Armored Core 6 - Arquebus Balteus Boss Soundtrack (Steel Haze (Rusted Pride)

[@unsungwarrior24]

"You're below that you're vermin" Me: Talking mad shit for someone within Pile Bunker distance

[@Shattered_Skies]

*with a pile bunker up their ass

[@shidensasaki5527]

Me: "Funny coming from the man calling himself 'Snail'. You do realize I killed this thing before right? All you did was make yourself a bigger target for my blade!"

[@Jack-mt3fw]

Talkin max shit for someone in Dual Zimmerman distance

[@panakajack1525]

I remember stunning him and yelling *VERMIN KICK* as I planted my beautiful chicken foot in his face.

[@R-XI_Sulla]

Me with Dual schneider Pulse cannons: so I heard you like your shield? What do you do when someone is going to,... I dont know Take it? And then ram an exploding metal spike up your ass?

[@finalhopes9209]

“How you holdin’ up buddy? I’d say… I’m about half way done.”

[@MortarMike]

Stop it, I'm Gen 4, I shouldn't have feelings 😩😩

[@bartendingcrow6497]

​@@MortarMikewalter fucking lied to us 😭😭😭

[@Hero_Lancelot]

"Snail might be V.II, but he's 2nd to none. Stay focused!"

[@captainstutter797]

whew im beat, buddy

[@brycejamison9006]

The amount of times I just boot up this mission or wanting to fight the base balteus is insane. I’ve always wanted to play armored core and as an adult I got to play 6 as my first game. I really want to play the other games because no game gets me as retarded and focused like this. This was an experience that one… broke me free from destiny 2 thank god. But also became my first 100% game in achievements. Halo was my childhood game that brought me into gaming at 4years old but AC6 became my game to bring me into retirement and slow down with perfect games as I grow into adulthood and behind to. Hold something greater than myself. Gay comment but this game did something to me as a person and I hope everyone who’s playing 10 hours a day a peaceful exit to an amazing addiction.

[@Jack-mt3fw]

Chapter 5 had me feeling so many emotions in such a short period of time. Indecisive about who I should side with, regretful for killing Cindy and Chatty, fucking ecstatic fighting with the liberation front and Rusty, pissed off at Snail for both existing and reigniting my PTSD with BALTEUS, and fucking depressed at having to kill Handler Walter with my own hand This was a roller coaster of emotions

[@JackSmith-ri1rj]

we found our freedom ... at the cost of killing everyone that meant anything.

[@AutismoTheGrand]

Summarized my thoughts too

[@kato093]

Not to be mean but i think most people playing this game are just plain trash at games at this point. I'm at chapter 5 only now cuz I took a break after 8 hours of playing the game cuz I was bored out of my mind. It was a mindless, boring slog where you fight flies. I started having a bit of fun at around mid chapter 4, when I actually started getting a few options for what to use and how to use them, so a made a core that is pretty slow and heavy with big laser cannons, 1 that is medium with gatlings and cannons and 1 that is super light and fast, with a laser sword that I upgraded to the moonlight, rockets and pistol. I Just...killed all the bosses 1st try. I only died once to balteus because I didn't equip the weapon you are supposed to use and killed him in like less than 2 minutes after equipping that bubbles gun...I died once to worm because... Same fkn shit, I didn't have the needle cannon equipped and destroyed it like nothing after equipping it and... I died once to the really fast boss that has a 2nd phase ... That time I had the stupid needle that didn't do much against him and died with the boss at 1 HP because he stun locked me and wiped 9k HP...equipped vertical rockets instead and he went down like nothing. Seriously, the only times I've failed missions or died to bosses, was just because I didn't have some random shit equipped for that specific mission. Like I just failed a wave based mission where you have to defend a tower only because in the beat of the moment i didn't get that I can use terminals to get some turrets to help out. And that was like my... 6th death in total in the whole game? So far I'd say the game is a 2/10 for difficulty. It's as hard as spiderman 2 on the hardest difficulty. And it's not like I'm using some OP combination cuz I read a guide on the best shit or something, I LITERALLY tried EVERYTHING besides some repeat burst rifles, since they seem all the same. So far, the most fun I've had was going against the boss with the chimney on top and me having the WORST combination possible with rocket launcher, energy sword and normal shoulder rockets, so I had to fly over him and time each shot so it would go inside the chimney. Still 1st try but it was a fun 5 minutes. People truly overhyped this game and it's difficulty. As aassove from soft fan... They should have left armored core armored core. It's way too similar to souls games and it doesn't translate well, making the game super casual, boring and very limited. In Older ac games you had complete freedom over your ac, in AC6 it's only about the guns and the legs, the battery a little bit too.

