The first time you meet Dante you'll have to fight him, in a very unexpected encounter.

Like the other Dreamer's Maze bosses, Blackhart's threat level increases proportionally to the Danger Level inside the Maze. It means that you have the group and the skill to take down a very difficult boss. As the final boss in the weirdest game in the franchise, Dark Link is your equal with a blade. Eventually, the difficulty will even out with power, but until then, that raid emblem means something. This ancient robot — or cyborg considering it has a heart — operates with six arms, all of which work to kill Link during this battle. Players encounter Fracture while exploring the Farmstead region. That's when the battle begins. What's makes things even better is the setting. Uploaded by wpellot.

That journey leads our hero face to face with many gargantuan baddies, including Zorah Magdragos itself, but the toughest Elder Dragon you'll encounter is arguably Teostra. And he doesn't look too happy about it. Yea, yea, I know Inferno, the true form of Soul Edge, makes his triumphant return in Soul Calibur 6 as the challenging endgame villain. That's why it's so great to face off against someone who's completely and entirely your equal. All rights reserved. Gamers versed in the Dark Souls series of games may recognize some passing similarities to the Black Dragon Kalameet from the Artorias of the Abyss DLC, not only in terms of aesthetics but in terms of the villain's move set as well. The vocals are gorgeous, and you just can't help but sing along once this song buries itself into your ear. From the ruins of the castle Ganondorf rises again, and he uses his Triforce of Power to transform into Ganon , a huge beast wielding two swords.

Lightning storms are certainly nothing new to boss battles see how many selections in this list have them! Galdera, the Fallen Octopath Traveler. Galdera, The Fallen is one of the Thirteen Gods who created the realm, and serves as the game's true final boss. Forget the final boss battle of this game, which cheapens the experience. The Belmonts would have easy lives if it weren't for Dracula. This turn-based tactical RPG from Square Enix allows players to step into the roles of eight different travelers whose journeys criss-cross as they explore the fantasy realm of Orsterra. These are just a fraction of the great selection of boss tunes out there to find in all the various RPGs available to us. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild doesn't really have a lot of variety in the boss battle department. Good luck. Published Sep.

If you manage to survive this harrowing first phase of the encounter, you'll reach the top of the mountain for the real conflict. The meat of the song keeps up a steady toe-tapping beat and the uplifting music can help you focus on overcoming the difficult battle you're in. By Cody Orme Jul 24, With technology finally catching up to the series' aspirations, Nintendo put together a dark title with some serious stakes. Do you have some others that you'd rate just as highly? When the song fires up you know the Devil Hunter means serious business, capable of clearing out your entire team in a single round if you aren't careful. Once you reach Journey's End , Galdera's daughter Lyblac will commence the ritual to summon her abhorrent father from beyond. After the dragon starts spitting lightning, you'll need to hurl Yggdrasil tree sap crystals towards his open mouth while avoiding your doom.

Regardless, when the scene ends, Link is staring down the floating mask, and another fight ensues in this strange fever-dream landscape. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild doesn't really have a lot of variety in the boss battle department. So, with that out of the way, let's dive into this. It doesn't help that Ugh Zan III is hundreds of feet tall and can regenerate his health when it gets too low, but you know what they say about guys like this: the bigger they are Galdera, The Fallen is one of the Thirteen Gods who created the realm, and serves as the game's true final boss. In a tradition similar to Mortal Kombat 's necromantic shapeshifter Shang Tsung, Inferno is able to utilize a wide range of combos and moves that emulate the attacks of the other characters in the game albeit randomly. That's the only way you'll ever get past him. Do you love these battles as much as we do? But you'd be wrong.

By Alex Riviello Oct 20, If we could focus squarely on Ganon for this, his size was something we could never expect on the Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild doesn't really have a lot of variety in the boss battle department. Your flesh, your blood, your very soul will feed the Dark God and give him strength. As you maintain your footing on the nearly invisible platforms, Amulvaro will teleport to and fro while attacking you with a lethal pair of eldritch blades. Like the other Dreamer's Maze bosses, Blackhart's threat level increases proportionally to the Danger Level inside the Maze. Echoes of FromSoftware's Bloodborne run throughout the entirety of The Color of Madness , the third and final piece of downloadable content for the original release, which offers players a handful of enhancements, including a new region, new trinkets, a new enemy faction, and three new enemy bosses: The Miller, The Thing From the Stars, and " a hateful shard of alien origin " known as Fracture in phase one of the fight and The Sleeper in its final form. The pacing of the song keeps it upbeat, but the underlying theme of a dark and foreboding ambition really sinks in as the song progresses. This bloodline is cursed to be the eternal enemies of the famous bloodsucker, and, fortunately for all of us, never shy from venturing into his castle in order to do battle with him.

