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{{Infobox CVG| title = Armored Core: Last Raven

{{Infobox video game

|image = [[Image:ACLRpackage.jpg|Armored Core: Last Raven]]

| title = Armored Core: Last Raven

|developer = [[From Software]]

| image = Armored Core - Last Raven.jpg

|publisher = [[Agetec]]

| caption = European PlayStation 2 box art

|designer =

| developer = [[FromSoftware]]

|engine =

| publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|FromSoftware|NA|[[Agetec]]|EU|[[505 Games]]}}

|released = [[June 13]], [[2006]]

| director = Dai Takemura

|genre = [[Action game|Action]], [[Third-person shooter]]

| producer = Toshifumi Nabeshima

|modes = [[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]]

| composer = {{ubl|Yuki Ichiki|Ayako Minami}}

|ratings = [[ESRB]]: Teen (T)

| artist = {{ubl|Makoto Satoh|Yuzo Kojima}}

|platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]

| programmer = Ryoutarou Kishi

|media =

| designer = {{ubl|Tatsuya Kawate|Yasutaka Kimura|[[Hidetaka Miyazaki]]|Wataru Murakami|Tsuyoshi Satoh}}

|requirements =

|input engine =

| series = ''[[Armored Core]]''

| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation Portable]]

| released = '''PlayStation 2'''{{vgrelease|JP|August 4, 2005|NA|June 13, 2006|EU|October 6, 2006}} '''PlayStation Portable'''{{vgrelease|JP|March 4, 2010|NA|May 3, 2010|EU|July 14, 2010}}

| genre = [[Third-person shooter]]

| modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]

}}

'''''Armored Core: Last Raven''''' is a 2005 [[mecha]]-based [[vehicular combat game]] developed by [[FromSoftware]]. It is part of the ''[[Armored Core]]'' series and is a direct sequel to ''[[Armored Core: Nexus]]'' (2004). The game was originally released for the [[PlayStation 2]] and was ported to the [[PlayStation Portable]] in 2010. Gameplay remains largely unchanged from the game's predecessors and is centered around piloting a large mech in combat missions for various clients. The game is also notable for being the debut project of future FromSoftware president [[Hidetaka Miyazaki]].

===Storyline===

In the wake of the now defunct Navis's failed attempt to control [[Armored Core: Nexus|recovered ancient weapons technology]] the world has been left in tatters. Looking to consolidate power the Corporations (Crest, Mirage, and Kisaragi) have merged into one super-corporation known as "The Alliance". Fed up with corporate rule and oppression, a Raven known as Jack-O, an important but minor character from ''Armored Core: Nexus'' forms an organization of Ravens known as "Vertex" from the ashes of the fallen Raven's Ark. After rallying a sizable force of fellow Ravens to his cause, Jack-O declares that he will launch an all-out war on the Alliance in 24 hours. Leading the opposing force, a Raven named Evangel has rallied just as many Ravens to the Alliance and is preparing to fight Jack-O head on. Making matters all the more complicated, many Ravens have turned into independent warlords, setting out on their own after the collapse of Raven's Ark.

''Last Raven'' concludes the storyline that began with 2002's ''[[Armored Core 3]].'' The previously warring corporations have merged into a single organization called The Alliance, while a group of mercenaries called Vertex rise to oppose them. The player takes the role of an unaffiliated mercenary, a Raven, and is given the option of which faction to support, leading to several distinct endings for the first time in the series.

To finish this volatile situation, you are approached by both sides wanting your cooperation. Will you side with the Corporations, or assist Vertex in causing their downfall? You have a choice to make, Raven.

==Gameplay==

Last Raven features a branching plotline with multiple distinct endings, a first for the ''[[Armored Core]]'' series. Depending on the players' actions within the game and which of the factions they ultimately side with the game's plot and ending will vary dramatically. There are six distinct endings featured in the game.

