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|image = | |image = [[File:{{#setmainimage:ArmoredCoreFA.jpg}}|300px]] | ||
|developer = FromSoftware | |developer = FromSoftware | ||
|publisher = {{vgregion|JP=FromSoftware|NA/EU|Ubisoft}} | |publisher = {{vgregion|JP=FromSoftware|NA/EU|Ubisoft}} | ||
|series = Armored Core | |series = Armored Core | ||
|date = {{vgregion|JP=March 19, 2008|NA=September 16, 2008|AU=November 27, 2008|EU=November 28, 2008}} | |date = {{vgregion|JP=March 19, 2008|NA=September 16, 2008|AU=November 27, 2008}}{{vgregion|EU=November 28, 2008}} | ||
|release = Console exclusive<!-- Choose one of the following: PlayStation 3 exclusive, PlayStation exclusive, Console exclusive, Multi-platform --> | |release = Console exclusive<!-- Choose one of the following: PlayStation 3 exclusive, PlayStation exclusive, Console exclusive, Multi-platform --> | ||
|genre = Third-person shooter | |genre = Third-person shooter | ||
|modes = <!-- Choose all relevant options: Single-player, Co-op, Multiplayer --> | |modes = Single-player, Co-op, Multiplayer<!-- Choose all relevant options: Single-player, Co-op, Multiplayer --> | ||
|gameid = {{gameid|id=BLES00370, BLUS30187|oid=BLJM60066|ird=Yes}}<br>'''''Demo'''''<br>{{gameid|id=NPHB00033, NPJB90067|ird=NA}} | |gameid = {{gameid|id=BLES00370, BLUS30187|oid=BLJM60066|ird=Yes}}<br>'''''Demo'''''<br>{{gameid|id=NPHB00033, NPJB90067|ird=NA}} | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armored_Core:_For_Answer | ||
|internal resolution = 1280x720 | |||
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}} | }} | ||
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Armored Core: For Answer is a 2008 mecha-based vehicular combat game developed by FromSoftware and published by Ubisoft for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is the 13th installment in the mecha-based Armored Core series, the game is the direct sequel to Armored Core 4. The game was release on March 18, 2008 in Japan, September 16, 2008 in North America & November 28, 2008 in the EU. | |||
==Configuration== | ==Configuration== | ||
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|ppu decoder = <!-- Interpreter (precise), Interpreter (fast), Recompiler (LLVM) --> | |ppu decoder = <!-- Interpreter (precise), Interpreter (fast), Recompiler (LLVM) --> | ||
|ppu decoder notes = | |ppu decoder notes = | ||
|spu decoder = | |spu decoder = <!-- Interpreter (precise), Interpreter (fast), Recompiler (ASMJIT), Recompiler (LLVM) --> | ||
|spu decoder notes = | |spu decoder notes = | ||
|preferred spu threads = <!-- Auto, Single digit between 1 to 6 (e.g. 3), Range between 1 to 6 (e.g. 1 - 3) --> | |preferred spu threads = <!-- Auto, Single digit between 1 to 6 (e.g. 3), Range between 1 to 6 (e.g. 1 - 3) --> | ||
|preferred spu threads notes = | |preferred spu threads notes = | ||
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|aspect ratio = <!-- 4:3, 16:9 --> | |aspect ratio = <!-- 4:3, 16:9 --> | ||
|aspect ratio notes = | |aspect ratio notes = | ||
|framelimit = <!-- Off, 50, 60, 30, Auto, PS3 Native, Infinite --> | |framelimit = Auto <!-- Off, 50, 60, 30, !Auto, PS3 Native, Infinite --> | ||
|framelimit notes = | |framelimit notes = Explosive damage scales with framerate. Values above 60FPS will negatively affect game balance. | ||
|anisotropic filter = <!-- Auto, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x --> | |anisotropic filter = <!-- Auto, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x --> | ||
|anisotropic filter notes = | |anisotropic filter notes = | ||
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|shader mode notes = | |shader mode notes = | ||
|write color buffers = On <!-- On, Off --> | |write color buffers = On <!-- On, Off --> | ||
|write color buffers notes = Fixes | |write color buffers notes = Fixes missing textures on player ACs. | ||
|strict rendering mode = <!-- On, Off --> | |strict rendering mode = <!-- On, Off --> | ||
|strict rendering mode notes = | |strict rendering mode notes = | ||
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|accurate rsx reservation access = <!-- On, Off --> | |accurate rsx reservation access = <!-- On, Off --> | ||
|accurate rsx reservation access notes = | |accurate rsx reservation access notes = | ||
|accurate spu dma = <!-- On, Off --> | |||
|accurate spu dma notes = | |||
|ppu llvm accurate vector nans = <!-- On, Off --> | |ppu llvm accurate vector nans = <!-- On, Off --> | ||
