This entry in the Armored Core series is a strategy game, unlike most other games focusing on action. The player has no direct control over the mech while the action is taking place, but they can still modify it in the same ways and add AI to it so that it may battle on its own. The player aims to personalize her mech and hone their AI combat skills via the various training areas. Both the PSP and the PS2 versions of the game support data transfer through USB, enabling players to share their Mecha data between the two platforms.
