Armored Core 6 Has Been Completed With Only Punches And Kicks
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By Cameron Koch on
Armored Core VI is From Software's latest test of skill, and players have wasted no time finding unique ways to overcome its challenges. The mech action game has only been out for a few days, but already someone has completed it using only punches and kicks.
In a game filled with dozens of weapons to choose from, ranging from swords to bazookas, YouTuber ZeroLenny (via Eurogamer) decided it might be fun to see if it's possible to complete Armored Core VI without using any of those things. The whole idea came about when ZeroLenny learned that you can load into a mission in Armored Core VI without weapons. Weapons will also be discarded automatically when they run out of ammo and can even be manually discarded (if for some reason you wanted to do that). This results in your fists being the only weapon you can rely on.
As it turns out, primarily relying on giant metal fists is a surprisingly effective tactic, albeit a tedious one. Punch attacks actually charge at enemies and can be used without stamina, but can overheat like an energy weapon if used too often.
However, ZeroLenny's no-weapons run almost ended before it even began, as players are forced to use a mech equipped with weapons that can't be discarded in the game's opening tutorial mission. ZeroLenny learned that ramming into enemies with the assault boost movement ability actually does damage--the only way to deal damage in the opening mission without using a weapon. That first tutorial mission turned out to be a major hurdle. Without upgraded abilities like the assault boost kick or even the ability to drop weapons and use punches, ZeroLenny was forced to battle Armored Core VI's first boss, a
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