As with previous ''[[Armored Core]]'' games, players in ''Last Raven'' are pilots of mech robots called Armored Cores. Players can take on over 70 missions that play out over a 24-hour period.<ref name=1up/> Completed missions provide the player with credits to spend on parts and weapons, and can influence the availability of subsequent missions. The 24-hour period incrementally moves forward with each mission, and mission choices can dictate the narrative ending the player receives.<ref name=GSpot/>

Customization is identical to previous entries. Players start the game with 300,000 credits and a basic Armored Core. They can alter the mech with hundreds of parts and weapons, each of which can change the player's gameplay experience.<ref name=gspy/> A component damage system allows for parts to be broken individually over the course of a mission, drastically affecting its performance. For example, damaging its legs crippled its movement, while damaging its arms removes its ability to use hand-held weapons.<ref name=gz/>

===Background===

*'''Vertex''' - A force of Ravens formed by Jack-O from the pool of Ravens who formerly worked for the Raven’s Ark sworn to fight against the Alliance. Vertex has captured the old Navis installation known as Circ-City. Jack has also put out a bounty on any Raven caught working for the Alliance.

==Plot==

*'''Alliance''' - Alliance is a coalition of Crest, Mirage, and Kisaragi after a grand scale assault from "unknown" units left the three corporations in pieces. They have equally put bounties on Ravens employed by the Vertex organization.

In the wake of the now-defunct Navis's failed attempt to control recovered ancient weapons technology at the end of ''[[Armored Core: Nexus]]'', the world has been left in tatters. Looking to consolidate power, the remaining corporations have merged into one super-corporation known as "The Alliance". Fed up with corporate rule and oppression, and seeing a newfound threat in The Alliance, a Raven known as Jack-O forms an organization of Ravens known as "Vertex" from the ashes of the fallen Raven's Ark. After rallying a sizable force of fellow Ravens to his cause, Jack-O declares that he will launch an all-out war on the Alliance in 24 hours. Leading the opposing force, a Raven named Evangel has rallied just as many Ravens to the Alliance and is preparing to fight Jack-O head on. Making matters all the more complicated, many Ravens have turned into independent warlords, setting out on their own after the collapse of Raven's Ark.

The player, one of a surviving Raven, begins the game by choosing to take a mission for either Vertex or The Alliance. After completing the mission they are introduced to Evangel, Zinaida, and Jack-O; The major characters of the struggle.

*'''Alliance Tactical Unit''' - The military arm of the Alliance super-corporation. Led by the Raven Evangel, it is charged with defending the Alliance headquarters and suppressing the activities of Vertex and the other local warlords.

Throughout the story missions, the Raven learns the existence of "Dominant", an extremely gifted pilot who can turn the tide of war. This was a title sought by Evangel, who are driven to become the strongest by any means necessary. In middle game, Evangel betrays The Alliance to infiltrate Vertex from within. Meanwhile, Jack-O puts Zinaida and the Raven through several missions which often pit them against other Ravens. It is revealed that Jack-O was so desperate to find the Dominant that he would go so far as to betray or execute fellow members of Vertex if he felt they didn't measure up.

*'''Kisaragi Loyalists''' - A group of Alliance scientists who are still loyal to Kisaragi as a separate entity from the Alliance. They are rumoured to be continuing the bio-weapon experiments started by Kisaragi back in ''Armored Core: Nexus'' from a secret facility in the Garav Desert.

The struggle reaches its climax at an energy plant, where the Raven learns of a destructive weapon called Pulverizers. Following several attacks by seemingly rogue Pulverizers, it is revealed that an AI called Internecine is controlling them and was responsible for the weapons attack at the end of ''Armored Core: Nexus''. Jack-O reveals to the Raven that the true purpose of this war to find the Dominant that are strong enough to stop the Internecine and the Pulverizers.

*'''Independent Warlords''' - Ravens and Non-Ravens alike who command their own small armies in the region. Most of the warlords are strongly anti-Alliance and are looking to use Jack's upcoming war to their advantage. Jack has his own plans in store for some of the Raven warlords.