|ppu llvm accurate vector nans notes = | |ppu llvm accurate vector nans notes = | ||
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|write depth buffers = <!-- On, Off --> | |write depth buffers = <!-- On, Off --> | ||
|write depth buffers notes = | |write depth buffers notes = | ||
|read color buffers = | |read color buffers = <!-- On, Off --> | ||
|read color buffers notes = | |read color buffers notes = | ||
|handle rsx memory tiling = <!-- On, Off --> | |||
|handle rsx memory tiling notes = | |||
|disable on-disk shader cache = <!-- On, Off --> | |disable on-disk shader cache = <!-- On, Off --> | ||
|disable on-disk shader cache notes = | |disable on-disk shader cache notes = | ||
|disable | |disable vertex cache = <!-- On, Off --> | ||
|disable | |disable vertex cache notes = | ||
|allow host gpu labels = <!-- On, Off --> | |||
|allow host gpu labels notes = | |||
|rsx fifo accuracy = <!-- Fast, Atomic, Ordered & Atomic --> | |||
|rsx fifo accuracy notes = | |||
|driver wake-up delay = <!-- Value between 0 to 7000 --> | |driver wake-up delay = <!-- Value between 0 to 7000 --> | ||
|driver wake-up delay notes = | |driver wake-up delay notes = | ||
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==Known Issues== | ==Known Issues== | ||
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Intel Integrated Graphics does not function with this title, giving major visual issues that make the game unplayable. Intel Iris, Arc, and Xe users report that the colors on their ACs do not display properly, but the game is otherwise functional. | |||
==Special Notes== | ==Special Notes== | ||
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{{netplay | {{netplay | ||
|gamever | |gamever = 1.35 | ||
|connect | |rpcs3 version = N/A | ||
|lobbies | |connect = Yes<!-- Yes, No, Partial, Untested, N/A --> | ||
|match | |lobbies = Yes<!-- Yes, No, Partial, Untested, N/A --> | ||
|features = Partial<!-- Yes, No, Partial, Untested, N/A --> | |match = Yes<!-- Yes, No, Partial, Untested, N/A --> | ||
|notes | |features = Partial<!-- Yes, No, Partial, Untested, N/A --> | ||
|custom servers = Not required<!-- Available, Not available, Not required, Untested --> | |||
|notes = RPCN 1.3.0 2024/09/19 | |||
RPCN GUI friend invites not implemented yet. | |||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:31, 1 October 2024
| Armored Core: For Answer | |
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| Developer(s) | FromSoftware |
| Publisher(s) | JP FromSoftware NA/EU Ubisoft |
| Series | Armored Core |
| Release date(s) | JP March 19, 2008 NA September 16, 2008 AU November 27, 2008 EU November 28, 2008 |
| Release type | Console exclusive |
| Genre(s) | Third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Co-op, Multiplayer |
| GameID(s) | BLES00370 (IRD), BLUS30187 (IRD), BLJM60066 (IRD) Demo NPHB00033, NPJB90067 |
| Internal resolution | 1280x720 |
| Quick links | Check Compatibility Open Issues Search Google Wikipedia Page |
Armored Core: For Answer is a 2008 mecha-based vehicular combat game developed by FromSoftware and published by Ubisoft for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is the 13th installment in the mecha-based Armored Core series, the game is the direct sequel to Armored Core 4. The game was release on March 18, 2008 in Japan, September 16, 2008 in North America & November 28, 2008 in the EU.
Configuration
Options that deviate from RPCS3's default settings and provide the best experience with this title are listed below.
GPU configuration
| Setting | Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Framelimit | Auto | Explosive damage scales with framerate. Values above 60FPS will negatively affect game balance. |
| Write color buffers | On | Fixes missing textures on player ACs. |
Known Issues
Intel Integrated Graphics does not function with this title, giving major visual issues that make the game unplayable. Intel Iris, Arc, and Xe users report that the colors on their ACs do not display properly, but the game is otherwise functional.
Special Notes
Netplay testing
For the complete list of games tested with RPCN, please check the RPCN Compatibility List.
| Game Version | RPCS3 Version | Connects? | Create/Join lobbies? | Match with others? | Online features working? | Requires custom servers? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | Not required | RPCN 1.3.0 2024/09/19
RPCN GUI friend invites not implemented yet. |