As the official website claims , "Each boss [in Death's Gambit ] represents a unique challenge that will require you to think outside of the box. What happened to the people outside? It's hard to say. Once enough damage has been dealt, this "star-spawned horror" escapes its crystalline cage and phase two of the boss battle begins, in which our heroes stand face-to-face with "the limitless profanity of the stars" incarnate. After the dragon starts spitting lightning, you'll need to hurl Yggdrasil tree sap crystals towards his open mouth while avoiding your doom. Do you love these battles as much as we do? I feel as if this song really drives home my point about a boss song setting a mood that should make a player feel like something serious is about to happen. That's a first for Destiny raiding.

When the song fires up you know the Devil Hunter means serious business, capable of clearing out your entire team in a single round if you aren't careful. Regardless of the title, fans of the series know that, when they play any entry in the series, they can expect a gigantic world waiting to be explored with dungeons aplenty waiting to be plundered. Additionally to my previous point, I feel as though this song is one of the best composed in the game, as well as being memorable for having appeared in Toby Fox's other work. It means that you have the group and the skill to take down a very difficult boss. It wields a Torch Hammer and can send Guardians into the Timestream, sending them into the past or future and confusing them thoroughly. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild doesn't really have a lot of variety in the boss battle department. As the Commission sends its Fifth Fleet [to the New World] in pursuit of the colossal elder dragon known as Zorah Magdaros, one hunter is about to embark on a journey grander than anything they could have ever imagined. As your party struggles in battle with one of the various new Asterisk -- symbols of power that grant you the ability to use special jobs -- holders in the game. A handful of titles on this list take some healthy inspiration from the Souls series by FromSoftware, and 's God of War by Santa Monica Studio is no exception. These are the boss battles that have stuck with us, offering us something truly special and unique, which is really all you can ask for in a boss.

Nothing is really cheap in Super Meat Boy with one notable exception, but I'll get to that another time. When the song fires up you know the Devil Hunter means serious business, capable of clearing out your entire team in a single round if you aren't careful. Here are just some of the very best Zelda bosses ever. Selecting the best boss of a Monster Hunter release is no easy task, especially when it's 's award-winning Monster Hunter: World. Capcom's series of hack-and-slash RPGs is notorious for its use of sprawling sandboxes and epic reptilian enemies. Once players use their masks to take down this monstrosity, it grows limbs for one final round. Scale their colossal sword, or maintain balance on a precarious platform, all while finding the right time to strike! If we could focus squarely on Ganon for this, his size was something we could never expect on the Nintendo Patrick Cottingham Correspondent.

Marvel's Spider-Man from Insomniac Games boldly re-imagines several corners of the Spider-Verse but manages to deliver a compelling climax on par with some of the greatest boss battles in video game history. Lost Odyssey can be a very punishing game if you aren't prepared properly for what lies ahead of you, and bosses are the prime example of such preparedness being mandatory! In a tradition similar to Mortal Kombat 's necromantic shapeshifter Shang Tsung, Inferno is able to utilize a wide range of combos and moves that emulate the attacks of the other characters in the game albeit randomly. Here, Amulvaro stands defiant against Death and challenges you to a reality-bending duel to the finish. Uploaded by wpellot. There's nothing bad to say about this song, except that it only plays once or twice in the entire game. As an arcade game, it was designed to separate you from your quarters, after all. The Big Daddy. Of course, the giant beast isn't the only enemy you'll face, as you'll also be overwhelmed with darkspawn forces to keep things interesting.

When this song starts, you know you're in for the real deal. On top of uncharted regions to explore and long-lost secrets to discover, Destiny 2 's Forsaken DLC challenges players to "storm the gates and defeat the evil at the heart of the city" in Forsaken 's massive raid, "Last Wish. Concelhaut Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire. He then tells you to place your controller down on the floor to show you how powerful he is, and proceeds to rattle it around "psychically. After sufficient damage, Kratos will jam an oversized sap crystal through Hraezlyr's throat; and then it's all over but the cryin'. However, if you detonate a warhead on one of Appalachia's Fissure Sites where the Scorchbeasts lair , the Scorchbeast Queen will awaken with a handful of her chiropteran minions. Ahh, the boss battle. If you can survive all three phases of the Galaxy Mage's magical and physical attacks, the titular gambit is yours for the taking. This isn't like Dark Link, where it's just your shadow. Uploaded by Zapper

