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Armored Core 2 (Japan)

PlayStation 2
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2000
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✪ Reviewed on June 6, 2025
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The first Armored Core on PS2, laying the groundwork for the series on the console. Mecha customisation and varied missions are already in place. Visuals and AI have aged but the franchise essence is present for those curious about its origins.

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Category
Action 1 player 12+
Description
The first Armored Core on PS2, released in 2000, laying the technical groundwork for the rest of the line. Weighty mechs, short missions and deep customization remain the core of the experience, in FromSoftware's signature austere style.

Armored Core 2 review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,9 GB 📅03/08/2000
Published by From Software

Armored Core 2 (PS2) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $16 Q6 complete
 $16 Q10 new
 $46 !
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Armored Core 2
Europe
03/08/2000
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Armored Core 2
USA
03/08/2000
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Is Armored Core 2 still worth playing in 2026?

The first Armored Core on PS2, from FromSoftware, Armored Core 2 launches the series' second generation on the console with a story set on Mars, deep robot customisation and demanding mercenary missions. The depth of the parts system, the heavy piloting feel and the austere science fiction atmosphere win over genre devotees. The overheat management and an early console life production have aged. A title for fans of demanding mech games and deep customisation.

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