Startup Method
How to Start the Game
Set the game disc in the PlayStation console and press the power button. After the demo screen ends, or by pressing START or ○ during the demo, the title screen will be displayed.
Pressing START from the title screen will switch to the mode menu screen. This game consists of two discs. A message to change discs will be displayed during the game, so please follow those instructions.
Mode Description
ARM RED SCENARIO MODE
This is the main mode where you undertake requested missions.
Earn rewards to collect parts and weapons, and create your own original AC.
MASTER OF ARENA
Push Start Button
VS MODE (29P)
This is a split-screen versus mode.
VS MODE (REMOTE) (→30P)
This mode only appears when a Versus Cable is used.
When you select "VS MODE", if a Versus Cable is connected, it will be a communication battle; if not connected, it will be a 1-screen split battle. For communication battles, two PlayStation consoles, two TV monitors, and a separately sold Versus Cable are required. Before turning on the power of the PlayStation consoles, connect the Versus Cable to the communication port on the back of each PlayStation. For communication battles, set DISC1 or DISC2 of "ARMORED CORE MASTER OF ARENA" in each PlayStation. If the Versus Cable is disconnected during a communication battle, be sure to return to the main menu and reconnect it.
Battles with [ARMORED CORE PROJECT PHANTASMA]
Please note that battles with [ARMORED CORE PROJECT PHANTASMA] which has already been sold cannot be performed.
Game Flow
Scenario Mode
Choose whether to start a new game or load save data.
When starting a new game, you will enter your pilot name. When loading, please refer to SYSTEM's game data save/load (→27P).
If you have save data from "ARMORED CORE" or "ARMORED CORE PROJECT PHANTASMA", you can start the game by loading it (the demo will be displayed in yellow) with your parts and money intact.
Players will undertake various requests and arena battles, and strengthen their ACs by purchasing parts with the rewards they earn.
By successfully completing requests and arena battles, the story progresses.
GARAGE
Assemble your AC before sortieing. You can also change the coloring here.
MISSION
Confirm the mission details and sortie for the mission.
Success or Failure: If the mission is successful or fails, a balance screen will be displayed.
SHOP
If you have more money, you can buy parts.
Main Menu (Raven's Nest)
Raven's Nest consists of the following 8 menus. Use the directional keys left and right to select, and the ○ button to confirm.
System
You can save/load game data and change game settings. From here, you can return to the title screen.
Mission
You accept requests here. Select a sortie here and move to the game screen.
Shop
You can buy and sell parts here.
Garage
You can assemble ACs and change their colors here.
Disc Exchange
When this mark is displayed, follow the message and exchange the disc.
Do not open the PlayStation disc holder unless a disc exchange message is displayed. Mail
You can read mail sent to you.
Arena
You can earn rewards and new parts by winning matches.
Extra Arena
Various arenas, such as type-specific arenas and original rankings created with Ranker Make, are available for battle. You can earn rewards and new parts by winning matches. Recorded on DISC2.
Ranker Making
You can register AC bodies and action patterns to create original rankings. You can also save/load created ranking data here. Recorded on DISC2.
Help Mark
On screens where the help mark is displayed, you can show help by pressing the START button.
Garage
AC Assembly
Combine parts and weapons to create your original AC. Use the directional keys left and right to select parts and weapons, and press the ● button to confirm. Use the directional keys up and down to select the type of parts and weapons.
Once all parts have been selected, press the button to finish assembling the AC. The assembly results will be displayed. If you confirm, press the ◎ button or the button to return to the GARAGE screen.
Press the △ button to view detailed information such as price, weight, energy consumption, attack power, and defense power. (See Status List → P12)
When assembling the AC, if the numbers on the left are displayed in red, you cannot sortie for a mission, so please reassemble the parts so that they do not exceed the numbers on the right.
Explanation of Status Display
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EP: Displays the generator's output.
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AP: Displays the AC's ARMOR POINT.
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WEIGHT: Displays the AC's total weight.
Explanation of Warning Messages
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Insufficient Equipment: At least one of the head, torso, legs, generator, booster, or FCS is missing when sortieing.
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Excessive Weight: The total weight of the equipment exceeds the leg parts' weight capacity. Replace the leg parts or use lighter parts.
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Insufficient Output: The equipment's output consumption exceeds the generator's output. Replace the generator or use parts that fit within the output consumption value.
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Excessive Torso Equipment: The total weight
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