Steven Armstrong (Metal Gear Rising Revengeance)
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The story of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance takes players to some pretty crazy places and pits them against some equally crazy and formidable bosses.
However, none could compare to Senator Steven Armstrong, the mastermind behind every war-fueling shenanigan Raiden has sought to end in his quest for revenge.
After his metal gear has been destroyed, he appears to be an easy target; that is, until he crushes Raiden’s sword in one hand, hurls him across the arena, and reveals he has enhanced his body with nano machines which grant him improved defense, reaction times, and impossible strength.
What follows is a battle that puts a player’s skills to the test, with every move making the difference between life or death. Every dodge has to be made within a split second of a hit landing.
Every parry has to be timed so that Raiden can escape the ensuing hail of blows, and every sliver of health taken from Armstrong must be carefully rationed so as not to trigger his counter moves too soon.
It’s a fittingly bonkers conclusion to a ninja hack and slasher set in the Metal Gear universe, but by the end of this fight, you and your frayed nerves will be happy to be done with this monster.
