Armored Core 2

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. All Game Guide
    70
    With tons of different mech-building options and a healthy two-player mode, fans of the genre will find themselves having a wonderful time for quite awhile.
  2. Happy Puppy
    70
    For the first time, a mech-style game makes you feel like you're actually inhabiting the suit, not controlling it from afar.
  3. Yahoo!
    70
    A great sequel...It is, however, hard going and less proficient gamers may find it too difficult and a chore to get through, even on the normal setting.
  5. Gaming Age
    67
    The combination of pretty new graphics, the same old music and the same old control is something of a spade.
  6. TotalGames.net
    62
    If Armored Core 2 had managed to add more of "Blaze's" carnage, we would be taking about a classic.
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  7. Hot Games
    60
    The mechs are slow and ponderous, the missions linear, and the controls complicated.
  8. PSX Nation
    60
    With the Dual Shock 2 available in every PS2 box, why do we still not have analog control here? Other than that the game plays as it always has, acceptable.
  9. Into Liquid Sky
    50
    Casual gamers will get into this game for about an hour before being overwhelmed by the choices. Experts of the previous games will love it, even with the odd control scheme.

Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best PS2 Game of 2000
9
#9 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2000
10
#10 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2000

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Za_Uvek
    Feb 14, 2022
    7
    I was a huge fan of the first Armoured Core on the PS1 because of how ahead of it's time it was. And the sequel is what you would expect. ItI was a huge fan of the first Armoured Core on the PS1 because of how ahead of it's time it was. And the sequel is what you would expect. It simply improves on a already well established formula.

    The story here provides a great setting for the game. Different factions colonising Mars and as a mercenary, you help these factions achieve their missions sporadically. Just like the first game, who you help effects the story somewhat and the gear/parts that become available. Also, as a mercenary in the Raven group, you get to directly compete with your peers in and outside of missions. It all comes together, creating layers of depth that you don't find in too many games these days.

    Visuals and sound are a step up of course and pretty solid for the PS2. The game-play however hasn't changed a hell of a lot. The controls are still a little bit clunky, but it fits the feel of piloting a mech. What makes this game and others in the franchise so engrossing is the customisation of the armoured core itself. Depending on how well you play will determine your pay and in turn, how well your AC develops over the game. Additionally, the multiplayer PvP is still available if you want to battle it out with a mate.

    I could go on and on but it would be better to wrap things up by saying, if you are a fan of mech games then any game from the franchise is a must. They are fun, immersive and challenging, making for a rich experience overall.    … Full Review »
  2. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    Обожаю все части этой серии. Они хоть и однообразные, но очень сильно затягивают геймплеем, механикой и постройкой мехов.Обожаю все части этой серии. Они хоть и однообразные, но очень сильно затягивают геймплеем, механикой и постройкой мехов.
  3. Tubie
    Oct 3, 2010
    7
    I was not a fan at all of the first game and I reluctantly picked this one up but I have to say it was a pleasant surprise. The game was greatI was not a fan at all of the first game and I reluctantly picked this one up but I have to say it was a pleasant surprise. The game was great and offered me enough fun to not regret spending the money I did on it.… Full Review »
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