Heads up: you can increase ur max ammo with certain back parts! By 10 or 20% (and you cna equip one on each back slot!) Also, you can sell your old parts with Square if u don't need them anymore! Items sell for the same price you buy them back with, so it's totally safe.
This is the third best game in the series in my opinion, and is one of the best starting points for new players, the other best starting point being AC1. It's one of the easier games in the series, without being boring. I highly recommend playing it to 100% completion using a guide for hidden parts and the postgame OP-Intensify part, then transferring the save file into Silent Line Armored Core.
@@brandonhanserd7832 in my opinion the best game in the series is Armored Core Last Raven, but you absolutely should not start with it. It's the hardest entry by far and expects you to have already played most of the games before it. On the PSP you have four games. Armored Core Formula Front is a spinoff taking place in a peaceful timeline where ACs are used for sport. It's focused on arena battles and tuning and AI controlled AC to fight battles on its own. I enjoy it, but it's a big departure from the rest of the series. As for the others, Armored Core 3, Silent Line, and Last Raven all got Portable versions. I'm actually currently playing through them right now on my PSP after importing physical copies from Japan. They are generally considered to be not as good as the console counterparts, and I would agree, but I wouldn't say the portable versions are bad. They do have worse controls since the PSP has two fewer buttons and one less analog stick (although on console 3 and Silent Line don't use the right stick. Nexus was the first one to use it), but you can make it work. I have read somewhere that you actually can use both sticks if you're on Vita, but I'm not completely sure about that. The portable versions do have extra parts not seen in the console versions, most of them being returning parts from first and second gen. It's a nice bonus. I do find the portable versions a bit harder mostly because of the worse controls, but it's not unplayable. I am quite enjoying my time with them, especially since I can play them on the go. However, I would say the console versions are what you should play instead if you can, I think most of my enjoyment with the portable versions is heavily influenced by the fact that I played the console versions first. The graphics are better, the controls are better, and the performance is smoother.
@@mallow2902 Having own all 3 PSP AC games on my Vita, the second analog stick doesn't make the game easier because the games are still restricted to PSP control. There no easy way to configure the Vita analog controls to map into the button controls without making your thumb do gymnastics and then massaging your thumb two hours later as it is overworked to death.
I'm soooooo excited to watch you play For Answer. On top of the singleplayer, the PVP is also a wonderful time. I'm happy to see you and many others diving into this series with such excitement. See you in the arena in Armored Core 6
to be honest, i jumped into for answer today just to see if it was working in the emulator and while the gameplay is very smooth and nice... the levels and areas are not very pretty :/ maps look super bland compared to the ps2 armored cores (first impression)
@Ruikiri I can agree with you on that! Though in those games the world is in a far worse state than it is in the previous games. The people are forced to live in contaminated wastes and miserable conditions. But yeah I know the levels can be kinda bland. The gameplay and the multi-player is so worth it. The speed and power you feel (at least for me) is unmatched. I'm glad you're having a great time though regardless
@@ruikiri map details are definitely the worst part of the game but given the blinding speeds you find yourself in, it's not something you've got time to process if it were detailed anyways.
@@Sabbathfaax i guess but those blinding speeds come later and some people will be put off by the graphics before that, so it is important but i guess you couldnt have detailed maps and blinding speeds becuase of the hardware it was in so they had to make sacrifices :/
Dude, missiles can usually shoot more than one missile. Just lock a bit longer. Check the missile stats and it will tell you how many targets and how many missiles at once if I remember correctly
I know.. although i didnt really use it at first and definitely not in the arena because im always scared of losing the lock on and because of that i also installed an FCS later with only a single lock but very quick lock speed :)
Hey man :D ill definitely play more armored core, as long as i get it to run on pc .. I have actually continued to play ac3, im currently on mission 30 something, its being fun getting into the series xb
You still gotta learn to bunny hop boost in these older gen AC games by tapping boost while moving, especially while strafing! Holding boost down is way less economic! Also turning while strafing the opposite way helps you turn a lot quicker!
