Armored Core: Last Raven

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: Two powerful groups, the Alliance and the Vertex, are fighting for world dominance and victory hinges upon the "Raven" pilots. You are a Raven, an elite mech warrior who must choose sides between the fighting powers. Ravens face the ultimate decision in the fight for survival, either toTwo powerful groups, the Alliance and the Vertex, are fighting for world dominance and victory hinges upon the "Raven" pilots. You are a Raven, an elite mech warrior who must choose sides between the fighting powers. Ravens face the ultimate decision in the fight for survival, either to fiercely defend their chosen side or fight alone and face the wrath of all Ravens. [Agetec Inc.]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. GamePro
    80
    Last Raven is the seventh and last Armmored Core title for the PS2, and it's definitely the best of the bunch. [July 2006, p.78]
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  2. Game Chronicles
    78
    Really, this is just more of the same from Agetec – they found a formula that works and they stuck with it. It’s still fun, and there are a few minor improvements here and there, but it’s tough to shake a sense of having seen and done it all before.
  3. Gamezilla!
    70
    This is the Dynasty Warriors of mech games, and much like how that franchise is solidly enjoyable, so goes Armored Core.
  4. IGN
    64
    Fans will be happy to see some of the battle and garage tweaks that make positive changes in the gameplay, but the uninteresting missions will dampen any excitement. Sadly, those want to check this out for the first time are getting the tiny end of the stick. Too much time will be spent researching and banging your head against the wall with a ridiculous amount of trial and error for a treat that's not nearly worth the effort.
  5. GameSpot
    57
    If you've played the previous games in the series, you'll be right at home here, but you won't find much of anything new or different.
  6. GamesRadar+
    50
    Armored Core: Last Raven isn't a broken game, and it's actually one of the better titles in the series - it's just that this series has been tragically underwhelming for years now.
  7. 1UP
    30
    When a game about giant robots flying, shooting, and fighting with each other makes it this hard and unpleasant to actually do any of those things, it's time for change.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. HarryC.
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    Probably the best of the lot, Armored Core: Last Raven proves itself the ultimate mech game ever to hit the PS2.
  2. DantesH.
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    Friend of Josh gotta agree that the series can be unforgiving, but the fact is every game is going to have a flaw however, AC has has a very Friend of Josh gotta agree that the series can be unforgiving, but the fact is every game is going to have a flaw however, AC has has a very succesful running without american commercial broadcast these guy dont try very hard also, in the armored core series its the tenth 1: armored core -ps1 2: project phantasma - ps1 3: master of arena - psa 4: armored core 2 - ps2 5: another age - ps2 6: armored core 3 - ps2 7: silent line - ps2 8: armored core nexus - ps2 9: ninebreaker - ps2 10: last raven - ps2 11: armored core 4 - ??? still in japanese, not available to america yet… Expand
  4. Plus_Escapee
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This game is great on it's own without any other titles in the series. Every part from the 3rd generation can be unlocked here, so if you loveThis game is great on it's own without any other titles in the series. Every part from the 3rd generation can be unlocked here, so if you love (well hidden) Easter eggs, this game is loaded with them. It's also the first game in the series with decent voice acting. It's very difficult until you understand the mechanics, so if you are not a masochist or god gamer, this might not be for you. There are ways to fool the AI that would not work against real players, but the trick isn't very obvious and still requires skill (and a high speed build) to implement. 1v1 combat with other players can get pretty deep. It does have many "useless" parts that I wish had some application, but once you find the right recipe, it's satisfying to play. I think giving it a "10" is way too generous, but I'm doing it anyway.… Expand
  5. Vorak
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    Bad ass game, bad ass series. Don't see how its too complicated even for a newbie because I just picked it up. Never played the earlier Bad ass game, bad ass series. Don't see how its too complicated even for a newbie because I just picked it up. Never played the earlier versions until I bought it. Now I own all of the PS2 versions! Its not the game or the series' fault if you're a sub-par gamer.… Expand
  6. JamesS
    Jan 6, 2010
    10
    How can people find this game so hard to play, that's just ridiculous. How can 1UP expect people to take their reviews seriously if they How can people find this game so hard to play, that's just ridiculous. How can 1UP expect people to take their reviews seriously if they can't grasp the bare basics of this great game?… Expand
  7. DONTBLAMEMEM8
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    I have been incredibly fortunate to stumble upon this game series in 2022 it’s literally a breath of fresh air nowadays, a tiny warning, thisI have been incredibly fortunate to stumble upon this game series in 2022 it’s literally a breath of fresh air nowadays, a tiny warning, this game is quite hard but it won’t make it unbeatable, especially considering the lack if penalties for starting the game game from beginning as it leaves your progress with only missions being reset. Single player is fun and multiple endings allows you to replay it a bunch of times, if not for story then for unique parts. The customisation is really complex and the simple abc system is only the very first customisation screen, you can expand it into more in depth version… Expand
  8. Chance1997
    Aug 25, 2020
    0
    Even for the time a very unwieldy game. uses a very bad E to S stat system literally has no tutorial (lol not even messing on that one)

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#72 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#79 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006