Armored Core Classic
PlayStation · Shooter / Action
Armored Core: Project Phantasma
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| 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 |
Developed by From Software and published by ASCII Entertainment, Armored Core: Project Phantasma arrived on the PlayStation in 1997 as a shooter. It blends shooter and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 106 PS1 shooters in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.
It is part of the Armored Core series; on the PS1 you can also try Armored Core and Armored Core: Master of Arena. From Software also made King's Field and King's Field II for the PS1.
Armored Core: Project Phantasma 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: Project Phantasma 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: Project Phantasma cheats & codes
9 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Cash | 8003BCD2
0020 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | 80042506
CB20 |
| Infinite Ammo Right Arm | 800427D8
03E7 |
| Infinite Health (Mission Mode Only) | 801E2F40
8000 |
| Infinite Armor (Arena Mode Only) | D0041578
0001
800734F0
CD5A |
| Infinite Ammo Back Weapon | 80042816
0064
80042854
0064 |
Armored Core: Project Phantasma walkthroughs & guides
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Armored Core: Project Phantasma FAQ
When did Armored Core: Project Phantasma come out on the PS1?
Armored Core: Project Phantasma was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made Armored Core: Project Phantasma?
It was developed by From Software and published by ASCII Entertainment.
Is Armored Core: Project Phantasma multiplayer?
Yes. Armored Core: Project Phantasma supports up to 2 players.
How long does Armored Core: Project Phantasma take to play?
As a shooter, Armored Core: Project Phantasma 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: Project Phantasma 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.