Armored Core 2 for PlayStation 2 is a third-person mech combat game where players pilot customizable Armored Cores (ACs) as a mercenary "Raven" on a post-apocalyptic Mars. The game emphasizes deep AC customization, tactical mission-based gameplay with high-stakes consequences for failure, a returning Arena mode for earning money, and a persistent story of corporate warfare and political intrigue. While the controls were a significant challenge for some due to reliance on the D-pad, the game was lauded for its advanced graphics and soundtrack