[@spookytown7963]

​@@kato093professional yapper

[@kato093]

@@spookytown7963 oh no.. You felt strong and cool cuz you finished armored core 6 and it was made by from software... Yeah it was really easy, it has nothing to do with what from soft usually does, or rather what from soft used to make cuz most of elden ring is just as casual and made so anyone can finish it.

[@RichardHennigan]

The only complaint I have with AC6 is that I'm left wanting more. I need AC7 please.

[@passingrando6457]

You must be new here. Every Armored Core gets at least one unnumbered sequel. 1 had Project Phantasma and Master of Arena, 2 had 2: Another Age. 3 had Silent Line, Nexus, Last Raven and Nine Breaker, 4 had For Answer. 5 had Verdict Day. At least, I hope From carries on that tradition. Oh, and welcome aboard, Raven.

[@scottgerloffs6148]

I will kill to get more of this game

[@Teixas666]

that's not the MO of this series. all games so far in each gen feature at least one unnumbered sequel with a couple of years tops. Ac1 got Project Phantasma and Master of Arena Ac2 got Another Age AC3 Got Silent Line AC Nexus got Ninebreaker and Last Raven AC4 got For Answer AC5 got Verdict Day and to boot the PsP had exclusive ports of the gen 3 games + their unique title "Formula Front". and one fully expects AC6 to eventurally get its own follow up title tho depending on the scope and how games are distributed today it might be tagged as DLC.

[@nexuromi]

BamCo: "well we got Ace Combat 7 if that helps"

[@Zacharygoldberg123]

Only one thing hit me harder than when Rusty came to my aid on that ship, it was truly a fucking awesome moment.

[@mikeoxsmal69]

Then waltuh comes in

[@shred0164]

for real, i swear i love that guy man

[@SnakeEater776]

Snails fuckin lasers

[@matthiass._.]

​@@SnakeEater776nah, Zimms hit MUCH harder

[@number1colonthreehater]

​@@matthiass._. not anymore

[@TheUltimateRey]

“I can fly I fly high Watch the sunrise Into dawn”

[@darmansbar7900]

"Lost In Wind Lost in Rain Watch the sunrise Into dawn"

[@Jack-mt3fw]

“I fly high! I FLY HIIIIIGGGHH!”

[@salmansiddiqui8479]

"Lost In Wind I smoke weed Watch the sunrise Into dawn I fly HIGH I fly HIGH"

[@tribacioustee2846]

Beyond scorched skies, Raven fights on

[@Ultrakrill2411]

I have never popped off so hard hearing someone say "hey buddy"

[@CyberDagger003]

Go play Ace Combat Zero.

[@SirenFaiIs]

Yo Buddy, Still alive?

[@therandomlaniusedward2140]

Song to listen while I'm making Escargot

[@swtrooper42]

V:II Snail: Raven the independent mercenary. You're not the mutt I thought you were. You're below that! You are vermin! Felt so good to finally shut Snail up for good.

[@apophisstr6719]

And that scream made it all the more sweeter

[@mikeoxsmal69]

@@apophisstr6719even if it did go on for 2-3 business days 💀

[@apophisstr6719]

@@mikeoxsmal69 Well, after a few hours failing, I swallowed my pride and just went with double Zimmer and Songbirds, and took him down with a single try with a heal to spare. The meta stuff are just ridiculously OP atm, or in more positive way to put it, knowing how to make a build that work better in certain situation really is the key to success.