Imma have to play ninebreaker for the tutorial xb i have realised though that when you boost right as you hit the ground your AC slides a bit faster than normal like a dash, and im sure there are a lot of more small mechanics like this that gets movement going... but the game really just throws you in there and lets you figure it out by yourself xb
When you went into the arena, I almost wanted to cry out of nostalgia. So many good memories of my sister and I trying to wreck my brother in that Arena (who is CRACKED at these games; Silent Line, Last Raven, and For Answer are his favorites). From what I saw in the AC 6 trailer, it looks like there is AC Gen 3 DNA (this game, Silent Line, and Last Raven being my favorites from that era) and that has me pumped. Still, they better nail the most important part: that garage music (Last Raven with the track "The Game" having the best).
yes the trailer when it comes to speed and stuff looks very much ps2 armored core, but with quick boost for for answer which is great :D so far i think i like 3rd gen the most as well, from the music to the design, it feels more "fun" while 4th and 5th gen have a more serious tone to them
@@ruikiri I think you're thinking of Last Raven (the sequel to nexus)! That game is bruuuutal! Everyone but you has OP-INTENSIFY equipped to boost their stats a bunch. You can only get it with a cheat code
It's a direct sequel to Armored Core 3. Just a heads up. Also are playing on console or emulation? I sure do miss the good old tournaments at my local game stores. I've made first (in a 50 tournament) and third (in a 75 tournament). Those were the days.
Last raven is the hardest armored core, supposedly. And if you wanna get more boost, you need to upgrade your generator and make sure your energy output isn't lower than the usage from your booster
thank you, ive actually been playing through the game... also do hover legs just not use regular boosters ? they get unequiped when i equip hover legs although i can still boost and stuff :/
@@ruikiri yeah, hover legs are the booster then. They say the mobility is better, but it's questionable. Maybe I just never use the right generator for it tho 💀
Armored Core Timeline for those that dont know Armored Core -> Project Phantasma -> Masters of Arena -> 2 -> Another Game 3 -> Silent Line -> Nexus -> Last Raven Ninebreaker is supposed to be alternate timeline where Nexus event didnt happen and continued to Formula Front the weird AI Vs AI game 4 -> For Answer -> Is hidden but AC5 and Verdict Days are supposedly taking place in the same timeline due to the bosses in VD being big cameo of For Answer And the unknown amount of Mobile games
@@ruikirininebreaker is 1 big tutorial disguise as a game so that you can be prepared and export your character into last raven. Last raven is no joke. It's harder than previous ac.
@@TrickyMellow Last Raven might aswell be the hardest Fromsoft title PERIOD Not even Dark Souls 3 with Midir was hard Sekiro look like a easy game when you master the mobility and parry unique to Sekiro Demon Souls just looks outdated Armored Core Last Raven is the line between hard as hell and full of bs, even the first mission
Repost of my info from the ACSL Quads video, but it bears repeating Old timer Raven here with some advice. the CGP-ROZ generator is your friend, it recharges the fastest of all generators, though it's a little on the heavy side. I still manage to stuff it on light and featherweight machines though. Try to keep your machine's overall drain in the Garage menu around the 50% mark for better energy recovery. The RIX-CR10 radiator will get you through most missions, heat isn't really an issue in AC2-ACSL except for specific missions and the Arena. I personally prefer the MBT-NI/MARE booster, it's got the best power to weight ratio of any booster other than the MBT-FLEET (I think it's a Mirage part... been a while). The MBT-OX/002 is a fantastic part for putting on lighter machines and quads because it maintains high power while being lower drain. Mastering "bunny hopping" as you called it, officially called "boost hopping" in the fandoom, is the key to getting good at AC2-ACLR's ground game. Pulsing your boosters effectively if you plan to fly a lot is always tricky to get down, but once you do you can be really annoying, many players have trouble with aerial targets in this generation. Chainguns are pretty good in this generation of Armored Core, they absolutely shred AP even on high-shell defense machines and they have a ton of heat input plus they're not terribly heavy all things considered. Sustained fire weapons (MGs, Chainguns, etc) are broken as hell in AC2-ACLR in AC vs AC fights, the massive heat input does the majority of the damage for you. Energy Machine Guns have their place, but they can't outshine the shell-based ones.
