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Armored Core: Master of Arena (1999)

Armored Core: Master of Arena cover
Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher
Agetec, FromSoftware
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Shooter
Rating
3.8 of 5, 8 player ratings
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

A lean, focused mech-dueling experience where you steadily climb a ranked ladder through careful part-tuning and precise combat, with little story standing between you and the next fight.

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About

Armored Core: Master of Arena is a standalone sequel released for the PlayStation in 1999. It centres on a large, structured Arena mode where players progress by defeating ranked pilots. The game expands mech customisation, offering more parts and finer performance tuning. Story content is minimal and delivered mainly through short mission briefings and arena context. Its emphasis on competitive progression solidified the Arena as a core feature of the Armored Core series.

Screenshots

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