[@hopscotch_]

This was the new "I am malenia blade of Miquella" for me lmao

[@mikeoxsmal69]

@@apophisstr6719 at least they buffed smgs and assault rifles just today, and they made it clear that more weapon tuning will come in the future so a man can only hope for more usable builds

[@dr_ivorobotnik_77]

Ah, one of the sickest fights of the whole game: A rematch with an upgraded Balteus, Snail at his saltiest and hammiest, Rusty fighting a fleet of his own in the background, and the Phase 2 music of Rusted Pride with the vocals playing all the while with excellent voice acting from all characters, such a great mission. By @JackNewbie555 (there's one thing to say, I can agree with him, A rematch with Balteus, the Very first boss that everyone rage quit, becoming salty and Snail was the first character in quite a while that hit that "so hateable I love him")

[@darkasian755]

yes this fight was epic!!

[@number1colonthreehater]

Eggman balteus

[@Phantom-lk5gp]

They really cooked with the soundtrack

[@poh1126]

Yeah, they really did. The first three chapters just had really solid, fitting music, and Contact With You (Balteus), was stunning. (Spoilers for some enemy names) And then in the final mission of chapter 3, they fucking SLAPPED. The ice worm (cant remember the name of the piece but it was really good), Coral Guardian (CEL 240 ibis), The Man Who Passed the Torch (Walter), Stargazer (Ending/Credits), STEEL HAZE/RUSTED PRIDE (Rusty), Cries of Coral(Ayre), all outstanding tracks. SH/RP being my favorite, and it also has english lyrics, the 2nd half of which being rather easily distinguished once you read 'em: I can fly I fly high Watch the sunrise Into dawn Lost in rain Lost in wind Watch the sunrise Into dawn I fly high I fly high

[@Phantom-lk5gp]

@@poh1126 Ikr, rusted pride gotta be my favourite as well though. CWY being second

[@sentientmustache8360]

They cooked, baked, roasted and brewed

[@sylviej416sr3]

I can fly I fly high Watch the sun rise In the dawn Rust away Lost to wind Watch the sun rise In the dawn I fly high I fly high

[@dragonslayer3552]

From what I have seen these sound like the most accurate lyrics to me Cause so far all lyrics I have seen sound like nothing the actual song

[@MrRyus101]

I am Pride I fly high Once that sunrise Into dawn Watch the rain Rust to wind Once that sun moves Into dawn I fly high I fly high

[@Krystalmyth]

Trust me, always do a slow walk in the tunnel before this boss fight. If you time it right, the chorus and beat drops the moment Balteus shows up and it's just sublime. :)

[@bar_max4807]

…V.IV Rusty. Your sacrifice will not be in vain, for your wings had covered the skies. The splendor of your glory will be carried on.

[@owencappelli2127]

he might not be dead! we see plenty of ACs be destroyed and the pilot survives.

[@markgallagher1790]

He may have ejected. AC units have that functionality. He may yet live

[@sharp7j]

I like to pray and hope he lived.

[@necrowondo]

Hearing some of For Answers's music i can understand how some people think AC6 ost is lackluster compared to previous entries, but the standout tracks here are just brilliant, favorite fromsoft soundtrack since like dark souls 1, just blows everything from DS2 to elden ring out the water (not sure about BB, i dont have a ps4..., but ive heard is pretty good as well)

[@MonoFlax]

Y u gotta make it a competition

[@arturoz6547]

​@@MonoFlaxhe isnt, he is just praising the best parts

[@MarilynMalkovich]

Ac6 has a mostly unremarkable soundtrack with a couple tracks that are up there with last raven and 4a

[@SonicPrototype]

Bloodborne and AC6's OST's stand at the top right now imo

[@TOHOREMIX]

Agreed. This is definitely one of the standouts

[@MortarMike]

I still play this mission at least once a week out of respect of how amazing a character they made out of Rusty 👌🏾👌🏾 there's harder missions, but this one's still my favorite. I mean seriously, you take on MULTIPLE ARMIES together! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Rui_Vuusen]

This mission was my ng+ playthrough, and I've been having an absolute blast with ac6, but this mission, and really the one before too, truly were something special. The stakes, the gravitas, your bond with rusty and Ayre on full display, and this absolute banger of a track, it all combines into the perfect final chapter. Not to mention it's like boss fight city.

