You think you're rough, tough stuff? Think again: the philosophy behind Armored Core 3 isn't "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger," it's "What kills you ten times over isn't hard enough." Yeah, it can get rough. From marching into the heart of chaos in a Mission to squaring off with an old foe in the Arena, the things you'll have to do will make it clear that From Soft didn't design this game to make you smile. In fact we're sure they hate you.

Even if you're just getting started we've got all the tips you'll need to start you on your way to Pro-dom. Whether you're looking for AC design tips, Arena strategies or just a good ol' fashion walkthrough for the Missions, we've got you covered -- we've been there, done that, and are back to tell about it.

Buck-up -- sure, the future of Layered is completely in Harm's way, and just maybe everyone is out to destroy you. But look on the bright side. The game does end, and when it does you'll have a sense of satisfaction not felt since the days of washing your laundry by hand and churning your own butter.

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Save your game on a memory card with a save file from either Armored Core 2 or Armored Core 2: Another Age. During gameplay, pause the game and press L1 + R2 + X + SQUARE + DOWN

To grab an enemy's Emblem once you've defeated him, press START + SELECT at the victory screen, and their Emblem will be added to your list.

In AC3, you can no longer obtain the plus abilities by going into debt. Instead, you must beat the game first. Load your cleared save and check your mail. You should have a message about an optional part called "OP-Intensify" in the shop. Buy it and then kill the guy mentioned in the message. Doing so will unlock one of the PLUS abilities.

The other PLUS abilities are hidden throughout the missions and arena. Beating a certain mission a certain way, or defeating an arena member will activate new PLUS options. These abilities will only work so long as you have the OP-Intensify part installed on your Core. The only drawback to using OP-Intensify part is that it uses all of your optional parts slots.

Pressing certain combinations of buttons during gameplay will allow you to drop parts. Hold all shoulder buttons and TRIANGLE to drop your right arm weapon, back units and inside parts. Press all shoulder buttons and click in on the left analog stick (L3) to drop Extension parts. Also, hold all shoulder buttons and press CIRCLE to drop left arm weapons.