The frantic beat of the song is really emphatic about how desperate the struggle you're about to face could be, and it really sets the tone for the boss battles. It's going to be hard for Nintendo to ever top the Stallord battle in Twilight Princess , and in the three games that released since, they haven't even really come close. But nothing is as satisfying as knowing you've beaten the biggest and baddest Revenant Kingdom could throw at you. You can just feel the intensity of this boss battle just from the song, and if you haven't been properly training or preparing for a tough boss fight this is certainly going to be the song that heralds your Game Over. Subscribe to: Post Comments Atom. As the official website claims , "Each boss [in Death's Gambit ] represents a unique challenge that will require you to think outside of the box. As Game Director Todd Howard explained to GameSpot , player agency and event-based moments are what shape the narrative of Fallout 76 : "We want to let the players create story The greatest boss battles of

Doctor Octopus Marvel's Spider-Man. Defeating Blackhart and safely escaping the Maze will rewarded players with the "Plumbing the Depths" trophy and other in-game bonuses. You'll find Blackhart the Winnower on the 40th floor of the Faraway Forest Maze , which can only be accessed on Hard or Expert difficulties. Prepare for a long fight. Related Topics Lists god of war teenage mutant ninja turtles shadow of the colossus bioshock fallout metal gear solid castlevania Resident Evil castle wolfenstein destiny final fantasy super mario diablo serious sam dark souls chrono trigger dragon age mike tyson's punch-out donkey kong. You're a mere ant to this giant bronze statue and so have to fight this epic battle crawling over and inside this automaton as he destroys an entire city. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is an intensely dark and unsettling game, and the battle with Majora highlights that. Still, the showdown between the hero and evil incarnate is as epic as one could hope. The best bet is to do it on your turf with plenty of traps and heavy weapons at the ready, because each and every one of these is a fierce battle.

The excitement as it builds into a full fledged anthem can instill you with the confidence you need. As the final boss in the weirdest game in the franchise, Dark Link is your equal with a blade. Even knowing all of this, it will likely be a few tries before you can beat them both. Inferno Soul Calibur 6. Defeating it will save the world from being drained of of power, ironically by using technology that was directly influenced from its arrival here. To start, it's the first time in the story the two have ever faced one another, giving the battle equal feelings of dread and excitement. What happened to the people outside? But as with many of the best game bosses, you know that defeating Dracula won't be the end of him. Share Share Tweet Email 0.

This turn-based tactical RPG from Square Enix allows players to step into the roles of eight different travelers whose journeys criss-cross as they explore the fantasy realm of Orsterra. It's also the crux of this fantastic battle. Even knowing all of this, it will likely be a few tries before you can beat them both. After sufficient damage, Kratos will jam an oversized sap crystal through Hraezlyr's throat; and then it's all over but the cryin'. With technology finally catching up to the series' aspirations, Nintendo put together a dark title with some serious stakes. Lost Odyssey can be a very punishing game if you aren't prepared properly for what lies ahead of you, and bosses are the prime example of such preparedness being mandatory! His screams while you hit him make your skin crawl and his laugh will surely give you goosebumps. Don't take this for a grain of salt get it? Once enough damage has been dealt, this "star-spawned horror" escapes its crystalline cage and phase two of the boss battle begins, in which our heroes stand face-to-face with "the limitless profanity of the stars" incarnate.

And he doesn't look too happy about it. The battle itself isn't too difficult once you get the nuances down, but there's something about this particular fight that feels really rewarding. You're a mere ant to this giant bronze statue and so have to fight this epic battle crawling over and inside this automaton as he destroys an entire city. When you hear this song kick in, you'd better hope your immortals are healed up and your mortals are well prepared to support them -- or else you're in for a beating that the main character, Kaim, will never forget. Knock him down enough and you'll face his second form, as some sort of gray demon. He mimics every move you make and can counter you in an instant. Let us know in the comments below! Additionally to my previous point, I feel as though this song is one of the best composed in the game, as well as being memorable for having appeared in Toby Fox's other work. In an RPG, a boss battle is like a punctuation mark at the end of a dungeon or event. Scorchbeast Queen Fallout

Fortunately this final battle against the massive beast is as memorable as you could have ever hoped for. Scorchbeast Queen Fallout After the dragon starts spitting lightning, you'll need to hurl Yggdrasil tree sap crystals towards his open mouth while avoiding your doom. It's an 8- and bit retro-inspired action platformer with "ultra tight controls worthy of an epic ninja adventure. Doctor Octopus Marvel's Spider-Man. Are these video game baddies artful extrapolations of real-world conflicts, or are they simply the symbols of challenges we wish to confront? Inferno, the true form of Soul Edge, makes his triumphant return in Soul Calibur 6 as the challenging endgame villain. It means that you have the group and the skill to take down a very difficult boss. Seafood soup!