[@MortarMike]

@@Rui_Vuusen got chills reading this 😂😂 everything comes together into a perfect mission 👌🏾👌🏾

[@Kingcrimsonprimus]

i agree. this has to be my personal favorite mission in any modern shooter.

[@swimyswims2865]

Something's worth being said about this Track during this mission and the boss fight against Snail. Throughout the story I got immersed as 621, wanting to get the job done so I can be truly free of whatever debt that forced me to get augmentations. Then we met Ayre, we begin to rediscover our humanity as Raven. Begin to realize that there's more than just our freedom, the Corps are just crazed for money and don't care for the lives of the Rubiconians. Then we come to the turning point, Burn the world or join Ayre in saving Rubicon 3 and her people. A comment I saw once that this theme is Rusty's Theme if you go the Fire of Raven ending, but yours when you go down this path. This theme is the combination of a world's effort to be free of its oppressors and you're leading the front, beyond the scorched skies. Rusty. You were a real one. Thank you for helping me find Raven's true purpose.

[@A.C.V.GENOCIDE_Director]

RUSTY CAN DEFEATED REDGUNS SQUAD AND DESTROY 23 ARQUEBUS WARSHIPS HIMSELF, SO AMAZING

[@sharp7j]

He was fighting for something important afterall.

[@DD-jl9xd]

Just bought the game last night and all I can say is I’m impressed

[@mikeoxsmal69]

Remember to do ng+ and ng++

[@DD-jl9xd]

@@mikeoxsmal69 will do!

[@nacicomi]

​@@DD-jl9xd also remember that you need to do both endings to unlock ng++, don't make the same mistake I did. Tho getting to play more of this game is hardly a mistake

[@DD-jl9xd]

@@nacicomi I just beat Balteus I screamed of joy 😂

[@nacicomi]

@@DD-jl9xd Heck yeah! You've got this buddy. Fly high and beautiful!

[@JackSmith-ri1rj]

THE moment rusty called me buddy i was like "... I'm gona have to kill you at some point aren't i? :c"

[@Kingcrimsonprimus]

arquebus balteus is now one of my favorite bosses.

[@TOHOREMIX]

Thank you for looping the best part of the entire track. Adore it, definitely the best track in the whole game. It sounds weary yet has that awesome high energy that I love soo much about past Kota Hoshino tracks.

[@bloodedge1528]

The first time I heard this song, it reminded me of Remember from For Answer.

[@snowylynx36]

May Snail burn in hell.

[@R-XI_Sulla]

The last fight of my S-Rank 100% game I love this mission

[@BloodyArchangelus]

Even after disk 3 version- this one has own flavor. More melancholic. Deeper.

[@seeker_rodan3113]

I was blasting this song for the past week and i finally reached that mission. Tears filled my eyes. And in fighting snail i never thought id be begging for a game character to come to my aid again like Rusty. But i didn't need his AC to help, just his words. And i bested Snail that same night.

[@Jack-mt3fw]

I can’t be the only one who just blurted out “Fuckin snail.” Right when he died

[@arshameghtedary344]

wow.... amazing... BEAUTIFUL!... never thought i hear such amazing song in armored core... truly full of emotions

[@dsbdsb6637]

Armored core series has lots of amazing songs.

[@LostWallet]

i called this sound track “Liberator”. you can faintly hear this soundtrack without lyrics in the battle at the Wall. but the more you are leaning toward Liberation ending the more lyrics appear

[@yobob591]

It’s Rusty’s theme, it first plays when you fight the juggernaut and afaik it plays again when you fight him the first time

[@HOUND-4]

Actually the song that plays during the wall is "Unbreakable" which is a different song. However there are multiple songs in this game that are the same. The main theme, "Contact with you", "the man who burned it all" and "The man who passed the torch" are all the same song but either sped up, slowed down or have some other change to it. So 3 bosses have the same song but different variants of it. For example Contact with you (Balteus Boss theme in attack the watchpoint) is a sped up version of the main theme. "The man who burned it all" is a variant with some more oomph and a few other changes. "The man who passed the torch" is a slowed down version of the main theme.

