the legacy then yes... the later arena matches will not only test your build but your patience and possibly sanity as well :)
thanks for the video~
Yeah other content creators have confirmed that there will be hidden stuff to find in some levels
I remember in some of the arena battles I cheesed them by going for a heavy build with a ton of missiles. Then I would fly to the very top of the building and wait for the lock-on before firing them. The AI would have never flown up to the building and therefore I had the high ground.
Not sure if you might know. I don't know what mech game it was, probably was another AC game. Although, I don't think it was. It had more of a focus on arena gameplay, because I don't remember an actual story mode attached to it. The story was more focused on the arena and you were trying to climb the ranks. It had stull like emails from the NPCs and such. Pretty sure it dated back to the PS2 era.
Solid coverage of the game. As a long time AC player, yes, these games are all about getting richer, stronger and finding a way to obliterate everything. I'm genuinely intrigued by the sixth answer regarding plot calls and different endings, this is going to be amazing.
As someone that got hooked on the series when the original Armored Core launched on the original PlayStation back in 97, I'm pretty sure I shouted "HERESY!" at my screen when you said you were using an Xbox controller hah, it's refreshing to see the perspective from someone that's never played the series before.
I know that Armored Core is not a game series for everyone but, watching this took me back to playing for the first time, after begging my mom to get the game for me after seeing the "awesome robot" on the cover and I remember being absolutely blown away by the Opening cutscenes, I sometimes still squeal with joy when I see it. Then getting my ass handed to me by the freaking tutorial level AC (they just threw you into the frying pan back then) since the controls are so very different from anything I had ever played before. Once I figured out those controls though oh man was I hooked, it became my favorite game to play, especially once my friend and I started doing the split screen versus mode, like seriously there's a comic that I think I first saw around 2013 that perfectly summed up our experience. I kept going for heavier armor with more firepower and he kept going for light and fast, we went back and forth for so long until eventually it was almost always a stalemate where we both ran out of ammo and were trying to moonlight each other to death (yes the moonlight greatsword's first appearance to me was as the LS-99-MOONLIGHT in Armored Core 1, though I found out later that it originated in King's Field)
We spent so many hours customizing our ACs, probably more time customizing/testing than ever spent in missions, and Armored Core was the first game I ever remember having a system where you can create your own custom emblem in game to proudly display on your AC.
It was still a brutal game until you found out what type builds worked for you, and often changing things up for different mission types. We didn't have any colossal enemies to fight but even then some of the Enemy Ravens were so damn annoying and took many tries to figure out what worked against them (@#!$ you Nine-Ball!), sometimes I like to think they took that punishing yet satisfying style and ended up making an industry redefining genre that are souls games from what they learned with Armored Core :)
Alright now that I got that walk down memory lane out of my system, seeing the new mechanics I'm seeing and the absolutely MASSIVE mission maps (especially compared to the older games in the series, but even against most maps in AC5) have me even more excited for this game. I hope you go back and play at least Armored Core 5 to see just how big of a difference it is :)
TL;DR: Great Video, Love seeing a fresh perspective on one of my favorite game series, "Good Times" nostalgia trip, Mechs are indeed very cool :)
This truly the pinnacle of Armored Core games. All I need is patches & karasawa cameo and this is perfect. Probably going to rock the Karasawa and Laser blade on the arms with missiles and grenade launcher on the back for that solid damage.
Go find the Moonlight as well, get the full FromSoft package
I never heard about Armored Core before the announcement of this game, but it gives me that Gundam-vibe (which I used to be a huge fan of), so I might consider playing this. Nice presentation.
Theres an artist for the gundam series that has aided in designs for armored core mechs before so 😎👌🏼
@@Sneeky_dzif you watched Gundam witch from Mercury then yeh there’s a reason the mechs from Peil Industries scream armored core
im super excited for this, this feels like a game. An actual just balls to the wall get home from work and enjoy like a kid again game. So excited for this.