I hope enjoy armored core 3, this is pretty damn good for catch people too armored core, tons a good part for many builds, missions are pretty good and well balance(forget that godamn mission in the dam), so get fun with it(suggestion: take a guide because in determined mission are parts in ground but are pretty small so most of the time you can lose it, but don´t worry this weapons are pretty bad in most of the cases is more for money which some weapons can turn a bad reward in a god send) 3 Pro tip: 1) Sell parts, the parts sell for the same price from you bought, for example: in your run after defeat the first rival in the arena you get 2 missile better than the basic, and you can sell it for around 40000 credits 2) Energy Weapons, ARE GOD SEND FOR CREDITS because this class of weapon beside to be pretty powerful don´t consume credits per shot, but here is the catch are power hungry or in other words consume energy meter for shot 3) In contrast to armored core 2, you can check the specification of the parts with a button that display the list of stats, for example in weapons you can check what is the cost of the ammo
Ive seen optional parts that increase energy weapon damage, would you consider this "mandatory" to take full advantage of them? Considering they dont waste money on ammo, i guess it would be ok to spend more on a "build" that wouldnt waste as much money in the long run
@@ruikiri not necessary, you need a good generator for use them, energy weapon are power hungry because of that you can drain your energy meter pretty fast(for the booster and the weapon usage) to an point you can be a sitting rock for enemies like AC or missile projectiles, this can be countered with solid back-weapon like the chain gun or missiles but remember that detail
I loved the controls. I think I have ADHD or something cause I love the tactile-ness? of it lol. If you get used to the movement you can dodge missiles. Some of the later arena battles are very hard if you don't get the movement down. There's ways to cheese them but where's the learning experience in that? I practiced dodging missiles in the easier missions to get used to it. My friends couldn't touch me with missiles when we battled 😂 the 1000 round machine gun will carry you through most missions and a good missile launcher with a solid FCS. In the arena you can go all out like a tank AC with heavy shoulder weapons and wait for them to come to you. Or overwhelm them with missiles, vertical missiles are pretty strong. Some maps you can sit a top the highest point and just launch those vertical missiles lmao
Honestly while i am not fully accostumed to them yet, i do enjoy the controls xb makes you feel like your pressing buttons to actually control a robot :D
@@ruikiri ikr?! That's how I felt when I first played this lol I was thinking "kinda makes sense that I would need to use the whole controller to move a HUGE freaking robot" I grew up watching shows like Gundam and Robotech where the pilots needed like their whole bodies to move them
@@ruikiri if you ever have, or get into ac4+4A you'll have a ton more options for flight. In 4A there is an optional regulation to disable booster drain entirely to enjoy infinite flight on most any build too. But I know what ya mean.
@@lumiverinightstar228 cool, ive actually already finished my initial playthrough of 4 answer, i know there are multiple paths and endings but a single campaign is pretty short, ill post some 4A today :D
@@ruikiri that'd be pretty cool. I'd enjoy some content from it. Especially since I like an idiot traded mine for ac5 thinking "it's the next ac game, it will totally make having the prior one pointless" >_> and eventually moved up in consoles so couldn't really get into a good situation to get the game back. So, may as well wait for ac6.
@@ruikiri if Nexus's heat issues start gettong on your nerves, I suggest hopping to Last Raven. Raven is hard, but most of the issues Nexus has are fixed
One nice tip, is if you wait for you missile lock on before firing (depending on the part) it will lock more missiles on. I think one missile will lock on 8 times. Also if you use laser and plasma weapons, they don't cost ammo. So that's a good way to save money Btw I need you to send my Algerian Prince 5000 credits. Or BaD tHiNgS WiLl HaPpEn
Definitely a step up from the previous installment. Combat looks solid but defensive options seem a bit limited, needs a force field 'parry' on the rockets or something like that.
There are certain passive items you can buy to help you deal with rockets and messing with the opponents lock on and stuff, but everything costs money and if you arent good you aint gonna be making a lot of that xb but i have continued to play this game and i will one day make a more "end game" video with more parts and more knowledge aswell :D
missiles try to predict your movement so if you change direction at the last second you can dodge missiles if you're falling when the enemy shoots them you can also make them fly into the floor
There are so many ac games and im trying to get through em but theres plenty of time till ac6 so i might go back to some games, i am actually going through ac3 and so i might make more videos on it later of more end game stuff
@@ruikiri frick yes dude I love your commentary and editing not many AC creators on RUclips can make such good content as a whole, keep it up bro. You really gave me a nostalgia trip of me as a 8 year old playing AC2AA for the first time, all so scary, difficult, and confusing. Love the content bro 💪🏼
You made a very noob mistake of buying the cheapest machine gun. The only useful machine gun in these older games are the one with highest magazine capacity. Also, do turn on all of the extra options on your HUD. They really help you out in missions and arena. Edit: Do not worry if you can't buy stuff, you can sell parts and weapons back at full price. Always buy and sell in these older AC games. That how you advance steadily throughout the story.
