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Armored Core: Project Phantasma is 1998 a video game for the Sony PlayStation.

Storyline

A Raven operating out of Isaac City receives an unusual request. Not only is the request both vague and cryptic, stating simply: "Infiltrate the underground urban complex, Amber Crown,", but it also bypasses normal channels of communication and is sent directly to the Raven in question. No sender name or corporate affiliation is mentioned, but the monetary reward promised is staggering. Given the amount, the mission will obviously be dangerous, but Ravens aren't the type to shy away from any challenge. With his interest piqued, the Raven climbs into his ugliest AC and heads toward Amber Crown.

Background

Amber Crown - A mid-sized subterranean complex, large parts of which have fallen into disrepair. Rumors persist that a shadowy research group, known only as the "Doomsday Organization," is taking advantage of the neglected portions of the city and using them as sites on which to build and operate their facilities.

Doomsday Organization - Shrouded in mystery, it is rumored that this so-called research organization is the beneficiary of financial backing contributed by a conglomeration of companies and the driving force behind "Project Phantasma."

Project Phantasma - The codename believed to be assigned to a top-secret development project geared towards creating a new type of weapons system. The little information that exists regarding "Phantasma" points to a group known as the Doomsday Organization and strange happenings in Amber Crown.

Sumika - A female Raven operating in Amber Crown who was captured by the Doomsday Organization. She was supposed to serve as an unwitting test subject for the mysterious Project Phantasma. Sumika is the player’s primary client and partner throughout the game. She pilots a unique pink and white AC known as "Aridake" which is lightly armoured, highly mobile and uses a machine gun as its only weapon.

Stinger - An "irregular" Raven working for the Doomsday Organization on Project Phantasma. Stinger serves as the game’s primary antagonist. His maniacal personality and mental instability make him a very dangerous threat. Stinger pilots a custom white, grey and purple AC called "Vixen", which uses a powerful energy rifle and a special dual-bladed energy sword.

Gameplay

Project Phantasma continued from where Armored Core
left off. Players could either start a new game or convert their previous save data from Armored Core. Converting data allowed a player to carry over a number of parts that would otherwise be unavailable to a player who starts a new game like the powerful "Moonlight" laser blade. Project Phantasma was the first AC game to introduce the concept of an Arena; the player was given the opportunity to face off against over 50 opponents of varying difficulty. The Arena was an optional feature, but if a player competed in the Arena they could earn extra credits and unlock new parts for their AC.

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