Kyle Foley
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon,’ Is A Rewarding Challenge (XSX)
Published 8/28/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 8/24/2023
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
By combining FromSoftware’s longstanding expertise in mech games and their signature robust gameplay, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon will be a new action experience.
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- FromSoftware
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware
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Critic avg
85
59 scored reviews
Total coverage
59
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 85 across 59 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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59 included scored reviews
90–10028 reviews · 47%
80–8924 reviews · 41%
70–794 reviews · 7%
Below 703 reviews · 5%
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Erik Hodges
Try Hard GuidesARMORED CORE VI: FIRES OF RUBICON Review – From the Ash We Rise
Published 8/28/2023
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100
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsArmored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review | XboxAchievements.com
Published 8/25/2023
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88
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Berich
Press StartArmored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review – A Revitalising Revival
Published 8/24/2023
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalFexelea
FextralifeArmored Core VI Review
Published 8/24/2023
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87
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Wood
WellPlayedMachine Yearning
Published 8/24/2023
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95
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalGabriel Zamora
PCMagArmored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review
Published 8/23/2023
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70
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Byrne
PlayStation UniverseArmored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review (PS5) – Twisted Firestarter - PlayStation Universe
Published 8/23/2023
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85
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareReview: Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon (PS5) - Great Mecha Action at Times Feels Stunted
Published 8/23/2023
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70
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalTJ Denzer
ShacknewsArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon review: Burns so good
Published 8/23/2023
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