Armored Core Master of Arena is one of the best PS1 entries in the series, featuring an enriched combat arena and multiplayer mode. Customization reaches a new depth level. Essential for franchise fans on this generation.
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Category
Action1 player12+
Description
Second standalone entry centered on the competitive arena, where Raven seeks vengeance for a friend killed in mech duels. 3D action by FromSoftware and Sony Computer Entertainment, released in 1999 in Japan and the United States. Over a hundred arena opponents, dual-disc release, mech import from previous entries, solo and duel modes.
Armored Core - Master of Arena review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,33 GB📅04/02/1999
Published by From Software
Armored Core - Master of Arena (PS1) price, value & rarity
Is Armored Core - Master of Arena still worth playing in 2026?
The last PlayStation Armored Core, Master of Arena pushes FromSoftware's formula towards its culmination, with a much expanded arena mode, an AI core central to the story and a vast selection of parts to refine your robot. The depth of the customisation and the challenge of the ranked duels reach a peak here for optimisation enthusiasts. The inherited piloting and an austere presentation remain dated. A high point of the original trilogy, to recommend for mecha game devotees and fans of the saga.