AC6 looks and sounds so amazing. As a big From Soft fan AND a big mecha fan, this is just fabulous. Can't wait! Thank you so much for sharing this overview, very informative :)
I just recently tried AC3 on ps2 and this new AC definitely still keeps a lot of the core progression and gameplay, but the controls have been VASTLY updated I’m glad to see. In AC3 I felt like I was learning dark souls controls for the first time again XD like for Instance, you used shoulder or trigger buttons to look up or down, idk if they had updated this already in following releases but either way I’m glad they’re different now 😂
If you want to play with more modern controls, 4 and 4 Answer have right stick camera.
they updated the control scheme by Nexus but... Nexus introduced another mechanic that wont be balanced until nine breaker or last raven.... Boosters now generate heat GO FIGURE
Thank you for the recommendations! It’s a series I definitely want to dive into so I’ll be getting my hands on these as I can! Also looking forward to trying out multiplayer in AC6!
ngl I hope that's an option in this new one, taking turns using the thumb to move the camera with the right stick and boost with a face button sounds cumbersome
@@MAYOFORCE the AC grip is so real.... anyway on other topics
I was 20 years old when the first Armoured Core came out! Played the heck out of it for two years straight! Also For Answer. That was my favourite one. Played all but AC5. This one looks like it’s about to knock it out of the park. Enjoy newcomers and veterans!
I had armored core in my hands long before I was fanagling with any souls, rings, or bloods or somesuches. And now we're back in the pilot seat in higher fidelity than ever. Feels good.
Also the missions are not totally linear. There are multiple paths to explore, and hidden things to find, apparently.
I'm just looking forward to getting my hands on a MOONLIGHT again.
Great video. I love your Steam Dumpster Diving videos, but I also really enjoy your game reviews. I think you give a fair and informative take on the game, and I am excited to give AC VI a try for myself!
huge soulsborn fan..because of AC 2. Ty for covering what got me into the series
Man, your questions were amazing for a 15 minute prep!
Absolutely love your content, and congratulations for making it to where you are man! Keep up the awesome work :)
Interviewing From Soft directors directly, in person. You're in the big leagues now. Did you hear boss music when you entered the room?
I was on the fence about Elden Ring, and your videos about it leading up to release convinced me. It just happened again now with AC6.
Keep up the great content.
As someone who has only played one AC game (AC:4A) for the first time last year, I gotta say, I'm super stoked for this game. While AC6 doesn't seem as fast-paced & frenetic as AC:4A, it looks fast enough, and the modernized features are very welcome. For those who haven't played Armored Core games and ARE NOT fans of mech games, be aware that Armored Core isn't your typical mech franchise. AC mechs are insanely maneuverable & take a lot of skill to fully master. You aren't a sluggish "walking tank" in AC - you feel more like a fighter pilot, and can customize your mech to achieve supreme speed & maneuverability (if that's your thing).
As a long time ac fan. i couldn't but get excited at how smooth that turn at 18:52 was. This game just looks so good.
I'm coming at it from the exact opposite direction (lifetime AC fan but didn't finish or enjoy any souls-bornes) but your newfound appreciation for the genre is rather entertaining to witness.
I feel like AC:6 will get more attention after the massive success of Elden Ring. FromSoft is now more so a household name for gamers everywhere. I feel like this game will do incredibly well! Also awesome video and breakdown. I’ve been a Soulsborne fan since the first Dark Souls and have been since. Sounds like this is worth a shot!
Fromsoft has been a household name since DS. What ER got them was mainstream popularity even outside gaming. People who only know about video games as far as call of duty and FIFA have probably heared of elden ring.
So yes, the pressure on this game is great, because it has an opportunity to capture a much larger audience.
I'm calling it, it's not gonna sell a lot
@@egoalter1276no lol, majority of people didn’t start talking about and playing from soft games till elden ring came out and became mainstream, and a lot of people lie about playing FS games before elden ring to try and fit in, when in reality it was only real gamers who played DS years ago
@@riioas5543 You sound like you are twelve. Please reconsider the worth you place in yourself, and your time investments. Playing dark souls, or Digital Combat Simulator, or Aurora 4x, or whatever else nieche bullshit is a personal choice, not a mark of some extraordinary quality.
@@hhelminnIt's now the highest selling AC game in the entire franchise and one of the best selling fromsoft game in general. Now take this L and shut up.
This just got me more hyped, 6 hours and only about 20% done and the endings having a part in NG+ is really exciting to hear, I have to see what happens with multiple NG+ now.
