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1997
The first game in the mecha series: you assemble your own combat mech from individual parts and take on mercenary missions in 3D combat arenas.
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The closest matches for Armored Core are Armored Core: For Answer, Armored Core 4 and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Armored Core special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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2008
Fast mech combat where you assemble your own Armored Core from countless parts and take on dystopian missions against colossal Arms Forts. Deep machine customization is the heart of the game.
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Sci-fi setting
Fast, heavy mech action where you assemble your own Armored Core from a huge parts catalog and fight in high-speed boosting combat across missions. The series' jump to the seventh console generation emphasizes fluid movement and deep customization.
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Challenging difficulty
A fast-paced mech action game from FromSoftware where you freely assemble your Armored Core and take on intense boss fights on a hazardous planet. Quick dodging and smart build choices decide between victory and defeat.
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Challenging difficulty
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Sci-fi setting
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Sci-fi setting
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Strong character progression
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Sci-fi setting
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Sci-fi setting
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