Armored Core: Last Raven
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| Developer(s) | FromSoftware |
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| Distributor(s) | 505 Games |
| Director(s) | Dai Takemura |
| Producer(s) | Toshifumi Nabeshima |
| Designer(s) | Tatsuya Kawate Yasutaka Kimura Hidetaka Miyazaki Wataru Murakami Tsuyoshi Satoh |
| Programmer(s) | Ryoutarou Kishi |
| Artist(s) | Makoto Satoh Yuzo Kojima |
| Composer(s) | Yuki Ichiki Ayako Minami Hideyuki Eto |
| Series | Armored Core |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable |
| Release date(s) |
PlayStation 2 PlayStation Portable |
| Genre(s) | Action, third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Armored Core: Last Raven is a mecha video game developed by FromSoftware and published by Agetec. It is the last game to follow the storyline started in Armored Core 3, and the direct sequel to Armored Core: Nexus. Last Raven is also the last game to use the Armored Core 3 engine as a basis for its graphics, as the next game in the series would use a new engine built specifically for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
The game features a branching plot line 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.
In the wake of the now defunct Navis's failed attempt to control 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, and seeing a newfound threat in The Alliance, 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.
To finish this volatile situation: you. You are approached by both sides seeking your cooperation. Will you side with the Corporations, or assist Vertex in causing their downfall? You have a choice to make, Raven.
The plot begins with the Raven choosing to take a mission for either Vertex or Alliance who after completing the mission was "introduced" to Evangel, Zinaida and Jack-o; The major characters of the struggle.
Throughout the story missions, the Raven learns of that they may be a "Dominant", an extremely gifted pilot who can turn the tide of war. This was a title sought by both Evangel and Zinaida, who are driven to become the strongest by any means necessary. In desperation to be the strongest, Evangel betrays Alliance and winds up getting Triutarate killed trying to follow him. Meanwhile, Jack-O puts Zinaida and the Raven through several missions which often pit them against other Ravens with both managing to kill their targets, Jack-O even was so desperate to find the one Raven that he would betray fellow members of Vertex to test the Raven's skills.
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