Although it has changed its still an Armored Core which means solid but with flaws....
Even for a series veteran like me who has played almost every Armored Core of the past,the missions are ridiculously short.Thats propably the worst aspect of the game.
Other than that,technically the game is above average but not in any way impressive.One important change is that of the sound of gunfire which definately satisfies.
The big challenge was evolution in gameplay which is thankfuly successful.The absense of heat limitations is more than sweet and the whole speed-up of the game doesnt affect the piloting experience in a negative way but in fact improves it.
My big dissapointment until now is the lack of users to play online with.
Costumization gives this game some endurance but its value would be much more if the online multiplayer servers where crowded,since the missions are practically useless.
I think that this game will bring more people to the series and that it'll raise the expectations for the next one.Potential is there but we need more depth.