This game starts off rather quickly. You can jump right into the battles, choosing from one of five different pre-made ACs. They all have different weapons and body structures, allowing for variety right off the bat. You can only have 5 ACs, but that’s more than the console games let you have!
Of course, what would an Armored Core game be without customization? This game has that, but…it could have been better. There are a LOT of parts to choose from, surprising due to the memory constraints, and they all have their stats that affect performance. The big problem with it is that you don’t buy the parts…they’re all given to you right away. You don’t unlock them.
Gameplay wise, it was cut down, but it is still amazing. The battles are intense, and when you win, it’s very rewarding. The controls are very responsive, and the nub does rather well for controlling. It might seem a little dull, since you’re just doing arena battles, but, if you’re looking for mission play, go to the console versions.
The graphics can be summed up with one word: stunning! They pulled out all the stops on this. The ACs look gorgeous, and the environments are very detailed. You might lose a few battles just by looking around.If you like Armored Core, and have a PSP, do yourself a favor and at least get the free download of this game. It is well worth your time, regardless of what is wrong. They did a nice job of bringing things together with the hardware.
Popularity: 17% [?]
(26 votes, average: 4.65 out of 5)
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