Armored Core: Formula Front - Extreme Battle

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This entry in the series swaps action for strategy. You build and tweak mechs but don’t pilot them. Instead you set AI parameters for each part. Then you send them into battles on training grounds. Success depends on balancing armor weapons and movement. You adjust tactics based on performance. Later missions add more variables like terrain and enemy types. The shift to indirect control sets this apart from earlier entries. Fans noted the deep customization without direct combat. The Extreme Battle version adds extra scenarios and challenges. Some found the learning curve steep but the system rewarding. A niche take on the formula that divides longtime followers.