He mimics every move you make and can counter you in an instant. During the epic endgame conflict on a rain-soaked rooftop, Spidey's skills like those of the player are pushed to the final limit after his resolve is put to the ultimate test. To add to this sense of scale, there are a number of giant boss battles that add weight to every accomplishment. Defeating it will save the world from being drained of of power, ironically by using technology that was directly influenced from its arrival here. The official description paints us a vivid picture: "Once every decade, elder dragons trek across the sea to travel to the land known as the New World in a migration referred to as the Elder Crossing Whether he's reminding you that "you have only delayed your death" or threatening his return with a line like "next time I will secure a body that lasts," the old boy's chattering cranium is guaranteed to add some jollies to your journey through Eora. The Phantom The Messenger. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is an intensely dark and unsettling game, and the battle with Majora highlights that.

You'll have to endure two phases of this grueling fight to win — if you're lucky or skilled enough, that is, to survive the eight-miniboss marathon right before your epic endgame duel at the Gate of Finis. Eventually, the difficulty will even out with power, but until then, that raid emblem means something. The frantic beat of the song is really emphatic about how desperate the struggle you're about to face could be, and it really sets the tone for the boss battles. Even knowing all of this, it will likely be a few tries before you can beat them both. If we could focus squarely on Ganon for this, his size was something we could never expect on the Nintendo It has many different forms that you'll face and it will be quite a lengthy battle. This is his jungle. A swipe or two of Smough's hammer will pulverize you for good but he's slow enough that you can usually see all the attacks coming from far away. What happened to the people outside? Back in , we'd never seen something on this scale before.

However, when "Best Friend" starts playing at the beginning of the battle with this boss, you know something is seriously different. He mimics every move you make and can counter you in an instant. The first time you meet Dante you'll have to fight him, in a very unexpected encounter. Atheon is a massive Vex Minotaur that is either the creator of the Vault of Glass or its creation, but either way, it's a tough enemy. Stay away and you'll have to try to shoot down his rockets and lava ball attacks before they destroy you, or dodge his laser beam blasts. There's a lot going on on-screen during this battle, and it's so brilliantly ridiculous. But as with many of the best game bosses, you know that defeating Dracula won't be the end of him. Among those threats are a host of new enemies native to the West Virginia wasteland. Part of the Fallout 76 endgame involves launching a nuke.

Dark Link is one of the coolest bosses in Zelda history, and while you can cheat your way to victory relatively easily, the concept alone puts him on this list. This isn't like Dark Link, where it's just your shadow. I don't think enough people give this game the credit it deserves, and this track is a perfect example of what the game is capable of. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game is notoriously difficult. Monster Hunter: World takes players to a new setting, full of gigantic monsters and epic locales. You know you're in for a bad time when you hear this glorious track. Final Fantasy X Game Page. As Game Director Todd Howard explained to GameSpot , player agency and event-based moments are what shape the narrative of Fallout 76 : "We want to let the players create story

Whether he's reminding you that "you have only delayed your death" or threatening his return with a line like "next time I will secure a body that lasts," the old boy's chattering cranium is guaranteed to add some jollies to your journey through Eora. Your flesh, your blood, your very soul will feed the Dark God and give him strength. It's this dichotomy that drives the narrative conflict between Peter Parker and his eight-armed archenemy. Teostra Monster Hunter: World. Share Share Tweet Email 0. Forget the final boss battle of this game, which cheapens the experience. It's also the crux of this fantastic battle. We will likely know what led the lesser Kong to kidnap poor Pauline and drag her to the top of this very rickety structure, but his plan in Donkey Kong is actually pretty foolproof. Galdera, the Fallen Octopath Traveler.

