In the new RPG by the Elden Ring creators, there are huge combat robots and plenty of action. However, Armored Core 6 is not for everyone, and many players on Steam are currently struggling with the tough difficulty.
What kind of game is this? Armored Core 6 is the latest game from the creators of Elden Ring, FromSoftware. The RPG features big mechs and brutal action. As is typical for this studio, however, the game is not an easy nut to crack.
Almost half of the players on Steam are currently getting stuck on a boss.
“I’ve had enough, I’m waiting for a patch”
What kind of boss is this? Balteus is the final boss in the first act of Armored Core and probably the first really tough boss. Equipped with rockets and a flamethrower that can turn your mech into a lump of metal, Balteus presents quite the challenge.
Most players will probably have to die at least a few times before they develop a feel for the opponent and can find the right strategy. Currently, four days after release, 58.7% of players on Steam have the “Contact” achievement, which is awarded for defeating Balteus (as of August 29, 19:25).
On Reddit, numerous gamers are discussing how difficult they find the boss. The creator of a thread from August 27 wrote, for example: “Balteus is IMPOSSIBLE. […] I’ve beaten every FromSoft game about 50 times, so I’m used to the difficulty, but oh my god, this is a whole different level.”
In an edit, the player, however, joyfully announced that they had finally defeated the boss. Others, however, are experiencing something similar:
- Stock-Shake-7259: “I’ve been stuck for 5 hours, I’ve had enough, I’m waiting for a patch. I can’t waste any more time on a boss that isn’t fun.”
- hermees: “I love difficult games, but I don’t like a fight that feels like you have to rely on luck.”
- Fragdilicious: “I’ve been on this boss for two days, I’ve watched every video with strategies and builds I could find, and I’m about to give up the damn game.”
Other players offer well-meaning advice and tips on how to take the boss down. However, some can only smile wearily. They say: “Welcome to Armored Core. Git gud.”
Among the players who are currently struggling with Armored Core is none other than the well-known MMORPG streamer Asmongold. As an experienced player, one might expect practice in dealing with nasty bosses and a certain tolerance for frustration, but far from it:
