Armored Core: Formula Front

December 12, 2004 FromSoftware FromSoftware
Strategy Tactical
PSP PS2
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Unlike most other, action-oriented Armored Core titles, this installment is a strategy game. The player has no direct control of the mech in the action but can customize the mech as always, implementing additionally an AI that will fight on its own. The role of the player is to customize the mech and train the AI on training arenas. The two versions of the game allow for data transfer via USB, letting players exchange mech data between the PSP and PS2.
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Release Date December 12, 2004
Developer FromSoftware
Publisher FromSoftware
Perspective Third person
Themes Science fiction, Warfare