Armored Core: Last Raven

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
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  1. JoshuaB.
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    Armored Core is an awesome game. Its not hard in any respect. The fact that it can be difficult to master for some people is that these may be brand new players, not used to the complexity of the game. Agetec has been making armored core more realistic in every aspect, and they also make every follow-up harder than the last. So for those who have been playing for a while, this game is Armored Core is an awesome game. Its not hard in any respect. The fact that it can be difficult to master for some people is that these may be brand new players, not used to the complexity of the game. Agetec has been making armored core more realistic in every aspect, and they also make every follow-up harder than the last. So for those who have been playing for a while, this game is relatively easy to get used to. The fact that can be difficult is not something to complain about.… Expand
  2. 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 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.
  3. 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.
  4. BenH.
    Apr 6, 2007
    10
    Although it is a long and difficult game, there is a lot has to offer. The customization is very detailed making it possible to get exacty what your looking for, for the task at hand.It might be hard to channel all the information into a fun game but once you get the hang of it, it'll be fun.
  5. 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 can't grasp the bare basics of this great game?
  6. 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 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 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
  7. TreyW
    Nov 12, 2008
    10
    Superb title. If your a true AC fan than you will love this game. The controls actually take skill to use (imagine that) but once you get used to it, its one of the best games ever. Armored Core is hands down the best mech game out there. Ive been playing since Armored Core: Project Phantasm. If you want a good mech game than you have come to the right place. Awesome combat with alot of Superb title. If your a true AC fan than you will love this game. The controls actually take skill to use (imagine that) but once you get used to it, its one of the best games ever. Armored Core is hands down the best mech game out there. Ive been playing since Armored Core: Project Phantasm. If you want a good mech game than you have come to the right place. Awesome combat with alot of deep customization make this game worth the money. Buy it now!… 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)
  9. 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, 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 youI 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
  10. 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 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.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 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

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

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    30
    The Armored Core developers are celebrating the series' 10th birthday by giving you the same mech game they've pumped out since the beginning. [Jun 2006, p.92]
  2. 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]
  3. 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.
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