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Armored Core 2 is definitely a Blast

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 27 / 32
Date: November 10, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is simply amazing! It has everything a Mech battle lover could want. There are plenty of missions (about 35) and plenty of opponents in the Arena (49). Customization of your Mech is almost limitless (assuming you have earned the credits in battle) and the game isn't dumbed down to a silly shoot 'em up. Every aspect of your Mech comes into play during battle, and you are usually at a material disadvantage so you'll have to plan your attacks instead of just shooting wildly and wasting ammo (ammo costs credits and it will come out of your reward when you complete a mission). The diversity of the missions force you to equip your Mech for each particular mission or opponent, none of that "one super mech beats all" stuff here. A missile-heavy AC is useless on a mission where missile lock-ons won't function properly. The graphics are absolutely stunning! Each AC is incredibly detailed and moves beautifully. The controls take a little getting used to, but once you've mastered it, you'll do some amazing things in battle that'll have you watching the arena replays over and over. I won't even get into the Vs. mode, where you and a friend load up your custom ACs and see who's the baddest on the block. Simply put, a must have!

ARMORED CORE 2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 9
Date: October 18, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is the coolest game in the mech genre! I have played the japanese version and it rocked! this is a definite must for the ps2. after playing the japanese i am going to buy it. so if you like mech games this is the game for you!!!!

Armored Core 2-The best mech game I've ever played!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: February 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game was my first for Playstation 2 and I love it! It is hard and takes a lot of time to complete fully(you get a percentage of how much you've done). You will need to build an AC(Armored Core), win in the arena or complete missions for money and parts, then build an even better AC!

The game has exactly 202 parts that you can use to customize your AC. You have 14 areas of your mech to put the parts in: head, core, arms, legs, booster, fcs(firing control system), generator, radiator, inside, extension, back unit right, back unit left, arm unit right, arm unit left, and optional parts. An example of customization is the different legs you can use. You get to pick humanoid, reverse-joint(think of an AT-ST from Star Wars), quadruple(spider-like legs), catepillar(tank), or hover bases. You can create up to 3 ACs per save file. This gives you thrice the fun of building mechs.

You get a mech with basically the worst parts in the game to start off with. By completing missions and arena battles, you can save up for better parts to make your life easier. You can also find secret parts or have them given to you for advancement. However, by the time you get those better parts, the missions and arena opponents will be much tougher so don't be too confident.

There are basically three classes of mechs: light, medium, and heavy. The light ACs have relatively weak weapons but can outmaneuver heavier ACs. They have light armor but are harder to hit. Heavy ACs are behemoths armed to the teeth with thick armor. This makes them very slow and much easier to hit. Medium mechs are in-between the two. They can move at a decent speed and have pretty good weapons. Your AC type depends on how you like to play. I myself go with a heavy mech.

There are 36 single-player missions in the game to complete. The missions you get to do depend on what mission you have selected before it. You cannot finish all of the missions the first time around. You have to go back and complete the ones you missed after you have beaten the game(All missions become available to do in any order you'd like). Hidden within the missions are 12 AC parts(I'm not telling where they are!) that you need to find to get 100% on your game. Also, new parts become available depending on which missions you do and how many jobs you accept from the different companies.

You can also get money and parts in the arena. At first, there at 49 other Ravens(AC pilots) to compete with. As you progress through the missions, other Ravens tend to get in your way, forcing you to kill them. When you do this, new Ravens appear to take their places. There are 57 opponents total in the arena that you get to fight in 11 different arenas. Each opponent has a unique AC and tends to have a different style of fighting than the rest. You should be careful as you move up the ranks, their tactics and AI get much better than the morons at the bottom. You can also enter the arena with a friend's AC in split-screen or link-cable battles. You are also awarded 9 AC parts based on Arena ranking.

To actually complete the game 100% is a difficult task indeed. Obviously, you need to complete every single mission. Finding all of the hidden AC parts is a must. All Arena parts must be secured. You will also have to defeat Ares to become the Nine-Breaker(the #1 Raven). Lastly, you must defeat the eight new Ravens.

This game will take time but is worth it! This was my first Armored Core game and it makes me want to try out the others. It's fun and really addictive. I spent hours and hours(and lots of money for bandaids when the skin on my thumb ripped off) playing the game. Even when you lose, you will want to retry to win after adjusting your AC for new tactics. There are tricks and secrets to learn along the way. Human Plus(turning you into a cyborg for better functionality), override boost disconnect(for 1 minute of infinite energy; also known as Limiter Release), and being able to use overweight ACs. The controls are pretty east to learn but difficult to master. I love this game and I can't wait for the next Armored Core game, which I heard will have online play!!