You got a subscribe out of me man please do not forget to play armored core 2 another age armored core silent line Nexus and last Raven The third-generation the best!
@@ruikiri LR is the last PS2 title and is the last one in the third generation series I would highly suggest if you are going to take a break from it that you should eventually go back to it and try it it's pretty good it's the culmination of all the third-generation in PS2 games before the game's design switches gears
@@ethanspaziani1070 the thing with last raven is that ive heard that it is some of fromsoftwares hardest pieces of videogame media and that has multiple endings ... and not only the first part sounds like a headache already xb but if there are multiple endings then i will for sure have to try and go for more than one plauthrough because they all shed light in the same scenario... i saw Above average gaming's video on it, and i honestly really like the concept but a series on it would be some work... im not saying it wont happen, it probably will :) but not soon
you should have just started with AC4 and then play 4 Answer, it's all high Octane action. the customization is freaking great and Japanese players will shit on you in online multiplayer. Probably the reason why no one liked AC5 becasue it was so slow and didn't really build on what AC4 brought to the francize
Thats actually why i started with ps2 games, because i feel like if i were to start with 4 or 5, then these gems would probably feel like a downgrade and i wasnt sure if i would feel like playing them afterwards
No he shouldn't have, those games spoil you for appreciating the older games. 4th gen is smoother sure but the story and vibe isnt as great as AC2 and 3 in my opinion. Now that he's played these two he should play 4th gen and THEN he'll have a great idea of what AC6 is probably going to feel like gameplay and aesthetic wise.
If Anyone is Interested, The Bumping Song in the Convoy Mission is Called Box Heart Beat
Thank you
It warms my heart as a veteran of the series to see ppl getting into the armored core franchise especially the older titles good on yuh m8
Its a fun game, although punishing but i guess thats fromsoft for ya xb
I appreciate the fact that someone is experiencing the same struggles we all went through 😅 I respect him. +1 Sub
@@efrainnunez2091 thank you :D
Yes! RUclips needs more armored core content like this ❤
I think so too :D
Heads up: you can increase ur max ammo with certain back parts! By 10 or 20% (and you cna equip one on each back slot!)
Also, you can sell your old parts with Square if u don't need them anymore! Items sell for the same price you buy them back with, so it's totally safe.
As somebody who has played the gen 3 games a lot, you are gonna have a great time
Thats good, i love great times :D
Spoilers:
Nexus ending is really depressing despite the lighthearted opening.
This is the third best game in the series in my opinion, and is one of the best starting points for new players, the other best starting point being AC1. It's one of the easier games in the series, without being boring. I highly recommend playing it to 100% completion using a guide for hidden parts and the postgame OP-Intensify part, then transferring the save file into Silent Line Armored Core.
Which one is the best in the series? Also are the psp versions worth looking into?
@@brandonhanserd7832 in my opinion the best game in the series is Armored Core Last Raven, but you absolutely should not start with it. It's the hardest entry by far and expects you to have already played most of the games before it.
On the PSP you have four games. Armored Core Formula Front is a spinoff taking place in a peaceful timeline where ACs are used for sport. It's focused on arena battles and tuning and AI controlled AC to fight battles on its own. I enjoy it, but it's a big departure from the rest of the series. As for the others, Armored Core 3, Silent Line, and Last Raven all got Portable versions. I'm actually currently playing through them right now on my PSP after importing physical copies from Japan. They are generally considered to be not as good as the console counterparts, and I would agree, but I wouldn't say the portable versions are bad. They do have worse controls since the PSP has two fewer buttons and one less analog stick (although on console 3 and Silent Line don't use the right stick. Nexus was the first one to use it), but you can make it work. I have read somewhere that you actually can use both sticks if you're on Vita, but I'm not completely sure about that. The portable versions do have extra parts not seen in the console versions, most of them being returning parts from first and second gen. It's a nice bonus. I do find the portable versions a bit harder mostly because of the worse controls, but it's not unplayable. I am quite enjoying my time with them, especially since I can play them on the go. However, I would say the console versions are what you should play instead if you can, I think most of my enjoyment with the portable versions is heavily influenced by the fact that I played the console versions first. The graphics are better, the controls are better, and the performance is smoother.
