any pc should be able to play 1st to 3rd gen just fine (PCSX2 and PPSSPP surely will need tweaking to lowest graphics and even underclock for stable 30 fps in both)
the problem is that I already play all the AC of the third generation in the PPSSPP which brings a good advantage and that you can use transfer all the saves from armored core 3 to the last raven 🧐 what I want is to play the fourth generation, which I can't unless I have a good graphics card and processor to use the RPCS3 emulator🤯
0:13 It also has, of all things, a sprinkle of Lego Rock Raiders. I can't remember the exact name off the top of my head at the moment (I haven't touched the game since I 100%ed it) but the bulky one that is unlocked by default (and which you've used for the thumbail) is basically just a big Rock Raider's reference. The chest resembles (okay less resembles more just IS) the cockpit of vehicles like the Chrome Crushed or Large Mobile Laser Cutter, it has the classic Rock Raiders color scheme, and IIRC it also has some references in its flavor text.
Looking at @duckpondanimations YT channel he actually made his start with Lego stop motion videos. He's actually gathered MILLION of views from them and I'm guessing that's how he got his start up money to make this game, especially since he got those views pre-ad apocalypse, assuming he got his channel monetized around 8 ish years ago (his videos go back to 12 years). Good on him! I wish him the best in his endeavors!
Wouldn't know about this game without this video. Looks great. Another cool indie sort of armored core game is Project Nimbus, it has pretty similar controls to armored core and even some gundam tropes(the pilot even say FUNNEL when you launch the drone bits) and there's some cool stuff like cockpit view(if you can play without getting motion sickness) and even transformation for some units.
@@JarboeGaming There are 2 games under that name, the OG Project Nimbus and Project Nimbus: Infinity that's basically still in early access. I suggest you get the OG first since it's done and has received overhauls to the graphics.
Thank you for bringing this game to my attention sir. I love Armored Core, been with it since the original, and I love Gundam and mecha in general. So finding out about this was great.
I'm gonna look into this game for sure. I was so disappointed in AC6, it was not what I wanted in an Armored Core game. I played the hell out of AC1-3 back in the day!
Never knew this game existed but I'm glad that you were the one to bring it to my attention. It looks so old school but in a good way, The fact that you can kill alien bugs is something that makes me happy because it gives me hardcore starship trooper vibes except what would happen if Rico and his squad were piloting gundams and finally that thank you from the dev REALLY feels all warm and fuzzy. We need more warm and fuzzy feelings like that in the gaming industry but besides that this feels like a very good indie game especially since it was made by one guy.
It's amazing that gems like these have a platform to be noticed in now! Love the style of your videos btw. The way you overlay the gameplay in the background reminds me of press conferences where high profile AAA games have backgrounds of the gameplay all over, and reporters talk in front of them. Love how even smaller games get to have the same spotlight now.
I know a lot of people won't understand this comparison but a lot of aliens reminds of the once from VN call Muv-Luv, from the once that charge at you to the once that shot out a light at you.
I remember coming across demo/beta of this back on Itch a few months before its official Steam release. I honestly love what was on offer with GearBits. It's basically less like Armored Core and more like Muv-Luv (with how giant alien bugs are invading human colonies) and Ace Combat (with its more traditional story focused approach and mission based gameplay). It's a really good game for its price. My loadout often was the Heavy Cannon (big AOE for swarms), Drum Gun (high capacity suppression), and Charge Laser (practically guaranteed instant death and penetration). This pretty much carried me through all the missions until I unlocked the hidden special mech.
When I saw the Gameplay I didn't hesitate for a second to go to the steam page and put it on my Wishlist. The world needs more AC or Gundam inspired games.
This video wasn't in my feed for some reason but so happy a friend told me you uploaded. This game looks great definitely gonna try to snag it when I can.
The thing I look most forward to in any mecha game is visual customization. Gundam Breakers lets you mix-and-match parts as if you are making your own Gunpla. Armored Core has a good amount of it. And M.A.S.S. Builder is like a 3D art program with how much you can visually customize mechs, and even weapons. In fact, I would like to see some more attention being brought to MASS Builder. Not only is it fun to create mechs and weapons, but it is also fun to play. The game is still in early access, but its coming along quite well, with promising updates and progress being shown frequently.
the description in the first 18 seconds was sounding like robotech battlecry also, the animated actor sprites are very 2010s newgrounds and that makes me smile
Thanks for letting me know this game exists, as a person who finished the first armored core for ps1 I'm interested in this game and everything it offers :D
Holy crap, I need to pick this up. Last time I saw a small indie game under ten dollars recommended to me by a youtube video with relatively little engagement like this, I found what's currently my favorite game of all time (Psuedoregalia- a 32/64 bit era styled 3d platformer with the tightest controls I've ever seen). This gives me those same vibes. I think this might be something really special.
