Armored Core: Formula Front is a strategy-focused installment in the Armored Core series for PlayStation 2. Players customize mechs and develop AI components to engage in autonomous battles. Unlike previous titles, direct control of the mech is not possible. The game features two versions that enable data transfer via USB, allowing players to share mech data between the PSP and PS2 versions.
Unlike most other, action-oriented Armored Core titles, this installment is a strategy game. The player has no direct control of the mech in the action but can customize the mech as always, implementing additionally an AI that will fight on its own. The role of the player is to customize the mech and train the AI on training arenas. The two versions of the game allow for data transfer via USB, letting players exchange mech data between the PSP and PS2.