description Armored Core Overview
Armored Core is a 1997 third-person shooter featuring mecha combat, developed by FromSoftware for the PlayStation. It served as the initial title within the Armored Core series and was initially released outside Japan by Sony Computer Entertainment. A digital version became available later through the PSone Classics line.
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info Armored Core Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1997 |
help Armored Core FAQ
How does mech customization work in the original Armored Core?
Players assemble an Armored Core from interchangeable parts such as heads, cores, arms, legs, generators, boosters, and weapons. Each choice affects weight, energy use, mobility, defense, and the kinds of missions the machine can handle.
What happens if you go deeply into debt in Armored Core?
Repeatedly failing missions and accumulating enough debt can trigger the Human Plus system. It restarts the campaign while granting the pilot special enhancements, turning financial failure into an unusual progression mechanic.
Which console was the first Armored Core released for?
FromSoftware released Armored Core for the original PlayStation in 1997. It established the mission-based structure and detailed mech assembly that continued through later entries such as Armored Core 2 and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon.
Does the first Armored Core have an arena mode?
The 1997 original focuses primarily on missions assigned through the Ravens' Nest organization. A dedicated Arena became a major feature in Armored Core: Project Phantasma and Armored Core: Master of Arena.
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