Saw 5 seconds of the video gameplay and decided to give a shot, holy fuck, what an amazing game! The gameplay feels so goddamn good, what a gem, I love it, thanks for this video!
Looks like my already busy gaming week, got more busier. I've actually just bought Gearbits alongside Metaphor today. Thanks to bringing this to my attention!
This is the kind of game that I would happily pay extra for voice acted dialogue in a vein similar to Ace Combat / Project Wingman, just for that extra atmosphere.
Yooooo, the first gen ac games are amazing, I'll try this for sure! I can see why nobody talked about this game tho, it has the presentation of a flash game. One of the best part of og armored core was his atmosphere, that's half of the charm
Looks interesting, and coming from a one-man development team this looks damn impressive, might have to buy it even though I don't play a lot of games nowadays.
Exteel Online vibes for me (it died in 2009) loved it to bits. if anybody remember that game here maybe we fought in those online matches years ago. Gearbits as a game does look like some different fun for a reasonbale fun price
If they were to add Co Op and create a mission share system shareable across the community, I could guarantee plenty of sales, especially at this price tag.
This is the type of stuff I really wished got more publicity, the mech ganre is severely lacking in games. I know its tough for a solo dev, but I'd love to get my friends into a game like this in multiplayer... Here's to wish plenty morefun mech action from the dev!
Minor frame rate issues with tons of enemies? My brother I'm an EDF player. It's called "FIGHT FOR FRAME RATE!!" THE MORE WE KILL THE BETTER THE GAME RUNS! ❤
Looks like everything I want out of Armored Core without the things I can't stand about Armored Core plus some of the things I love about MechWarrior. I'll check it out.
Definitely going to give this one a try! Another game y'all might like is M.A.S.S. builder. The focus in that one is pretty clearly on customization, but it's still good fun if you play a melee build
Thanks for highlighting this small game. I will be purchasing it soon now. I'm always looking for good games to support rather than these ridiculous half baked games that cost 70 bucks
This sounds like everything I enjoy in gameplay style and wish we would get from official Gundam games again. The only thing that can top this for me would be a FromSoft UC Gundam game with AC style customization. Hopefully this can be released on Switch someday because I dont have a PC setup to game well.
This game looks amazing - like the game I'd been hoping for since back when Armored Core 6 was just a distant fantasy. Can't believe I haven't heard of it. I immediately turned around to throw my money at it.
Thanks for taking a look at my game. I'm very happy to hear you liked it. The response from the comments seems very positive too.
@@Duckpondanimations Thank you for sharing it with us!
Looks good man keep up the great work!
It certainly scratched the itch for some MuvLuv Alternative like mechas vs. swarm action that has been lacking still. GJ~
Port it over to switch and Imma buy tf out of it!
Brother, I'm broke but this looks amazing, if there's a digitigrade option in this I will literally starve to buy this immediately
Probably never would've heard of this game if not for this video. Thanks for spreading the word!
@@fluxots7603 Yeah not sure how I missed this one, definitely a bit of a hidden gem
You should link the game in the description. Also, this is RIGHT up my alley. Steam recommendations failed me this time.
Ah yes finally i can play armores core in my potato pc
tbf you can download emulators and play Armored Core right on your mobile phone, let alone PC.
If you're talking like, PS1-PS2 games, that is.
any pc should be able to play 1st to 3rd gen just fine (PCSX2 and PPSSPP surely will need tweaking to lowest graphics and even underclock for stable 30 fps in both)
the problem is that I already play all the AC of the third generation in the PPSSPP which brings a good advantage and that you can use transfer all the saves from armored core 3 to the last raven 🧐 what I want is to play the fourth generation, which I can't unless I have a good graphics card and processor to use the RPCS3 emulator🤯
@@NakedMorrocoy try Xenia
@@donnycorn3086 I always forget how powerful phones are now compared to older consoles.
