Considering our core base is mostly here in North America, today’s announcement thatthe mech titleArmored Core 4will be available for PlayStation 3 owners in Europe on April 27 may fall on a few deaf ears. But hey, any non-negative news on the PS3 is always good, right? Right? Heheh, right guys? Here’s the info:
Publisher 505 Games is pleased to today announce the April 27th release ofArmored Core 4on PlayStation 3.Armored Core 4is the latest title in the historic mech-battling action and simulation saga, and is the first ‘next-generation’ incarnation of the internationally beloved franchise. This dazzling brand new chapter offers the ultimate in fast-paced, high octane mech simulation.
Armored Core 4exploits the awesome power of PlayStation 3 to deliver astounding visuals and eye-watering special effects, including dynamic lighting and shadows, swirling water and mysterious fog. Mech designs benefit from massively more detailed 3D models and the arenas and environments now offer a giant leap in interactivity and detail. Players can use these interactive features to their advantage, for instance by smashing open arena walls to let in the light and search for enemies, or by hiding in water to ambush rivals.
Acording toSEGA, the U.S. 360 and PS3 versions come out in March. Full press release after the jump.
Press release:
Milton Keynes, UK – February 19th: Publisher 505 Games is pleased to today announce the April 27th release ofArmored Core 4on PlayStation 3.Armored Core 4
The classic customisation returns in full effect inArmored Core 4. Every element of the game is designed to offer players the highest possible level of customisation when designing and building their mechs. With just a few simple and intuitive steps, players can augment their creations with serious weaponry, external armour and internal hardware and then fine tune and tweak each unit for best performance. The possibilities are almost infinite! Players are able to test drive their creations in a series of trials and then, when ready for battle, challenge other mechs to advance through the exciting tournaments and leagues.
Multiplayer modes feature heavily inArmored Core 4, with deathmatch games and most importantly, full online support for battling with international players as well as exchanging match data, emblems and even entire robot creations.
With its abundance of features, awesome destructive firepower and fast-paced action, coupled with the incredible level of detail in customising mechs,Armored Core 4is a sure-fire hardcore action game smash.