Where did he say 6 hours? I remember zerolenny saying he was only allowed 3 hours and beat everything in the first chapter.
Oops my bad forgot the opening
@@thehulkyman at the beginning 0:15
@@thehulkymanI mean he also says it in the description, but these days people are a bit to lazy to even read the description anymore
@@NateDates my bad lol, cheers
I’ve been waiting for a solid mech game since AC for answer and AC 5. The adrenaline from the non stop action while having to maintain control all around you as well as above and below you. There’s so much room for skill expression based on your understanding of your build and sooooo many different methods to your build to truly make it uniquely yours. Also the multiplayer in AC 5 was phenomenal. Grouping up in a clan and fighting for territory and defending made it feel like a true virtual war. Any dark souls fans I think will pretty easily ease into this series as there are many similarities albeit with some more complexity. If you’ve never played AC before, give it a shot. There’s so much to the series and by far the most rewarding series at least for me. See you all on the battlefield. Irrelephancy #1
In case you read Steam Dumpster Diving contestant ideas under these videos too, I've recently found one. Kristala. Basically, it's Sekiro with cats. It's under development, it's Kickstarter campaign is still ongoing. But it has a demo on steam, so I tried it.
The trailers made it look like a wonky student project to me, but strangely, it plays a lot better than it looks. It feels like they already have the combat laid down well. Also, it's the first souls-like I played that not only has both dodging and deflecting, but somehow manages to make both viable. Map design was also a big strength with alternative routes to everything (for those who prefer a sneakier approach), and hidden items to pick up. Sneaking is satisfying, but OP, because enemies don't hear you backstabbing others. I hope they'll fix that (alongside with the performance).
I already know this game is going to be my game of the year. It ticks way too many boxes for me not to be.
Same here. I really like mission based gameplay like this. It reminds me of Monster Hunter and Nioh. It adds a layer of replayability when the game can reuse areas by keeping it fresh with alternate enemy layouts and objectives.
i would strongly content this game against sf6 and maybe ff16 but yeah.. AC6 is shaping to be an amazing game
I’m just going to consider 2023 the year of great video games. I can’t decide between this, Zelda, and ff16 lol.
AC6 and FF16 for my GOTY
dear god, you people need to learn to manage your hype. the game isn't even out yet but still you're making it goty. don't get distracted by a few positive words said by a TH-camr who probably got paid or at least have received some favor to say those words. I'm not blaming mr pineapple specifically, it's just how the TH-cam game works these days.
It's been so many years since the last Armoured Core game, can't wait to play this!
Just had to return to this video, as AC6 releases at midnight. To all series veterans, I am happy for you. And, as a newcomer, I could not be more excited.
Dude, thank you for finally being a calm voice in a sea of crap surrounding this game. You've eased my fears around this better than even fromsoft did.
If I were from soft I would do exactly zero promotion for any game anymore. We don't deserve them, and they know it. they are a generation ahead of all other devs, just put the money into more development.
I've been an AC fan since the first game. I really appreciate how detailed the information in your video was. It assured me that this game is exactly what I was hoping it would be.
Yo, when you said that you didn't realize that you were going to be allowed to interview Masaru Yamamura himself - I thought the questions are going to be mediocre but goddamn you hit the nail on the head. Great questions, great answers. Can't wait to try the game!
This looks perfect. I'm extremely pleased to see that destructible elements to the map are back!
What an amazing opportunity!! Congrats : D Cool review, too; I appreciate hearing your thoughts.
The answers to the interview questions are really insightful. This is it's own game, but Fromsoft has an incredible well of knowledge of game design from pushing the boundaries for a decade that it would be stupid to not pull from. Even if this game ends up not being as hype as I hope it is, it will still likely stand tall among game peers.
Project Phantasma was my first FromSoft game and I've been hooked since. It's been like a decade since the last one, and I'm excited to see how it'll play after all FromSoft has learned with game design
11:45 thank god
loved the video as usual! Included the interview.
The fact that Masaru Yamamura likes street fighter 6 makes my always dreamed “martial arts soulslike” game by from software closer.. xD
(Imagine a Drangon ball universe inspired soulslike game by From…with all the races, combat styles and hairstyles…)