As an arcade game, it was designed to separate you from your quarters, after all. The battle itself isn't too difficult once you get the nuances down, but there's something about this particular fight that feels really rewarding. Uploaded by wpellot. When you hear this song kick in, you'd better hope your immortals are healed up and your mortals are well prepared to support them -- or else you're in for a beating that the main character, Kaim, will never forget. After beating up on him for a bit he'll use his powers and bring you into the realm of fear, making you face shadowy beings as a storm swirls around. Bowser in the Sky, the final battle level , sees Mario trying to face a Bowser that's learned a ton of tricks, like how to break the ground, breathe fire, and send shock waves by smashing down. Uploaded by Hawelo The Belmonts would have easy lives if it weren't for Dracula. That journey leads our hero face to face with many gargantuan baddies, including Zorah Magdragos itself, but the toughest Elder Dragon you'll encounter is arguably Teostra. Showcasing how amazing the game really is, you can choose to fight the Master as expected at the end, even though he's quite a hard fight.

Uploaded by utuberbackup. The pacing of the song keeps it upbeat, but the underlying theme of a dark and foreboding ambition really sinks in as the song progresses. Ahh, the boss battle. Back in , we'd never seen something on this scale before. Nicknamed Malus, this colossus is basically a giant stone tower that rains down hellfire on you, all the while a raging storm crashes above its head. These are just a fraction of the great selection of boss tunes out there to find in all the various RPGs available to us. What happened to the people outside? It has many different forms that you'll face and it will be quite a lengthy battle. Ranging from small to exceptionally large, these creatures are all deadly for one reason or another -- and without proper care you can find yourself walking directly into the maw of a particularly deadly monster without realizing it. A swipe or two of Smough's hammer will pulverize you for good but he's slow enough that you can usually see all the attacks coming from far away.

The Metroid -esque escape following his defeat really brought a feeling of finality to the game. His very first appearance in the first Castlevania is still likely the best. Final Fantasy X features one of the greatest boss battle themes in the entire series, "Fight with Seymour". After beating up on him for a bit he'll use his powers and bring you into the realm of fear, making you face shadowy beings as a storm swirls around. Nicknamed Malus, this colossus is basically a giant stone tower that rains down hellfire on you, all the while a raging storm crashes above its head. Whether he's reminding you that "you have only delayed your death" or threatening his return with a line like "next time I will secure a body that lasts," the old boy's chattering cranium is guaranteed to add some jollies to your journey through Eora. Let us know in the comments below! Kratos and Atreus will first encounter the "Dragon of the Mountain" aboard a rickety wooden elevator, and as Hraezlyr attempts to thwart your ascent you'll get a really good sense of his enormous scale each time a massive claw comes tearing down.

What are the new threats in the world? It's going to be hard for Nintendo to ever top the Stallord battle in Twilight Princess , and in the three games that released since, they haven't even really come close. That's a first for Destiny raiding. Related Topics Lists god of war teenage mutant ninja turtles shadow of the colossus bioshock fallout metal gear solid castlevania Resident Evil castle wolfenstein destiny final fantasy super mario diablo serious sam dark souls chrono trigger dragon age mike tyson's punch-out donkey kong. Selecting the best boss of a Monster Hunter release is no easy task, especially when it's 's award-winning Monster Hunter: World. All roads lead to Galdera in Octopath Traveler. Some have rivet guns or drills for arms, but their punches are just as formidable. He then tells you to place your controller down on the floor to show you how powerful he is, and proceeds to rattle it around "psychically. Stay away and you'll have to try to shoot down his rockets and lava ball attacks before they destroy you, or dodge his laser beam blasts.

Uploaded by wpellot. Bandai Namco teased his return in an official announcement: "As the evil spirit of Soul Edge, Inferno is fearsome, possessing deep knowledge of fighting techniques which he mimics with uncanny skill, allowing him to use any weapon and fighting style with a phenomenal degree of expertise. After the dragon starts spitting lightning, you'll need to hurl Yggdrasil tree sap crystals towards his open mouth while avoiding your doom. But a good sense of humor goes a long way. This isn't like Dark Link, where it's just your shadow. Eventually, the difficulty will even out with power, but until then, that raid emblem means something. Still, the showdown between the hero and evil incarnate is as epic as one could hope. Final Fantasy X Game Page. Among those threats are a host of new enemies native to the West Virginia wasteland.

