Armored Core 3 is a mecha video game in the Armored Core series. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, Armored Core 3 depicts a subterranean society called "Layered". It is ruled by
an AI simply known as "The Controller" and dictates nearly everything that goes on in this world. The two major corporations, Mirage and Crest Industries, fight for dominance and control over Layered's land and assets. All is not right with The Controller however and odd things happen that might even go so far as to suggest that the logic system is failing...
Like Armored Core and Armored Core 2, you are given a trial mission to see if you are talented enough to join the mercenary group dubbed Global Cortex. New features within Armored Core 3 include consorts (additional allies that can be obtained to assist you in a mission), detachable weapons (thereby lessening your total weight and increasing speed), and a new Core classification; Exceed Orbit (EO) which sacrifices the power of Overboost and allows you to deploy a built-in, autonomous weapon on your Core.
GAMEPLAY HINTS
Bonus parts
Get an "S" rank on every mission. Depending on the mission, you will receive various parts that cannot be earned by getting a lower rank. Each mission is based on speed, damage taken, and ending price.
AC Test 1: Hidden part
Get a "A" or higher rank in the AC Test 1 (target practice exercise) to unlock the MLH-MX/VOLAR (heavy humanoid leg).
Defend Crest HQ: Hidden part
Complete the mission with an "A" or "S" rank. You will get a mail stating that you were very good and that a new leg part, CLF-D2-ROG, is in the shop. It is a quadruped leg part.
Defend Naire Bridge: Hidden part
There is a hidden head part on the mission "Defend Naire Bridge". Eliminate all enemies on the first half of the bridge. However, before crossing the incomplete part of the bridge, fly underneath the middle section of it towards an alcove. It resembles a road that just stops. Look on the ground of the alcove and you should see a very small circular object. Press Circle to pick it up. It is the hidden AC head part.
Defend Personnel Convoy: Hidden part
To get the MLR-MM/Petal leg part (same legs as Exile), get an "A" or higher rank. After completing it, you will receive mail stating that it has been added to the shop.
Defend Water Processors Hidden parts
There is a hidden inside part on the mission "Defend Water Processors". From where you start, go right (directly east, and go over the pipes) and back a bit (south). You will see a small object next to the pipes (somewhere in between the yellow and red out-of-bounds line). When you spot it, stand next to it and press Circle. You will be notified when you acquire it. Complete the mission to receive the MWI-DD/20 inside part. Complete the "Defend Water Processors" mission as quickly as possible. If done fast enough, you will be asked to destroy two Crest bombers that are on their way to destroy a Kisaragi base. Complete this mission and the KES-ES/MIRROR energy shield is yours (Defense 71, Coverge 445).
Destroy Germ Canisters mission: Hidden part
To acquire the OC-22 (Dual Orbital Maker) part, destroy all of the enemy MTs located in the laboratory (including the AC sent by the "Controller" that you fight in the last room) and extra canister in the area. When this is done, a message will be sent to you by mail stating that there is an additional reward for your "Excellent" performance. The part will appear in the garage.
Note: Get a "B" rank or better to unlock the part. Using the MWG-MG/1000 machine gun and an MM-AD/20 ammo magazine is recommended. The CLB-LS-2551 laser blade can also be used to save a bit of extra ammo.
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