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A process of multiple cybernetic implants that provide Ravens with improved physical and mental performance. Although pioneered by Murakumo Millenium, PLUS is based on unknown pre-war technologies and typically causes madness in its subjects.
The use of everyday objects as weapons of destruction, often combination.
Insanity is a condition whereby the sufferer is of unsound mind. Depending on the condition of the individual, he or she may be prone to fits of uncontrollable violent behavior, hallucinations, or other symptoms.
It's arguably the one move that symbolizes the medium to those outside it. The ability to jump, be it onto a building, a platform, or a skull, is one of the all time most important abilities ever put in a video game.
The most powerful laser rifle in the Armored Core series.
Games released coinciding with new hardware.
A leaderboard is a way for players of any multi-player game to know where they rank within the game's community.
Characters who possess the ability to "fly", but only for a limited time or by gradually descending.
Lock On is a game mechanic that allows the player to automatically center the character's aim on a target, usually done with a toggle or a press of a button.
The new pilot of the next generation of Armored Cores, NEXTs.
Mercenaries, Soldiers for Hire, have been found fighting in conflicts since the dawn of human warfare. These hired guns show a desire to turn their talent in the art of death to a more profitable profession.
Armed forces. The arm of government that deals with fighting wars and protecting a nation from external or internal threats
For games that feature a mission briefing before gameplay.
The Muscle Tracer (commonly known as the MT) is a versatile mech design that appears in all Armored Core games.
Start doesn't mean "A". Start means "start", son. Kids these days...
Hot, high pressure gases released from the muzzle of a firearm when fired.
Sometimes, for one reason or another, a game will never actually tell you exactly where you are. Usually, this does not negatively impact the gameplay. Usually.
Sometimes we will go a whole game without knowing the true name of a protagonist. Oftentimes, this is remedied by unique references being made towards the protagonist, such as "The Wanderer," "The Kid," or "The Man With no Name."
Ninebreaker is a name given to the Raven who acquires the number one spot in the Arena.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
Want to make your character grow how YOU want? These games let you develop whatever skills you want at any time, in any order.
A circumstance in video games where the player will defeat large numbers of enemies without any assistance from AI or other players. This may occur for part of a game or the entirety of it.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Operators are support personnel who are "partners" with the Raven/Lynx who pilots the Armored Cores.
Objectives that aren't required in order to win a scenario or mission. Completing optional objectives may, however, grant the player benefits such as items, shortcuts or additional assistance.
These title are given to LYNX that's been piloting the NEXTs since the time of the National Dismantlement War.
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
Planet destruction sometimes a gameplay mechanic, sometimes a plot point. Should cover pending as well as actual destruction.
Third-party developers and publishers occasionally engage in the practice of releasing a title or piece of DLC on only one platform for any number of reasons. Sometimes these are permanent while others are only platform exclusive for a certain window of time.
The online service used on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita.
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