0:13 It also has, of all things, a sprinkle of Lego Rock Raiders. I can't remember the exact name off the top of my head at the moment (I haven't touched the game since I 100%ed it) but the bulky one that is unlocked by default (and which you've used for the thumbail) is basically just a big Rock Raider's reference. The chest resembles (okay less resembles more just IS) the cockpit of vehicles like the Chrome Crushed or Large Mobile Laser Cutter, it has the classic Rock Raiders color scheme, and IIRC it also has some references in its flavor text.
Looking at @duckpondanimations YT channel he actually made his start with Lego stop motion videos. He's actually gathered MILLION of views from them and I'm guessing that's how he got his start up money to make this game, especially since he got those views pre-ad apocalypse, assuming he got his channel monetized around 8 ish years ago (his videos go back to 12 years). Good on him! I wish him the best in his endeavors!
This looks absolutely incredible for a solo project!!!
Bro, I saw the words "Giant Insects" at 1:45 and my EDF PTSD kicked in *immediately.*
I was about to make the same joke. Damn you beat me by 12 days.
Wouldn't know about this game without this video. Looks great.
Another cool indie sort of armored core game is Project Nimbus, it has pretty similar controls to armored core and even some gundam tropes(the pilot even say FUNNEL when you launch the drone bits) and there's some cool stuff like cockpit view(if you can play without getting motion sickness) and even transformation for some units.
@@hrgaming4plebs570 Checking it out!
@@JarboeGaming There are 2 games under that name, the OG Project Nimbus and Project Nimbus: Infinity that's basically still in early access. I suggest you get the OG first since it's done and has received overhauls to the graphics.
@@rightsideup6304 yeah I only played the first one complete edition, haven't tried infinity yet since it's still incomplete
Thank you for bringing this game to my attention sir. I love Armored Core, been with it since the original, and I love Gundam and mecha in general. So finding out about this was great.
I'm gonna look into this game for sure. I was so disappointed in AC6, it was not what I wanted in an Armored Core game. I played the hell out of AC1-3 back in the day!
Thanks for making this video. I am glad to be introduced to this game. It has my style of mecha games.
Never knew this game existed but I'm glad that you were the one to bring it to my attention. It looks so old school but in a good way, The fact that you can kill alien bugs is something that makes me happy because it gives me hardcore starship trooper vibes except what would happen if Rico and his squad were piloting gundams and finally that thank you from the dev REALLY feels all warm and fuzzy. We need more warm and fuzzy feelings like that in the gaming industry but besides that this feels like a very good indie game especially since it was made by one guy.
So cool! I'm glad this exists, and that you featured it. I'm excited to check it out.
It's amazing that gems like these have a platform to be noticed in now!
Love the style of your videos btw. The way you overlay the gameplay in the background reminds me of press conferences where high profile AAA games have backgrounds of the gameplay all over, and reporters talk in front of them. Love how even smaller games get to have the same spotlight now.
I feel ashamed
To think I didn't notice this beauty for almost a whole year
thx for sharing 🙏
I know a lot of people won't understand this comparison but a lot of aliens reminds of the once from VN call Muv-Luv, from the once that charge at you to the once that shot out a light at you.
Yes! This has Armored Core gameplay design but is muv luv enemy design all over.
AND I LOVE IT
@@Kado_the_Avominus PTSD gore illustration 😂
@@dahandsomeguywithcoolglass8949
And thank goodness for that. I don't need that PTSD again.
I try to imagine the whiplash fans of the first muv luv game would've gotten when booting up the second lol
I bet It was heavily inspired by muv luv
This actually looks extremely cool. Hope it's successful. Thanks for sharing!
I remember coming across demo/beta of this back on Itch a few months before its official Steam release. I honestly love what was on offer with GearBits.
It's basically less like Armored Core and more like Muv-Luv (with how giant alien bugs are invading human colonies) and Ace Combat (with its more traditional story focused approach and mission based gameplay).
It's a really good game for its price.
My loadout often was the Heavy Cannon (big AOE for swarms), Drum Gun (high capacity suppression), and Charge Laser (practically guaranteed instant death and penetration). This pretty much carried me through all the missions until I unlocked the hidden special mech.
I see big mechs fighting big bugs and honestly the first thing that pops to mind would be Muv-Luv
This looks a bit like the gameplay of the Wing Divers from Earth defense force
I was getting edf vibes as well. Also reminds me of Mecha Knights.
