Armored Core: Project Phantasma

Armored Core: Project Phantasma is a standalone expansion to the original Armored Core, released for the PlayStation in 1997.

It focuses on arena-based combat, introducing ranked one-on-one battles against rival pilots Players customise a humanoid mech using interchangeable parts that affect mobility, firepower, and energy use. The game places less emphasis on mission variety and more on mechanical optimisation and combat skill.