Huntress betrayal certainly surprised me as I always took her as backup when available and her voice lines gave off a friendly demeanor, making the switch to a more aggressive tone at the end all the more surprising. But it did teach a good lesson about the dangers of simping, apple boy was the real homie of the bunch.

Surprised you didn’t mention the biggest improvement 3 made, quad legs actually have walking animations now!

As a game developer, these kinds of reviews are really valuable for getting a sense of how players feel about things. Forces me to see stuff in a newly unfamiliar way. Thank-you.

Really we need people on board to spread this relic of the past that is Armored Core, a new horizon is coming I think

I really regret not playing the Armored Core games when they were new, especially since the mech genre has dwindled away to nothing.

I miss Armored Core so much. Armored Core 5 was so fun. Just playing operator online against another worth operator, playing chess with human chess pieces controlling giant robots against another person playing chess with human chess pieces controlling giant robots was the best online gaming experience I've ever had. Shame that never hit the mainstream. Maybe today, in the streamer culture and the blur between online gaming and social media in general, something like that could've thrived a bit more.

Thank you all for the support on this video. Every like and comment is a huge amount of motivation. This video has spread like wild fire and it's just blown my mind

AC3 was by far the most played AC game for me. I loved more of the missions in this game along with its features. I wished they did a HD remake for it and put it on steam or something

From many mecha series i encounter in my life, Armored Core is my favorite Idk why but i'm just glued to it, even AC5 because they remind me to Front Mission Wanzer (but on steroid) Not forgetting the mech designer, Shoji Kawamori who known for his famous works such as Macross, Aquarion, Eureka Seven and guest design for White Glint in 4 Answer

I miss playing this game, I still have my ps2 and I still have Ratchet Deadlocked, SW Batfle front GT 3 A- spec.

These videos take so long yet go underappreciated... I love these videos, and you've got me back into playing.

This one was peak AC hype for me back in the day, and the 3rd gen is still probably my favorite.

What a blast from the past. Thanks for bringing this one back from my dusty core memories. Zone of the enders series would be cool to do a video on.

My first ever foray into Armored Core. It quite literally changed my life.

The music in this game and AC-SL is god tier I love this series

Armored Core: For Answer is the best one. white glint.. wow man that next is powerful.. put the kojima generators on it and two swords.. that is all you need. you can zerge slice with two swords, press one, then pres the other, you can fly everywhere like that in these games. not the new ones tho..

I really miss armored core, it's the primary series I really grew up on, starting back on PS1 with AC1 and Project Phantasma. Look forward to seeing your channel grow, it's always nice to see/hear another Armored Core enjoyer

Funny part about that mirage betrayal mission, it seems if you predominantly pick mirage missions, they will down right not betray you and even award you with more stock. Crest however did attempt to kill me but I wouldn’t call it a betrayal Edit: ok nvm if you side with mirage they just throw the Betrayal behind the Levithan mission instead of before. I don’t know if this how it was intended but it felt weird that this entire time I’m helping mirage constantly then they just back stab me then again these are corpos.

You ARE entertaining my good man. I very much enjoy these video recaps of the armored core series. As you said, it never really got that much love, but thanks to you, more armored core lore content (and its description as a series) is here to view for all. Keep making the content you're comfortable with, work at your own pace, and just have fun. That's what makes the best content. 😎

Your reviews are really good discussion the game in decent detail. I also complained about how the LATE-3 generation of AC games (Nexus to Last Raven) lacked any way to unlock human plus even if people 100% the game(s), because that's how it was in AC3's sequel Silent Line. I like how unlocking the abilities for OP-INTESNIFY are unlocked when equipped during challenges, which was a great feature in games back then. Complete a special task with certain item equipped, get special rewards.

The AC series was the best . With my favorites being AC3 , AC4 and AC4A . Soo many hours building AC/NEXT then trying to S rank all the levels and bosses.

The game that introduced me to armored core. Now i own every armored core except nine breaker.

Exile is why I have named my ACs Exile since I've encountered him. He's my favorite character to fight in the entire series.

Been watching a bunch of Armored Core videos just in nostalgia and hopes for a new game, your videos are one of my favorites.

Been watching all your AC videos back-to-back and loving it. Keep it up dude!

The best game in the series IMO...Silent line was also alot of fun but the missions weren't as good as AC3's.

Love the armored core content you've been making! I've subscribed and hope you make more, I fully agree AC needs more love, hopefully these videos give it that attention!

