Armored Core

Mechanics

The playerstake control of gigantic, state-of-the-art mechs, the eponymous armored cores. As part of their missions, they fight against numerous groups of similar mechs. Battles take place on open maps, in underground complexes, ruins of cities or reminiscent of the recent war of huge deserts on the surface of the Earth. The creators have put a number of different types of weapons, from rifles and missiles, to laser swords for short-distance enagements at the players' disposal. The hero earns money for completing tasks, and sometimes also prototype parts, which they can then use to repair damage or modify their machine.

Assembling the mech from the available parts is an important part of the game and introduces a strategic element to the fun. Players need to modify their machine according to the mission requirements, as well as adjusting parts in terms of weight or energy consumption to make the whole design work properly.

Game modes

In addition to the story mode, the creators from FromSoftware have also prepared a module for multiplayer fun. Two players can compete on split screen on a single console or on separate devices and TVs as part of a Link cable connection. Duels take part on large, styled maps using standard designs or constructions created and saved by players.

Technical aspects

Armored Core relies on a more arcade fun model, allowing for spectacular and dynamic duels of big robots. The devs from FromSoftware invited Shoji Kawamori, known for his work on the iconic anime Macross, who helped to prepare mech projects. Fans of the aforementioned productions from Japan will easily notice the characteristic elements of the artist's style.