Armored Core 2

 PlayStation 2
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
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  1. Negabyte
    Jun 8, 2002
    9
    Hey, I have always loved AC. From the beginning to the end. I think that this game is great with 2 exceptions. While the AC's look great, the backgrounds and environments do not look all that great, and the controls are a little rigid. Although I must say, you can get used to them after some practice. I did.
  2. RaymondC.
    Mar 10, 2008
    10
    Excellent I have ordered it can you change parts on the machines.
  3. Vel
    Feb 3, 2002
    10
    Aggressive or defensive you name it! It rules, you just can't say no to this game, and hard controls, ha a baby can learn it. I know 9 year old kids that can pilot and their rank is like 20 and down. My point is that you have to buy it or rent it at the most!
  4. [Anonymous]
    Mar 21, 2002
    10
    If you use energy weapons you don't have money subtracted. But the game is the best one I've played.
  5. KevinB.
    Jul 11, 2006
    9
    This was my first AC game and i was angry...why? the controls..very hard to get used to...but i kept at it and got it down pat... There are lots of part choices so you can max out your walking beer can and stomp shit without breaking a sweat... this game makes me happy.
  6. 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 great and offered me enough fun to not regret spending the money I did on it.
  7. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    Обожаю все части этой серии. Они хоть и однообразные, но очень сильно затягивают геймплеем, механикой и постройкой мехов.
  8. 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. 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    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. 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.    … Expand

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

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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
  1. GamePro
    90
    A solid title that gets kudos for strong action and replay value. Giant-robot fans will want it -- others should, at the very least, rent it
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  2. Gamezilla!
    83
    The only drawbacks to this title are its relatively high difficulty later in the game and the fact that it really hasn’t changed at all since the original Armored Core.
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  3. GameSpot
    78
    Thanks to a slick presentation, diverse gameplay, and overwhelming customization options, the game certainly comes close.
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