===Menu Options=Release ==

''Armored Core: Last Raven'' was initially released in Japan for the [[PlayStation 2]] on August 4, 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fromsoftware.jp/jp/detail.html?csm=043|title=Armored Core: Last Raven {{!}} FromSoftware - フロム・ソフトウェア|website=www.fromsoftware.jp|access-date=2020-02-11|archive-date=2022-05-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516120913/https://www.fromsoftware.jp/jp/detail.html?csm=043|url-status=live}}</ref> [[FromSoftware]] partnered with [[Agetec]] and released a North American version on June 13, 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/armored-core-last-raven-announces-spring-release|title=Armored Core: Last Raven Announces Spring Release|website=GamesIndustry.biz|date=20 December 2005 |language=en|access-date=2020-03-31}}</ref><ref name=IGN/> A European version was released in partnership with [[505 Games]] on October 6, 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Armored-Core-Last-Raven-PS2/dp/B000JIKKFS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=armored+core+last+raven&qid=1585631906&sr=8-1|title=Armored Core: Last Raven (PS2): Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games|website=www.amazon.co.uk|access-date=2020-03-31}}</ref>

*'''Garage''' - This is where you create, change, paint, tune, and test your AC. You can also buy and sell parts here.

===''Armored Core: Last Raven Portable''===

*'''Mission''' - Where you go when you are ready to try your AC on the battlefield.

''Armored Core: Last Raven'' was re-released for the [[PlayStation Portable]] as '''''Armored Core: Last Raven Portable'''''. In Japan, it was released on March 4, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fromsoftware.jp/ww/detail.html?csm=081|title=Armored Core: Last Raven Portable {{!}} FromSoftware|website=www.fromsoftware.jp|access-date=2020-03-31|archive-date=2021-08-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803013601/https://www.fromsoftware.jp/ww/detail.html?csm=081|url-status=live}}</ref> A North American version was later released on May 4, while a European version was released on July 14.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0506-NPUH10024_00-0000111122223333?smcid=pdc%3Aus-en%3Aweb-pdc-games-armored-core-last-raven-portable-psp%3Awaystobuy-buy-download%3Anull%3A|title=ARMORED CORE LAST RAVEN Portable|website=PlayStation™Store|access-date=2020-03-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP0506-NPEH00046_00-0000111122223333|title=ARMORED CORE Last Raven Portable [PSP]|website=PlayStation™Store|access-date=2020-03-31}}</ref> The re-release includes [[widescreen]] support, an ad hoc multiplayer mode, and the ability to import save data from ''[[Armored Core 3|Armored Core 3: Portable]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://psp.kombo.com/article.php?artid=5752|title=Armored Core Last Raven Portable Review|last=Olsen|first=Ryan|date=2010-06-09|website=Kombo.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110053546/http://psp.kombo.com/article.php?artid=5752|archive-date=2011-01-10|access-date=2020-03-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/from-software-promises-enhancements-for-psp-ports/|title=From Software Promises Enhancements For PSP Ports|date=2009-05-25|website=Siliconera|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-31|archive-date=2021-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405135329/https://www.siliconera.com/from-software-promises-enhancements-for-psp-ports/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Reception==

*'''Information''' - This is where you can view your mail, see which Ravens are alive and which are dead, and find out information on people, organizations, and MTs.

{{Video game reviews

| PS2 = true

*'''VR Arena''' - You go here to test your AC against virtual ACs for money and parts.

| PSP = true

| na = true

*'''System''' - Where you go to save and load the game.

| 1UP_PS2 = D−<ref name=1up>{{cite web | author=Patrick Joynt | date=June 15, 2006 | title=Armored Core: Last Raven | url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/armored-core-raven | website=[[1UP.com]] | publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] | access-date=December 20, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022181830/http://www.1up.com/reviews/armored-core-raven | archive-date=October 22, 2012 | url-status=dead}}</ref>

| Fam_PS2 = 29/40<ref name=FamPS2>{{cite magazine | title=アーマード・コア ラストレイヴン [PS2] | url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=962 | language=ja | magazine=[[Famitsu]] | publisher=[[Enterbrain]] | access-date=December 19, 2018}}</ref>

