You can never defeat a real-world bad guy, so defeating the villain at the end of a game can be one of the most rewarding things in life, but only if the level of challenge and stakes feel right. limited to.
Defeating an unfair boss can leave you feeling unfulfilled, as you usually have to compromise and take the cheaper route. Let's rank the best final bosses that provide a fair challenge and raise the level of the game just by their presence.
10. Shao Kahn (Mortal Kombat 3)
Imagine a kid version of you finally defeating Motaro after so many tries on your Sega Genesis. You're on top of the world now, but that feeling only lasts as long as it takes for the next stage to load. Because you're about to encounter something. flat bad. The beauty of his Khan, his second and best appearance in the series, is that he's not cheap, unlike the boss who suffers from the infamous SNK Boss Syndrome. Shao Kahn doesn't attack too hard or fire an inevitable world-ending energy beam. He's just a big guy with armor and a hammer. In a tournament where most characters rely solely on their hands, feet, and athleticism, a hammer doesn't seem like a fair gadget, but it's not even the most difficult part.
What makes Shao Kahn so great is his obvious ability to predict and intercept the player's every move. Even if the player tries to cheaply attack you while taking a break from fighting to make you laugh. Shao Kahn may seem like an unfair opponent, but he's not. But Shao Kahn will definitely make those who can defeat him better. mortal kombat player.
9. Mars (Shadow of the Colossus)
It's a good thing they're only talking about the final boss, since Marth says he's “that really big giant.” Shadow of the Colossus It probably won't help the reader visualize what I'm saying.
what i like Shadow of the Colossus It's all killer and no filler. Sure, you'll have to traverse vast areas, but you'll be able to go straight to the boss without wasting your time on pesky minions. Every encounter here is memorable and unique, but Mars takes the cake.
This laser-firing mountain requires players to utilize all the gameplay knowledge they've gained throughout the game, but it's also wicked in its own right. Malus is the best boss in the game, quite an accomplishment for a game that already plays like a “best” boss he compilation.
8. Ganondorf (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)
The most relentless final boss in gaming history, it's hard to choose the best Ganondorf, so we'll play it safe and go with the cutest. I'm a child.i know that Wind Waker's Although the pretty presentation disappointed many fans, I truly believe that the best and most gruesome battle with Ganondorf is in this film. Wind Waker.
Dual-wielding Ganondorf is the rule, but even better is how you finish him off by piercing his skull with a sword. How about a “too childish” game?
7. Virgil (Devil May Cry 3)
Vergil doesn't just act as the final boss devil may cry 3, because you have to fight him twice throughout the game before the ultimate showdown. Still, he plays the role of the stronger (and older?) twin brother to perfection, and just when we think we've finally gotten the hang of the game, he always kicks our butts. Show up to kick.
Vergil is the perfect foil for Dante, and even beginners are likely to find him; very It's unfair to trade blows, but it's only a matter of time before they figure out how to climb this sword-wielding mountain.
6. Gehrman (Bloodborne)
You could also argue that Gehrman isn't the game's true final boss; In front of you After nearly a decade, spoiling is still an option, so I'll go with this one.
we spend all that bloodborne Gehrman is the perfect combination of both, fighting hunters and what hunters should hunt. Gehrman's normal and ultimate forms feature all of the game's most interesting gameplay elements. bloodborne, so he perfectly fulfills both the theme of the game and the need for a final challenge. Don't underestimate this old man.
5. Senator Armstrong (Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance)
Choose the strongest final boss metal Gear The series is a nightmare because the only game without a favorite is metal gear survive. The boss is the heart, Liquid Snake is the mirror, Ocelot is the legacy, and Solidus is just plain cool.Still, I believe the world needs only one Big Boss and that's it. revenge Stephen Armstrong.
metal Gear The series received critical acclaim for pushing the limits of gaming, which is now recognized as a great storytelling vessel, and for bridging the gap between gaming and Hollywood. Still, the best thing is metal Gear The series is how it gets across a surprisingly serious point that underlies the whole camp. I believe this is never more true than in the case of Senator Armstrong. Senator Armstrong's rise has some haunting parallels in the real world. Oh yeah, and the boss showdown itself is also the wildest, most intense, and just about the weirdest on this list.
4. Wheatley (Portal 2)
GLaDOS is a better villain than Wheatley. No knock on Wheatley, he's a great clown, but GlaDOS remains one of the most hauntingly hilarious sociopaths in all of art.Anyway, the final battle with GLaDOS in the original work Portal It feels too serious and a little too simple for such an inventive game. Fortunately, my last encounter with Wheatley was portal 2 This little problem solves its little problem by offering the perfect combination of comedy, wild mechanics, and payoff for one of the best setups in video game history.
3. Edgar Ross (Red Dead Redemption)
What better way to end a Western game than with a showdown? The final enemy to be defeated? red dead redemption All you need to do is win the duel. It's that simple. There is no catching prey and no long battles. But you must act as quickly and accurately as possible. If you don't, instant death awaits you. It's as unconventional as the final showdown in a video game, but just as emotional, and victory provides one of the coolest and most satisfying endings you'll ever experience.
2. Giigas (Earthbound)
at that time earthbound ”, the formula for the perfect end boss in Japanese RPGs already existed. Just give them different shapes, each looking weirder than the previous one, give them names that are harder to pronounce, and you're perfect.
earthbound It ignored the formula and did everything in its power to force players to fight what can only be described as a demonic nightmare. The fight with Gigas isn't one of the best final boss encounters of all time due to its mechanics, but it's the fight that best conveys the idea of fighting a being so alien that the boss himself may not even be aware of it. be. what is that.
I don't want to spoil it any further because this is an experience you should experience and not just read about. In any case, even though this is a very kid-friendly game on a family-friendly console, we guarantee that this game has the potential to fuel your nightmares for several lifetimes.
1. Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII)
Multi-form bosses weren't new at the time of Sephiroth's introduction, but Bizarro and Safer Sephiroth, a seemingly Biblical rendition of the anime's one-winged angel, were more than effective. Both formats have many unique challenges, and it's great to see all the cool lighting effects emanating from these beasts.
However, neither appears in my favorite battle with Sephiroth.my favorite final boss is Final Fantasy, and the history of the game is generally a mediocre Sephiroth drawing Cloud back to the northern caverns for a final showdown. Probably because Squaresoft knew there was no such thing as kicking Sephiroth's ass too hard.
The fight isn't even a challenge – we just press a button, but after what that guy put us through, we totally deserve it.