@@mallow2902 Having own all 3 PSP AC games on my Vita, the second analog stick doesn't make the game easier because the games are still restricted to PSP control. There no easy way to configure the Vita analog controls to map into the button controls without making your thumb do gymnastics and then massaging your thumb two hours later as it is overworked to death.
You mean AC3 right
@@MaxiGoethling yeah, I was talking about it because that's the one the video is about.
I'm soooooo excited to watch you play For Answer. On top of the singleplayer, the PVP is also a wonderful time.
I'm happy to see you and many others diving into this series with such excitement.
See you in the arena in Armored Core 6
to be honest, i jumped into for answer today just to see if it was working in the emulator and while the gameplay is very smooth and nice... the levels and areas are not very pretty :/ maps look super bland compared to the ps2 armored cores (first impression)
@Ruikiri I can agree with you on that! Though in those games the world is in a far worse state than it is in the previous games. The people are forced to live in contaminated wastes and miserable conditions. But yeah I know the levels can be kinda bland.
The gameplay and the multi-player is so worth it. The speed and power you feel (at least for me) is unmatched.
I'm glad you're having a great time though regardless
@@ruikiri map details are definitely the worst part of the game but given the blinding speeds you find yourself in, it's not something you've got time to process if it were detailed anyways.
@@Sabbathfaax i guess but those blinding speeds come later and some people will be put off by the graphics before that, so it is important but i guess you couldnt have detailed maps and blinding speeds becuase of the hardware it was in so they had to make sacrifices :/
Dude, missiles can usually shoot more than one missile. Just lock a bit longer. Check the missile stats and it will tell you how many targets and how many missiles at once if I remember correctly
I know.. although i didnt really use it at first and definitely not in the arena because im always scared of losing the lock on and because of that i also installed an FCS later with only a single lock but very quick lock speed :)
Hey! I was really hoping you would make another. You inspired me to make a tips and tricks video. I'm enjoying these vids alot
Hey man :D ill definitely play more armored core, as long as i get it to run on pc .. I have actually continued to play ac3, im currently on mission 30 something, its being fun getting into the series xb
You still gotta learn to bunny hop boost in these older gen AC games by tapping boost while moving, especially while strafing! Holding boost down is way less economic!
Also turning while strafing the opposite way helps you turn a lot quicker!
Imma have to play ninebreaker for the tutorial xb i have realised though that when you boost right as you hit the ground your AC slides a bit faster than normal like a dash, and im sure there are a lot of more small mechanics like this that gets movement going... but the game really just throws you in there and lets you figure it out by yourself xb
No you dont. I beat the whole game without bunny hopping. Brute forced it because the controls are bad. But I loved the game to bits
Tips
1. You can sell the currently equipped parts for more credits before buying new parts
2. Lets practice bunny-hop boosting
When you went into the arena, I almost wanted to cry out of nostalgia.
So many good memories of my sister and I trying to wreck my brother in that Arena (who is CRACKED at these games; Silent Line, Last Raven, and For Answer are his favorites). From what I saw in the AC 6 trailer, it looks like there is AC Gen 3 DNA (this game, Silent Line, and Last Raven being my favorites from that era) and that has me pumped. Still, they better nail the most important part: that garage music (Last Raven with the track "The Game" having the best).
yes the trailer when it comes to speed and stuff looks very much ps2 armored core, but with quick boost for for answer which is great :D so far i think i like 3rd gen the most as well, from the music to the design, it feels more "fun" while 4th and 5th gen have a more serious tone to them
Yess more Armored Core! Hope to see AC 6 vids when it comes out.
