Recording summary · August 2023
Why i REGRET buying Armored Core 6
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Overview
Daniel played Armored Core 6 as a first-time player after its release but regretted the purchase due to frustration with severe boss difficulty spikes, including spending around five hours stuck on Baltius without character-leveling options comparable to Elden Ring.
Daniel criticized the game for bland environments, lock-on camera tracking issues, restrictive ammunition, a repetitive mission loop, and shallow mech customization lacking RPG-style talent trees or weapon attachments, giving it a 6.2 rating.
Themes
Difficulty curve, boss fights, and progression limitations relative to Elden Ring.
Environmental visuals, world presentation, and missed atmospheric details.
Combat mechanics, target tracking, and ammunition constraints.
Mission structure and mech customization depth.
Game evaluation, rating, and recommendation value.
Developments
Daniel bought Armored Core 6 shortly after release.
Daniel became stuck fighting the boss Baltius for approximately five hours.
Daniel replayed missions to accumulate funds, bought all available shop weapons, and acquired arena chip upgrades.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether improper input settings caused the target locking system to fail when tracking the boss.
Whether temporary buffs, potions, or elixirs exist in Armored Core 6 to aid during difficult encounters.
Whether the game is worth purchasing or recommending.