Same, was waiting for EDF comparison to drop
Was thinking that to. I love EDF so I’m definitely gonna have to check it out
Every time somebody brings up how much food cost it makes me want to puke, but I have to not puke because if I puke that's gonna cost me more money
What are you doing with your life and your time? Honestly, answer that to yourself.
@@deloreanmcfly3063 the grindset is bs, but accountability is not
@@deloreanmcfly3063 Being a lot more entertaining than you, I venture.
you are missing the Muv-Luv Alternative vibes
I know right!
as well as the VOTOMS vibes, which kinda started the whole "mechs with wheels and pile bunkers" thing
When I saw the Gameplay I didn't hesitate for a second to go to the steam page and put it on my Wishlist. The world needs more AC or Gundam inspired games.
Love the use of Gundam music in the video.
And the game looks great!
Makes me want to play now.
Wait this is just MuvLuv
0:26 she slammed the trunk lid down on the pilot....and it's supposed to be a high tech robotic suit
Decided to get this game because of your review. Despite some hair-pulling moments in the later missions, I loved it overall. Thanks for the video.
If a guys like this have the budget
He can beat AAA modern games market
Glad to see the spotlight on new mech games I swear this genre is so niche so I’m glad to see that there are still great games in this genre
This video wasn't in my feed for some reason but so happy a friend told me you uploaded. This game looks great definitely gonna try to snag it when I can.
just picked up the game because of your video and having a blast love seeing what indi devs can make in the mecha genre
This game's robot parts design seems like Tactical Surface Fighter from Muvluv series. I think it can be combined with Mikhail Project Muvluv
Those insects look like the BETA from Muv-luv.
man this game looks amazing! i'm absolutely buying this ASAP!
The amount of mech designs I can roleplay from other games and anime.
Thanks for sharing this game, gonna get it now.
The thing I look most forward to in any mecha game is visual customization. Gundam Breakers lets you mix-and-match parts as if you are making your own Gunpla. Armored Core has a good amount of it. And M.A.S.S. Builder is like a 3D art program with how much you can visually customize mechs, and even weapons.
In fact, I would like to see some more attention being brought to MASS Builder. Not only is it fun to create mechs and weapons, but it is also fun to play. The game is still in early access, but its coming along quite well, with promising updates and progress being shown frequently.
I love the clear inspiration from the GM line of mobile suits
the description in the first 18 seconds was sounding like robotech battlecry
also, the animated actor sprites are very 2010s newgrounds and that makes me smile
Oh man I love games like this! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Thank you for making this video. I will be picking this up soon!
Looks pretty good, a solid recommendation of indie. RUclips need to push more channels that cover games with low coverage
Thanks for letting me know this game exists, as a person who finished the first armored core for ps1 I'm interested in this game and everything it offers :D
Holy crap, I need to pick this up. Last time I saw a small indie game under ten dollars recommended to me by a youtube video with relatively little engagement like this, I found what's currently my favorite game of all time (Psuedoregalia- a 32/64 bit era styled 3d platformer with the tightest controls I've ever seen). This gives me those same vibes. I think this might be something really special.
I really enjoyed your review. I'm looking forward to seeing what else you put out. I just subscribed!
Ah, someone finally released a Muv Luv Alternative mecha game that isn’t Gacha.
I've never heard of this game. Thanks for the video, ill be sure to pick this one up soon !
Saw 5 seconds of the video gameplay and decided to give a shot, holy fuck, what an amazing game! The gameplay feels so goddamn good, what a gem, I love it, thanks for this video!
I wish Project Mikhail were more like this...
Looks like my already busy gaming week, got more busier. I've actually just bought Gearbits alongside Metaphor today. Thanks to bringing this to my attention!
This is the kind of game that I would happily pay extra for voice acted dialogue in a vein similar to Ace Combat / Project Wingman, just for that extra atmosphere.
You’ve made this topic incredibly engaging!
Ooooo!!!
I’m gonna buy it and support the developer
Insect like.... beta?! Ace Combat... we sure this isnt Muv luv?
I didn't even have to open the video, the preview just screamed "Muv Luv"
@@DaleTwokeyMuv Luv x Dune
This game looks super cool I will be picking this one up thanks for the info
I like everything I'm hearing. Will buy.
Yooooo, the first gen ac games are amazing, I'll try this for sure!