===Vertex Ravens===

| Fam_PSP = 26/40<ref name=FamPSP>{{cite magazine | title=アーマード・コア ラストレイヴン ポータブル [PSP] | url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=5869 | language=ja | magazine=Famitsu | publisher=Enterbrain | access-date=December 19, 2018}}</ref>

| GamePro_PS2 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine | title=Review: Armored Core: Last Raven | magazine=[[GamePro]] | publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG Entertainment]] | date=July 2006 | page=78}}</ref>

*'''Jack-O''' - Former #3 in Raven’s Ark’s Arena and now leader of Vertex. He was integral in toppling the former Raven's Ark power structure in ''Armored Core: Nexus''. He disappeared after the unmanned suicide weapons attack at the end of ''Nexus'', but returned two months later and formed Vertex. He pilots the AC Foxeye and is one of the few who know the truth about the Pulverizers.

| GSpot_PS2 = 5.7/10<ref name=GSpot>{{cite web | author=Greg Mueller | date=June 23, 2006 | title=Armored Core: Last Raven Review | url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/armored-core-last-raven-review/1900-6153137/ | website=[[GameSpot]] | publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] | access-date=December 19, 2018 | archive-date=April 25, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425084844/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/armored-core-last-raven-review/1900-6153137/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

| GSpot_PSP = 5/10<ref>{{cite web | author=Austin Shau | date=June 11, 2010 | title=Armored Core: Last Raven Portable Review | url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/armored-core-last-raven-portable-review/1900-6265252/ | website=GameSpot | publisher=CBS Interactive | access-date=December 19, 2018 | archive-date=March 10, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310234005/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/armored-core-last-raven-portable-review/1900-6265252/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

*'''Crow''' - He is Jack-O right hand Raven and is very skillful in aerial combat. He pilots the AC Sight Hawk. He appears to be controlling Vertex for Jack-O.

| GSpy_PS2 = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=gspy>{{cite web | author=Justin Speer | date=June 20, 2006 | title=GameSpy: Armored Core: Last Raven | url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/armored-core-last-raven/713645p1.html | website=[[GameSpy]] | publisher=IGN Entertainment | access-date=December 20, 2018 | archive-date=March 14, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314085305/http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/armored-core-last-raven/713645p1.html | url-status=live }}</ref>

| GT_PS2 = 6.2/10<ref>{{cite web | title=Armored Core: Last Raven Review | url=http://gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=1966 | website=[[GameTrailers]] | publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] | date=June 16, 2006 | access-date=December 20, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609120541/http://gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=1966 | archive-date=June 9, 2007 | url-status=dead}}</ref>

*'''Bolt''' - A Vertex Raven that is loyal to Jack-O causes. He pilots the AC Thunderstrike.

| GameZone_PS2 = 7.9/10<ref name=gz>{{cite web | author=Louis Bedigian | date=June 14, 2006 | title=Armored Core: Last Raven - PS2 - Review | url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/armored_core_last_raven_ps2_review/ | website=GameZone | access-date = December 20, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081004030159/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r28419.htm | archive-date=October 4, 2008 | url-status=live}}</ref>

| IGN_PS2 = 6.4/10<ref name=IGN>{{cite web | author=Ed Lewis | date=June 13, 2006 | title=Armored Core: Last Raven | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/06/14/armored-core-last-raven | website=[[IGN]] | publisher=Ziff Davis | access-date=December 19, 2018 | archive-date=November 19, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119201748/https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/06/14/armored-core-last-raven | url-status=live }}</ref>

*'''Sorcerer''' - The pilot of the AC Banshee and is one of Jack-O candidates to be the "Dominant." He kinda sharing some kind of friendship with Jack-O.

