When one thinks of FromSoftware, their mind likely jumps to its many action role-playing Souls/soulslike titles. By committing to consistent, almost yearly entries from 1997 to 2013, FromSoftware found its footing in the gaming world and learned many valuable lessons from the series that appear in its work today–the suite of customization options, the focus on worldbuilding, and the commitment to cater to a dedicated core audience. Armored Core has experienced many evolutions since its beginning, and FromSoftware has taken the most critical lessons from each entry to innovate the franchise and retain the features and mechanics that players love most