Armored Core 2
Armored Core 2 has captured our attention for the first 
couple weeks before its release. This Mech action game has fulfilled all of our
 expectations so far. This game’s opening intro is probably one of the best if
 not the best for PS2. From Software, the creators of AC2, have made drastic 
graphic improvements since they had last presented the game. This game has 
really good multiplayer action like in modes such as Split Screen Vs where you
 can play against your friends with a split screen. This game also shows the 
PS2’s online capabilities by having a Linked VS mode so you can play against 
other friends on another PS2. 

In AC2 you are a member of a team known as “Raven”. As being a member of Raven 
you are entitled to fight in missions or represent yourself and your team in 
the arena. In the arena you battle mechs (a.k.a. ACs) from other teams to make
 your way down the AC ladder. After every completed mission you gain money to 
upgrade and customize your AC. You can also gain money by defeating ACs and 
making your way down the ladder in the arena mode. Once you have enough money 
you can shop for better weapons, armor, cores, and jets. The huge selection of 
weapons in this game contributes to the fun factor of AC2. There are probably 
over 100 weapons in total! As far as weapons go, you can carry a gun on one 
hand, a sword, shield or drill on another. The game's advanced difficulty takes 
a little getting used to, and might turn off a few of the more casual gamers. 
Despite the difficulty, though, there aren't too many things gamers can 
complain about with this superlative title.