PlayStation · Shooter / Action
Armored Core
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Shooter, Action, Simulation |
| Developer | From Software |
| Publisher | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Armored Core |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Armored Core is a shooter released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by From Software and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It blends shooter, action and simulation 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 #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Armored Core series; on the PS1 you can also try Armored Core: Master of Arena and Armored Core: Project Phantasma. From Software also made King's Field and King's Field II for the PS1.
Armored Core 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
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Armored Core 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 cheats & codes
19 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 80040FBE
6D60 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Weapon 1 | 8004128A
00C8 |
| Infinite Weapon 2 | 800412C6
00C8 |
| Infinite Armor | 801A2818
7000 |
| Infinite Time | 8019F52C
FFFF |
| Change View to Far View | 801987EC
F3E7 |
Armored Core walkthroughs & guides
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Armored Core FAQ
When did Armored Core come out on the PS1?
Armored Core was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made Armored Core?
It was developed by From Software and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
Is Armored Core multiplayer?
Yes. Armored Core supports up to 2 players.
How long does Armored Core take to play?
As a shooter, Armored Core 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 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.