Summary
- Release Year: 2004
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PlayStation 2
- Developers: FromSoftware
- Publishers: Agetec
Armored Core: Nexus (2004)
Armored Core: Nexus is a mecha action game developed by FromSoftware and published by Sega for the PlayStation 2. It was released in Japan on March 18, 2004, and in North America and Europe in September 2004. It is the sequel to Armored Core: Silent Line, and the seventh installment in the Armored Core series.
The game is set in the year 2047, several years after the events of Silent Line. The player takes on the role of a Raven, a mercenary pilot of a mecha known as an Armored Core. The Ravens are hired by corporations to fight in wars over resources and territory.
The gameplay of Nexus is similar to that of previous Armored Core games. The player controls their Armored Core from a third-person perspective, and can use a variety of weapons and equipment to defeat their enemies. The game features a wide range of missions, from simple skirmishes to large-scale battles.
One of the new features in Nexus is the ability to customize the player’s Armored Core with a variety of parts. This allows the player to tailor their mech to their own playstyle. The game also features a new online multiplayer mode, which allows players to compete against each other in a variety of game modes.
Nexus was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its fast-paced and intense combat, its deep and rewarding customization system, and its excellent online multiplayer mode. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Gameplay
The gameplay of Nexus is similar to that of previous Armored Core games. The player controls their Armored Core from a third-person perspective, and can use a variety of weapons and equipment to defeat their enemies. The game features a wide range of missions, from simple skirmishes to large-scale battles.
One of the new features in Nexus is the ability to customize the player’s Armored Core with a variety of parts. This allows the player to tailor their mech to their own playstyle. The game also features a new online multiplayer mode, which allows players to compete against each other in a variety of game modes.
Story
The story of Nexus is set in the year 2047, several years after the events of Silent Line. The player takes on the role of a Raven, a mercenary pilot of a mecha known as an Armored Core. The Ravens are hired by corporations to fight in wars over resources and territory.
The story begins with the player being hired by the Navis Corporation to protect a shipment of valuable resources. However, the shipment is attacked by a group of Ravens working for a rival corporation. The player must fight their way through the attackers and protect the shipment.
As the player progresses through the game, they will learn more about the conflict between the corporations and the role that the Ravens play in it. The player will also discover that there is a more sinister force at work behind the scenes.
Reception
Nexus was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its fast-paced and intense combat, its deep and rewarding customization system, and its excellent online multiplayer mode. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
Nexus is considered to be one of the best Armored Core games ever made. It is praised for its innovative gameplay, its deep and rewarding customization system, and its excellent online multiplayer mode. The game has had a lasting impact on the mecha action genre, and it continues to be played by fans around the world.
Conclusion
Armored Core: Nexus is a classic mecha action game that offers a deep and rewarding experience. The combat is fast-paced and intense, the customization options are nearly endless, and the online multiplayer mode is excellent. If you’re a fan of mech games, then you need to check out Armored Core: Nexus.
Review Score
8.5/10
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