Armored Core Classic
PlayStation · Shooter / Action
Armored Core: Master of Arena
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | From Software |
| Publisher | ASCII Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Armored Core |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Armored Core: Master of Arena is a shooter developed by From Software and published by ASCII Entertainment. It blends shooter and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 106 PS1 shooters in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
It is part of the Armored Core series; on the PS1 you can also try Armored Core and Armored Core: Project Phantasma. From Software also made King's Field and King's Field II for the PS1.
Armored Core: Master of Arena supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Armored Core: Master of Arena is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Armored Core: Master of Arena cheats & codes
7 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Booster | 800451AE
EA60 |
|---|---|
| Infinite AP | D007B7CA
1040
801E73B0
9C3B |
| Max Credits | 8003EA74
E0FF
8003EA76
05F5 |
| Arena-Infinite AP | D007BBAE
1040
801D8D70
9C3B |
| Arena-Quick Kill Enemy | D007BBAE
1040
801D8EE8
0000 |
| Have All Head Parts (Cheat Device 2.2 Or Higher Needed!) | 50000702
0000
80036FEC
0101
30036FFA
0001 |
Armored Core: Master of Arena walkthroughs & guides
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Armored Core: Master of Arena FAQ
When did Armored Core: Master of Arena come out on the PS1?
Armored Core: Master of Arena was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Armored Core: Master of Arena?
It was developed by From Software and published by ASCII Entertainment.
Is Armored Core: Master of Arena multiplayer?
Yes. Armored Core: Master of Arena supports up to 2 players.
How long does Armored Core: Master of Arena take to play?
As a shooter, Armored Core: Master of Arena typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Armored Core: Master of Arena on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.