| OPM_PS2 = {{Rating|1.5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine | title=Armored Core: Last Raven | magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] | publisher=Ziff Davis | date=June 2006 | page=92}}</ref>

| XPlay_PS2 = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web | author=Jason D'Aprile | date=July 18, 2006 | title=Armored Core: Last Raven | url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1223/Armored_Core_Last_Raven.html | website=[[X-Play]] | publisher=[[G4 Media (TV company)|G4 Media]] | access-date=December 20, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060822002144/http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1223/Armored_Core_Last_Raven.html | archive-date=August 22, 2006 | url-status=dead}}</ref>

*'''G. Faust''' - Simply put, he's an old timer. He pilots the AC Panzer Messiah, which has many starter parts. This Vertex Raven is completely loyal to Jack-O and his cause. Still, he's an older pilot and no one is quite sure why he came back.

| GR_PS2 = 62%<ref name="GR_PS2">{{cite web | url=https://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/928203-armored-core-last-raven/index.html | title=Armored Core: Last Raven for PlayStation 2 | website=[[GameRankings]] | publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] | access-date=April 25, 2019 | archive-date=April 25, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425084826/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/928203-armored-core-last-raven/index.html | url-status=live }}</ref>

| GR_PSP = 67%<ref name="GR_PSP">{{cite web | url=https://www.gamerankings.com/psp/960304-armored-core-last-raven-portable/index.html | title=Armored Core: Last Raven Portable for PSP | website=[[GameRankings]] | publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] | access-date=April 25, 2019 | archive-date=April 25, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425084831/https://www.gamerankings.com/psp/960304-armored-core-last-raven-portable/index.html | url-status=live }}</ref>

*'''Omega''' - A Vertex Raven who pilots the AC Clown Face.

| MC_PS2 = 59/100<ref name="MC_PS2">{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/armored-core-last-raven/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 | title=Armored Core: Last Raven for PlayStation 2 Reviews | website=[[Metacritic]] | publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] | access-date=December 19, 2018 | archive-date=November 19, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119201811/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/armored-core-last-raven | url-status=live }}</ref>

}}

===Alliance Ravens===

Unlike most of the Vertex ACs the Alliance ACs are actually very weak. Very few of them are powerful enough to truly be called Ravens.

*'''Evangel''' - A Raven who was expelled from the Ark after setting up direct and illegal contracts with corporations. He has since joined the Alliance and has become the commander of its military force, the Alliance Tactical Unit. He pilots the AC Oracle and considers himself a "Dominant," a born warrior and nurses a strong [[inferiority complex]]. He is alway looking to prove himself in battle. He is not above double crossing anyone as he showed in "Nexus" to obtain what he desires.

*'''Triturate''' - The Pilot of the AC Vigilance. He is a very skilled pilot and Evangel's right hand man. He is loyal only to Evangel and will follow him where ever he goes.

*'''Jouster''' - A young and talented Raven that works for the Alliance. He pilots the AC Heaven's Ray.

*'''Principal''' - A Female Raven who joined Alliance because she believed they could protect her. She pilots the AC Sundial.

*'''Mollycoodle''' - If you've played "Nexus" you'll remember the design, It's Genobee's! Unlike Genobee though,he isnt able to use the full potential of his setup but He is one of the few ACs who is actually powerful. He pilots the AC Pinch Beak.

*'''Caspian''' - A rather weak pilot, he usually gets the help of MTs for his battles. He is one of the weakers of the Alliance ACs, although thanks to the MTs that join him, he has killed many Ravens. He pilots the AC Raging Torrent IV.

===Independent Warlords Ravens===

*'''Zinaida''' - A female Raven who is one of the few fully independent Ravens left. Despite being a relatively new Raven she is rumored to be the most skilled independent Raven. She has no interest in Jack's war on Alliance and is simply fighting to survive. She fights purely to prove her abilities in purely fair combat. She pilots the AC Fascinator.