I can see why nobody talked about this game tho, it has the presentation of a flash game. One of the best part of og armored core was his atmosphere, that's half of the charm
This game looks to indeed be right up my alley and without you I would never have discovered it. You have my thanks!!
Great find, added to my wishlist for the next time a get a few bills!
This looks AWESOME. Needs 2 player split-screen co-op.
Looks interesting, and coming from a one-man development team this looks damn impressive, might have to buy it even though I don't play a lot of games nowadays.
Thank you for putting this game on my radar.
I played and 100% completed it earlier this year! Really excited for the upcoming DLC. Such an amazing game!
Most excellent, thank you for this stellar review!
Wow, this is quite impressive. The movement somehow reminds me of the old Bootfighter Windom XP game.
I LOVE gearbits, such a tight game for the price. Just the right length that it doesn't drag on and just the right amount of difficulty.
Thanks for the review. This game looks pretty rad. I'll have to pick it up at some point.
Exteel Online vibes for me (it died in 2009) loved it to bits. if anybody remember that game here maybe we fought in those online matches years ago. Gearbits as a game does look like some different fun for a reasonbale fun price
Thanks for the recommendation my guy
This looks so good dude
Thanks for the video I'll be adding this to my collection I can never have too many mech games ❤
If they were to add Co Op and create a mission share system shareable across the community, I could guarantee plenty of sales, especially at this price tag.
Love this game glad you gave it some attention
This is the type of stuff I really wished got more publicity, the mech ganre is severely lacking in games. I know its tough for a solo dev, but I'd love to get my friends into a game like this in multiplayer... Here's to wish plenty morefun mech action from the dev!
Man, this looks great honestly. Definitely a buy.
Since you fight bugs it has Muv-Luv vibes as well. The cargo missions remind me of similar mission type in the Gundam Battle PSP games, very cool.
a competent Game, with fun gameplay, without bugs, a full campaign, missions, customizsation. a nice artstyle. all for 10 bucks. whats not to love.
If anything it looks like Muv Luv inspired
How dare steam not recommend me this game. I'd totally play it.
Aside from the Character Portraits, I like everything I see from this game.
you sold me on mech game with inspiration from ace combat and armored core
Minor frame rate issues with tons of enemies? My brother I'm an EDF player. It's called "FIGHT FOR FRAME RATE!!" THE MORE WE KILL THE BETTER THE GAME RUNS! ❤
It brings back memories of the old Federation vs Zeon games from Dreamcast and PS2
Zeonic Front music used. Instant upvote and subscribe
I liked this game played about 14 hours total between Gearbits and gear bits gear angels. Can’t wait for the dlc
Looks like everything I want out of Armored Core without the things I can't stand about Armored Core plus some of the things I love about MechWarrior. I'll check it out.
This game ticks so many boxes for me Im honestly annoyed the algorithm in Steam never showed it to me. Buying it now.
Awesome thanks for showing off a great game!
11 months and I'd never heard of or seen this? What the heck
Definitely feels like a neat little game. I'll have to look into it.
Okay, I'm convinced. I'm going to get this game.
Definitely going to give this one a try!
Another game y'all might like is M.A.S.S. builder. The focus in that one is pretty clearly on customization, but it's still good fun if you play a melee build
2:42 4 legged mech? Say no more!
This looks like something to play once I complete the story of Armored Core 6. :)
Thanks for highlighting this small game. I will be purchasing it soon now. I'm always looking for good games to support rather than these ridiculous half baked games that cost 70 bucks
I hope for a verdict day like game, the combat in that looks god tier
This sounds like everything I enjoy in gameplay style and wish we would get from official Gundam games again. The only thing that can top this for me would be a FromSoft UC Gundam game with AC style customization. Hopefully this can be released on Switch someday because I dont have a PC setup to game well.
Man squashing those bugs looks so freaking satisfying on so many levels!
@@FriendsAndGamingYT It is!
This game looks amazing - like the game I'd been hoping for since back when Armored Core 6 was just a distant fantasy. Can't believe I haven't heard of it. I immediately turned around to throw my money at it.
I thought this was about Planetary Annihilation: Titans, shat my pants
But eitherway this game looks cool
@@e_86 I actually want to cover Beyond Reason in the future, which if you haven't seen is a recreation of the OG Total Annihilation.
3:59 did someone say pile bunker??? *Alteisen Riese of SRW peaks around the corner