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9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26

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  1. JosieP.
    Oct 5, 2002
    9
    I agree with PSX Nation that this is better than Robotech and Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeon... I also think it's the best game of the series.
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  2. AnonymousMC
    Feb 8, 2003
    10
    Call me what you want: a nerd, geed, or whatever, but I love MCAs (or armor suits or whatever you want to call them). I watched the Gundam Wing series on Toonami and loved 'em ever since. 3rd MCA game i'v played and love it! (1st game was SHOGO MOBILE ARMOR DIVISION 2nd ARMORED CORE II)
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. [Anonymous]
    Sep 10, 2002
    9
    For fans of the series, it's great.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. John-MichaelL.
    Feb 21, 2003
    10
    Spectacular! The best Mech Game on the market. A title everyone should own. BUY IT NOW!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. RyanW.
    Apr 4, 2003
    10
    It's awesome.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. MikeN.
    Nov 11, 2002
    9
    This is really good. Although some options are useless, like consorts, I used them twice. I really like the option of keeping multiple AC's in your garage. It really opened up creativity for the creation of my AC's.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. AndrewB.
    Nov 5, 2002
    10
    This game is great. It has what the previous armored core titles were lacking.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. EricS.
    Dec 20, 2002
    9
    Its really just the same thing like all the others. The difference is the parts, graphics and missions. If I had to pick a AC series I would buy this one.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. DanielS.
    Feb 20, 2003
    9
    It's an awesome game, old fans wont be disappointed ^o^
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. BillyBob
    Apr 15, 2003
    9
    Loved this game, great graphics, and the constant ability to customize an AC gives lots of replay value to it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. BuffWhite
    Jun 15, 2003
    9
    AC only gets better and better. there are always gonna be a few little quirks, but overall, the gameplay, sound, graphics, and customization features rule over all else.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. ShadowRaven
    Jul 31, 2003
    10
    This game is cool! It combines stratergy with brute strength to boost it to it's deserved level of superiority.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. MelvinC.
    Sep 29, 2003
    10
    This game is one of the best. i hope they make a vr type.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. Draiken
    Nov 9, 2002
    10
    The game kicks. If you have played any other of the AC games you will love it. Allthough a lot of the game play is the same, there is so much more you can do! And it looks great while your doing it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. Poenix
    Dec 1, 2002
    7
    What are they scared of with this game, actually breaking from the mold and making a game that meets the standards for graphics these days? I found it to look just like the old ACs; however the storyline and the parts were new and refreshing. I just wish they would revamp the graphics and give us something new.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. AbboTTF
    Dec 31, 2002
    8
    Some of the missions are laughable... way too easy, while some are insanely difficult, almost impossible. The game doesn't have that epic feel of a truely good game, but It is ok for some light entertainment. It wont keep you sitting for too long though.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. LeeN.
    Feb 18, 2003
    10
    This is an awesome game in a awesome series. the gameplay is great and the controls only take a few hours of play to master all in all one of the greatest games of all time!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. BryceA.
    Dec 14, 2002
    7
    I also played armored core 2 and 2 another age. I liked just strait 2 the best. 3 was fun but it just was either way to easy or insanly hard. I found that if you want to get cash go and fight in the arena for a while. The missions give MUCHO cash but sometimes they just too hard. If you buy any AC games get 2 cause it is the best!
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Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. 60
    It keeps most of the basic gameplay elements intact, but a little bit of polish (along with a few additional features) could have made this a spectacular title, rather than a merely solid one.
  2. One of the best PS2 mech titles in the market today, one that stand head-and-shoulders above better-publicized competitors like TDK Mediactive’s “Robotech: Battlecry” and Bandai’s “Gundam: Federation Vs. Zeon."
  3. 70
    The Armored Core franchise will never be something for the casual gamer. It simply requires more thought and creativity than most people want to employ for a videogame.