Like the original, you pilot an Armored Core into battles ranging from the destruction of enemy structures to other mechs and tanks, all for the sake of money used to upgrade and repair your mech.
This semi-sequel to the original includes 17 new missions as well as a 2 player split screen mode and, using the Playstation link cable, a 2 player mode on two seperate TV screens.
STORY:
A Raven operating out of Isaac City receives an unusual request. Not only is the request both vague and cryptic, stating simply: "Infiltrate the underground urban complex, Amber Crown,", but it also bypasses normal channels of communication and is sent directly to the Raven in question, without anyone else seeing the message. No sender name or corporate affiliation is mentioned, but the monetary reward promised is massive. Because of the amount, the mission will obviously be intensely dangerous, but Ravens aren't the type to shy away from any challenge. With interest piqued, the Raven climbs into the AC and heads toward Amber Crown.
CHARACTERS:
Sumika Juutilainen - A female Raven operating in Amber Crown who was captured by the Doomsday Organization. She was supposed to serve as an unwilling test subject for the mysterious Project Phantasma, but escaped just in time, and came back for revenge. Sumika is the player’s primary client and partner throughout the game. She pilots a unique pink and white AC known as "Ariake" which is lightly armored, highly mobile and uses a light (now known as PIXIE3) machine gun as its only weapon. She is completely against the Doomsday Organization and all of its motives.
Stinger - An "irregular" Raven working for the Doomsday Organization on Project Phantasma. Stinger serves as the game’s primary antagonist. His maniacal personality and mental instability make him a very dangerous threat. Stinger pilots a custom white, grey and purple AC called "Vixen", which uses a powerful energy rifle (now known as DRAGON) and a special dual-bladed energy sword TAROS.
GAMEPLAY:
Project Phantasma continued from where Armored Core left off. Players could either start a new game or convert their previous save data from Armored Core. Converting data allowed a player to carry over a number of parts that would otherwise be unavailable to a player who starts a new game like the powerful "Moonlight" laser blade. Project Phantasma was the first AC game to introduce the concept of an Arena; the player was given the opportunity to face off against over 50 opponents of varying difficulty. The Arena was an optional feature, but if a player competed in the Arena they could earn extra credits and unlock new parts for their AC.
Manufacturer's description:
WELCOME TO THE CORE ARENA
How does your best AC creation stack up? Find out when you challenge 49 of the deadliest ravens around.
13 different arenas let you choose where the battles take place.
CUSTOMIZE
New parts expand the variety of AC combinations
Transfer saved data from the first game to further increase your Armored Core's destructive potential.
MULTI-PLAYER
Experience intense 2-player AC combat in split screen mode or by using a link cable.
MISSIONS
Blast our way through 17 brand new missions.
Beef up your AC using the credits and parts gained from completing missions..
Features:
- Third person perspective.
- 3D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- SCI-FI & Futuristic themes.
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