This is his jungle. Inferno, the true form of Soul Edge, makes his triumphant return in Soul Calibur 6 as the challenging endgame villain. Stay away and you'll have to try to shoot down his rockets and lava ball attacks before they destroy you, or dodge his laser beam blasts. Additionally to my previous point, I feel as though this song is one of the best composed in the game, as well as being memorable for having appeared in Toby Fox's other work. Let us know in the comments below! Whether ratcheting up the Stress level with its "The Sleeper Awakens" attack, or inflicting Blight and Horror with "The Sleeper Stirs," the final form of this Cthulhu Mythos menace is a force to be reckoned with. These are just a fraction of the great selection of boss tunes out there to find in all the various RPGs available to us. As IGN puts it : "The later missions have a level of intricacy to them that will push any team to their limits. By Cody Orme Jul 24,

A swipe or two of Smough's hammer will pulverize you for good but he's slow enough that you can usually see all the attacks coming from far away. The frenetic pace of the drums and the sense of desperation the song gives off is augmented with its operatic vocal backings and glorious guitar riffs. But Concelhaut is the gift that keeps on giving. Your flesh, your blood, your very soul will feed the Dark God and give him strength. Monster Hunter: World takes players to a new setting, full of gigantic monsters and epic locales. An appropriately wonderful ending to one of the best games ever made. As an arcade game, it was designed to separate you from your quarters, after all. The first time you meet Dante you'll have to fight him, in a very unexpected encounter.

As the official website claims , "Each boss [in Death's Gambit ] represents a unique challenge that will require you to think outside of the box. The meat of the song keeps up a steady toe-tapping beat and the uplifting music can help you focus on overcoming the difficult battle you're in. How do you solve that? Here, Amulvaro stands defiant against Death and challenges you to a reality-bending duel to the finish. Let us know in the comments below! If they do so, they can catch up with the flying skull and jump to hit him, causing him to fall. In a tradition similar to Mortal Kombat 's necromantic shapeshifter Shang Tsung, Inferno is able to utilize a wide range of combos and moves that emulate the attacks of the other characters in the game albeit randomly. There's a lot going on on-screen during this battle, and it's so brilliantly ridiculous. As the final boss in the weirdest game in the franchise, Dark Link is your equal with a blade.

But you'd be wrong. To add to this sense of scale, there are a number of giant boss battles that add weight to every accomplishment. That's a first for Destiny raiding. As Death himself expertly reminds us: "We must all answer to the divine order, in the end. That's when the battle begins. As your party struggles in battle with one of the various new Asterisk -- symbols of power that grant you the ability to use special jobs -- holders in the game. Bowser in the Sky, the final battle level , sees Mario trying to face a Bowser that's learned a ton of tricks, like how to break the ground, breathe fire, and send shock waves by smashing down. Not only will you have to survive Teostra's lava-floored domain, the ancient dragon combines fast movements with powerful hits and an array of fire attacks that can make short work of inadequately-equipped or inexperienced hunters.

As an arcade game, it was designed to separate you from your quarters, after all. Final Fantasy X features one of the greatest boss battle themes in the entire series, "Fight with Seymour". Bosses in the notoriously brutal Dark Souls are tough enough, but when there's two of them? This journey culminates at the Elite Four, where you'll battle to become the champion of the league. The vocals are gorgeous, and you just can't help but sing along once this song buries itself into your ear. It follows a relatively simple pattern to follow, and it's not hard to hit. To add to this sense of scale, there are a number of giant boss battles that add weight to every accomplishment. Inferno's power defies standard means of measurement; if one were only comparing skill and weaponry, then Inferno easily transcends any of Soul Edge's previous vessels.

Beat Atheon and you'll get exclusive loot, including a good chance you'll get some exotic weapons. Via Nintendo. Seafood soup! What happened to the people outside? The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is an intensely dark and unsettling game, and the battle with Majora highlights that. After you defeat this foe in battle, he'll drop the Concelhaut's Skull pet, which allows you to enjoy the cantankerous old archmage's colorful expressions as you continue your quest through the Deadfire Archipelago. Simply put, was a good year for boss battles. Yea, yea, I know When one dies, the other gets a boost to their power and full health, so concentrate on one at a time.

Scorchbeast Queen Fallout They are all perfectly thematic for their respective boss along with the tone of the story at that particular point in the game. However, when "Best Friend" starts playing at the beginning of the battle with this boss, you know something is seriously different. A swipe or two of Smough's hammer will pulverize you for good but he's slow enough that you can usually see all the attacks coming from far away. It's this dichotomy that drives the narrative conflict between Peter Parker and his eight-armed archenemy. Nicknamed Malus, this colossus is basically a giant stone tower that rains down hellfire on you, all the while a raging storm crashes above its head. Let us know in the comments below! Did I include your favorite game? Lightning storms are certainly nothing new to boss battles see how many selections in this list have them!

