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April 30th, 2008, 10:58 GMT · By

Armored Core 2: Another Age Hints V (PS2)

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The expansion to Armored Core 2 runs on the same game engine as its predecessor but features a number of changes in the way it is played. There is no trial mission in Another Age to kick the game off, the player is simply thrown into the world with his AC and his first job offer right there waiting for him. The Arena, which played a significant role
in Armored Core 2 has been scaled down a bit, but a fair number of the game's missions involve one-on-one combats with other Ravens in a set-up unlike Armored Core 2's Arena.

Another Age has no express plot; it is more a portrait of the life of a mercenary, always bouncing around from place to place and not getting tied down to any particular cause. Occasionally recurring elements pop up from time to time as the game progresses, but there is no defined storyline to the game. Instead, there are over 100 separate missions that make up the mass of the game, the largest Armored Core title to date, and each mission plays out in a specific area of the world map screen that would reappear in following AC titles down the road. Another Age is also noted for its cameo appearances. Past enemies from previous Armored Core games Stinger and Nineball appear as bosses in several special missions that are unlocked once you clear all 100 of the game's missions.

GAMEPLAY HINTS

Azz Whipper custom AC

Head: ZHD-2000/SV
Core: ZCX-F/ROOK
Arms: ZAN-202/TEM
Legs: ZLN-XA2/FF
Booster: EBT-VSS
FCS: VERTEX-750/W
Generator: HOY-B1000
Radiator: RRX-COT-1550
Back Unit R: EM-SD120
Back Unit L: ZWM-MSS/6
Arm Unit R: EWG-XC213
Arm Unit L: LS-Moonlight

Optional Parts
SP-ENE-SCR
SP-BE++
SP-ENE-ACC
SP-VIECH

Note: This Ac is maneuverable and has a lot of firepower. It requires a good pilot with dodging abilities. You also need to be far in the game to build it.

Black Ice custom AC

Head: EHD-WACS
Core: ECL-ONE
Arms: ZAN-303/S
Legs: ELN-701
Booster: ZBT-H4/T
FCS: DOX-PG2
Generator: HOY-B1000
Radiator: RRX-COT-GK10
Back Unit L: EWM-5608
Back Unit R: EWM-5608
Arm Unit L: ZLS-T/100
Arm Unit R: KARASAWA-MK2

Optional Parts
SP-BE++
SP-BFS/LOSP
SP-ECM-JAM
SP-S/SCR
SP-ENE-SCR

Colors
Base: R 35, G3, B2
Detail: R 200, G 0, B 0
All the rest: R 0, G 0, B 0

Note: This AC is fast with lots of firepower, but you have to make the shots count. It will take a while to get all the parts but it is well worth it.

Bumble Bee custom AC

Head: ZHD-2000/SV
Core: ZCL-X/A2
Legs: ZLN-EKI/SRRT
Boosters: ZBT-Z1/ARTERE
FCS: DOX-ELENA
Generator: HOY-BV2500
Radiator: RPS-MER/A3
Arms: ZAN-202/TEM
Inside: Either Inside Orbit Canon or INW-DM-R11
Extension: BEX-BAMS-287
Back unit R: ZXR-S/STEALTH
Back unit L: ZXR-S/STEALTH
Arm unit R: ZWF-S/Night
Arm unit L: LS-MOONLIGHT

Once you complete the main set of missions in Another Age, a new area becomes accessible. Called the Lost Field, it offers three new missions against foes from the PSone games:


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