I Already Regret Playing ARC Raiders Solo

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I hadn’t paid much attention to ARC Raiders until recently, in the last month or so. I’d never tried an extraction shooter before, mainly because my friends weren’t playing them. But I heard ARC Raiders was good for solo players, which caught my interest. I’m really enjoying it so far and think it’s a great way to get into the genre, but I’m starting to wish I hadn’t played it alone, for one big reason.

The excitement in games like ARC Raiders comes from the risk of losing everything you collect – it makes the gameplay really thrilling. As someone playing alone, I’ve had both helpful and intense interactions with other players, which adds a lot to the experience. Still, I think it would be better to start out playing with friends. Going solo makes the game’s setting feel even more lonely and leaves you feeling exposed without a team to support you.

Playing ARC Raiders Without a Squad Had Me Jumping at Shadows

Since I hadn’t played similar games before, I started ARC Raiders by playing very carefully. I mainly focused on finding gear, finishing the first missions, and escaping back to Speranza without dying. Because of this, even simple fights – whether against other players or the ARCs – felt tense and scary, like a horror game rather than a typical shooter.

As a New Extraction Shooter Player, My PvP Expectations Had Me On Edge

I hadn’t participated in any previous ARC Raiders playtests, so I wasn’t sure how often I’d run into other players who were trying to attack me, or how easily the enemy ARCs would detect me. When the game launched, most players were using simple weapons like the Rattler and the Ferro, and it took me a while to figure out how quickly those weapons could eliminate opponents and how fast I could get to safety and recover health. Because I was playing solo, I had to learn all of this on my own, which made the game surprisingly challenging and intense.

ARC Raiders’ Sound Design Heightened My Paranoia

The most unsettling aspect of ARC Raiders is definitely the sound design. It creates a constant sense of vulnerability, as even small actions seem to attract unwanted attention. During my initial matches, I found myself constantly crouching, worried that my footsteps would give away my location. I suspect playing with a squad would offer some relief, allowing teammates to cover each other while exploring. Playing solo, however, was incredibly tense – I was constantly startled by things like tumbleweeds or even the sound of my own movements!

The best part about playing by myself is being able to clearly hear what other players are doing, since I don’t have to listen over teammates chatting.

Solo ARC Raiders Was the Scariest Game I Played on Halloween

Like a lot of people, I spent Halloween both giving out candy and playing games. This year, I especially enjoyed playing…

  • Silent Hill f
  • Look Outside
  • No, I’m Not a Human
  • ARC Raiders

While ARC Raiders doesn’t really fit with the other spooky games I played, I couldn’t resist jumping in for a bit. Surprisingly, trying to survive in ARC Raiders ended up being the most frightening experience of the night, even though it isn’t a traditional horror game.

The feeling of dread in Buried City is incredible. Playing in the dark, exploring those creepy basements, and constantly wondering if the sounds I was hearing were real was more intense than anything I’ve experienced in a horror game for a long time. I even nearly panicked when a Tick suddenly landed on my character! Playing alone made it even scarier – I really missed being able to talk to teammates to calm my nerves.

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2025-11-02 02:34