Only seeing the yellow eyes through the dark silhouette of his massive body that's wielding two blades is an image we can't remove from our minds. His screams while you hit him make your skin crawl and his laugh will surely give you goosebumps. After enduring zombies, giant snakes, ravens, hunters, sharks, and all manner of things that wish you dead, your reward at the end of the first Resident Evil was to face the Tyrant. Marvel's Spider-Man from Insomniac Games boldly re-imagines several corners of the Spider-Verse but manages to deliver a compelling climax on par with some of the greatest boss battles in video game history. As Game Director Todd Howard explained to GameSpot , player agency and event-based moments are what shape the narrative of Fallout 76 : "We want to let the players create story Riven of a Thousand Voices Destiny 2: Forsaken. Uploaded by EightGiratina. There's nothing bad to say about this song, except that it only plays once or twice in the entire game. This final boss battle is one lengthy and challenging fight; but, then again, Octopath Traveler is a game about the journey, not the destination.

Regardless, when the scene ends, Link is staring down the floating mask, and another fight ensues in this strange fever-dream landscape. Interestingly enough, he's the only unlockable character in Soul Calibur 6 , achieved after the player completes Story Mode; but, because of the random nature of his move sets, Inferno remains unavailable for online play. As the final boss in the weirdest game in the franchise, Dark Link is your equal with a blade. Galaxy Mage Amulvaro Death's Gambit. And if the Blade of the Fallen and the Abyssal Maw don't kill you, Lyblac is two steps behind with her own dark magics. Do you have some others that you'd rate just as highly? As Death himself expertly reminds us: "We must all answer to the divine order, in the end. There's a lot going on on-screen during this battle, and it's so brilliantly ridiculous.

Lightning storms are certainly nothing new to boss battles see how many selections in this list have them! To defeat him, Link must use his newly found whip to tear off each appendage before striking him in his weak point. This song just has the perfect blend of emotional messages in it that makes it so fitting for a boss fight. As Game Director Todd Howard explained to GameSpot , player agency and event-based moments are what shape the narrative of Fallout 76 : "We want to let the players create story But nothing is as satisfying as knowing you've beaten the biggest and baddest Revenant Kingdom could throw at you. Once enough damage has been dealt, this "star-spawned horror" escapes its crystalline cage and phase two of the boss battle begins, in which our heroes stand face-to-face with "the limitless profanity of the stars" incarnate. Can you think of another game that offers that? It seems Concelhaut wants the research for his own nefarious purposes, and he's not too happy when you show up on behalf of the Circle of Archmagi. Of course, the giant beast isn't the only enemy you'll face, as you'll also be overwhelmed with darkspawn forces to keep things interesting.

Fortunately this final battle against the massive beast is as memorable as you could have ever hoped for. Share Share Tweet Email 0. Only seeing the yellow eyes through the dark silhouette of his massive body that's wielding two blades is an image we can't remove from our minds. Get close to him and he'll stomp on you and kill you instantly. This song is the anthem that plays as you battle your way through those Gyms, facing their various themed leaders. These are some of the greatest. Are these video game baddies artful extrapolations of real-world conflicts, or are they simply the symbols of challenges we wish to confront? Inferno Soul Calibur 6. Interestingly enough, he's the only unlockable character in Soul Calibur 6 , achieved after the player completes Story Mode; but, because of the random nature of his move sets, Inferno remains unavailable for online play.

Defeating it will save the world from being drained of of power, ironically by using technology that was directly influenced from its arrival here. Of course, the giant beast isn't the only enemy you'll face, as you'll also be overwhelmed with darkspawn forces to keep things interesting. The Belmonts would have easy lives if it weren't for Dracula. The pacing of the song keeps it upbeat, but the underlying theme of a dark and foreboding ambition really sinks in as the song progresses. Related Topics Lists god of war teenage mutant ninja turtles shadow of the colossus bioshock fallout metal gear solid castlevania Resident Evil castle wolfenstein destiny final fantasy super mario diablo serious sam dark souls chrono trigger dragon age mike tyson's punch-out donkey kong. When one dies, the other gets a boost to their power and full health, so concentrate on one at a time. Still, the showdown between the hero and evil incarnate is as epic as one could hope. As the Commission sends its Fifth Fleet [to the New World] in pursuit of the colossal elder dragon known as Zorah Magdaros, one hunter is about to embark on a journey grander than anything they could have ever imagined. Here, Amulvaro stands defiant against Death and challenges you to a reality-bending duel to the finish.

