Armored Core: Nexus Playthrough (No Commentary)

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Published on July 5, 2021 2:57:53 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8hB5DmYo7o

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Armored Core: Nexus (2004)

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Let's Play

Duration: 3:37:31

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Armored Core Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPO56tlewLYRryyxnGYWHOXf2D1PmFxbC
Please note that this game is being played in software mode and the visual quality is worse than the previous videos I've produced for the Armored Core games as a result.

This Armored Core came on two discs. The first disc, Evolution, contains the story of Nexus and the second disc, Revolution, contains missions from the previous Armored Core games.
This playthrough will only be covering the relatively new Evolution content as there's no reward or story involved with the extra missions and I've played every prior Armored Core.

Nexus introduces a new but optional control scheme that uses both analog sticks and is much more comfortable for those used to playing modern third person shooting games. For me, I stick with the old control scheme because it's what I'm used to. The old control scheme makes it really difficult to use both arms while staying highly mobile, though.

The mission ranking system was dropped which is a good thing in my opinion as the requirements for ranking were too arbitrary. You get "Raven Points" instead for completing missions which don't mean anything.

As usual, it's not possible to complete every mission in a single playthrough. I have no plans on recording the missions I didn't do. There are no in-mission edits and I show all of my part purchases/changes.

Notes
The mission New MT Performance Test rewards a part if you fail it after 3 minutes. I don't do this to save time. The part is a handgun which I would just sell or ignore entirely.

In the mission Attack Navis' Mine, the enemy AC is able to do a massive amount of damage very quickly but he has a limited supply of ammo. Staying close and pelting him with rounds constantly prevents him from detaching his empty weapons and replacing them with his hangar weapons. This AC is a massive counter to the setup I used if you try to keep your distance.

The mission Ambush Crest HQ Force features a horrible looping sound bug that would happen on every single attempt and the third enemy you fight has ear destroying weapons. It's out of my hands.

There are several missions that reward parts based on your ranking with the various factions. It's not possible to get all of these in a single run. The rankings don't affect the story.

There's only the one ending.

00:00 Intro
04:13 Attack Mirage Search Team
11:09 Protect Mirage Base
15:44 Missile Performance Test
20:01 Destroy Support Supplies
25:14 Intercept Bombers
28:49 Arena Vigilance
32:13 Special Forces Removal
35:39 Attack Supply Convoy
39:22 Eliminate Base Attackers
43:35 Arena Dark Charm
46:17 Remove Terrorists
51:10 New Bio Weapon Test
54:48 Attack MT Transport Convoy
58:56 Eliminate Navis Security
1:02:18 Capture Filtration Plant
1:09:39 Arena Dazzle
1:12:32 Attack Research Facility
1:15:24 W-Pod Performance Test
1:18:33 Eliminate VIP
1:19:58 Nighttime Combat Exercise
1:21:50 Arena End Bomb
1:23:30 Training Exercise Vs AC
1:26:20 Attack Power Plant
1:30:24 New MT Performance Test
1:32:48 Remove City Intruders
1:35:29 Arena Ferrum Slave
1:38:01 Defend Mirage Transport
1:42:01 Destroy Kisaragi Force
1:44:56 Arena Ruin
1:46:59 Protect Fuel Depot
1:49:10 Living Organism Removal
1:52:26 Arena Scarlet Skull
1:54:37 Attack OAE Expedition
1:57:23 Attack Mirage Transports
2:03:46 Arena Oracle
2:07:31 Destroy Armored Monorails
2:09:58 Stop Crest Invasion Force
2:14:52 Arena Astro-physics
2:17:38 Destroy Crest Exclusive AC
2:20:19 Safeguard Escape Route
2:23:12 Attack Navis' Mine
2:27:00 Destroy City Defense Force
2:29:35 Attack Mirage Supply Depot
2:32:18 Attack Terrorist Base
2:35:31 Pursue Navis Remnants
2:38:33 Invade Warehouse
2:41:05 Eliminate Reserve Force
2:44:28 Destroy Remaining Forces
2:46:52 Arena Bullet Life
2:48:40 Destroy Mine Power Systems
2:51:37 Defend Missile Outpost
2:55:28 Ambush Crest HQ Force (Brace your ears.)
3:00:49 Arena Iron L-OW75
3:03:22 Destroy Kisaragi Facility
3:07:34 Destroy Resistance Force
3:10:13 Attack Excavation Team
3:13:36 Clear Out Mirage Forces
3:17:16 Investigate Phenomenon
3:19:58 Eliminate Crest AC
3:23:43 Destroy Massive MT
3:27:04 Prevent Weapon Activation
3:33:03 Ending
3:33:59 Credits
3:36:43 Bonus

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