Armored Core 3

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 40
  3. Negative: 2 out of 40
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  1. RyanW.
    Apr 4, 2003
    10
    It's awesome.
  2. JosieP.
    Oct 5, 2002
    9
    I agree with PSX Nation that this is better than Robotech and Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeon... I also think it's the best game of the series.
  3. AnonymousMC
    Feb 8, 2003
    10
    Call me what you want: a nerd, geed, or whatever, but I love MCAs (or armor suits or whatever you want to call them). I watched the Gundam Wing series on Toonami and loved 'em ever since. 3rd MCA game i'v played and love it! (1st game was SHOGO MOBILE ARMOR DIVISION 2nd ARMORED CORE II)
  4. [Anonymous]
    Sep 10, 2002
    9
    For fans of the series, it's great.
  5. John-MichaelL.
    Feb 21, 2003
    10
    Spectacular! The best Mech Game on the market. A title everyone should own. BUY IT NOW!!!!
  6. MikeN.
    Nov 11, 2002
    9
    This is really good. Although some options are useless, like consorts, I used them twice. I really like the option of keeping multiple AC's in your garage. It really opened up creativity for the creation of my AC's.
  7. AndrewB.
    Nov 5, 2002
    10
    This game is great. It has what the previous armored core titles were lacking.
  8. EricS.
    Dec 20, 2002
    9
    Its really just the same thing like all the others. The difference is the parts, graphics and missions. If I had to pick a AC series I would buy this one.
  9. BuffWhite
    Jun 15, 2003
    9
    AC only gets better and better. there are always gonna be a few little quirks, but overall, the gameplay, sound, graphics, and customization features rule over all else.
  10. ShadowRaven
    Jul 31, 2003
    10
    This game is cool! It combines stratergy with brute strength to boost it to it's deserved level of superiority.
  11. MelvinC.
    Sep 29, 2003
    10
    This game is one of the best. i hope they make a vr type.
  12. Poenix
    Dec 1, 2002
    7
    What are they scared of with this game, actually breaking from the mold and making a game that meets the standards for graphics these days? I found it to look just like the old ACs; however the storyline and the parts were new and refreshing. I just wish they would revamp the graphics and give us something new.
  13. AbboTTF
    Dec 31, 2002
    8
    Some of the missions are laughable... way too easy, while some are insanely difficult, almost impossible. The game doesn't have that epic feel of a truely good game, but It is ok for some light entertainment. It wont keep you sitting for too long though.
  14. LeeN.
    Feb 18, 2003
    10
    This is an awesome game in a awesome series. the gameplay is great and the controls only take a few hours of play to master all in all one of the greatest games of all time!!!
  15. BryceA.
    Dec 14, 2002
    7
    I also played armored core 2 and 2 another age. I liked just strait 2 the best. 3 was fun but it just was either way to easy or insanly hard. I found that if you want to get cash go and fight in the arena for a while. The missions give MUCHO cash but sometimes they just too hard. If you buy any AC games get 2 cause it is the best!
  16. Killer0585
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    Excellent game. I've spent hundreds of hours with my Mechs powering through waves of enemy MTs and Ravens. I loved the story and was able to keep up with what was going on perfectly. Once the campaign was over (or during), it was time to clear the arena, which was also a ton of fun, and gave you people to look up to. I thought Ace and BB were so cool, and it actually felt great to be atExcellent game. I've spent hundreds of hours with my Mechs powering through waves of enemy MTs and Ravens. I loved the story and was able to keep up with what was going on perfectly. Once the campaign was over (or during), it was time to clear the arena, which was also a ton of fun, and gave you people to look up to. I thought Ace and BB were so cool, and it actually felt great to be at the top of the ladder. I played many hours of multi-player with friends and had over 200 wins with my top core. If you wanted, you could put some time into your color scheme and emblem to add a bit of flair to your core, which I did as well. I even had a rebuild of the core that won the AC3 tournament in Tips and Tricks Magazine, which performed well. Would recommend this game to anyone that is a fan of faster paced mech combat.… Expand
  17. Za_Uvek
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    I am so glad I picked this series up again, because it's impossible to find a game these days that gives you this experience. Definitely in contention for best mech franchise of all time!

    The story here is a re-boot of sorts, taking things to a post-apocalyptic world where everyone has been forced underground. It doesn't matter that much, except that we are still working for Raven while    I am so glad I picked this series up again, because it's impossible to find a game these days that gives you this experience. Definitely in contention for best mech franchise of all time!

    The story here is a re-boot of sorts, taking things to a post-apocalyptic world where everyone has been forced underground. It doesn't matter that much, except that we are still working for Raven while choosing what corporation's to run missions for. And the choices still matter in regards to what mission you go on as it effects weapon/parts availability, rewards and the outcome of the narrative.

    The game-play runs the same as AC2, except that the difficulty has been toned down a little. And that's not a bad thing. Controlling your AC is still responsive and feels appropriate depending on your load out. The load out being the main draw for these games. Building up your mech to your taste is really fun, especially as you have to adapt towards the different scenarios that are tossed your way. Not to mention the graphics, sound and level design help keep things fresh from start to finish.

    The formula may be exactly the same as the previous titles, but the little tweaks to the overall experience are improvements. If you are new to the series, this is a great title to start on. But for fans, it's a must own for sure.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#84 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#49 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#56 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. G4 TV
    60
    It keeps most of the basic gameplay elements intact, but a little bit of polish (along with a few additional features) could have made this a spectacular title, rather than a merely solid one.
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  2. PSX Nation
    70
    One of the best PS2 mech titles in the market today, one that stand head-and-shoulders above better-publicized competitors like TDK Mediactive’s “Robotech: Battlecry” and Bandai’s “Gundam: Federation Vs. Zeon."
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  3. netjak
    70
    The Armored Core franchise will never be something for the casual gamer. It simply requires more thought and creativity than most people want to employ for a videogame.
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