A swipe or two of Smough's hammer will pulverize you for good but he's slow enough that you can usually see all the attacks coming from far away. This ancient robot — or cyborg considering it has a heart — operates with six arms, all of which work to kill Link during this battle. This isn't like Dark Link, where it's just your shadow. After kidnapping Colin, Link tracks King Bulblin down and fights him in an epic jousting match on a bridge with no side rails. Just let the beat carry you as you struggle against the hostile world of Mira. Lightning storms are certainly nothing new to boss battles see how many selections in this list have them! That's a first for Destiny raiding. As the final boss in the weirdest game in the franchise, Dark Link is your equal with a blade.

Players encounter Fracture while exploring the Farmstead region. The Phantom The Messenger. Uploaded by James Turner. After enduring zombies, giant snakes, ravens, hunters, sharks, and all manner of things that wish you dead, your reward at the end of the first Resident Evil was to face the Tyrant. Whether ratcheting up the Stress level with its "The Sleeper Awakens" attack, or inflicting Blight and Horror with "The Sleeper Stirs," the final form of this Cthulhu Mythos menace is a force to be reckoned with. Though, we wouldn't blame you if you couldn't tell the difference between the two. After you acquire the Crest of Gaia and unlock the lift in the upper-right section of the Central Sanctuary , you can find the Galaxy Mage's lair atop the precipice of the tower in the Amulvaro's Observatory area. Related Topics Lists god of war teenage mutant ninja turtles shadow of the colossus bioshock fallout metal gear solid castlevania Resident Evil castle wolfenstein destiny final fantasy super mario diablo serious sam dark souls chrono trigger dragon age mike tyson's punch-out donkey kong.

All roads lead to Galdera in Octopath Traveler. This ancient robot — or cyborg considering it has a heart — operates with six arms, all of which work to kill Link during this battle. Share some of your favorites in the comments. Showcasing how amazing the game really is, you can choose to fight the Master as expected at the end, even though he's quite a hard fight. The Metroid -esque escape following his defeat really brought a feeling of finality to the game. After you acquire the Crest of Gaia and unlock the lift in the upper-right section of the Central Sanctuary , you can find the Galaxy Mage's lair atop the precipice of the tower in the Amulvaro's Observatory area. Knock him down enough and you'll face his second form, as some sort of gray demon. The best bet is to do it on your turf with plenty of traps and heavy weapons at the ready, because each and every one of these is a fierce battle.

The battle itself isn't too difficult once you get the nuances down, but there's something about this particular fight that feels really rewarding. Selecting the best boss of a Monster Hunter release is no easy task, especially when it's 's award-winning Monster Hunter: World. As you maintain your footing on the nearly invisible platforms, Amulvaro will teleport to and fro while attacking you with a lethal pair of eldritch blades. Just let the beat carry you as you struggle against the hostile world of Mira. Well, how about Mecha-Hitler? All roads lead to Galdera in Octopath Traveler. The Sleeper has awakened! Related Topics Lists god of war teenage mutant ninja turtles shadow of the colossus bioshock fallout metal gear solid castlevania Resident Evil castle wolfenstein destiny final fantasy super mario diablo serious sam dark souls chrono trigger dragon age mike tyson's punch-out donkey kong.

Good luck, survivor. Once enough damage has been dealt, this "star-spawned horror" escapes its crystalline cage and phase two of the boss battle begins, in which our heroes stand face-to-face with "the limitless profanity of the stars" incarnate. No, it's a race to the finish against a creatively designed character that happens to be just as good as you are at platforming. Players encounter Fracture while exploring the Farmstead region. As the official website claims , "Each boss [in Death's Gambit ] represents a unique challenge that will require you to think outside of the box. But perhaps the best part of this boss battle is that you can completely avoid it. You're gonna need it. That's a first for Destiny raiding.

You're gonna need it. Galaxy Mage Amulvaro Death's Gambit. Scale their colossal sword, or maintain balance on a precarious platform, all while finding the right time to strike! As you maintain your footing on the nearly invisible platforms, Amulvaro will teleport to and fro while attacking you with a lethal pair of eldritch blades. An appropriately wonderful ending to one of the best games ever made. Simply put, was a good year for boss battles. That's a first for Destiny raiding. Do you have some others that you'd rate just as highly? Ranging from small to exceptionally large, these creatures are all deadly for one reason or another -- and without proper care you can find yourself walking directly into the maw of a particularly deadly monster without realizing it.