This is my first time playing an Armored Core game, and god damn was it good. I've never been interested in mecha games but the gameplay is incredibly satisfying and fun to learn.
Wonderful game, beautiful story, and of course, SPECTACULAR visuals. And needless to say, Soken's soundtrack work is one of the highlights of the game.
Launched as one of the worst game experiences I've ever had the misfortune of being a part of, and through the dedication and hard work of the developers, managed to claw its way back and become one of the best game's I've played.