*'''Rim Fire''' - Rim Fire is an extremely powerful and expierenced Raven. Not only is he the strongest of the Independant Warlords, he has a strong reputation for killing Ravens fool enough to get in his way. He lives purely for money and the enjoyment of the kill. He pilots the AC Bullet Life.

*'''Zuben El Genubi''' - The pilot of the AC South Nail. He is a minor Warlord, actually, he has no power at all. The only way he has power is when other ACs are under his payroll. He makes rather rash desicions and does not think.

*'''Wanton Busker''' - Pilot of the AC Gambit. He can always be found near the AC Sudden Drop. He is a mediocre pilot.

*'''Vola Volant''' - The pilot of the AC Sudden Drop. He can always be seen with the AC Gambit. He is even more mediocre than Wanton Busker.

*'''Green Horn''' - The pilot of the AC Hot Spur. He is one of the larger Warlords, having more fire power than most, he controls a high amount of MTs in his arsenal.

*'''Mumu''' - Pilot of the AC Metis, and a good friend of cerbures garm, they mostly attack in a team together

*'''Cerberus Garm''' - The Pilot of the AC

===Operators===

*'''Sheila Caldwell''' - The operator and manager of the player's Raven character. She was once the director of Mirage's Information Department but quit after the [[Armored Core: Nexus|unmanned weapons attack]]. Her role is similar to that of her predecessors like Lana Neilson, Nell Aulter, Laine Meyers and Emma Sears; she provides the player with mission-critical information and updates on the state of game world.

*'''Ed Weisz''' - A military researcher who gathers and analyzes information for Ravens. At one point he used to do this for the corporations. The information database your player Raven has access to is compiled and updated by him.

===Special Weapons===

*'''Leviathan''' - Large-scale special weapons developed by a civilization that existed from before humanity's [[Armored Core 3|subterranean exile]]. They were first rediscovered by Navis corporation and later by Alliance. They were first seen in ''Armored Core: Nexus'' in incomplete form. With Jack's declared time of attack approaching Alliance has been forced to cut short the research and reconstruction of the Leviathan units in their possession, possibly cutting corners in the process. When deployed they are boasted by Alliance to be invincible and they are putting all their capital behind them. They are named from the biblical monster [[Leviathan]], said to appear at the [[end of the world]].

*'''Pulverizer''' - A force of extremely powerful A.I. controlled weapons from an age gone by. They are known to be of the same type of technology as the weapon drones that were found in a facility previously controlled by Navis in ''Armored Core: Nexus''. Pulverizers are constructed to mimic ACs and are called Pulverizers because they literally pulverize everything in their paths. The suggested tactic if a Pulverizer is encountered is to flee immediately. Five types are known to exist; Tank-Leg, Quad-Leg, Bipedal, Hover-Leg, and Airborne. The Airborne type does not mimic an AC in terms of design so much as it does the Leviathan MTs, it is also equipped with an energy shield that renders it temporarily invulnerable to all types of weaponry.

*'''Unknowns''' - A.I. weapons similar in origin to Pulverizers. They attack by slamming themselves into enemies and exploding on impact. These weapons are responsible for the damage done to the world. "Unknown" is also the designation of the requester of the secret mission unlocked when all the game's storyline missions have been cleared.

*'''Amidas''' - These Bio-organisms are large in numbers. They are assumed to be made by a group of Kisaragi Loyalist, as most of their missions have these enemies in them. There are three grades of these creatures: Baby, Adult, and Queen. Queen grade Amidas have the ability of fly and shoot multiple blasts of energy.

===Gameplay===

In addition to a graphical update from ''Armored Core: Nexus'', ''Last Raven'''s game engine has undergone another significant overhaul. 19 new parts have been added from ''Armored Core: Nine Breaker''; 5 heads, 5 cores, 2 back weapons, 4 right arm weapons and 3 left arm parts. The majority of new parts are remakes of parts from previous PlayStation and PlayStation 2 era ''Armored Core'' games.

