The highlight of this fifth episode is that it is very focused on the multi. MUST play multiplayer online to enjoy 100% of the game. And it is clear that this is really fun. The single player campaigns can be done at two (that is also recommended); we have a clan system and territory to defend / conquer, providing parts to 5 against 5 very dynamic.
Unfortunately, this strength is also its weak point, at least in Europe. Indeed mecha games found especially their success in the land of the rising sun, so that down home in France, players are few. We often expect before they play a game in multiplayer, and it is rare to be able to do 5 vs 5. And as online multi is the foundation of Armored Core 5, we regret the lack of fast player.