Ill definitely be playing armored core 6 :D
Let's goooooo! I'm working through AC3: Silent Line rn and loving every second
Ive heard silent line is one of the hardest games fromsoftware ever made xb
@@ruikiri I think you're thinking of Last Raven (the sequel to nexus)! That game is bruuuutal! Everyone but you has OP-INTENSIFY equipped to boost their stats a bunch. You can only get it with a cheat code
Rui your "Heyos" just got a like and describe out of me.
A tip to make money is do the arena until it gives you a part reward then you can sell that part and arena winnings to gain a some credits
Yeah ive been playing through the game and the arena becomes very profitable in later stages :D
@Ruikiri please make sure to check out guides on getting in-mission parts. Also please play Silent Line: Armored Core after this.
Im finishing up armored core for answer because i have a lot of footage i need to get rid of, but afterwards i will play silent line :D
It's a direct sequel to Armored Core 3. Just a heads up.
Also are playing on console or emulation?
I sure do miss the good old tournaments at my local game stores. I've made first (in a 50 tournament) and third (in a 75 tournament). Those were the days.
@@ericbauer580 I am Emulating the Game, i only have a PC to play on, so all Armored Core Videos you see from me are emulated :)
Last raven is the hardest armored core, supposedly. And if you wanna get more boost, you need to upgrade your generator and make sure your energy output isn't lower than the usage from your booster
thank you, ive actually been playing through the game... also do hover legs just not use regular boosters ? they get unequiped when i equip hover legs although i can still boost and stuff :/
@@ruikiri yeah, hover legs are the booster then. They say the mobility is better, but it's questionable. Maybe I just never use the right generator for it tho 💀
Armored Core Timeline for those that dont know
Armored Core -> Project Phantasma -> Masters of Arena -> 2 -> Another Game
3 -> Silent Line -> Nexus -> Last Raven
Ninebreaker is supposed to be alternate timeline where Nexus event didnt happen and continued to Formula Front the weird AI Vs AI game
4 -> For Answer -> Is hidden but AC5 and Verdict Days are supposedly taking place in the same timeline due to the bosses in VD being big cameo of For Answer
And the unknown amount of Mobile games
I heard some people calling ninebreaker a cash grab.. Is there anything "weird" about that game?
@@ruikiri Its a glorified tutorial game..... thats it
@@RenoKyrie tutorial game... i should probably play it then xb
@@ruikirininebreaker is 1 big tutorial disguise as a game so that you can be prepared and export your character into last raven.
Last raven is no joke. It's harder than previous ac.
@@TrickyMellow Last Raven might aswell be the hardest Fromsoft title PERIOD
Not even Dark Souls 3 with Midir was hard
Sekiro look like a easy game when you master the mobility and parry unique to Sekiro
Demon Souls just looks outdated
Armored Core Last Raven is the line between hard as hell and full of bs, even the first mission
Enjoy the other expansions for AC3 as well. And if you want to jump into AC4, be ready for some whiplash for you're going to go fast, really fast.
oh ill definitely jump into ac4 eventually xb
The blur in the cutscenes can be fixed with a deblur patch I believe
Repost of my info from the ACSL Quads video, but it bears repeating
Old timer Raven here with some advice.
the CGP-ROZ generator is your friend, it recharges the fastest of all generators, though it's a little on the heavy side. I still manage to stuff it on light and featherweight machines though. Try to keep your machine's overall drain in the Garage menu around the 50% mark for better energy recovery. The RIX-CR10 radiator will get you through most missions, heat isn't really an issue in AC2-ACSL except for specific missions and the Arena.
I personally prefer the MBT-NI/MARE booster, it's got the best power to weight ratio of any booster other than the MBT-FLEET (I think it's a Mirage part... been a while). The MBT-OX/002 is a fantastic part for putting on lighter machines and quads because it maintains high power while being lower drain. Mastering "bunny hopping" as you called it, officially called "boost hopping" in the fandoom, is the key to getting good at AC2-ACLR's ground game. Pulsing your boosters effectively if you plan to fly a lot is always tricky to get down, but once you do you can be really annoying, many players have trouble with aerial targets in this generation.
