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Armored Core

You play the role of a Raven mercenary, piloting a powerful Mech called Armored Core. You only work for profit, as the money you make goes towards upgrades and repaires to your mech. Multi-national companies are lined up at your door, paying you to complete certain objectives, which mainly include the destruction of a certain target or another mech. The more you complete, the better the pay and job offers, therefore allowing you to build the ultimate Armored Core. Apart from the single player campaign, you can take on a friend in a multiplayer battle. You each control a mech, and battle it out in a large war area (ranging from huge cities to desert planes).

Genre: Simulation
Year: 1997
Developer: From Software.
Publisher: SCEA
Players: 2

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Achievements

85 achievements · 460 total points

AC Raven Test Complete the Raven test and become a Raven
2 pts
Flawless Test Complete the Raven test without taking damage - Only available from new game
10 pts
Terrorism is Not Okay Complete the mission "Stop Terrorist Threat"
5 pts
Extra Credit Complete mission "Stop Terrorist Threat" whilst getting full 9000 credits from bonus
3 pts
Not On My Watch! Destroy the enemy MT before going down the ramp to the final floor in the mission "Terrorist Pursuit"
5 pts
Guns Denied Complete the mission "Remove Gun Emplacement"
2 pts
Leave Nothing Behind Destroy all defenses before taking out any guns during the mission "Remove Gun Emplacement"
2 pts
Rescue Mission Complete the mission "Rescue Survey Team"
5 pts
Must...Destroy...Them All Destroy all security MTs in the mission "Rescue Survey Team"
3 pts
Happy Little Bugs Complete the mission "Rescue Survey Team" without killing a single enemy
3 pts
SPEED Complete the mission "Terrorist Pursuit"
5 pts
Can't Get the Staff Complete the mission "Worker Robot Removal"
2 pts
Safety First Complete the mission "Worker Robot Removal" without destroying any generators
3 pts
I Didn't Fail - I'm Preparing For Human PLUS Don't listen to the warning and blow yourself up and fail the mission "Worker Robot Removal"
2 pts
This Mission is Top Secret Complete the mission "Secret Factory Recon"
2 pts
Speedy Recon Complete the mission "Secret Factory Recon" without the in-game timer going below 5:00
2 pts
WM-S60/4 Obtained Obtain the secret part WM-S60/4 from the mission "Secret Factory Recon"
5 pts
Pest Control Complete the mission "Exterminate Organisms"
5 pts
Organisms Exterminated I Destroyed 50 organisms in the mission "Exterminate Organisms 1"
5 pts
QX-AF Obtained Obtain the secret part QX-AF from the mission "Exterminate Organisms 1"
5 pts
Pest Control - The Sequel Complete the mission "Exterminate Organisms 2"
5 pts
Organisms Exterminated II Destroyed 30 organisms in the mission "Exterminate Organisms 2"
5 pts
Choo Choo Complete the mission "Guard Freight Train"
5 pts
Cat Scratch Fever Defeat Wildcat in the mission "Guard Freight Train"
5 pts
HD-X1487 Obtained Obtain the secret part HD-X1487 from the mission "Guard Freight Train"
5 pts
Fuel is Bad Complete the mission "Destroy Fuel Depot"
2 pts
Pacifist Complete the mission "Destroy Fuel Depot" without destroying any MTs or turrets
3 pts
WG-1-KARASAWA Obtained Obtain the secret part WG-1-KARASAWA from the mission "Destroy Fuel Depot"
5 pts
R&D Complete the mission "Prototype MT Test"
5 pts
Even More R&D Complete the mission "Prototype MT Test 2"
3 pts
Guard Duty Complete the mission "Guard Airplane"
3 pts
Gas? But I'm in an AC Complete the mission "Stop Gas Exposure"
3 pts
Speedrun Return to the surface with at least 4000 AP during the mission "Stop Gas Exposure"
5 pts
Slaughterhouse Defeat every enemy and gain the maximum bonus of 20,000 credits during the sortie "Stop Gas Exposure"
5 pts
Fly Swatting Complete the mission "Repulse Enemy Attack"
5 pts
Should I Steal It? Complete the mission "Guard Wharf Warehouse"
5 pts
RZT-333 Obtained Obtain the secret part RZT-333 from the mission "Guard Wharf Warehouse"
5 pts
Eviction Notice Complete the mission "Remove Base Occupants"
5 pts
Leave No Base Occupants Alive Destroy 49 MTs in the mission "Remove Base Occupants"