Kind of game that makes you want to break a window.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: December 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Dont let the title of this review turn you away from the game. But belive me, it is completely true. I loved AC 1 and PS2 I knew would deliver. It did thankfully. The graphics are smooth and there is absolutely no clipping. No pixels when your up close and only minor slow down in mission levels (this happens very seldom, usually when 10 missles are flying at you with 20 MTs shooting at you, which is only like 2 levels.) AThe game is fun, but only once you break through the begining of the game because I couldnt tell you how many times I got the ... kicked out of me and had to dig myself out of debt. Some of the first couple levels are [very] hard, as are some of the later missions. As the title reads, once you play the 4-5 mission you will hurl your Dual Shock 2 controller through your window and sit there meticulously thinkin of how you can get your self out of a -30k debt. Once you get a chance to build up your mech, this game shines through the darkness. You can create a really personalized mech, changing color, parts, weapons, speed. Everything is customizable. I am now begining to truely enjoy this game because if you have patience you will get to the point of this game which makes this a must have. Piloting your AC through Arena mode is a definite plus to get your mind off of frustrating mission battles. The story even progress fluidly with "Mail" that you get after certain missions or arena battles. The graphics are awesome, story is awesome, and after some broken controllers, gameplay is awesome and definitly warrants this a purchase.

Awesome Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: January 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Armored Core is the most fun game I own for PS2 next to Madden and SSX. Its easy to learn fun to play andchallenging to master. The concept is cool, and the graphics and gameplay are sweet. The downside- sometimes the construction of your robot can be a little restricting but the rest makes up for it times 2. A great game and buy.

The Best and addcitive Mech game I ever play!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: April 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Armored Core 2 is the best mech game up to date.I have so much to say about this game, so I'll make this short.The main concept of th game is obviously mech fighting , but more.You can make your own mech containing over 20 parts to add on while chosing over 200 parts to buy from the good 'ol shop, making the best looking and deadly mech.You can give it a nice paint job so it look even better, even with a ebelm to repesent your mech. There is over 30 missons to chose(the mission concept is like Dirver for those who played it).There an Arena so you can battle challining AI base "Ravens", where build up money to make you mech even more deadly.Also there is a VS mode where you fight your friends with your vicious mech.There is also a link up mode(self-explaintoriy),and by the end of 2001(if you buy the game)you'll be able to fight mind boggling mechs over the internet(which are other people)! So you get the idea by now.....Rent it if you want, but you'll be wanting and coming back for more!

Great Armored Core game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I've played one or two other AC games, and this one is pretty good. And I have one thing to say...This game rocks!!! (took me a while, cause I didn't have alot of time to play it.)
35 missions, like over 50 arena fighters, and with over 200 parts, it keeps you very busy.

The customization rocks. I love personalizing mechs. And another thing with the customization is you can put color with intricate details and decals.

You start out with a POC AC, but after a few missions or turns in the arena, you can get better parts and WAY better weapons(I mean come on, you think a single shotm, low level rifle rocks!?)

Arena battles are intense and missions can be pretty dang hard. But with the right weapons, you can blow the competition away and finish yer job. Your merc and you work for 3 different companies, who are battling over mars and will do anything even pay large sums of money out to Ravens and sink low by sending them to sabotag the other companies.
I thought the game was pretty good cause it was hard at times and you wanted to throw the controller right through the screen, back of the TV, and through the wall behind it, but it was a challenge.

It got easier when I got better weapons. The first mech was as bad as ppl say, but you need a better gun. I beat the game in like 2 weeks playing time. I'd play it again but it'd take too long.

I love this game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Oh my gosh I could not belive the graphics with the Playstation 2. This game pushes those limits of the system. I just can't get over the feeling of puting down an enemy AC with my rifle. I totaly love this game. And who ever is reading this don't think twice Buy it.

Necesary Addition to your PS2 collection

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Armored Core 2 is my favorite game for my PS2. It's head to head vs. ability adds even more fun to the game. There are around 55 arena opponents to take on in head to head combat each with different techniques and parts. The 50th opponent is the weakest and the 1st opponent the strongest except.... When you complete the final mission there will be additional arena opponents. And one that is seemingly invincible... Human plus features (drop to -50,000 credits in first mission) allow a new AC design. With new features and functions such as overboost. AC2 is a worthwhile addition to your PS2 collection

Best for the Mech's

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is the best game for all Mech fans. It has explosions, 1v1 battles, strategy, and even a good back-up story. It is by far one of the best games out there. If you have this game and already finished it then save your AC and buy the expansion: "Armored Core 2: Another Age" YOU CAN LOAD YOUR OLD AC! It has 100 new missions for your pleasure.

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