[@Shattered_Skies]

@@HOUND-4 "Unbreakable" plays just before facing the Juggernaut. During the Juggernaut fight, "Steel Haze" (Rusty's theme 1) plays instead.

[@dcscorch969]

@@HOUND-4 it's called a motif hope this helps

[@Iridescent_Astraea]

I caught on that during the boss battles, or at least this one, is where the second half plays, with the "Rusted Pride" portion taking place earlier in the drive block level. In the other fight, it seems it's split between the first and second half of the fight.

[@robertkubat7820]

'I got your back buddy, ... hope you got mine!'

[@robertkubat7820]

iconic moment chapter 3

[@Phaelog]

"I won't miss."

[@patchpatch4008]

Every time I come back to this song, it just gets better. Nothing will compare in a long time facing down Snail and putting that snivelling psychopath in his place.

[@HKaito]

The Leos Klien and this theme have really good similarity on theme. One for destroying other for rising liberation.

[@ethanspaziani1070]

Yes I see it

[@calcariachimera]

Movie and game music hit me differently than normal music, man this rocks!

[@elrobotman9856]

"i'm sorry Carla, but your suicidal plan is stupid" - probably 621 in the liberator ending

[@joebyrnes9254]

1:49 okay for real I swear it’s like I can hear the “Amen, Amen, Gospel, Amen” from Remember in my head. I wish I was good at music editing as I would so add a whistled tune of it or something.

[@MrAnt-sf2sk]

Holy shit

[@diswanlain5346]

The coolest part of that? Thats almost exactly like my ac by the time I finished the game

[@albrechtstein8547]

The nightmare Moment, balteus is back.😅😅😅

[@AutismoTheGrand]

This is looped really well

[@iNahtanoJ]

Ngl this fight walled me harder than anything and this song replaced my tinnitus. I loved it to pieces

[@Mr.Mosquito89]

theme song of ELEMENTAL HERO BUBBLEMAN

[@johnharrington5083]

"The perfect 10 minute hit session music doesn't exi..."

[@copypasta9563]

Coullld you make an extended version of the other type of Steel Haze rusted pride plays? It's composition sounds way more dramatic.

[@rakshar6299]

One hell of a song considering we're fighting dollar store balteus

[@Pup_Majestic]

A song with the lyircs "I can fly" in my game shortened to AC6? Its more likely than you think buddy.

[@thechunks]

vermincore

[@gtwarden7292]

Does the begining of this song sound like "Device" from ACVD to anyone else?

[@kyodante]

RUSTY!!!!!!!

[@delayed_control]

Holy shit exact same build as mine

[@willvermillion1025]

Do it without zims like a true ac ace

[@nacicomi]

​@@willvermillion1025 I say, no mercy for Snail Although I perfer the Laser Lance/Pilebunker combo on him

[@aswangmonkey361]

@@willvermillion1025play the game however you want like a true ac ace

[@robertkubat7820]

play at x2 this is how i beat snail

[@quintonwhitfield2]

Armored core 7 no dark soul version straight mech

[@thomasrigney9541]

Anyone else hear the background to The Terminator theme here?

[@thomasrigney9541]

I heard it so clearly, after a dozen tries I put it on as complimentary listening while fighting and beat him.

[@NoName-zh1jz]

I wish it sounded more intense tbh

[@jhost3959]

[@Curleyconcon]

This... May be the laziest "Final Boss" theme I've heard in a long time. Its a stomp clap beat under unintelligible vocals and mid synthesizer for 30 seconds, put on repeat. Do people actually like this track?

[@ohthatswild1755]

Go elsewhere with your hate, yeah?

[@keztannis6848]

Mid doesn't recognize peak.