Armored Core 4 vs. For Answer

[Call Sign: Raven]

If you were forced to ONLY choose one, which one is better, and why?

[Seb]

For Answer. More parts, Arms Forts and less aggressive early 2ks "realistic" (grey) gfx filters.

[ImHelping]

Skip to for answer, it is what I suggested to my brother who literally never played any armored core when we had the option of 4, 4A, and 5 and my old copy of 3.

I think plain 4 also didn't have arm weapons? or maybe back chainguns? It was missing SOMETHING basic that bothered me.

Doesn't help that the plot of AC4 was "Uh... I think everyone was just kinda vaguely mad at eachother? Yup corporations sure hate eachother and treat pilots as tools, you know that is supposed to be the setup in AC and not 100% of the plot right?" except now people are acting surprised kojima particles give pilots cancer, which you knew since the tutorial.

4A has a better plot whether you want sensational ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ or, you know, actual plot.

[Call Sign: Raven]

Originally posted by ImHelping:

Skip to for answer, it is what I suggested to my brother who literally never played any armored core when we had the option of 4, 4A, and 5 and my old copy of 3.

I think plain 4 also didn't have arm weapons? or maybe back chainguns? It was missing SOMETHING basic that bothered me.

Doesn't help that the plot of AC4 was "Uh... I think everyone was just kinda vaguely mad at eachother? Yup corporations sure hate eachother and treat pilots as tools, you know that is supposed to be the setup in AC and not 100% of the plot right?" except now people are acting surprised kojima particles give pilots cancer, which you knew since the tutorial.

4A has a better plot whether you want sensational ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ or, you know, actual plot.

Good lord, I was totally confused by your post because I misread it as "Skip for answer" and then you started building this great argument for For Answer. Then I reread the first sentence and slapped myself lol

[Ialda]

For Answer, by a mile. Still my favorite AC game, lots of content, several routes, a good post-game, awesome models... love it.

[Dexaldem]

For Answer. Easily. Wider variety of parts in every direction, miultiple endings you can chase after like in Last Raven and as everyone else here has said: Arms Forts. They're fun as hell to fight.

[Hyperion]

For Answer best game in AC series.

[frowningmirror]

I think most will agree that for answer has one of the best story modes, but it was probably the worst multiplayer competitive in the entire series. 4 isn't as fun story wise, and I honestly don't think the multiplayer was that much better but its a little more balanced just because the speed is toned down.

I'd say For Answer is better for most to find and get started on

[Call Sign: Raven]

So far For Answer is winning, interesting! I appreciate all the replies, thank you!

[Winblows]

i remember ac4 being boring and for answer being fun. the story doesnt matter so just play for answer

[Codester]

Zero contest here. For answer was infinitely a better game.

[GrimAtrament]

For answer would literally be an expansion nowadays so obviously people like it more.

[Call Sign: Raven]

I'm gonna give 4 a little more of a chance, but so far it's not that great. I have the disc for FA sitting at the ready, so maybe it will be good. At the very least, AC6 looks to make massive improvements over the ancient design of the old games.

[GrimAtrament]

Originally posted by KungFuAndrewTV:

I'm gonna give 4 a little more of a chance, but so far it's not that great. I have the disc for FA sitting at the ready, so maybe it will be good. At the very least, AC6 looks to make massive improvements over the ancient design of the old games.

Sounds like a case of get gud to me

[omegablue0231]

Neither, go play a good AC game.

Judging by the gameplay we see of 6 it's not going to be like 4 or the mess than was 5. So go play 3 or Nexus, or Last Raven.

[Call Sign: Raven]

Originally posted by omegablue0231:

Neither, go play a good AC game.

Judging by the gameplay we see of 6 it's not going to be like 4 or the mess than was 5. So go play 3 or Nexus, or Last Raven.

I saw others mentioning 3, but you're the first to mention Nexus/Last Raven. Were those PSP or another system? What did you like about them?