Boosters are now effected by a new "Acceleration" stat that effects how quickly your booster is able to reach top speed. This drastically effects booster selection and gives certain boosters previously overlooked new use and meaning.

The Garage section of the game has been streamlined with the menu and assembly system being made faster and easier to navigate. The number of ACs a player has access to in their garage has been increased from 3 to 5 and a physical garage environment has also been created as the in-game menu screen (Players have been given the option to view their ACs from whatever angle they chose using the analog control sticks while at this screen).

''Last Raven'' received "mixed or average reviews" on both platforms according to the [[review aggregator]] websites [[GameRankings]] and [[Metacritic]].<ref name="GR_PS2" /><ref name="GR_PSP" /><ref name="MC_PS2" /> The game was praised for continuing the impressive level of customization that ''Armored Core'' has become renown for, yet it was also cited as a daunting barrier to new players. [[GameSpot]]'s review of the PlayStation 2 version claimed the difficulty of the story and arena missions were too steep, and relied too much on trial and error to customize the player character successfully for the challenges at hand.<ref name=GSpot/> [[IGN]]'s review of the same console version was slightly more favorable, but still criticized the game's extreme learning curve, the lack of new graphics, and lack of significant innovations to the game's formula.<ref name=IGN/> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave the game a score of 29 out of 40 for the PS2 version,<ref name=FamPS2/> and 26 out of 40 for the PSP version.<ref name=FamPSP/>

The 24 hour timeline described in the summary is advanced incrementally with each mission the player undertakes. The player is presented with multiple mission choices and the game's storyline will change in relation to the player's choices in the game. There are six endings to the story line because of this.

{{clear}}

In some missions actual humans appear for the first time in the ''Armored Core'' series. Humans in the game are minuscule in comparison to an AC and serve to reinforce the scale of an AC which is sometimes lost on players after fighting similarly sized enemy ACs and MTs for the past nine games.

==Notes==

ACs now take physical damage to external parts. If extensive damage is incurred by parts like heads, arms, legs and cores they will become weaker over the course of the game and eventually be destroyed. Destroyed parts cannot be used on an AC and replacement parts need to be purchased from the Shop. Losing an arm will mean the loss of the weapon equipped on it, the loss of a head will mean loss of radar functions and a damaged leg part will hamper the AC's mobility. An AC can continue operating with nearly every part of its anatomy destroyed except its Core. If the Core is destroyed in battle then the AC itself is destroyed and the game is over. (If parts are destroyed in VS they do not actually break so you don't have to buy them again in this sense. Only if the part breaks in missions will you have to buy the part again.)

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==References==

Multiple AC test options are now available in the Garage menu. Players can now chose to face two regular MTs, nine light floating MTs, four automated missle turrets, a single basic AC or no opponent at all. A VR Arena also exists in the game and allows players to face up to 30 opponent ACs in arena combat. Nine of the ACs in the VR Arena are remakes of the ACs that have appeared on the covers of every ''Armored Core'' game to date, except ''Armored Core: Formula Front'' and the Mobile Phone AC games.

* [[File:CC-BY-SA icon.svg|50px]] Text was copied from [https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Armored_Core:_Last_Raven Armored Core: Last Raven] at Armored Core Wiki, which is released under a [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA 3.0) license].

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Upon completing the game the player is given access to two additional menu options, "EX Arena" and "Free Mission". The EX Arena is made up of all the Ravens the player fights and kills over the course of the game's story. Playing through the game's storyline multiple times and exploring different story paths will add more Ravens to the EX Arena stable. The Free Mission option is a holdover from previous AC games where all the game's missions are unlocked after the player clears the storyline. In Last Raven's case, only the missions of the particular path the player has cleared are available. Like the EX Arena, multiple play-throughs and exploring the different plots of the game are required in order to completely fill out the Free Mission page.

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* ''[https://www.fromsoftware.jp/jp/detail.html?csm=043 Armored Core: Last Raven]'' at [[FromSoftware]]

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