Armored Core 6’s big doofus boss let’s you feel like a mech god

Fires of Rubicon – Armored Core 6,The game is rife with difficult spikes, ranging from the early AH12 HC Helicopter mission to the heavily-shielded HA-T-102 Juggernaut. Then, of course, there’s Balteus, the mech that will put an early end to players’ mercenary aspirations. FromSoftware offers a variety of bonuses. Armored Core 6,The game offers players a variety of straightforward and simple missions where the mercenaries are required to destroy machines that they deem inferior.

No cakewalk is more satisfying than EC-804 Smart Cleaner. This big piece of dumb heavy equipment loves to eat your bullets. It’s one of the best boss battles in Armored Core 6,, because it’s such a pushover.

[Ed. note: This story contains minor spoilers about an early game boss battle.]

Smart Cleaner is the next boss to be fought after Balteus. As players infiltrate Grid 086, “Cinder” Carla and her team of RaD pilots offer little resistance. Really, the only thing to worry about on this mission is whether you’ll have enough ammunition to finish the level. After Carla surrenders and lets you, the “tourist,” into the facility she controls, she throws ol’ Smart Cleaner at you. It’s a dirty trick, but also where Armored Core 6,Enjoy yourself again.

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EC-804 Smart Cleaner represents a significant departure from Balteus – the mech capable of launching missiles and blocking most weapons. The tank-like Smart Cleaner has a set of metal-destructing arms that are white hot and a large smelter bucket. Every attack from Smart Cleaner is heavily telegraphed, it’s easy to stagger, and it has a big glowing mouth-hole right up front where you can dump bullets, explosives, and plasma fire. You can also throw all of your ammunition into the bucket. Dunk it on, Cleaner Smart!) You may have to leap to avoid its bear hug attacks. Oh, no! So hard.

FromSoft does not often give its players this type of dessert. The developer rewards players for beating a difficult boss either by restoring it to full health or pairing him up with another challenging boss. Smart Cleaner’s purpose is to lower your blood pressure and adrenaline levels. It’s a chance to feel like a real tough guy after getting your ass handed to you by Balteus, repeatedly.

I like a lot Armored Core 6,FromSoftware’s Smart Cleaner offers a refreshing change in design. It’s a pleasant surprise from the maker of Dark Souls, this time for its You can’t help but laugh at the thought of it.The challenge.