Really enjoying this series, watched parts 1, 2 and 3 back to back last night. This game and all the ones after it are a mystery to me, so looking forward to those. Keep it up man

Glad you're getting some views and positive feed back on these videos! Well worth the work, brotha!

4:00 this part have me cracking lmao so on point hahahahahaha

Love these videos my just binged your armoured core videos and subbed can't wait to see more 😀

Commenting for the algorithm. Great video. Keep it up.

Loving the game intro as an intro for the video, it allows you to jump right into the action and also helps recreate the experience of someone booting it up for the first time alongside you. 10/10 idea.

I used the orbitals specifically in one mission in 3 or Silent Line where it's dusty and you can't see but the orbitals track the enemy planes so it was helpful.

Hello from Russia. You made really interesting video series about armored core

Keep up the good work my guy!

Another awesome video dude! As a long time AC fan, I want to say a few things from my experience with AC3. AC3 was the title i started the series with so, I have the fondest memories of it, and SL. AC3's world is absolutely one of the best in the series (as well as SL but they're meant to be one whole game). The crazy soundtrack, the gritty and grungy world, it feels different than most mecha titles of the time. Like you said, it felt like you were in that world, having to survive within it. Not just roll thru as the protagonist and not feel challenged. Starting with stock in 3 feels so challenging at first and you feel rewarded as you progress from your default parts. Yes, the escort missions are ass, but I too love the alloy one. Especially with the driver sounding so nice, like he actually doesnt want to die. I always felt bad if he did because he was just some dude, not a soldier. I think its best to try and play the game not relying on certain weapons like the (very) broken Pixie 1000 ammo MG, Karasawa, Moonlight, or Howitzer. Shotguns were always fun to challenge myself with, as well as pistols/dual weapons, or blade arms. One of the best things about 3 was that it's blade tracking felt the best IMO. If you had a lock on or the target was within the lock box, your swing would propel you towards the enemy, making for some really fun blade only strategies. I encourage any old blood fans, or newcomers who want a real challenge to try to beat the entire arena with only a blade and pile bunker spike. It leads to some really fun AC builds and strategies. Interested in your control scheme video too, since AC has a very strange way or control with strafing being the main way to survive. I've found that actually crossing in front of the ai backwards and trying to get to their six that way led to some intense fights. Like taking a gamble to let them get a shot only to turn it around on them instantly can be super cool. I have a video in the works myself so hopefully i can illustrate it better. Anyway i could go on, but I love your reviews dude, cant wait for the others. Got a subscriber out of me.

This video was great. I've been thirsting for Armored Core content lately, and after hearing the news that a new game may be in the works I'm filled with even more excitement. Your review was great and I look forward to watching more of your videos if you continue this series.

Nice vid man, subbed missed the boat never having played armored core myself

Been playing AC for the first time and this series is pretty cool so far. Subbed

I absolutely love armored core, but its so freaking hard. I can never get movement right, so i can only use hover legs

subbed 4 armored core content keep it up

I have mixed feelings about AC3 Rebooting AC1 this early doesn't make much sense. AC1 wasn't that old yet. But the game itself is great and it laid the foundation to the rest of ps2 AC games

i love the approach you have if you continue in this path (review game of the past) i will keep watching for sure even if it not AC

I remembered hearing about this game back in 2016 from Game theory(RIP Ronny) and found a copy at a 2nd hand store(after finding 5 at game stop). It was a experience from the start for it's outdated controls as if FS though the original PS1 controller was the end all of controllers with the later version with twin sticks being inferior which is why they never added them until the late end of AC games on the PS2. I was half engaged with the story but immersed for not being a chosen one in the narrative. Which is kind of the opposite in Daemon X Machina which had a similar story to 2 but made your character more special despite being a mute who shows no personality outside the lifeless mech they pilot. Also the story got in the way some times leading to events that went nowhere or some events feeling like detours to the story at large.

Thanks for making these videos I like your aloof style it's very kewl.

I absolutely loved the arena in this

Just found your channel through the nexus video. I personally like the deadpan narration with a bit of jokes.

3rd Gen aside from Nexus and Ninebreaker (lol) is all available on PSP/Vita too. Easily accessible

Man, I hope you keep doing content on Armored Core. This is such a fascinating series with so much underneath the surface and for someone new (like me) stumbling across it in 2023, these videos are a goldmine. Other series like Front Mission don’t get enough love either, so more content overall for these types of underrated mecha games would be so appreciated in a sea of content already covering every other major series. Regardless though, thanks for the work you’ve already done! Hoping to see videos on AC 4 / FA like this soon!

Never played a single Armored Core game, but great video anyway! Enjoyed it, might jump into the series at some point :P

Dude I freaked out I didn't even know there was an AC community but your videos have been great and I look forward to what ever comes down the line!

And another great video. I think you S Ranked this overview.

I just downloaded most of the Armored Core games. I seriously love Armored Core. The first Armored Core game was the very first mech game I played as a kid, even though I didn't understand how to play it, just the fact that you could build a mech that looked super cool and go on missions with it was so sick! As I was just a child though, I was limited in the games I could find and that was the only Armored Core game I played until I seen Armored Core 4 in a game stop. I instantly bought it with the little money I had as I was still in school and I was blown away, my favorite missions were fighting arms forts, their designs and gameplay were so much fun. If they made an Armored Core movie or show going over all the Armored Core history, I would instantly buy it.

I'm glad this vid popped up on my feed. I subscribed and I will check out your other stuff.

Loving your video series!

Now i want to play these games again.

Just found your channel and enjoyed the trip down memory lane. I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers as your content is very well put together and the narration is great. Your voice reminds me a bit of hirumaredx or madseasonshow with the slight monotone (it's a compliment as I love both their channels). Now to go see what happened to my other favorite mech game, Mechwarrior

That mid-air slice at 21:29 was satisfying to watch. Jolly good show sir

Love this video series bro. Armored Core is so good.

Hey now! What a surprise! I just saw your AC2 vid on recommends a d wondered if there was a 3 amd it was released today! I began on AC3 and it was great. I want to replay the game, if only on better controls alas.

My childhood and chronic returning game of choice, Armored Core 3 and Silent Line. Fantastic games that will forever be with me. edit: Ac3 "s" rank isn't much for missions, however, Silent Line's method of obtaining weapons from missions is stupidly difficult requirements they might as well be "need to S rank"

You're doing great, man. Hoping to see different stuff in the future.

Whatta throwback, back when games were completed and not released half done with DLC

Mirage...what a nice company!

That AC2 kurosawa sfx is the same sound that's used when Sonic sprints off in the SatAM cartoon. Must be a stock sound.

These videos are so useful for a new player

I don't remember S ranking all the missions so there probably isn't anything unlocked by it. (or it's finger machine guns) Also I think there's a left handed grenade launcher either in 3 or one of the later ones allowing for launchers on every major hard point. I think I killed Seraph as a tank build with that loadout. So much firepower, so little ammo.

Great video! Awesome series!

My favorite strategy for the arena was to build a slow tank with overboost, and equip a flame thrower, then choose the factory stage. There was an alcove with a low ceiling that I'd immediately boost to. Eventually the opponent would end up in there with you, often standing on you. All you do then is flame him.

good review bud keep it up ^^

ARMORED CORE IS BACK BABBYYYY!!!!!

I love how bored you sound in your narration lmao. Good video and props for giving Armored Core the love it deserves

Man this was one of the first games I got for the PS2 back in the day and my god this game was incredible. It's very immersive as you say, the whole time you're wondering what's going on and it just feels so cool and mysterious. I miss that kind of vibe that a lot of Japanese companies seemed to nail back on the PS2. Hell even the PS2 menu feels mysterious with the ambient ocean wave sounds.

Can't wait for that AC:LR review

When I feel overweight I just go grab some better legs

Ah man I love this franchise. Can't wait for the next game, if there will be one. The ost is top notch but underrated

I will forever remember Pale Horse and 9-Ball - 2 reasons why I love this game.

I've played at least one entry from each of the series. AC1 was such a eye opener as a teen on all the customization and testing AC2 to me was great, but honestly couldn't remember anything except for the design of the kawasawa AC3 was when I got really good in the games, and noticed they 'nerfed' kawasawa and didn't have direct human+ Nexus is by far my fav entry in the series, as I felt it learned the lessons of before (maybe I just got good after so many entries) I tried AC4 in my college years and it really all felt too fast paced for me, like Gundam, not AC I recently picked up ACVD and have been enjoying it. Got the first half of missions on S rank, but now I'm just an old man and hard to have energy or drive to finish the story. Can't wait for your review on the remaining entries