Chainguns are pretty good in this generation of Armored Core, they absolutely shred AP even on high-shell defense machines and they have a ton of heat input plus they're not terribly heavy all things considered. Sustained fire weapons (MGs, Chainguns, etc) are broken as hell in AC2-ACLR in AC vs AC fights, the massive heat input does the majority of the damage for you. Energy Machine Guns have their place, but they can't outshine the shell-based ones.
default loadout. LUL. Bro out doing a CHALLENGE run on first playthru. XD
Hi i'm a Noob :) and i require clarification xb what do you mean default loadout, i did buy upgrades for the mech, or is it something else ? Xb
I hope enjoy armored core 3, this is pretty damn good for catch people too armored core, tons a good part for many builds, missions are pretty good and well balance(forget that godamn mission in the dam), so get fun with it(suggestion: take a guide because in determined mission are parts in ground but are pretty small so most of the time you can lose it, but don´t worry this weapons are pretty bad in most of the cases is more for money which some weapons can turn a bad reward in a god send)
3 Pro tip:
1) Sell parts, the parts sell for the same price from you bought, for example: in your run after defeat the first rival in the arena you get 2 missile better than the basic, and you can sell it for around 40000 credits
2) Energy Weapons, ARE GOD SEND FOR CREDITS because this class of weapon beside to be pretty powerful don´t consume credits per shot, but here is the catch are power hungry or in other words consume energy meter for shot
3) In contrast to armored core 2, you can check the specification of the parts with a button that display the list of stats, for example in weapons you can check what is the cost of the ammo
Ive seen optional parts that increase energy weapon damage, would you consider this "mandatory" to take full advantage of them? Considering they dont waste money on ammo, i guess it would be ok to spend more on a "build" that wouldnt waste as much money in the long run
@@ruikiri not necessary, you need a good generator for use them, energy weapon are power hungry because of that you can drain your energy meter pretty fast(for the booster and the weapon usage) to an point you can be a sitting rock for enemies like AC or missile projectiles, this can be countered with solid back-weapon like the chain gun or missiles but remember that detail
If you do end up playing Silent Line make sure to transfer your save from 3 so you can keep your AC and money.
I loved the controls. I think I have ADHD or something cause I love the tactile-ness? of it lol. If you get used to the movement you can dodge missiles. Some of the later arena battles are very hard if you don't get the movement down. There's ways to cheese them but where's the learning experience in that? I practiced dodging missiles in the easier missions to get used to it. My friends couldn't touch me with missiles when we battled 😂 the 1000 round machine gun will carry you through most missions and a good missile launcher with a solid FCS. In the arena you can go all out like a tank AC with heavy shoulder weapons and wait for them to come to you. Or overwhelm them with missiles, vertical missiles are pretty strong. Some maps you can sit a top the highest point and just launch those vertical missiles lmao
Honestly while i am not fully accostumed to them yet, i do enjoy the controls xb makes you feel like your pressing buttons to actually control a robot :D
@@ruikiri ikr?! That's how I felt when I first played this lol I was thinking "kinda makes sense that I would need to use the whole controller to move a HUGE freaking robot" I grew up watching shows like Gundam and Robotech where the pilots needed like their whole bodies to move them
Someone teach this man about bunny hopping please! Lol.
Otherwise it's great to see armored core finally making a comeback.
Ive been practicing but i also just like flying around while shooting because it feels cool xb
@@ruikiri if you ever have, or get into ac4+4A you'll have a ton more options for flight. In 4A there is an optional regulation to disable booster drain entirely to enjoy infinite flight on most any build too.
But I know what ya mean.
@@lumiverinightstar228 cool, ive actually already finished my initial playthrough of 4 answer, i know there are multiple paths and endings but a single campaign is pretty short, ill post some 4A today :D
@@ruikiri that'd be pretty cool. I'd enjoy some content from it. Especially since I like an idiot traded mine for ac5 thinking "it's the next ac game, it will totally make having the prior one pointless" >_> and eventually moved up in consoles so couldn't really get into a good situation to get the game back. So, may as well wait for ac6.
Can't wait for you to experience last raven and nexus
im currently actually playing through 3 ,not sure if ill post more about it though but after that ill jump into nexus to check out the new controls :D
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3 is great
Hope you liked what you experienced
That cat is not cute sexy or funny
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Neco Arc?
I liked the Drip Image
@@ruikiri if Nexus's heat issues start gettong on your nerves, I suggest hopping to Last Raven. Raven is hard, but most of the issues Nexus has are fixed
One nice tip, is if you wait for you missile lock on before firing (depending on the part) it will lock more missiles on. I think one missile will lock on 8 times.