5 pts
Catapults in Space?! Complete the mission "Destroy Space Catapult"
5 pts
Swift Evacuation I Evacuate during the mission "Destroy Space Catapult" within 20 seconds
2 pts
This Generator Seems Faulty Complete the mission "Destroy Base Generator"
5 pts
Swift Evacuation II Evacuate during the mission "Destroy Base Generator" within 90 seconds
5 pts
Chrome Hunt Complete the mission "Mop Up Chrome Remnants"
5 pts
Where Are the Chromes At? Complete the mission "Mop Up Chrome Remnants 2"
5 pts
"Justice" is Served Complete the mission "Destroy "Justice""
3 pts
Peaceful Negotiations Complete the mission "Chrome Uprising"
5 pts
Escape Forbidden Complete the mission "Destroy Plus Escapee"
4 pts
GBG-XR Obtained Obtain the secret part GBG-XR from the mission "Destroy Plus Escapee"
5 pts
Get Out of My Yard! Complete the mission "Destroy Intruders"
3 pts
WG-FG99 Obtained Obtain the secret part WG-FG99 from the mission "Destroy Intruders"
5 pts
Computers Not Allowed Complete the mission "Destroy Plane Computer"
5 pts
Testing Your Mettle Complete the mission "AC Battle"
5 pts
Wildcat's Revenge Complete the mission "AC Battle 2"
5 pts
This Neighbourhood is Too Peaceful Complete the mission "Attack Urban Center"
3 pts
Flight of the Valkyrie Destroy Valkyrie in the mission "Attack Urban Center"
5 pts
Squatters Eliminated Complete the mission "Eliminate Squatters"
2 pts
Squatters Revenge Complete the mission "Eliminate Squatters 2"
3 pts
Who Are You? Complete the mission "Destroy Unknown MTs"
5 pts
Help Me I'm Stuck Complete the mission "Rescue Transport Truck"
3 pts
Union Denied Complete the mission "Eliminate Strikers"
2 pts
WR-L24 Obtained Obtain the WR-L24 in the mission "Eliminate Strikers"
5 pts
A Night Out on the Town Complete the mission "Stop Security MTs"
3 pts
Dark Souls Complete the mission "Stop Gang, "Dark Soul""
3 pts
This is Mine, okay? Complete the mission "Reclaim Oil Facility"
3 pts
What's in These Capsules? Complete the mission "Recover Capsules"
5 pts
A Quiet Night Complete the mission "Guard Factory Entrance"
3 pts
B-T001 Obtained Obtain the secret part B-T001 from the mission "Guard Factory Entrance"
5 pts
All Your Base Belong to Us Complete the mission "Capture Space Station"
3 pts
Be FREE Complete the mission "Release Organisms"
5 pts
The Ultimate AC Complete the mission "Retake Air Cleaner"
5 pts
WX-S800-GF Obtained Obtain the secret part WX-S800-GF from the mission "Retake Air Cleaner"
5 pts
"Struggle" as Much as You Want Complete the mission "Kill "Struggle" Leader"
5 pts
LS-99-MOONLIGHT Obtained Obtain the secret part LS-99-MOONLIGHT from the mission "Kill "Struggle" Leader"
10 pts
This Area is Safe Enough Complete the mission "Stop Security MT"
5 pts
Wipe Them Out Destroy every MT in the mission "Stop Security MT"
5 pts
What Did We Say About Computers? Complete the mission "Destroy Base Computer"
5 pts
Mines Can Float? Complete the mission "Destroy Floating Mines" and clear the game
10 pts
Destroy the Guardians Destroy both Nine-Ball ACs during the mission "Destroy Floating Mines" and achieve rank #1
10 pts
Millionaire Obtain 1,000,000 Credits
10 pts
Full Garage Purchase all parts from the store and obtain all secret parts
25 pts
Watch...Out...You...Too Obtain one Human PLUS upgrade
5 pts
Terminator T-800 Obtain all Human PLUS upgrades
25 pts
AC Master! Reach 100% completion
25 pts
Perfectionist Complete the game without failing a single mission (no Human PLUS allowed)
25 pts

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Armored Core frequently asked questions

How do I play Armored Core online with a friend?

Armored Core (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Armored Core on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Armored Core in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Armored Core netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Armored Core have achievements?

Yes, Armored Core has 85 achievements worth 460 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Armored Core for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Armored Core on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.