AC3 was my first real AC game, my friend had the PS1 demo disc (possibly from Play Station Magazine) that had the first one on it that gave like 3 missions, and more importantly VS mode fast forward several years and that same friend rented AC3 for a week or something during the summer and was so mad at it that he just let me play it for awhile, since there were no cheats to unlock parts or anything fast forward again to high school and my station neighbor in BCIS class mentioned Armored Core and i told him how i never got to actually play the game for more than just a few hours so he let me borrow his disc for a month, until i beat it... a bit sad that we never actually got to go against each other, because every one else i played with didn't like it because it was too hard. Nexus was probably my favorite of the series, it having two discs really helped with multiplayer, as long as you or your friend had 2 TVs in relatively close proximity, and network cables... and a router (and since dial-up was still the norm at that time, i feel i was lucky to be able to get all the components)

Can't wait for the Silent Line video!

3rd generation is probably the most unique mech aesthetic of the series and my personal favorite.

I don't know why this channel was suggested to me, but I like this! Try to sound a little less bored (without sounding hyperactive) when narrating and you have a good start for your channel!

I finally found all my PS2 stuff after I moved and started replaying all the PS2 Armored Core games (2, 2:AA, 3, SL.) Lots of good memories playing these games with my bud back in the day. I used to play them with a Gameshark so going back and actually playing them as intended feels fresh and challenging. Never mastered the claw technique.

This was the game I started on and my whole childhood basically revolved around Armored core. So I am biased in believing that this was the best game. Man I adore this series so much, I’m so excited for 6.

AC3 was my first fromsoft game back in the day. I found it pretty intimidating as a kid but I loved the customization.

Watching this while I'm on that AC 6 hype train lets go

I remember playing the Armored Core a lot when I had a PS2 and PS3, I loved these games.

I've finished both this game and Silent Line on PSP and when I went back to do another playthrough of 3, it shocked me as to how much of a difference it makes when you play the game knowing a bunch of the mechanics of the game. I coasted through the Arena without upgrading much and it felt so satisfying.

Man honestly AC3 and 4 were masterpieces in my opinion. I cant wait for 6 to come out.

Hey man. Thanks a lot for making this video, it's what got me to finally get into this series. AC 3 was my first game and man I had a lot of fun despite how terrible the controls could be sometimes lol. It was so immersive and I loved how it really made me feel like a pilot, the way the story is told not through cutscenes but the mission descriptions of the fucked up ways these companies are destroying themselves and the world. I couldn't put it down, and I ended up beating it this weekend. I just finished unlocking all the different OP-intensify functions. And even though it's broken, it makes the game feel a LOT better to play. Gonna take this save file straight into Silent Line. I'm so hyped, this must be what it feels like to actually beat a Dark Souls game lol.

I’m excited for the next video

You're an absolute Chad. Well done sir.

Your channel is gonna blow up once AC 6 comes out, and hopefully it gets as much attention as Elden Ring.. If that happens then this channel is gonna get really big

Binged your videos, I like them quite a lot. I hope you eventually touch on more mecha stuff once this series is done, like Front Mission or maybe Daemon x Machina. Also, you sound exactly like Jim from Mission Hill.

I played this when it came out, and I ended up using the exact same machine gun/howitzer combo for the arena, and the radar head

Oh right one thing you haven't gotten into yet is how you can customize your HUD. There is so much shit you can have on the HUD including an enemy AC display that will give you their loadout, ammo capacity and AP and I thought it had their heat and energy too. I always made my hud as busy as possible with the altimeter, elevation angle, heading and everything else to make it feel more like a mech simulator.

Probably your best vid yet, but i have an AC3 bias :P Couple of things: nope, you are correct, you dont unlock anything from s ranks unlike future games, a couple of parts need S ranking certain missions but thats only for the 100% completion rate, S ranking every mission doesnt do anything here besides giving you more credits. Speaking of which, secret parts that are sold on the store in this game cant be obtained in silent line, dont make the mistake i committed lmao Its also worth noting that the PSP port of AC3 has a bunch of new parts, all taken from AC2, same with silent line's PSP port, which even brings back the karasawa MK2. Finally, if you do play silent line on the PS2 version, it does have the upside of having a first person mode thats way more than just the camera being moved to your head like in gen 1, it has a sick 3D hud and everything. Looking forward to the next vid!

from what I remember; the mission complete ranking also contributed to the OP-intensify unlocks.

Looking forward to see you review Last Raven