Also if you use laser and plasma weapons, they don't cost ammo. So that's a good way to save money
Btw I need you to send my Algerian Prince 5000 credits. Or BaD tHiNgS WiLl HaPpEn
Definitely a step up from the previous installment. Combat looks solid but defensive options seem a bit limited, needs a force field 'parry' on the rockets or something like that.
There are certain passive items you can buy to help you deal with rockets and messing with the opponents lock on and stuff, but everything costs money and if you arent good you aint gonna be making a lot of that xb but i have continued to play this game and i will one day make a more "end game" video with more parts and more knowledge aswell :D
Flares and ECM exist
missiles try to predict your movement so if you change direction at the last second you can dodge missiles
if you're falling when the enemy shoots them you can also make them fly into the floor
get the 1000 ammo machine gun
I did xb its beautiful.... except for my wallet xb
Just fyi, from the Korean rating.
The mc for AC6 is called "621 Raven", so it's closer to this gen than 4th gen due to how they called Lynx.
dude u make me wanna dig my ps3 out and play the armored core 4 and 4answer rofl
use energy weapons they have no ammo cost , bzt some enemies have high resistences against energy.
i know but they feel so slow compared to the machine gun xb
You should make part two for the AC videos
There are so many ac games and im trying to get through em but theres plenty of time till ac6 so i might go back to some games, i am actually going through ac3 and so i might make more videos on it later of more end game stuff
@@ruikiri frick yes dude I love your commentary and editing not many AC creators on RUclips can make such good content as a whole, keep it up bro. You really gave me a nostalgia trip of me as a 8 year old playing AC2AA for the first time, all so scary, difficult, and confusing. Love the content bro 💪🏼
12:19 lol past fromsoftware already did it
Also nice hud color choice matches the speed of ur AC
This is how nexts move? What am I doing?!
You made a very noob mistake of buying the cheapest machine gun. The only useful machine gun in these older games are the one with highest magazine capacity. Also, do turn on all of the extra options on your HUD. They really help you out in missions and arena.
Edit: Do not worry if you can't buy stuff, you can sell parts and weapons back at full price. Always buy and sell in these older AC games. That how you advance steadily throughout the story.
The resource management is easier to understand when you start with the ps1 games
Doing your civic duty and enjoying armored core *salutes*
Yooooo let’s goooo AC3 is fire!
hey where is the Resident souls 4 Remake videos ?
They are being compiled into one, possibly two large video(s) to finish it off considering they werent getting many views :(
You got a subscribe out of me man please do not forget to play armored core 2 another age armored core silent line Nexus and last Raven
The third-generation the best!
i might "forget" about last raven xb haha but everything else i will eventually cover :)
@@ruikiri LR is the last PS2 title and is the last one in the third generation series I would highly suggest if you are going to take a break from it that you should eventually go back to it and try it it's pretty good it's the culmination of all the third-generation in PS2 games before the game's design switches gears
@@ethanspaziani1070 the thing with last raven is that ive heard that it is some of fromsoftwares hardest pieces of videogame media and that has multiple endings ... and not only the first part sounds like a headache already xb but if there are multiple endings then i will for sure have to try and go for more than one plauthrough because they all shed light in the same scenario... i saw Above average gaming's video on it, and i honestly really like the concept but a series on it would be some work... im not saying it wont happen, it probably will :) but not soon
They should release the old games on steam tbqh
you should have just started with AC4 and then play 4 Answer, it's all high Octane action. the customization is freaking great and Japanese players will shit on you in online multiplayer. Probably the reason why no one liked AC5 becasue it was so slow and didn't really build on what AC4 brought to the francize
Thats actually why i started with ps2 games, because i feel like if i were to start with 4 or 5, then these gems would probably feel like a downgrade and i wasnt sure if i would feel like playing them afterwards
No he shouldn't have, those games spoil you for appreciating the older games. 4th gen is smoother sure but the story and vibe isnt as great as AC2 and 3 in my opinion. Now that he's played these two he should play 4th gen and THEN he'll have a great idea of what AC6 is probably going to feel like gameplay and aesthetic wise.
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@@ruikiri >:D
ac3 is sort of a remake of ac1